Mauricio "Wicho" Gonzalez
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:49
- Avg per meeting
- 4:02
- Segments
- 1664
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and 2027 Budget Planning
Total expenditures are budgeted at $26,640,045.55, raising $891,793 more in property taxes than last year, with $546,658 coming from new properties.
Jail Prisoner Detention and Medical Costs
Incurs daily housing fees of $75 per inmate in Nueces County and $76.45 per inmate in Bee County when contingency beds are utilized.
Jail Facility Evaluation
Impacts future capital improvement spending for county detention facilities.
Local Disaster Declarations for Drought and Screwworms
Maintains eligibility for potential state and federal disaster assistance and emergency resources.
Public Health and Safety Services
Grant-funded acquisition of a $350,000 ambulance vehicle and equipment.
GLO Storm Water Improvement Projects at K-Bar Ranch and Rancho Alegre
Disbursement of $200,000.00 pending state reimbursement.
public safety
Expect to see local tax dollars diverted toward increased police training, equipment upgrades, and potential legal costs associated with the prosecution.
Animal Control Order Update
Potential administrative and enforcement costs associated with updated animal control regulations.
South Johnson Street Reconstruction
The project involves multi-million dollar construction bids.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Supports state-funded cybersecurity grant compliance.
New World Screwworm Disaster Declaration
Enables potential access to state and federal disaster relief funds and resources.
Extreme Drought and 90-Day Outdoor Burn Ban
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public safety enforcement
Unknown, but could involve funding for a new dedicated officer.
Emergency Warning Siren Relocation
Costs $9,500 for turnkey relocation, solar backup, and National Weather Service calibration.
VTX1 Fiber Internet Renewal for Rural County Facilities
Costs are covered within existing departmental budget allocations and non-departmental telephone line items.
Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance Program RFPs
Involves federal and state housing funds administered through TDHCA.
Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program Procurement
Grant-funded administrative and engineering contracts will be established.
Retail Electric Power Procurement
Protects county facilities from anticipated market spikes over a 5-year term.
2027 Group Health Plan Renewal Rates
Increases county health plan expenditures by over $117,000 while avoiding the highest tier of rate increases.
illegal dumping enforcement
The pantry is losing money that should be buying food just to pay for trash removal.
Decisions during term (360)
Recorded while Gonzalez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Minutes
Consent Agenda
2027 Group Health Plan Renewal
Drought Disaster Declaration Extension
Screwworm Disaster Declaration Extension
Tax Sale Property Purchase Offer
Grant Administrator Selection for HRA Program
Resolution Authorizing Grant Administrator Award
Nueces County Jail Services Interlocal Agreement
Bee County Jail Services Interlocal Agreement
Terminate J&H Global Telephone Maintenance Agreement
Upgrade AT&T Dedicated Internet Fiber Service
Indigent Defense Formula Grant Designation
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Resolution
Law Enforcement Appreciation Month Proclamation
Premont Volunteer Fire Department Gear Purchase
Coastal Bend Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement
Payroll and Bills Approval
Previous Minutes
Adjourn
Voting record (35)
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Denial of Sheriff's Request for Five Jailer Positions
Expressed concern over shifting jail capacity claims and self-inflicted staffing issues.
Adoption of FY 2027 County Budget
Setting the 2026 County Tax Rate
Award Jail Evaluation RFQ #2026-CJ001 to Turner-Ramirez Architects
Adjourn Meeting
Relocating the County emergency warning siren tower currently located at 6175 U.S. Highway 281 South to County-owned property located across from Ben Bolt High School, and authorize all actions necess
Relocation of Emergency Warning Siren Tower
Voted against stating that he felt this item should have been put up for bids.