Jimmie Long
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:55
- Avg per meeting
- 6:45
- Segments
- 3219
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Long personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Approve Library Renovation Change Order
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Approve Invoices Including 1 Late Invoice as presented by Rachel Long, County Auditor.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Setting the Debt Tax Rate for 2026-27
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Approve the Pharmaceutical Bid from IHS Pharmacy as presented by Esther Hilario County Indigent Health/Welfare Admin.
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-13
Approval of Library Renovation Payments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-13
Acceptance of Tax Deed Parcel Bids
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-13
Approval of Personnel Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-13
to Approve the Budget Amendments as presented by Rachel Long, County Auditor.
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-13
Approval of Purchase Requests
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-13
Approval of West Texas Centers Contracts and MOUs
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-13
to Accept Items on the Consent Agenda including the Auditors report listed under 4d, as presented by Randy Johnson, County Judge.
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-13
to Approve the Invoices as presented by Rachel Long, County Auditor.
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve Property Contribution & Coverage Declaration Proposal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve Library Renovation Items
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve Purchase Requests
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve Interlocal Agreement with West Texas Weather Modification Association
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Accept Personnel Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve 2026-2027 Health Insurance Renewal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-08
Approve Purchase of Road Stabilizer
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (167)
Recorded while Long was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.