Commissioner, Precinct 4· 2022-2026
Howard J Gillespie
San Patricio County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:55:40
- Avg per meeting
- 3:24
- Segments
- 3093
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Top issues during term (20)
County Drainage and Road Improvements
Funded through existing precinct road and bridge budgets.
Justice Center Construction Update
Cost the county an additional $175,437 pulled from project contingency funds.
Gregory-Portland Independent School District Ballot Measure
Affects local school district property tax contributions under state recapture formulas.
Port of Corpus Christi Expansion and Regional Economic Impact
Informational presentation with no direct county appropriation.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Jail Bonding
Expected to significantly influence the county tax rate and capital expenditures, with jail bonding adding between 3.5 and 5.75 cents to the debt service tax rate.
New Justice Center Construction and Technology Integration
Expanding parking would cost approximately $300,000 in additional paving and security infrastructure.
County Credit Cards for Commissioners
Minimal direct cost, but introduces auditing considerations.
County Health Insurance Program Stability and Provider Access
Impacts millions in county healthcare expenditures and reserve fund balances.
Justice Center Construction and Operational Transition
Expanding parking would cost approximately $300,000 in additional paving and security infrastructure.
Master Parks Plan and Grant Funding
Requires a 50% local match using Golesa funds.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Caps and Employee Benefits
Affects tax-deferred savings for 141 participating county employees.
Portland Tax Office Build-Out
Cost is $502,493.15 for construction.
Specialty Prescription Drug Coverage
Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual prescription costs.
Retiree Medical Coverage and GASB 75 Liabilities
Involves potential liabilities exceeding one million dollars on the county's GASB 75 reports.
Disaster Preparedness and Debris Contracts
Contract costs will be determined through the competitive RFP process.
Water Rationing and Lake Levels Update
Industrial water conservation projects implemented by major plants like GCGV save millions of gallons daily.
ARPA Project Deadlines and Construction Status
Millions in federal ARPA funding must be fully expended by December 31, 2026, or risk forfeiture.
MPO Transportation Planning and Public Outreach
Expect your tax dollars to be funneled into major construction projects and utility upgrades to keep the city running.
November General Election Logistics
Standard operational printing and mailing costs for voter registration cards.
St. Paul Water Tower Infrastructure Project & HUD Section 3 Compliance
Total project expenditure exceeds $1.5 million across tank and generator contracts.
Decisions during term (649)
Recorded while Gillespie was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 19, 2026 Minutes
Examination and Approval of Claims and Bills
Budget Line-Item Transfers
Bank Reconciliation Treasurer's Report
Consent Agenda Items 2.3 A through D
Bids for Gas and Diesel Fuel
Bids for Road Materials
Bids for Seal Coding
Award RFP 2026.010 Mitigation Relocation Program Administration Services
Award RFQ 2026.003 Mitigation Relocation Program Engineering Services
Award RFP 2026.011 TDA CDBG Mitigation Administration Services
Resolution for 2027-28 Texas TDBG Community Development Fund Application
Personnel Actions 3.1 A through I
Maintain Group Medical Coverage for Retirees Over 65 (Item 7.1 B)
Set Maximum Flexible Spending Card Limit at $3,400 (Item 7.1 C)
Continue Ancillary Policies and Payroll Deductions (Item 7.1 D)
Approve Health and Dental Rate Schedules for 2027 (Item 7.1 E)
Continue Coverage for Grandfathered Specialty Drugs (Item 7.1 F)
Approval of Treasury Report and General Health Transfer
Approval of Budget Line Item Transfers
Voting record (4)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Disapproval of Assigned Parking Spaces for District Court
Agreed with the sheriff that everyone should enter through the front security entrance.