Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nueces County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in business jobs
Port of Corpus Christi Expansion and Container Terminal
The port is on pace for a record tonnage year and is negotiating exclusively with DP World for a container terminal that could bring 600 direct jobs, plus a roughly $400 million inland rail hub near Robstown. Pipeline capacity is now the main constraint on further crude oil growth.
County Fleet Management and Leasing
Leasing 96 county vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management at an estimated $1.3 million a year was up for approval — a major ongoing operating cost for county operations.
Economic Development Capital Credits Allocation
Each commissioner gets $30,000 to hand out to local business and community organizations — but the capital credits account is nearly drained, and Commissioner Chesney is pushing to beef up outside agency funding in next year's budget to keep the tradition alive.
Nueces County Airport Fuel Price and Operations Update
The county airport increased its fuel prices to $5.65 per gallon to keep pace with regional markets while expanding tracking tools to demonstrate facility utilization for future state grants.
Launch of Nueces County Mobile Web App
IT launched a new mobile web app to make it easier for residents to access county services, court info, and job openings from their phones.
Standardized Grant Management Business Process
The county adopted a new business process to ensure coordinated grant applications, financial oversight, and compliance across departments.
New Tax Assessor-Collector Appointment
Longtime Tax Assessor-Collector Kevin Kieschnick is stepping down, and Krista Champine has been appointed to serve out the remainder of the term starting September 1.
Fairgrounds Management and Future Strategy
The county renewed its fairgrounds management contract with Oak View Group for one year while planning a review of whether to extend, rebid, or bring operations in-house.
Corpus Christi Army Depot Support and Federal Advocacy
The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution backing the Corpus Christi Army Depot, emphasizing its vital economic and national security role while urging federal officials to enforce the 50-50 maintenance rule and fund facility upgrades.
Information Technology Leadership Appointment
The county appointed a long-time deputy CIO as the new permanent IT Director to lead technology operations and system troubleshooting.
County Records Management and Destruction Services
The county hired a commercial shredding service to handle bulk document destruction, freeing internal staff from heavy lifting and manual tasks.