Hays County Commissioners Court — January 2012

• Term expires Dec. 31, 2012
• Salary: $65,048.04
• 114306 RR 12, Ste. 11, P.O. Box 2085, Wimberley
• 847-3159 | [email protected]

Precinct 4 Commissioner: Ray Whisenant

• Term expires Dec. 31, 2014
• Salary: $65,048.04
• 195 Roger Hanks Parkway, Dripping Springs
• 858-7268 | [email protected]

Key decisions in 2011

• Authorized the development of a countywide transportation master plan
• Approved a collective bargaining agreement between the county and most county law enforcement officers
• Authorized updating the county's master parks plan to include open space acquired through the 2007 Parks Bond Fund
• Adopted a Fiscal Year 2012 budget of approximately $221.5 million, down from the FY2011 budget of $243,511.99, and set the tax rate at $0.4691, down slightly from the FY2011 tax rate of $0.4692
• Issued a resolution in support of developing a model for a single, countywide 911/dispatch Public Safety Answering Point
• Joined with other governments to acquire LCRA water and wastewater utilities
• Worked with local governments and TxDOT to include in the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan the realignment of FM 2001 between Rolling Hills Drive and Highway 21

Possible 2012 issues

• Transportation and the efficient use of state, federal and local funds to increase mobility and safety
• Working with water authorities to help ensure adequate water supplies
• Providing services expected by residents in a difficult economy