Precinct 3 staffing and road funding shortfall
Summary
Bobby Phillips says his precinct is stretched thin — two patch crews, blades running daily, and heavy ditch and culvert work — and is asking for two more employees and $400K+ more in materials. Residents on rural roads are the ones waiting on patches and rebuilt ditches.
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Last discussed Jun 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $400,000–$500,000 above last year's precinct budget, plus about $100,000+ in salary and benefits for two employees.
Rural Precinct 3 residents who depend on patched, ditched, and culvert-maintained roads.
If denied, Precinct 3 residents continue to wait longer for road repairs.
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