Chevin Eldridge
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Top issues during term (20)
Landfill Expansion and Environmental Monitoring
Expenditure of $52,017 from county funds.
Surplus Property and Expo Center Development
Generates revenue from land sale and promotes local economic growth.
Property Reappraisal Cycle Transition
Appraisals are revenue neutral under state law, meaning overall tax revenue remains stable despite valuation changes due to adjustments in the certified tax rate.
Public Comment Policy Update
Ethics Complaint Review Regarding Courthouse Property
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County Coroner Appointment
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Adjusts allocations within the county general and school operating budgets.
Emergency Services Uncollectible Debt Write-off
Accounting write-off of $682,552.57 in uncollected revenue.
School System Funding and Budget Shortfall
Involves multi-million dollar adjustments, including a $1.5 million fund transfer and discussions surrounding a $5.1 million school budget gap.
Codes Department Leadership Transition
Routine administrative transition within budgeted personnel costs.
Library Board Appointments and Materials Oversight
County Employee Health Insurance Rate Increase
Total cost increase for county general fund is approximately $480,000.
County Commission Compensation Formula
Increases commissioner compensation from $400 to approximately $473 per month, along with increased committee meeting stipends.
County Commission Vacancy Appointment
Speed Limit Reduction on West Victory View Drive
Minimal cost for new signage.
Cash Transaction Rounding Policy
Minor adjustments to cash transactions to the nearest five cents.
election turnout
Higher voter turnout might mean the county spends a bit more keeping polling places staffed and running smoothly.
election
This election won't cost you extra right now, but the winning sheriff will control the department's budget of taxpayer dollars.
broadband expansion
This massive $101.6 million injection will totally upgrade local internet infrastructure without hitting your personal wallet.
sewage pollution
You could see your local taxes or utility bills go up to pay for court-ordered pipe and plant fixes.
Decisions during term (117)
Recorded while Eldridge was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Previous Minutes
Amend Rule 28 Public Comment Policy
Solid Waste Equipment Surplus Sale
County General Fund Budget Amendments
General Purpose School Fund Budget Amendments
Project Garden Approval
Appointment of County Coroner
Election of Notaries
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting
Adjourn
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Certified Property Tax Rate
Adoption of Budget Amendment for $500 Employee Bonus
Adoption of Appropriations Resolution as Amended
Adoption of Three-Column Budget
Approval of Nonprofit, Charitable, and Civic Appropriations
Approval of Property Tax Rounding
Voting record (6)
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