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San Patricio County
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David Krebs

County Judge2022-2026

About

David Krebs's platform and priorities involve local governance, infrastructure projects such as jail expansion, and addressing municipal employee compensation like pay raises.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    Krebs moved forward with initiatives including a jail expansion and pay raises.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
38
Total speaking time
9:28:52
Avg per meeting
14:58
Segments
10430

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Top issues during term (10)(Development)

critical↑Jan 2026[55]

County Drainage and Road Improvements

Funded through existing precinct road and bridge budgets.

critical↑Feb 2026[44]

Justice Center Construction Update

Cost the county an additional $175,437 pulled from project contingency funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

commercial development groundbreaking

The $6 million private investment could add sales tax revenue and boost nearby commercial activity, though the city may also face routine infrastructure or service costs.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Precinct 1 Construction Contract Termination

Potential financial loss on uncompleted work; re-bidding costs for remaining construction.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Animal Shelter and Juvenile Facility Grant Extensions

Ensures compliance with grant funding deadlines to prevent loss of external funds, backed by enforceable liquidated damages.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Juvenile Expansion Construction Delays

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Historic Courthouse Renovation Planning

Preparation for upcoming contractor pricing and construction loan/contract negotiations.

medium↓May 2026[1]

County GIS Program Expansion and Resilience

Supported via grant funding initiated in February 2024.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

industrial development opposition

The project could bring new tax revenue to the county, but locals fear it might tank their property values or lead to costly infrastructure upgrades.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

industrial development policy

Expect potential tax base growth, but keep an eye on whether your property taxes or utility bills rise to cover the cost of new roads and services.

Decisions during term (3)

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

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.