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Andrew Perry

Commissioner Precinct 42011-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
1:03:03
Avg per meeting
2:44
Segments
1616

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓May 2026[84]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption

Impacts property owners through a proposed tax rate of $0.394805 per $100 valuation and sets county operational spending.

high↑May 2026[34]

Infrastructure Maintenance and Bridge Upgrades

$780,849.50

critical→Jan 2026[22]

Data Center Opposition

Potential future economic development impact on county tax base and infrastructure.

high→Jan 2026[22]

Detention Center Development

Payment of $2,179,900 from capital project funds.

medium↑Mar 2024[20]

emergency preparedness

Expect a nice boost for local businesses, though you might pay a premium for gas or food while the crowds are in town.

high↑May 2026[19]

Personnel Compensation, Benefits, and HR Policies

Directly impacts county personnel expenditures, employee compensation packages, and benefit costs.

critical↓Apr 2025[19]

Flood Disaster Recovery

The creation of an ESD would introduce a new property tax burden on residents within the district.

high→Feb 2026[16]

elections

While voting itself is free, the county incurs significant operational costs to staff polling locations and maintain secure ballot processing.

high→Sep 2025[16]

waste management infrastructure

This upgrade should save the city money in the long run by cutting down on the time and fuel spent hauling trash.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Regional Groundwater Management

Financial impacts will be determined as administrative and operational budgets are reviewed.

high↓May 2026[15]

Lakeland Hills Road Maintenance

The HOA will cover the upfront costs of repairs, estimated at approximately $66,000.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Expansion of Affiliate Members and Sponsors

Reduces annual financial barriers for affiliate members while expanding the alliance's membership base.

high↓Nov 2025[14]

economic development

Expect a major influx of tax revenue and tech-sector jobs, though the city might have to shell out for infrastructure upgrades to keep up.

high→May 2026[14]

Industrial Business Grant for Fidelity Manufacturing, LLC

Financial terms will be detailed in the proposed grant agreement.

critical→May 2026[13]

FY 2027 Property Tax Rate

The proposed rate would increase the estimated property tax bill for a median-valued home from $934.11 to $1,073.74.

critical↓May 2026[12]

FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and Tax Rate Planning

Informs the upcoming county budget and tax rate decisions affecting all county taxpayers.

high↑May 2026[12]

zoning change

This change could boost property values and tax revenue by making the site more attractive for high-end residential or commercial investment.

critical↓Mar 2026[12]

Health Plan Sustainability

Employees will see a 15% increase in their monthly insurance premiums starting in 2027.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Local History Preservation and Committee Reporting

Operational expenses are managed within the Commission's allocated budget.

high↑Mar 2025[11]

Regional Wildfire Preparedness and Burn Ban

Class C misdemeanor fines up to $500 for violations.

Moved or seconded (15)

Motions Perry 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-07-30

    propose a property tax rate of .394805 for the 2026 tax year; This rate is comprised of .030099 for Interest and Sinking and .364706 for Maintenance and Operations

  • secondedpassed2026-06-30

    Juvenile Probation: Monthly Activity Reports, March - May 2026

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-24

    Extension of Local Disaster Declaration

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-16

    approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. A vote being called for, voting in favor of said motion was Judge Felton, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner J…

  • movedpassed2026-06-16

    Commissioner Perry made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items: E. 3. a. - d.

  • movedpassed2026-06-16

    approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. A vote being called for, voting in favor of said motion was Judge Felton, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner J…

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    approve the consent agenda with the exception of items: E. 3. a., E. 6. a. 1. and E. 9. a.

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Proclamation Recognizing and Congratulating Constable John Johnson for his 38 Years of Service

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-31

    approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-31

    Authorization of Service Contract with One and Done Dumpster Rentals

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-17

    Criminal District Attorney: Authorization for Use of County Credit Card for Recurring Judgment or Certified Copies Fees

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-03

    approve the consent agenda

  • secondedpassed2026-02-17

    approve the consent agenda

  • movedpassed2026-02-03

    approve the Proclamation

  • secondedpassed2026-01-06

    Judge Felton made a motion that we go ahead ratify an action to memorialize it in the documentation in the minutes of the Commissioner's Court

Decisions during term (866)

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

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Bid 26-009: Inmate Personal Items

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Bid 26-008: Seven Bridges Repair

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Sensible Management

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Agreement with Bridge to Success Initiative

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Interlocal Agreement with City of Waco for Landfill Law Enforcement

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Services Agreement with Four Columns LLC

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with HOTCOG for Juvenile Probation Counseling

tabled5-0Sep 29, 2026

Deferral of Volunteer Fire Department Contracts

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement Modification

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Engineering Services Invoice for Cow Bayou Dams

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Hospice and Long-Term Care Agreement with Community Healthcare of Texas

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Document Scanning Service Agreement with SourceCorp BPS

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Professional Services Agreement with HOTBHN for Veterans Treatment Court

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of BGE Engineering Invoices for Bridge Upgrades

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of FY26 Budget Amendments

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of TAC Claim Deductible Invoice

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Application for FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Transfer of Sheriff's Office Taser Devices to Constable Precinct 1

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Authorizations for 104th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of McLennan County 2027 Holiday Schedule

Voting record (91)

88 yes3 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Associate Criminal Court Judge Position Fill Authorization

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Greater Waco Chamber Agreements

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Health Plan Benefit Changes and Premium Increase

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

approve

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

approve

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Approval of Budget Adjustments and Expenditure Reductions

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Adoption of the FY 2027 Budget

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Ratification of the Property Tax Increase

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Adoption of the 2026 Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve as presented

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the changes as voiced by the Auditor's Office today

Voted yesAug 15, 2026

Approval of Lakeland Hills Subdivision Road Petition

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

approve (the consent agenda with the exception of items: E. 3. a. and E. 7.)

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Commissioner Jones made a motion to approve the Proclamation

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of Proclamation Recognizing Judge David W. Pareya

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Denial of Petition for Creation of Agricultural Development District

Voted yesJul 30, 2026

propose a property tax rate of .394805 for the 2026 tax year; This rate is comprised of .030099 for Interest and Sinking and .364706 for Maintenance and Operations

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approve the report

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Approval of ARPA Recovery Plan Performance Report

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

Approval of County Financial Obligations

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

Judge Felton made a motion to approve

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Amend 7 Mile Lane Bridge Award (Bid 26-005)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Authorize Construction Contracts with Knife River Corporation - South

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of Order Giving Notice of Intent to Participate in Spring Street TIRZ, City of West

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

TxDOT STEP Grant Application Modifications

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

approve for recording purposes

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Acceptance of Tax Office Performance Quality Recognition Program Silver Level Award

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Approval of Juvenile Probation Monthly Activity Reports (March - May 2026)

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Approval of Engineering Department Monthly Activity Reports (March - June 2026)

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

approve this action and to extend the Disaster Declaration Order through July 28, 2026

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

approve

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Commissioner Perry made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items: E. 3. a. - d.

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. A vote being called for, voting in favor of said motion was Judge Felton, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Jones and Commissione

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. A vote being called for, voting in favor of said motion was Judge Felton, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Jones and Commissione

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth Holiday

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Reclassification of Assistant District Attorney Position

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Approval of General and Department Head Incentive Pay Lists

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve (the consent agenda with the exception of items: E. 3. a.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

approve the Proclamation

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

approve the Proclamation

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Amendments to McLennan County Employee Policy Guide

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Judge Felton made a motion to accept that presentation for recording purposes

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Commissioner Wilson made a motion to approve the Proclamation

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

approve the consent agenda with the exception of items: E. 3. a., E. 6. a. 1. and E. 9. a.

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Subdivision Variance Request in Precinct 4

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Judge Felton made a motion to approve the Proclamation

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

approve Proclamation Recognizing and Congratulating Constable John Johnson for his 38 Years of Service