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Michelle Gutierrez Cohen

Commissioner Precinct 22023-2026

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

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Total speaking time
1:29:04
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5:14
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Top issues during term (9)(Development)

Decisions during term (36)

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approved4-0-1Sep 15, 2026

Approve form and content deeds related to the Land Swap Agreement previously entered into and approved by the Hays County Commissioners Court on or about April 28, 2026 between Hays County and Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. related to…

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Discussion and possible action to grant the Director of Development Services or their designee the authority to waive the "Outside Tax Liabilities" requirement and associated documentation set forth in the Hays County Development…

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Authorize the execution of a contract amendment No. 3 to the Texas Water Development Board, Flood Infrastructure Fund grant contract. SMITH/BOUTTE/BERLAD

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Discussion and possible action to regrade the vacant Civil Engineer position, grade 130, within the Development Services Department to an Environmental Development Manager, grade 127, effective July 28, 2026. HAMMER/BERLAD

deniedVoted no0-4Jun 9, 2026

Denial of Hayes Commons Development Agreement

approved4-0Jun 9, 2026

Approval of Driftwood Country Store Development Agreement

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Authorize the execution of a corrected Chapter 381 Economic Development Incentive Agreement related to Project San Antonio between Hays County and H-E-B, LP. SMITH

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Development Services or designee to establish protocols, requirements, and develop related forms for the purpose of mass permitting (issuing one permit for multiple lots or tracts…

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Conservation Easement between Hays County and LCSM West, LP related to approximately 700.2 acres in the La Cima subdivision development in Precinct 3. HAMMER

approvedApr 28, 2026

Discussion and possible action authorizing the execution of a Land Swap Agreement between Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. and Hays County related to the exchange of real property in connection with a road improvement project near Old…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Authorize the Development Services Department, GIS Division, to rescind the street name Valinor Way, in Precinct 4.

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement between Hays County, Texas and Darren Casey Interests, Inc. d/b/a Casey Development Limited related to the development of the Spring Trail Center project…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Authorize the Development Services Department to purchase one (1) replacement Dell Pro Max 16 laptop & accessories valued at $2,036.70 for an Environmental Health Specialist position by reallocating existing funds and amend the budget…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of an engagement letter, effective March 25, 2026, between Hays County and Waterloo Legal Services, PLLC related to the planned development and financing of the Spring Trail Center…

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the Ellington Development Agreement executed on or about September 16, 2025 between Hays County ("County") and GBRK Edgewood LLC ("Declarant").

approved5-0Apr 14, 2026

Appointment of Interim Director of Development Services

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Discussion and possible action to consider granting a variance to the Hays County Development Regulations, Chapter 705.2.01, General Subdivision Requirements, to the owner of 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX. INGALSBE/BOUTTÉ

tabledMar 24, 2026

Discussion and possible action to consider granting a variance to Hays County Development Regulations Chapter 705§5.05 - Table 705.5.01 Minimum Lot Size for the Hays Commons, Preliminary Plan (PLN-2894-PRE). BECERRA/BOUTTÉ

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Development…

approvedVoted yes5-0Mar 24, 2026

Grant variance to Hays County Development Regulations for 1816 Uhland Road, San Marcos