FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

Criticized average county employee compensation and benefit costs, noting they have outpaced private sector norms and school district averages.

Urged the court to provide larger pay raises for overworked sheriff's deputies and noted that 2% raises are inadequate for retirees and employees facing high grocery costs.

Discussed the proposed 2% employee pay increase versus the proposed tax increase, and later encouraged finding ways to get refunds from the oil industry for road destruction.

Addressed a public information request from April, questioned the cemetery's legality, and spoke about county salary and insurance budgets.

Raised multiple concerns regarding precinct #1, including poor road conditions, inadequate law enforcement, traffic, and water issues.

Introduced himself to the court as a candidate for Commissioner Precinct #4.