Eddilisa Ray

2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

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

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.

Roadway Maintenance and Dust Control

Involves bulk fuel purchases and material contracts for county roads.

Courthouse Generator Installation

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

Regional Digital Case Management Integration

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

Library Renovation Project

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

public safety enforcement

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

FCI Big Spring Closure

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

grant funding

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

Crossroads Business Park TIRZ

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

Salary Grievance Committee

None at this time.

Student Recognition Program

None.

immigration policy

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

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.

Law Enforcement Center Construction

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

County Website Modernization

The project is a planned administrative update.

reproductive health policy

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

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.

election results

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

summer nutrition program

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

Create NOAA Tower Sub-Committee

Interlocal Agreement with City of Stanton for Digital Case Management Software

2027 County Calendar and Holiday Schedule

Midland College Breath Alcohol Testing Agreement

Tax Deed Parcel Sale (295250)

Tax Deed Parcel Sale (R284725)

Personnel Considerations

Purchase Request for Historical Minutes Digitization

Approval of Invoices (Excluding Civic Plus)

Budget Amendments

Re-Bid Air Distribution System Repair

MetLife Insurance Policy for Retired Deputy

Renewed Rainy Day Fund Policy

Acceptance of XTO Energy Donation

County Clerk's 2026-2027 Annual Records Archive Plan

Destruction of Duplicate and Non-Historical County Records

Adopt Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget

Accept Consent Agenda

Approve Library Renovation Pay Application #4

Accept Personnel Considerations

to Move Forward with the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget as presented by Rachel Long, County Auditor.

to Approve the Proposed Tax Rate of .44 for FY 2026-2027 as presented by Rachel Long, County Auditor.

to Move forward with the Selection of Option 3, related to the Halff Drainage Study as presented by Brian Klinksiek, County Road Engineer.

to Approve the Proposed Elected Official Salaries as presented by Rachel Long, County Auditor.

Appointment to TIRZ #2 Committee

I'll abstain from voting for myself.

to Appoint Commissioner Pct. 1, Eddilisa Ray as the Howard County Representative for the TIRZ #2 Committee as presented by Randy Johnson, County Judge.