Councilmember - Place 2· 2023-2027
Jeff Harris
Kerrville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 12:59
- Avg per meeting
- 4:20
- Segments
- 190
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Top issues during term (10)(Public Safety)
Animals Code Revisions for Feral Cats and Dangerous Dogs
Negligible administrative costs absorbed by existing animal control operations.
City Attorney Annual Performance Evaluation
Determined through municipal legal budget appropriations.
Emergency Management and Flood Response Planning
City would cover 25% of eligible costs, in cash or in-kind services.
Substance Use Recovery Support and Housing Services
Details on funding allocations for outpatient services and housing projects will be reviewed during partner updates.
Flood Recovery and Infrastructure Assessment
Recovery costs are expected to reach insurance caps and strain municipal reserves, though federal disaster declaration thresholds are being pursued.
emergency services
It could mean higher taxes or new fees if the city decides to upgrade our 911 tech and flood defenses based on what these calls exposed.
police chief appointment
There is no immediate financial impact reported, though administrative transitions typically involve standard executive compensation adjustments.
firefighter benefits
These benefit cuts could save the city money upfront, but they might end up costing us more if experienced firefighters leave for better-paying towns.
police chief retirement
The city will likely spend taxpayer money on an executive search firm and potential relocation bonuses for the new chief.
flood safety and governance
Property values and insurance rates could take a hit if residents don't trust the city's flood defenses.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Harris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.