Remarks by Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe
186 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 8
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“I guess so. Anything else? There's engineering firms here.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“NO. I THINK WE'RE REDUCING. OH, NO. WHERE ARE WE?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“WE ON THREE? FIVE. FIVE. OH, I'M SORRY. OH, WE HAD SELECTED THEM. THIS IS THE NEGOTIATED CONTRACT.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“And Judge, this is a safety device that will access threats at active scenes. There's no match, but we have a little bit of a shortfall of $7,116. And Scott, I'm not sure where that's coming from.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“And, Judge, this is actually for the purchase of a one 12-month software license for that notebook. But in the agenda item, it says to purchase a notebook. But as I was reading the summary...”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“And judge, this is for the installation of cameras for safety purposes.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“Jennifer, thank you for your leadership. I really appreciate all the work that you do. And I know it takes a team and you have a wonderful team here in front of us today. And just thank you for all the work that you do to ensure that our voting process goes smoothly. We really and truly appreciate everything that you do.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I just want to thank you all also. I mean, it really is refreshing to see your dedication and willingness to participate in the election process. And what's even more amazing to me that it's all young women doing it. And so thank you all so much. Okay, yes, but y'all are the future, and we really appreciate what you're doing. Thank you so much.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, thank you, Judge. Chitae, I just want to, you know, I remember meeting you for the very first time. It was at a ribbon cutting. And I knew then that you were a very special person. And I just really appreciate all the work that you have done to help improve and advance the well-being of Hays County residents. And so I just, you know, what you just shared and said, it means a lot that you're working to help our communities. And so thank you so much.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah. Well, Judge, I, too, just want to thank you all for the work that you do. I know it can be a very long and exhausting process, but it's a vital and important service that is needed, and I just appreciate your willingness to just continue to carry the message forward. But I think we all are responsible to spread the word and the awareness. You know, we all have a responsibility. But I want to also thank the Sheriff's Office, Matthew and his staff. Janelle was mentioned, I think, by every court member. You know, she's an awesome person and, you know, is sharing what she needs to share and…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, Mike, thank you and your staff. I really appreciate all that you do and our community partners that really, you know, pitch in and volunteer and do all the work alongside y'all. I mean, and it's wonderful to know that we are preparing our residents for that next disaster. It's unfortunate that it has to happen, but, you know, it will. And the more prepared that we are, the better off that we will be. And so thank you all for all the work that you do. Very much appreciated.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Thank you, Judge. So, Constable, thank you for being here. And I think, you know, just like my colleague said, I think that we just want to get a better understanding. I mean, I know that you present every year. You do a great job. You provide us the numbers. But, you know, the time that it takes also, if we can start preparing all of those statistics, getting them to us, and so we can have a better understanding on, you know, what does trigger? What's the number of civil process that triggers an additional deputy? And I think once we, you know, have a better idea of what that looks like i…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Well, I mean, I just want to ensure because the presentation that was given, we do have the justice clerk in there. for three different JPs. And then the part-time juvenile diversion coordinator, I think we have the funding for that. And Candace, even if we use the temporary fund for that, can that be a year-long program? FUNDING SOURCE FOR THAT POSITION?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes. And it is in the recommended budget, Judge. And so I fully support that. And thank you for providing all this information to us. I think it's helpful as we move forward into the future. Sure.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah. Daphne, thank you so much for being here and that program, I think, is worthy of.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“THANK YOU, CYNTHIA. I REALLY APPRECIATE I GUESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING ALSO AS COMMISSIONER HAMMER EXPRESSED THE DEFERRALS, YOU KNOW, AND IT'S GREAT SEEING YOU, ELAINE. IT'S BEEN A WHILE AND GLAD THAT YOU'RE STILL AROUND AND HERE. BUT, YES, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT AND WILL TAKE IT ALL INTO CONSIDERATION. I THINK IT'S, YOU KNOW, I MEAN, YOU'RE NOT ASKING FOR ANY ADDITIONAL AND SO THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I mean, gosh, thank you for being here and sharing all of that. I mean, it's truly an important program that we have, and I hear the plea for additional help that's needed, and so we'll certainly look into the funding of this. And, yeah, thank you for the work that you do.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I mean, well... I mean, I can tell you what I feel that I agree with, but I also want, Scott, is there any way to put your slide back up of the people that you were recommending in your budget?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Oh, yeah. Do you want to have Sylvia printed?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Thank you, Commissioner. Do we want to wait, Judge, for a minute?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Well, what I was going to say, Judge, is that, you know, I really like... the positions that Scott presented to us. But I will say that on your presentation, Commissioner, I can support the law enforcement elected officials to, which is the sheriffs and constables, to their current adopted salary or 1% higher than the highest paid law enforcement employee. I can support that.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“I also would support the JP22 juvenile diversion coordinator going from that part-time or temporary time to a full position, one full.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“HOWEVER, THEY JUST PRESENTED IT SO I JUST SAID THAT. HOWEVER THAT IS ALLOCATED.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Well, and that's what I'm trying to do. I mean, I'm trying to go down these items. But the other clarification I want is, you know, on your employee salary, Scott or Eric, I guess, What y'all presented with the cost of 63%, right, of employees, can you put that one up, that screen up?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026