Remarks by Jim Wolverton
195 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 8
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“So I think that was the initial discussion.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Yes. I'll make a motion to take no action. Second.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Court, as the Chief mentioned, we had a very long and I think very productive meeting. We agreed to disagree on some things, but the fact that they were shorted and it has no reflection on the current McQueenie Volunteer Fire Department, this is in the past, I would make the motion that we”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Yes, simply because they were shorted the rest of it because of the previous administration and that it penalized them. And right now, I'm, you know, You know I'm not an advocate for volunteer fire departments because, you know, they just, you know, they need help. And this particular one, he has made all the calls, he's done everything right, and he has a plan. So I would like to give the remaining $29,502 to the McQueenie Volunteer Fire Department.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“I remember, I think on three different occasions, we had to either sandblast, recoat, or replace the boilers over the way there because of the hard water.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“OK. Move to approve budget number 26-100.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“I remember... Back in the day, Precinct 3 tried to do that, and then ran into some issues with the auditor's office about striping along the side of the bridges. Has that all been taken care of now?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“It was long before your time. Yeah, I don't know. Bridges may be striped different now. They wanted gold striped down the side of it, and it was something that was really strange, and in the auditor's office, you can't do that. So I just remember it was trouble.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“OK. Move to approve budget number 26, section 101. Second.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“I got amended today. It's fine with me. Just get it done”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“He's rolling it over. Yes, sir. Move to approve budget amendment 27-1. Second.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Thank you. I thought we had a cutoff date where they had to stop that to give you a break. We're talking about the new fiscal year. Oh, the new fiscal year. Okay. Yeah, they'll be calling. Oh, God, do they ever call. 101 budget amendments.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Yes, sir, Judge. With the recent information given to us, I move that we terminate the lease agreement between the Guadalupe County and City of Church for the county facility at 1052 FM 78 and give the City of Church written notice that the lease agreement will not end later than June 29, 2027. Second.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“candidates for us to schedule interviews with uh like mike brooks mark green and you had one other gentleman you want to talk to mr murray mr murray no additional all right any additional candidates no sir all right we'll”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“I had brought up before and I didn't get the support, but I would like to go ahead and add the district judge's felony line attorney and also actually a staff attorney and then also their administration going up one step. I know you wanted two, but I don't think I can get two today.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“Well, you get two on that one. Do you support the staff attorney?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“And if you were to get those three admin assistants up one step, how much would that be?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“IF YOU'LL ACCEPT ONE STEP, MAYBE THAT WILL PASS.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“NO, WE'RE NOT RAISING ANYONE ELSE. I don't think you're going to get it this year.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“That quite possibly could be a wash with what's coming back, but I think the taxpayer is happy.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“My calculation says that we'll be taking 3.295 out of reserve to make everything work to go back to the 4% increase in taxes.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“In the big scheme of things, it's just a very small amount to take out of reserve.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“I think it'd be a good idea to remove both of them at this present time and just finish up what we have on the books now.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“Any other comments or questions? Just two. You deserve the raise tonight, believe me. As much as we put you through, you really do deserve it. I didn't get everything I wanted, but it's enough inside of the way there for me to vote with it.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026
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“I voted for you, I think. I don't think so.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 1, 2026