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Commissioner Precinct 4· 2019-2026

Russ Boles

Williamson County

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

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

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↑Jan 2026[18]

Facilities Management Projects Update

Multi-million dollar capital improvement program funded through previous bonds and operational budgets.

medium↑Jun 2026[10]

city administration

This move could change how your tax dollars are spent on city services and utility management.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Lawsuit settlements totaling $123,500

$123,500 combined in county payments.

high↑Feb 2021[5]

inter-municipal litigation

Taxpayer money will be tied up in expensive legal fees instead of going toward actual housing or infrastructure projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

law enforcement partnership

This partnership costs taxpayers next to nothing while maximizing existing public safety resources.

medium↑Jun 2026[5]

public health alert

You might be looking at some unexpected medical bills for post-exposure rabies shots if you were bitten.

high↑Mar 2026[5]

surveillance technology

Taxpayers are footing the bill for the hardware and software subscriptions required to keep these cameras running 24/7.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation

None

critical↓Mar 2026[5]

Unincorporated Area Regulations and Growth Concerns

Substantial private capital investment paired with significant long-term public infrastructure and school district burdens.

high↑Jun 2026[5]

AI governance policy

It might cost a bit upfront to train staff and set up these oversight systems, but it saves money by preventing expensive AI-driven errors.

critical↓Jun 2026[4]

Tax Assessor-Collector Office Vacancy and Appointment Process

Salary and operational expenses for an elected county official position.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

interlocal agreement

This could shift how much of your tax money goes toward animal services, potentially changing the city's budget priorities.

medium↓May 2023[0]

public notice

Staying informed helps you avoid getting blindsided by zoning changes or tax-related hearings that could hit your wallet.

high↓Jan 2025[0]

homeless services

Taxpayers might see a bump in local spending if the city decides to fund or build a dedicated facility.

medium→Jun 2026[0]

local government news digest

The $75 million jail project is a major price tag that will likely influence local tax rates and county budget priorities for years to come.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

county procurement

This move could save the county money by fostering competition among service providers.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

arts and culture grants

This initiative injects city funds directly into local creative projects, helping organizations cover costs that might otherwise stall their work.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

government personnel change

Expect potential delays or administrative friction while the county transitions to new leadership in the tax office.

high→Jun 2026[0]

City government news digest

Your monthly utility bills are going up, and your tax dollars are being funneled into these new construction projects.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

public facility maintenance

The city will have to foot the bill for emergency repairs, which could pull funds from other park maintenance projects.

Decisions during term (16)

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

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the termination of the Master Services Agreement with Pictometry International Corp. DBA EagleView and authorization for General Counsel to provide notice of the termination in…

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Approval of FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 25, 2026

FY 2027 Budget Amendment: Assistant General Counsel II

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Order General Election for November 3, 2026

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Approve Voting Locations for November 3, 2026 General Election

approved5-0Jun 30, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding termination of the Client Services Agreement with Benefitfocus.com, Inc. and authorization for General Counsel to provide notice of the termination in accordance with the Agreement.

approved5-0Jun 30, 2026

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 3 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated January 9, 2024, for General Engineering Consultant–…

approved5-0Jun 2, 2026

Replacement on CAPCOG General Assembly

approved5-0Jun 2, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for North Barker Street project.

approved4-0May 19, 2026

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Donation General Warranty Deed from Tamara S. Kazda to Williamson County to convey 0.1169 AC needed as right of way in the Place Subdivision.

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County with respect to the proposed issuance by the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation of…

approved5-0May 12, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive competitive sealed proposals from contractors for Job Order Contracting General Contractor under #26RFCSP49 and approving, in the…

approved5-0Apr 21, 2026

Payment of bills and general operations for road districts

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from Bartlett Cocke General Contractors...

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Renewal #2 (FINAL) for contract #24IFB50 General Roadway Cast-In-Place Concrete...

approved5-0Feb 3, 2026

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park…

Voting record (41)(General)

41 yes0 no

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Voted yesOct 20, 2026

To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fu

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

To approve the appointment of Williamson County Architect, Trenton Jacobs, with general authority to approve invoices and change orders for the Williamson County Facilities Management department in ac

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

To approve the appointment of Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, Brandon Kent, for specific projects, with general authority to approve invoices and change orders for designated Williamson

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment acknowledging additional revenue for the general fund.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

To approve the allocation of $17,000,000 ($7,000,000 from the General Fund budget and $10,000,000 from the Road & Bridge Budget) for the Transportation Corridor Program as shown in the attached memo.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

To approve Consulting Service Agreement #2027-035 with Rely Information Systems, LLC for Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) patch and upgrade assistance and general DBA support and maintenance of Wil

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

To approve the termination of the Master Services Agreement with Pictometry International Corp. DBA EagleView and authorization for General Counsel to provide notice of the termination in accordance w

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( TPDES) Construction General Permit (TXR15000

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal GMP02, which awarded RFP 25RFP52 for the WCRAS Building Addition to Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, LLC in the amount of One Million Seven Hundred

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To approve the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget of $405,648,214.00 by a record vote.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park Donat

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park Donat

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

FY 2027 Budget Amendment: Assistant General Counsel II

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

To approve adding one Asst. General Counsel II Position B.42 ($150,000 + COLA + fringe/operating) to the FY 2027 Budget for Commissioners Court (0401) with an added cost of $211,058.50.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To order the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To approve voting locations for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026 as attached.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To approve the termination of the Third Party Claims Administration Agreement with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. and authorize the General Counsel to provide notice of the termination in accordance

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To approve the Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Special team/operations cost to be included in the Sheriff's Office General Fund in the 2026-2027 Budget and future years.

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To include the Dive Recovery / Swiftwater Rescue Special team/operations cost in the Sheriff's Office General Fund in the 2026-2027 Budget and future years.

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To approve termination of the Client Services Agreement with Benefitfocus.com, Inc. and authorize the General Counsel to provide notice of the termination in accordance with the Agreement.

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

To approve Contract Amendment No 3 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated January 9, 2024, for General Engineering Consultant– C

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( TPDES) Construction General Permit (TXR15000

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for North Barker Street project.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( TPDES) Construction General Permit (TXR1500

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve the replacement of Precinct Four Commissioner Russ Boles on the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) General Assembly with Precinct Three Commissioner Valerie Covey, effective immed

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve the replacement of Precinct Four Commissioner Russ Boles on the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) General Assembly with Precinct Three Commissioner Valerie Covey, effective immed

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for North Barker Street project.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

To approve a Donation General Warranty Deed from Tamara S. Kazda to Williamson County to convey 0.1169 AC needed as right of way in the Place Subdivision.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County with respect to the proposed issuance by the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation of its ta

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive competitive sealed proposals from contractors for Job Order Contracting General Contractor under #26RFCSP49 and approving, in the public inte

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive competitive sealed proposals from contractors for Job Order Contracting General Contractor under #26RFCSP49 and approving, in the public inte

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County with respect to the proposed issuance by the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation of its ta

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park Donat

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for CR 258 (Turn bays and overlay) project.

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park Donat

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County and Certificate of Approval For Issuance of Tax-Exempt Obligations to satisfy the requirements

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for CR 110 North project.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

To approve the Grant Completion Report for the Texas General Land Office.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

To approve Contract Amendment No. 2 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated January 9, 2024, for General Engineering Consultant–

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

To approve Contract Amendment No. 3 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated January 9, 2024, for General Engineering Consultant –