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Commissioner Precinct 4· 2019-2026

Russ Boles

Williamson County

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

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Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
3:09:30
Avg per meeting
6:32
Segments
2571

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (14)(Development)

critical→Jul 2026[22]

Road Bond Debt and Infrastructure Funding

$17,000,000 allocated from county reserves and road funds.

high↑Oct 2025[21]

economic development

This project is expected to inject significant capital into the local economy through job creation and increased tax revenue.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Compal USA Technology Tax Abatement Public Notices

Abatement value not yet stated; final agreement comes December 8.

critical↓Jun 2026[11]

Blue Origin Aerospace Manufacturing Facility in Hutto

Involves a $674 million private capital investment and local tax incentives mirroring city agreements.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Capital Improvement Plan & Facility Consolidation

Total unallocated CIP requests and ongoing project needs exceed $100 million across multiple years.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

FY 2027 Employee Policy Manual Updates

Guides county spending and employee benefit management for fiscal year 2027.

critical↑Apr 2026[10]

Municipal Utility District (MUD) Protests and Regional Growth

Impacts county road maintenance and public safety funding across growing unincorporated areas.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Industrial Data Center Development and Power Generation in East Williamson County

Substantial economic development investments coupled with potential impacts on local property values.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Family Recovery Court Expansion and Grant Applications

$40,000 initial grant-funded agreement, with potential grant awards up to $2.8 million.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Sale of Surplus County Property in Hutto

Generates $5,300,000 in revenue for county road bond right-of-way funds.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Juvenile Justice Center Master Plan Expansion

Involves a total contract expenditure of $98,341,424.00 funded through county capital improvement programs.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Drift Track Noise and Zoning Concerns

Expect potential hits to local property values and increased wear and tear on neighborhood roads from heavy industrial traffic.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Historic County Jail Redevelopment

Revenue generated from the sale of county-owned downtown real estate.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Northside Village Multifamily Housing Tax-Exempt Bonds

Generates pilot payments (payment in lieu of taxes) for local taxing entities rather than standard property taxes.

Decisions during term (31)

Recorded while Boles was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Discuss, consider and take action on the Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Taylor for the Annie Street Water Project funded by the Community Development Block Grant funding.

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Discuss, consider and take action on the FY26 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with The Vantage Austin, LLC for LRTP arterial improvements to Bridgewater Street.

approvedOct 20, 2026

Reimbursement to GTB Development, Inc. (Somerset Hills Road District No. 3)

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take action on the amended FY25 Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient agreement between Williamson County and The Georgetown Project.

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with Lakeside Estates Georgetown, LLC for LRTP arterial improvements to Cross Creek Rd.

tabledSep 29, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on recognizing Williamson County Precinct 3 Constable Kevin Wilkie and his staff receiving the FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) Agency Trilogy Award. The award is…

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with Georgetown Patio Homes...

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

First Amendment to Development Agreement with Skalmor, Inc.

approved5-0Aug 20, 2026

Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with Blue Origin Manufacturing, LLC

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

FY27 Budget: Increase Economic Development Incentives

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Consent and Development Agreement: River Ranch MUD No. 1

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Consent and Development Agreement: Proposed MUD No. 75

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Program Management Services between Williamson County and Kitchell/CEM, Inc. relating to the Justice Complex Planning and Development Project.

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with LD Bost Farm, LLC, for County Road 110 Road Improvements.

tabledJun 16, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of an Earnest Money Contract between CERCO DEVELOPMENT, INC., referred to therein as Purchaser, and Williamson County, referred to therein as Seller, relating to the sale and…

approved3-0Jun 16, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with Pearson Ranch, LLC – Precinct 1.

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

Willis Creek MUD Consent and Development Agreement

approved4-0May 19, 2026

Discuss, consider and take action on Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and Impact Counseling for Community Development Block Grant funding.

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Discuss, consider and take action on Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and The Georgetown Project for Community Development Block Grant funding.

Voting record (36)(Development)

34 yes1 no1 abstained

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Voted yesOct 20, 2026

To award Request for Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) #26RFSQ13 to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Engineering Services to assist Williamson County in the Development of the Regional Water Plan for the Depa

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To approve the amended FY25 Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient agreement between Williamson County and The Georgetown Project.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To approve a Development Agreement with Lakeside Estates Georgetown, LLC for LRTP arterial improvements to Cross Creek Rd.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To approve a Development Agreement with Georgetown Patio Homes, LLC and Reagan 245 Real Estate, LLC for improvements to County Road 245 at Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To approve a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between Williamson County, Texas, and Skalmor, Inc. a Delaware Corporation, regarding the sale of certain property owned by the County.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

To approve a Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement between Williamson County, Texas, Blue Origin Manufacturing, LLC, Velocis Hutto Innovation Phase I, LP, and Velocis Hutto Innovation JV, LP purs

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Program Management Services between Williamson County and Kitchell/CEM, Inc. relating to the Justice Complex Planning and Development Project.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To approve a Development Agreement with LD Bost Farm, LLC, for County Road 110 Road Improvements.

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

To move $142,907.88 from phase 3 to phase 2 for community engagement (Rifeline) relating to the Justice Complex Planning & Development Project.

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

To approve a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, Pinehurst Builders, LLC, and the proposed Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 67.

Voted noAug 4, 2026

To amend the Agreement for Program Management Services between Williamson County and Kitchell/CEM, Inc. relating to the Justice Complex Planning & Development Project as proposed.

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

To approve a First Amendment to and Assignment of Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, The Johnson Development Corp. and CR 207, LP.

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

To approve the HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding as attached.

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To approve the Community Development Block Grant 2026 DRAFT Action Plan and proposed projects to be included in the 2026 Action Plan.

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To approve an Earnest Money Contract between Cerco Development, Inc., referred to therein as Purchaser, and Williamson County, referred to therein as Seller, relating to the sale and purchase of appro

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To allow the Budget Office to consider inclusion of $25K in the budget to support administrative needs, marketing and website development for the Central Texas Spaceport Corporation.

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

To approve a Development Agreement with Pearson Ranch, LLC – Precinct 1.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

To approve a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, Continental Homes of Texas LP, and the proposed Willis Creek Municipal Utility District of Williamson County.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

To approve a Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and Impact Counseling for Community Development Block Grant funding.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

To approve a Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and The Georgetown Project for Community Development Block Grant funding.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

To approve a Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and The Georgetown Project for Community Development Block Grant funding.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

To approve an additional administrative resolution for Texas Water Development Board grant agreement

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

To approve a Subrecipient Agreements between Williamson County and Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Key2Free and Operation Liberty Hill for Community Development Block Grant funding.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 under the Williamson County Contract between Garver, LLC and Williamson County dated March 5, 2024, for Development Review

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

To approve a development agreement by and between Williamson County, Texas, and Skalmor, Inc., a Delaware corporation, regarding the sale of certain property owned by the County.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

To approve a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, JTX Land Holdings, LLC, and the proposed Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 42.

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

To approve 2-letter agreements with GTS Development I, LLC and GTS Development II, LLC to acquire drainage and detention pond easements totaling 0.0509 AC needed for the construction of the Ronald Rea

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

To approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the historic county jail and surrounding propert between Williamson County, as Seller, and Delightful Development, LLC, as Purchaser, relating to four parc

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

To approve a grant agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for flood warning systems. Williamson County has been awarded up to $1,000,000 in TWDB grant funding to support the planning,

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

To issue a call for projects that will utilize Community Development Block Grant funds for the FY26 funding cycle.

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Community Development Block Grant Agreement and Call for Projects

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Texas Water Development Board Grant Agreement for Flood Warning Systems

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

To approve the Community Development Block Grant Agreement executed January 29, 2026, between Williamson County and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/Office of Community Planning and De

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

To approve accepting a slope easement from the City of Georgetown pursuant to a previously approved Interlocal Agreement between the City and the County regarding the development of the Williamson Cou

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

To approve a development agreement by and between Williamson County and Reagan 245 Real Estate, LLC regarding the construction of certain improvements to Reagan Boulevard as it relates to the Ronald R

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

To approve the Community Development Block Grant program's 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).