Commissioner Precinct 2· 2023-2026
Michelle Gutierrez Cohen
Hays County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:34:10
- Avg per meeting
- 4:57
- Segments
- 1410
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments
Affects county spending and future budget allocations for FY27.
elections
Voting is free, but the outcomes of these local measures will directly influence how your tax dollars are spent on city services and infrastructure.
Road Maintenance and Resurfacing Projects
Involves multiple contract awards and agreements, including a $1.11 million construction contract for the Bear Creek low water crossing.
Water Infrastructure Capacity
Potential costs associated with increased technical review staff or consultants.
Comprehensive Rewrite of Hays County Development Regulations
Relates to private development investment and associated county administrative review costs.
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
emergency management planning
While the plan requires upfront investment, it should save us a fortune in long-term recovery costs when the next disaster strikes.
County Employee Compensation
Multi-million dollar impacts on the county budget depending on adoption of full market salary resets, health insurance absorptions, and departmental additions.
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
Memorial Day Fireworks Sales and Drought Assessment
Prevents potentially catastrophic wildfire suppression and property damage costs.
Election Equipment Modernization and Financing
Requires annual debt service payments of roughly $979,000 over three years.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
Jail Overpopulation and Outsourcing Costs
About $68,060 per week in outsourcing costs, borne by county taxpayers.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
Water Conservation and Industrial Development
Potential future economic impacts on industrial development and county water infrastructure costs.
Burnett Ranch Subdivision #2 Replat Density and Water Concerns
Potential well drilling costs for future property owners.
Juvenile Diversion Program Staffing
Requires funding for an additional juvenile diversion coordinator position.
Hays County Hospital District
Authorizes a potential maximum tax rate of up to 75 cents per $100 valuation, though a target rate of 1 to 2 cents was discussed.
council resignation
The city might have to spend extra tax dollars to hold a special election if they don't appoint a replacement directly.
Decisions during term (876)
Recorded while Cohen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation: Harvey E. Miller Day of Service
Proclamation: Spiritual Care Week
Southwest Connection engineering contract (I.3) tabled
Eastside Campus construction contract (K.11) tabled
Consent agenda (G.1–G.34, minus G.20)
Legislative lobbying contract with Davis Kaufman PLLC (G.20)
DWI/Drug Court grant acceptance (K.9)
Emergency communication deployment reimbursements (K.8)
RM 3237 TxDOT funding agreement (I.1)
Goforth Road contract amendment (I.2)
Darden Hill Road amendment adds noise walls, crossings (I.4)
Cotton Gin Road CE&I services (I.5)
Hillside Terrace CE&I services (I.6)
River Oaks Dam engineering study (I.7)
Private driveway names approved (K.2)
Stripe payment processor for parks reservations (K.3)
New World cloud services agreement (K.4)
Retiree insurance policy update (K.5)
2027 wellness incentive and wellness leave (K.6)
Mental Health Court grant acceptance (K.10)
Voting record (224)
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Proclamation: Harvey E. Miller Day of Service
Proclamation: Spiritual Care Week
Consent agenda (G.1–G.34, minus G.20)
My stepfather works at Quiddity.
Legislative lobbying contract with Davis Kaufman PLLC (G.20)
DWI/Drug Court grant acceptance (K.9)
Emergency communication deployment reimbursements (K.8)
RM 3237 TxDOT funding agreement (I.1)
Goforth Road contract amendment (I.2)
Darden Hill Road amendment adds noise walls, crossings (I.4)
Cotton Gin Road CE&I services (I.5)
Hillside Terrace CE&I services (I.6)
River Oaks Dam engineering study (I.7)
Private driveway names approved (K.2)
Stripe payment processor for parks reservations (K.3)
New World cloud services agreement (K.4)
Retiree insurance policy update (K.5)
2027 wellness incentive and wellness leave (K.6)
Mental Health Court grant acceptance (K.10)
Leftover flu shots opened to the public (K.7)
Indigent cremation/burial contract (K.12)
Burn ban reinstated (M.2)
Eminent domain resolutions for FM 2001 parcels (L.2–L.4)
Somerset Homes litigation settlement (L.5)
Adopt October 2026 as Mediation Awareness Month
Adopt October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Adopt Proclamations for National Forensic Science Week and Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day
Adopt National 4-H Week Proclamation
Adopt Texas Native Plant Week Proclamation
Approve Consent Agenda Items
Authorize First Amendment to Service Provider Agreement with Govolution, LLC
Adopt Resolution Opposing Unfunded State Mandates
Approve Variance to Development Regulations for Gee Estates Final Plat
Authorize FY 2027 Social Service Agency Contracts and Reallocation
Authorize Service Agreement with CML Security for Government Center Electronics
Authorize Amendment with Security One for Fire Cell Communicator Device
Approve Repair of Walk-in Cooler and Freezer at Juvenile Detention Center
Authorize MOUs for Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
Authorize Contracts for County Court at Law Mental Health Program
Approve Affiliation Agreement with Texas State University
Authorize Second Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement for The Ridge WC LP
Accept Fiscal Surety for Waterstone Unit F Phase 1 Final Plat
Award Contract for Firecracker and Main Street Traffic Signal
Award Contract for Old Bastrop Highway Project
Authorize Contract Amendment No. 2 with WSB, LLC for East Side Corridor Project
Authorize Supplemental Work Authorization with American Structurepoint, Inc.
Authorize Participation in TAC SHIELD Program
Execute Agreements with Usio, Inc. for Tax Office Online Payment Processing
Approval of County Invoices
Family member works at Quiddy.