Cliff Williams

ARPA grant compliance policies

Minimal direct cost — mostly staff time and storage boxes — but noncompliance could jeopardize the $11 million grant.

2026 primary elections administration

Parties reimburse ballots ($0.54 each) and $5 per device rental plus a 10% admin fee; early voting costs stay with the county.

Online Agenda Transparency and Redaction

None directly, though staff noted potential administrative costs if additional personnel or software are needed.

Creation of County Assistance District (CAD) and 2% Sales Tax

Generates an estimated $3.7 million to $4.3 million annually in supplemental sales tax revenue for the county.

Appraisal District board vacancy

Special road and bridge tax — distribution to cities

Cities are asking for roughly $1.2 million total in combined contributions; the county says it can't afford to divert that from its roughly $9.8 million road revenue.

Employee personal device policy

Mobile device management would cost about $3,500 to set up plus roughly $2 per device per month; the Sheriff offered to pay from his budget.