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Hays County
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Michelle Gutierrez Cohen

Commissioner Precinct 22023-2026

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
1:29:04
Avg per meeting
5:14
Segments
1343

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Top issues during term (2)(Transportation)

Decisions during term (20)

Recorded while Cohen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Approve the Transportation Department to purchase a remote fuel dispenser $2,845.27, and an electric drum pump $1,140.41 from Grainger, and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No.1 terminating the existing Advance Funding Agreement (AFA), by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Hays County for…

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Work Authorization #12 with HNTB Corporation for Transportation Projects

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Department of Transportation, FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All - Planning and Demonstration grant program in the amount of $200,000.00.…

tabledSep 1, 2026

Discussion and possible action to execute Work Authorization #12 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $795,611.00 related to identified Transportation funded projects, and authorize a discretionary…

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Authorize the Transportation Department to purchase a Dynamic Curve Warning System from Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc (TAPCO) in the amount of $32,978.30. HAMMER/SMITH/A.JONES/HUNT

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Authorize the purchase of two pole saws for the Transportation Department in the amount of $559.99 each from PowerHaus Equipment. BECERRA/HUNT/A.JONES

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 28, 2026

Purchase of New Fence for Transportation Yard

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Transportation Department to upgrade their OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management system through SHI Government Solutions, totaling $26,900.04 and amend the budget accordingly. SMITH/A.JONES/HUNT

approvedApr 28, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize a Transportation Engineering Technician, Colten Ruff, to take home a county-issued vehicle to his residence outside the County. HAMMER/A.JONES

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Discussion and possible action to award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B05 Concrete Contractor between Hays County and 3-P Concrete, LLC to perform hourly concrete services on an as-needed basis related to transportation projects.…

approved5-0Feb 24, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of the County Corridor Agreement with the Texas Department Transportation (TxDOT) in accordance with HB 3697 from the 88th Texas Legislative Session. SMITH/A.JONES

approved4-0Feb 3, 2026

Authorize Take-Home Vehicle for Transportation Supervisor Mario Garcia

approved4-0Feb 3, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Transportation Department to accept insurance proceeds from the Texas Association of Counties totaling $1,395.64 and amend the budget accordingly.

approved5-0Feb 3, 2026

Transportation Supervisor Take-Home Vehicle

approved5-0Jan 20, 2026

Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute and submit of a letter of local support to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Public Transportation Division on behalf of the Capital Area Rural…

approved5-0Jan 20, 2026

Authorize the execution of contract amendment one (1) to RFP 2025-P02 Countywide Janitorial Services between Hays County and American Facility Services to add additional cleaning days to the Transportation Foreman Building, increasing the…

approved5-0Jan 6, 2026

Discussion and possible action regarding requesting the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to prepare an agreement in accordance with HB 3697 from the 88th Texas Legislative Session. SMITH/A.JONES

approved5-0Jan 6, 2026

Discussion and possible action to regrade the Transportation Civil Engineer slot 1032-001 grade 127 to grade 130 in order to maintain equity within the salary structure. INGALSBE/A.JONES/GRANJENO

approved5-0Jan 6, 2026

Regrading of Transportation Civil Engineer Position