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McLennan County
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Will Jones

Commissioner Precinct 32013-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
1:57:39
Avg per meeting
4:54
Segments
2277

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑May 2026[34]

Infrastructure Maintenance and Bridge Upgrades

$780,849.50

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↑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.

high↑Mar 2025[11]

Regional Wildfire Preparedness and Burn Ban

Class C misdemeanor fines up to $500 for violations.

high↓Feb 2026[8]

Rural Transit Accessibility

The district operates on a shared-cost model with Waco Transit to maximize efficiency and reduce overhead.

medium↑May 2026[7]

Chapel Road Damage Lawsuit

Seeks recovery of $135,500 in repair costs incurred by the county.

medium↑Sep 2025[5]

urban infrastructure

While the upfront cost is significant, the city is betting that smarter transit will boost the local economy and save us money on long-term road maintenance.

high↓May 2026[4]

utility rate increase

You'll be paying at least $72 more per year right now, with costs expected to climb steadily through 2029.

high↓Apr 2024[4]

animal shelter contract

Taxpayers could be on the hook for higher costs if the city has to scramble to find a new provider or take over operations themselves.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

food truck permitting

Local food truck owners might see a temporary spike in administrative costs as they scramble to meet these new state-mandated requirements.

high↓May 2026[2]

Data Center Fire Safety

Adopting the code would require funding for a fire marshal and potential administrative costs.

critical↓Nov 2022[2]

Criminal Case Backlog

Funded through court budgets and contingency reallocations, adding ongoing staffing costs.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

data center zoning

Expect a boost to the local tax base, though it might come with higher costs for upgrading our power grid and water infrastructure.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

business relief grants

The city is pulling $100,000 from its budget to cover these business losses.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

HUD grant allocation

With less federal cash coming in, the city has to be much tighter with its budget for local housing and community projects.

medium↓May 2026[0]

infrastructure resource management

If we have to upgrade our power grid and water pipes to support these centers, taxpayers might end up footing the bill through higher utility rates.

critical↓Oct 2024[0]

intergovernmental agreement

The program is currently an unfunded mandate, meaning the county may not be fully reimbursed for the costs of compliance.

medium↓Jan 2021[0]

health district director appointment

Funded through existing health district operational budgets, though a new director could shift future spending priorities.

high↓May 2026[0]

zoning moratorium

The pause could temporarily stall local tax revenue growth from new industrial projects while the county evaluates long-term infrastructure costs.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

food truck regulation

You might see higher menu prices at your favorite food trucks once these new fees kick in this summer.

Moved or seconded (11)

Motions Jones 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.

  • movedpassed2026-07-07

    Regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Authorization of Adult Treatment Court Grant Application

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-07

    Approval of Proclamation for First Responders' Valor Award

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    approve the Proclamation

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve for recording purposes

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Judge Felton made a motion to approve the Proclamation

  • movedpassed2026-03-17

    Proclamation Recognizing and Congratulating Constable David Maler for Over 30 Years of Service

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-03

    approve the consent agenda

  • secondedpassed2026-02-03

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the consent agenda

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve (the consent agenda with the exception of items E. 3. a. and E. 7.)

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Jones.

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Jones.

Decisions during term (3)

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

Voting record (1)(General)

1 yes0 no

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