Kirk Hanath
About
Kirk Hanath's campaign platform centers heavily on fiscal responsibility in local government management. Additionally, he emphasizes fostering unity and cooperation within Washington County following his successful election victory.
Campaign promises (1)
- taxesKirk Hanath outlined a vision focused on fiscal responsibility and community unity following his election victory.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 14:08
- Avg per meeting
- 1:46
- Segments
- 234
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Faith Mission emergency services partnership
While the upfront costs of the upgrade are significant, the city expects to save money long-term through better operational efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
90-day outdoor burning ban in unincorporated Washington County
Violations can cost individuals up to a $500 fine.
Fire Services Director vacancy
Roughly $110,000 in first-year salary and stipend, above standard county pay policy.
Winter storm response and county cooperation
Bridge projects are state-funded under off-system programs, saving county taxpayers the usual 10% match.
911 department rename and quarterly performance
Just over $10,000 for three years, about 40% off the $16,500 list.
Sheriff's staffing and December crime stats
The new deputy's rate is $25.97/hour, about 11% above the standard entry rate.
811 Safe Digging Awareness
Sheriff's Office staffing and jail population
The 2027 budget's new step pay plan is expected to help attract and retain deputies.
Mobile printers for patrol vehicles
$37,523.92 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund.
Free EMS ground and air service for county residents
Collins claims over $700,000 in excess expenses over revenues in the first half of 2026 and a potential $1.5–2 million annual loss.
EMS Fleet Replacement
$164,050.50 total from the non-tax Tobacco Fund.
APCO IntelliComm 911 software cancellation
About $30,000 of roughly $60,000 already paid; the county will seek a refund.
Chappell Hill VFD equipment funding
$32,500 in county funds covering 7.2% of a $453,825 project.
Courthouse security and overcrowded court facilities
The justice center portion of the proposal is roughly $45 million of the $61 million.
Salem VFD brush truck funding
$13,250 in county funds unlocks a $265,000 grant.
Rural ambulance service funded by $350,000 state grant
$350,000 in state grant funds coming in, with matching spending on an ambulance remount and upfitting.
Rural fire department water tanker replacement
$30,000 in county funds toward a roughly $370,000 truck.
EMS call volume rising sharply
Taxpayers fund about 18% of the roughly $11.2 million EMS budget; rising call volume could push costs up.
GeoSouthern $15,000 K9 donation for Precinct 4
No new taxpayer cost — the $15,000 donation covers the dog, and the program runs on about $500 a year.
Legal counsel for jail generator and camera contract disputes
Retainer costs not disclosed in the meeting.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Hanath was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.