Steven Villela
About
Steven Villela's platform centers on essential public services, with a specific emphasis on securing reliable water resources and upgrading county infrastructure. His priorities reflect a commitment to addressing the foundational needs of Midland County to support its growth and operational stability.
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Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureSteven Villela has prioritized the improvement and management of local water resources.Related votes
- infrastructureVillela campaigned on a platform focused on the development and maintenance of county infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 4:47:31
- Avg per meeting
- 15:08
- Segments
- 5787
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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.
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.
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.
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.
IT Department Audit Implementation and Consulting Services
$35,200 transferred from contingency funds.
election administration
The project costs $185,996 in the first year, with a recurring annual subscription cost of $37,617.
airport funding
Local taxpayers get off super cheap, funding only 10% while Uncle Sam covers the other $11.3+ million.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Villela 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.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Discuss and take action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Midland for FY2026 Mill & Fill Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Move we approve the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Sheriff's Office Pay Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that for JP 1, 2, 3 and 4 on their 5005 to add $8,000.00
- movedfailed2026-08-18
Motion to remove the $300,000.00 out of 10-500-10.7110 for the Command Center.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Sheriff's Office Pay Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Reducing Public Communications 5315 by $2,000.00.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion to approve engagement letter with Shafer, Davis, O'Leary, & Stoker, P.C., and authorizing the firm to represent Midland County in both these cases.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Line item 100-145-00.5790 increasing that line item by $10,000.00 for professional services.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
On 100-500-10.6350 remove the telephone for the laptop phone for the Captain and Admin.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion is Road and Bridge 200-900-00.7030 adding $4.5 million for the FY27 Chip Seal.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion reducing Education and Training at the Horseshoe line 6105 by $2500.00.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion to approve this budget amendment as presented.
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Installation of Fencing and Concrete for K9 Kennels
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Task Work Order with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Revising Risk Manager Job Description
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Replacement of Flagpoles at Centennial Library
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Replace Padding in Violent Cells
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Cancellation of Leaf/Kinetico Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (769)
Recorded while Villela 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 (126)
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