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Commissioner Precinct 1· January 2017 to January 2028

Randy Stinson

Ellis County

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
36
Total speaking time
1:06:33
Avg per meeting
1:51
Segments
1382

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Top issues during term (11)(General)

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Regional Animal Shelter Development

The county has committed $15 million from a Compass donation; a three-entity shelter is estimated at about $30 million, and commissioners are wary of added taxpayer costs.

critical↓Sep 2025[11]

Creation of County Administrator and Budget Officer Positions

Funded through the FY2027 budget with an administrator, assistant administrator, and coordinator.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Rocket Ranch MUD Wastewater Discharge Permit

Impacts private development costs and county legal expenditures regarding utility district oversight.

critical↓Feb 2025[5]

Jail Medical Services

Estimated around $5 million annually, potentially saving millions compared to private vendor proposals.

critical↓Jan 2025[4]

Animal Shelter Funding

County expenditure not to exceed $14,500 for the feasibility study (50% of cost).

medium↓Jan 2021[0]

public health initiative

Keeping our first responders healthy prevents costly staffing shortages and potential overtime spikes during health crises.

high↓Nov 2019[0]

municipal leadership turnover

Potential costs could pop up for hiring new leaders, but the exact price tag for taxpayers isn't clear yet.

medium↓Jun 2020[0]

civil rights protest

While there's no direct price tag yet, ignoring these calls for change could lead to costly legal battles or long-term economic instability for the city.

medium↓Mar 2024[0]

population growth

You’ll likely see your property taxes climb as the city pours money into building new schools and fixing up roads to handle the extra traffic.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

animal cruelty investigation

Local taxpayers could see increased municipal spending if the city decides to expand animal control resources and public safety campaigns.

high↓May 2026[0]

rezoning

While exact figures weren't dropped, data centers usually bring in a serious property tax cash injection for the city.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Stinson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(General)

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