Commissioner Precinct 3· 2021-2028
Bobby Phillips
Van Zandt County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 44:51
- Avg per meeting
- 11:13
- Segments
- 618
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Top issues during term (7)(General)
county resolution on Sharia law
No direct hit to your wallet—this resolution doesn't fund, cut, or regulate anything.
law enforcement accountability
Taxpayers are on the hook for potential legal settlements and the administrative costs of these internal investigations.
County Jail Security and Infrastructure Upgrades
Committed $316,268.55 for immediate jail lock and intercom upgrades, with additional expenditures anticipated for camera and fire systems.
Health and safety abatement procedure
Cleanup costs would be fronted by the county and recovered through liens on the property.
law enforcement misconduct
Taxpayers are on the hook for the legal costs of the prosecution and the potential liability from civil rights lawsuits stemming from the deputy's actions.
public infrastructure project
Expect a potential hike in your property taxes or a long-term bond debt to cover the massive costs of building a new jail and courthouse.
eminent domain and infrastructure
Homeowners face the potential loss of their property value and displacement, while the county weighs the long-term economic benefits of a new water source.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Phillips was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.