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Howard County
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Cash Read Berry

Commissioner Precinct 22023-2027

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
0:18
Avg per meeting
0:09
Segments
10

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→May 2026[36]

2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

Sets property tax rates and county spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

National Weather Service Communications Equipment on South Mountain Tower

The project would involve potential costs for building a separate auxiliary structure, which NWS indicated would be funded at the federal level.

medium↑Jan 2026[13]

Roadway Maintenance and Dust Control

Involves bulk fuel purchases and material contracts for county roads.

critical↓Jul 2025[11]

Courthouse Generator Installation

The change is expected to improve safety without significant new costs to the county.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Regional Digital Case Management Integration

The City of Stanton will pay one-fifth of the total system cost as its share.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

Library Renovation Project

The project is proceeding with the full sum of alternates discussed.

high↑Mar 2026[6]

public safety enforcement

The cost of the program is managed through existing sheriff's office operations and school district collaboration.

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

FCI Big Spring Closure

The closure threatens the loss of over 200 local jobs and associated economic activity.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

grant funding

The county gets a $350,000 cash boost from the state to help cover the costs of upgrading emergency vehicles and gear.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Crossroads Business Park TIRZ

The county may contribute 50% of incremental tax revenue to the zone, capped at approximately $892,000.

low↓May 2026[2]

Salary Grievance Committee

None at this time.

low↓May 2026[2]

Student Recognition Program

None.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

immigration policy

Limiting ICE cooperation could potentially put federal grant funding at risk, which might hit the county budget.

medium↓Aug 2025[2]

telecommunications regulation

Losing local control could lead to higher costs for the city to manage infrastructure repairs and fewer opportunities to negotiate community benefits from telecom providers.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Law Enforcement Center Construction

The project cost will be determined once the bidding process is complete.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

County Website Modernization

The project is a planned administrative update.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

reproductive health policy

The county could face expensive, drawn-out legal battles that will likely drain taxpayer funds.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

flood tunnel construction

While the exact price tag isn't mentioned here, major infrastructure projects like this usually mean big investments of taxpayer dollars to protect local property values.

high→Mar 2026[0]

election results

These election outcomes will dictate how your tax dollars are allocated across county services and infrastructure projects.

medium↓May 2026[0]

summer nutrition program

This program helps local families cut down on their grocery bills during the summer months.

Decisions during term (167)

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