County Judge· 2019–2025
Todd Little
Ellis County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 15:19:03
- Avg per meeting
- 22:59
- Segments
- 15487
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Top issues during term (18)
residential development
Allows for property development and potential increase in tax base, while conditions aim to mitigate negative impacts.
Grand Prairie TERS Participation
The county could potentially contribute millions in tax increments over 10-30 years, though it is projected to retain significantly more in total tax revenue.
Courthouse Facility Improvements
Reallocates $967,700 within the current fiscal year budget without raising new revenue.
County Vehicle Procurement
Leasing decisions impact departmental budgets by thousands of dollars in interest and vehicle price premiums.
Jail Medical Services
Estimated around $5 million annually, potentially saving millions compared to private vendor proposals.
Precinct 3 Road Rehabilitation
Reallocated $80,000 within existing precinct funds from bridge and contract services to parts and repairs.
Tax Abatement Compliance
Ensures accountability and reporting compliance for existing tax exemptions.
Animal Shelter Funding
County expenditure not to exceed $14,500 for the feasibility study (50% of cost).
emergency management
Expect a major hit to the local budget as the city pivots to emergency cleanup and infrastructure repairs.
Electricity Procurement
The county spends about $606,000 annually on electricity.
State-to-County Personnel Transfer Policy
Protects the county budget from unexpected leave liability payouts.
emergency services contract
The district will be authorized to impose a tax to fund its operations.
County Judge Resignation and Appointment
None directly from the transition itself.
elected officials salaries
It directly impacts your local tax dollars, funding the compensation packages for county officials in the upcoming budget.
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.
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.
public health initiative
Keeping our first responders healthy prevents costly staffing shortages and potential overtime spikes during health crises.
municipal leadership turnover
Potential costs could pop up for hiring new leaders, but the exact price tag for taxpayers isn't clear yet.
Decisions during term (126)
Recorded while Little was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.