Ben Zeller
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 1:08:50
- Avg per meeting
- 1:58
- Segments
- 2094
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Top issues during term (20)
local election
The election will trigger standard municipal administrative costs, though the long-term fiscal impact depends on the candidate's specific platform regarding city spending.
Data Center Recruitment and Energy Projects
Proponents estimate millions in annual payroll and construction economic activity, while opponents warn of long-term property value declines and strained public infrastructure costs.
Data Centers and Nuclear Energy Development
Potential strain on local utility rates, water tables, and county tax revenues if abatements are granted.
County Burn Ban Lifted
None
Victoria County Animal Services Updates and Spay/Neuter Program
$5,000 matching donation pledged by private donors, with matching funds requested from the county and city.
Feral Hog Management Grant
$6,750 grant award for supplies and equipment.
Tax Abatement Application and Industrial Development Concerns
The tax abatement would forgo county tax revenue on a project pitched at $6 billion in investment, with backers betting the 350-plus permanent jobs and spinoff business make up for it.
November 2026 Election Polling Locations
Minor administrative costs associated with relocating polling sites and publishing public notices.
Inez Gateway Monument Project
Project is fully funded through community donations and donated labor/materials, valued at approximately $9,000.
CDBG-MIT Grant Administration and Policies
The CDBG grant will fund community improvements in the Placido area, with grant-funded administrative and engineering contracts.
Bloomington Sewer Rehabilitation Project
The final pay applications close out the CDBG-funded sewer project's remaining construction funds.
Website Accessibility and Digital Services Upgrade
Absorbed within existing IT and software vendor packages.
Salvation Army Life Enrichment Center conditions
Wind Energy Facility Road Use Agreement
$50,000 cash bond posted to cover potential road repairs.
2027 Victoria County Budget & Property Tax Rate Adoption
Sets revenue caps and property tax parameters for the upcoming county fiscal year.
Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden Grant
Brings $438,450 into the county with no local match required.
Precinct 4 Road Trash Cleanup Initiative
Cost associated with temporary staffing contract for Precinct 4 road maintenance.
Courthouse Utility Tunnel Emergency Repair
Cost associated with structural engineering and repair services.
Victoria Regional Airport Infrastructure and Essential Air Service
Brings $1,700,000 in federal grant funding to the county airport.
Longevity pay policy fix
County employees' longevity pay is protected; commissioners retain authority to set the per-month-of-service amount.
Decisions during term (821)
Recorded while Zeller was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes
Accounts payable — November 2, 2026
Monthly and quarterly reports
Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments
Bloomington sewer project pay applications
Byrne Memorial Grant MOU with City of Victoria
Placido CDBG administrative services award (GrantWorks)
Placido CDBG engineering services award (Urban Engineering)
Final ARPA draw — Hope Ranch facility
Final ARPA draw — Citizens Medical Center ICU renovation
Plat exemption — Mary Gert and Robert Crager
Treasurer's quarterly investment report and CD purchases
Resolution 2026-110 — road donation
Juvenile detention contracts
Amended personnel policy — longevity pay
Personnel changes
Discretionary fund budget amendment
2026 budget amendments
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Accounts Payable
Voting record (6)
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