Remarks by Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe
186 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 6 of 8
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“So I was just going to say, Sheriff, can you still get us those numbers on the auto theft detective before? I mean, that was the only one that I just at least wanted to get those numbers on. And if you felt, I know one is, you know, a lot for the entire county. I'm just saying if you'll at least look into that, I'd appreciate it.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“And I think we, y'all also mentioned that with the number of COs that you have left that aren't filled, if we can fill those, we can possibly reduce that number by 50 inmates coming back.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“CAN WE ASK ERIC, WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE IF WE WERE TO FACE IN THIS SALARY?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“Just our other list, Scott, make sure that we...”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“So judge this gives the county the responsibility of food permitting at facilities owned and operated by, or operated county facilities within the city limits of San Marcos. I guess they were responsible for that?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 18, 2026
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“No, just comments. I really appreciate the extended hours to 7 o'clock. I'm sure people are really appreciative of that. And then the fire station, number 4. What did that replace? Which fire station were you all using prior to that or location?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“I can look at it before. ISD? ISD, thank you. My apologies on that one. And it's so far out, too. I mean, this is a better location. Thank you. Yeah, great job.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“I KNOW THAT THERE WAS A FIELD, YOU KNOW, WHEN THEY HAD THE GRANT OPENING. I DON'T KNOW HOW RELIABLE THAT IS OR, YOU KNOW, BUT ANYWAY. Hopefully it'll work out.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“It's just an increase in cost of labor and materials and I guess some redesign of easements.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“And Commissioner, I don't know your precinct as well as you do. But I recall that there was a road, and I don't know if it's this one. I don't remember. I don't recall. but where we were going to make some safety improvements because a lot of people did come out into the courtroom. It's you. Okay. Thank you for that clarification. I just wanted to make sure. But you mentioned 500 school students on this roadway in the fall of 2020. 5,000. Oh, I mean 5,000. That's what I have. I'm sorry. So I would imagine, have you spoken to the schools?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“And so I think you answered my question. So there's no money for construction. It's just this is just a utility and right away relocation or anything like that included.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“I mean, well, and that's what I wanted to know. I mean, there's no construction money allocated to this project specifically. It's just for the design. I haven't.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“And public engagement. Okay. Traffic counts are going to be. Done. Okay. Okay. Those are my questions.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“Right, and then I think, you know, Commissioner, you shared that this, you have, I mean, schools have reached out, they do.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yeah, and... Thank you, Judge. In my discussions with Scott, the budget officer and our county administrator, you know, I've also have been just really cautious about what we're doing. I know that it is a very tight budget year. And, you know, my direction has been, yes, let's look at a NO TAX RATE INCREASE AND LET'S SEE WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE. BUT I ALSO BELIEVE THAT WE NEED TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE STILL GIVING THE RESOURCES THAT OUR DEPARTMENTS NEED TO FUNCTION WELL. YOU KNOW, WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT IF THERE ARE ANY SAFETY MEASURES OR ISSUES THAT ARE NEEDED THAT WE ADDRESS THOSE. BUT, YEAH, I…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“But I think it's smart to utilize those ARPA funds if we have those funds for those positions that we continue on with that.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“I mean, and I agree with that. I mean, and that's what I was going to ask about the contracts. I guess we're going to have to come back and renew those or establish those once again.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“I'M TALKING ABOUT LIKE COMAO COUNTY, GUADALUPI COUNTY, SOME OF THOSE ARE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. IF WE'RE BRINGING THEM BACK CLOSER TO HAYES COUNTY, AND I AGREE, IT WILL BE EASIER FOR REPRESENTATION The families, I know that families have been concerned about having them out there. It worked for a while and it still is, but if we can get them closer to home, I think I'd appreciate that. And the families would too. So would we have to reestablish those contracts with the neighboring counties?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“then we can make that a better determination.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“Are they all in county juveniles that are facility right now?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yeah. CURRENTLY AT OUR FACILITY, ARE THEY ALL HAYES COUNTY JUVENILES?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“AND THAT'S WHY I'M A LITTLE BIT CONFUSED, I GUESS. WE'RE ALREADY HOUSING OUT OF COUNTY. And so I... Are we getting paid? What are we asking here?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“Okay, and I understand that. It was just the way, I guess, the agenda item was written. You know, I wasn't sure because I thought we had out of county, and it just says to house out of county juvenile inmates, and so I...”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yes, and I believe, Scott, in our conversations, I know that Jeff McGill looked at that and recommended what he believes is necessary.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026
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“So, Matthew, just a couple of questions. So, I guess this is a more specialized approach. assistance that we need? I mean, we have a great grants department, but does it go kind of beyond their scope and this is more specialized?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 4, 2026