Jeff Somers
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:45
- Avg per meeting
- 6:22
- Segments
- 1788
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Top issues during term (20)
Road Construction Standards
Paved roads are significantly more expensive to build initially but reduce long-term maintenance costs for the county.
Sheriff's Office Budgeting
$180,000 revenue addition plus grant-backed salary adjustments.
Subdivision Plats and Infrastructure Improvements
Infrastructure improvement costs and development review fees.
zoning change
Local property values and construction spending could get a nice little bump from the redevelopment of this empty lot.
Emergency Management and Environmental Cleanup
The office utilizes grants and flex-time to manage costs for community programs.
County Road 1232 Drainage and Road Expansion
$2,895,403.85 for road safety improvements
FY2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Sets property tax rates and allocates county funds for fiscal year 2027.
economic development
The city is essentially betting future tax revenue growth today to pay for the infrastructure upgrades that will hopefully attract new businesses.
building permits
This surge in construction signals a healthy local economy and likely boosts property values across the county.
Juvenile Justice Center Construction Contract
Committed $46,381,578 to construction of the juvenile facility.
Tyler Technologies Software Upgrade for Justice and Constable Offices
$1,758,080 funded from county contingency funds.
South Draw Flood Mitigation Land Acquisition
Nominal environmental review and closing costs
Retiree Health Insurance and GLP-1 Weight Loss Coverage Changes
Reduces long-term county health plan expenditures and structures benefit eligibility.
Emergency Equipment and Fleet Purchases
Costs associated with vehicle repairs, fleet management services, and new software implementation.
Courthouse Operational Upgrades
$731,000 for courtroom upgrades.
water infrastructure
Investing in these upgrades now helps prevent emergency repair costs and keeps your water rates more predictable.
Canine Officer Pavlov Retirement and Adoption
Nominal purchase fee for the canine officer.
public health and water safety
It’s a small out-of-pocket cost for a test that could save you from expensive health issues or costly filtration systems down the road.
utility contract management
Your monthly water bill could fluctuate as the county takes over operations, so expect some uncertainty regarding future costs.
County Leadership Vacancy
The county is legally required to continue paying the suspended judge while also compensating the newly appointed acting judge.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Somers 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that we raise Civil and Warrants fuel to $100,000.00.
- secondedfailed2026-08-18
Discuss and take action declaring the purchase and repair of office furniture and fixtures at the Law Enforcement Complex a public purpose
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that we remove TSTA from the budget.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Surplus Radios Disposal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Discuss and take action on a proposed contract amendment with Dunaway for certain construction services on SCR 1250 and Anetta
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement between Midland County and Leo Technologies, LLC.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Discuss and take action on a proposed change order with Magrym for ECR 110 at the jail
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Purchase of New Sheriff's Office Vehicle
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Purchase of K9 Kennels
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-07
Motion to adjourn.
- secondedfailed2026-07-07
Salary Increase for Elected Officials
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Discuss and take action on the Texas Association of Counties Liability Renewal Questionnaire
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-07
Motion that we sign the contract with Two Fifth Consulting services contract.
- movedpassed2026-07-07
Motion to authorize the Facilities Department to retain unit #50131.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Discuss and take action on purchase from Machinery Auctioneers of Texas, LLC, of a 50 foot drainage easement out of a 5 acre tract of land out of Section 23, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Midland County, Texas and authorize the County Judge to sign all necessary documents
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Motion that we approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Motion to authorize Public Works and Road and Bridge to apply to HUD for the grant.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Discuss and take action on purchase from Byrd Oilfield Services, LLC of a 50 foot drainage easement and
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Motion to adjourn.
Decisions during term (769)
Recorded while Somers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation Honoring Greenwood Baptist Church
Medical Retirement of Canine Officer Pavlov
Purchase of Retired Canine Pavlov
CorrHealth Staffing Cost Invoices
ACH Debit Authorization for Num Financial
2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Agreement
Consent Agenda
Line Item Transfers
Bills and Wire Transfers
County Clerk Furniture Purchase
Correction to Ibefel Franco Step and Grade
Sewell Fleet Transmission Repair for Unit #75107
Sewell Fleet Maintenance Management Agreement
Auto Theft Detective Job Description
Ricoh Lease Agreements
Alcohol Service Provider Agreement for the Horseshoe
Award for RFP 26MCO676 SCR 1232 Safety Improvements
Acknowledge TIPS Purchasing Cooperative Rebate Check
Acknowledge Vehicle Reassignments
TAC Total Loss Offer for Unit #15642
Voting record (106)
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