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Requested a bilingual pay incentive for justice of the peace clerks to recognize their additional responsibilities and ensure equal access for spanish-speaking residents.

Discussed justice clerk and court admin workload, stress levels, compensation, and the need for additional staff in precincts 1-1, 2-1, and 5.

Suggested shifting funds from contract inmate detention to support eviction diversion and Southside's Housing Stability Program.

Stated the need to fully fund the sheriff's office, retain talent, and support mental health and juvenile prosecutors.

Urged the court to maintain or increase social service funding, noting growing community needs across Hays County.

Expressed written support for social service funding as a financially prudent investment in vulnerable residents.

Submitted written comments emphasizing that social services are essential infrastructure for community function.