Commissioner, Precinct 1· 2025–2028
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ott
Guadalupe County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 6:36:20
- Avg per meeting
- 15:51
- Segments
- 6288
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Budget Planning
Amounts range from a $5,000 fund-balance transfer to grant-funded and abatement-related budgets; most are internal transfers.
Fire Protection Funding
The cost of a new Pierce Enforcer pumper was not stated in the available documents.
Road and Bridge Administration
The salary is funded within the existing approved county budget.
Right-of-Way Encroachment and Subdivision Regulations
Developer costs and property usability are affected by right-of-way set-asides.
GLO Grant Bridge Projects vs. Local County Funding
Some additional county engineering money may be needed, but officials said it should not be substantial.
Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire Department Funding
About $1.196 million from tax notes for the pumper plus roughly $592,814 capital and $155,000 prepaid subscriptions for radios.
Elected Official Compensation
The requested increases represent a small fraction of the $100 million county budget but require reallocating existing funds.
Human Resources Director Appointment
Details regarding compensation or financial impact will depend on the appointment decision made by the court.
Emergency Operations and Response Center Projects
Millions in federal ARPA grant funding are tied to strict completion and billing deadlines.
Veterans Treatment Court grant funding
Grant-funded; the award amount was not stated in the available documents.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Detention Center Pressures
The amendment amount was not stated in the available documents.
OSSF variance at 1805 Bolton Road
Pfullman Road safety ingress and egress
Widening the road to 20-foot code would require land acquisition, and heavy trucks are already degrading pavement (PCI score 55).
Lantana Unit 2 subdivision drainage concerns
Employee Compensation
A six-month threshold would have cost approximately $59,000 for full-time employees and $4,500 for part-time employees.
local election
Your tax dollars are on the line, as the commissioner will have a direct say in how the county budget is spent.
Redwood Neighborhood Stray Dog Concerns
Potential allocation for animal control enforcement.
Adoption of 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan
Long-term capital savings and infrastructure planning efficiency.
Political Sign Regulation
Minimal, primarily staff time for enforcement.
Guadalupe Street Sewer and Water Expansion
Contract negotiated with the highest-ranking construction bidder.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Ott personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Budget Amendment #26-92: To transfer funds from the Fire Code capital equipment budget and to establish the budget for controlled assets for nine guns and three ballistic shields and to also increase the uniform accessories and safety equipment/supply account. BA#26-92.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
The Capital Projects Fund Bill List. Final Capital Project (Fund 700) Bill List 81826.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Agreement To Furnish Fire Protection and Related Emergency Services Between Guadalupe County and Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Protection Agreement.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Agreement with Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department (Item 5.J)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
RFQ 26-07 Owner's Representative Services Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Fox Glen Subdivision Exception to Platting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Budget Amendment #26-86 To transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department, contingent upon approval of the funding request by Commissioner's Court. BA#26-86.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Budget Amendment # 26-85 To increase the Courthouse Security budget for additional overtime and personnel expenses. BA#26-85.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Ratification of Homeland 287(g) Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-04
Terminate Muckleroy & Falls Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
McQueeney VFD Supplemental Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Budget Amendment #26-84: To transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department. BA#26-84.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
The sale of a 2020 White Chevy Tahoe GC # 21259 to Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department. Agreement Regarding Tahoe for Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Capote Oaks Drive Speed Limit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
to approve Budget Amendment 26-77
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Sunset Shadows Subdivision Plat Exception
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
The Order Imposing Thru Trucks on Youngsford Road in Precinct 1. Thru Truck Restriction Youngsford.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
The Order Imposing Thru Trucks Restrictions on Short Cut Road in Precinct 1. Thru Truck Restriction Short Cut Rd.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Retain Legal Counsel (Lennar Homes Litigation)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (504)
Recorded while Ott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation: National Manufacturing Month, October 2026
Consent agenda (items 7.A through 7.J)
Motorola communications equipment quotes
Siddons-Martin Pierce Enforcer Pumper
A-Lert standing seam roof at the Finance Building
Meritage Homes performance bond, Lantana Unit 2
Final plat, Lantana Unit 2 Subdivision (lots 1-93)
OSSF variance, 1805 Bolton Road (Cibolo fire station)
GLO grant change — public hearing set for Pioneer Road
Budget Amendment #26-103 (381 sales tax abatement rebate)
Budget Amendment #26-104 (jail overtime)
Budget Amendment #27-2 (modular building relocation)
Budget Amendment #27-3 (Veterans Treatment Court grant)
Budget Amendment #27-4 (Road & Bridge building inspection fixes)
Budget Amendment #27-5 (JP #2 postage lease)
Budget Amendment #27-6 (mobile printers as controlled assets)
Budget Amendment #27-7 (jail zero-turn mower)
Budget Amendment #27-8 (FEMA/SHSP generator grant)
Budget Amendment #27-9 (tax notes — fire engine vs. tender truck)
Budget Amendment #27-10 (part-time magistrate cell allowance)
Voting record (63)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
that we deny the request for the Section X B12 a Minimum Right of Way requirement for Guadalupe County Subdivision Regulations Property ID 158723, S Santa Clara Road, located in Precinct 4
to approve
Denial of Right-of-Way Variance for S. Santa Clara Road
Approval of Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Award Contract for IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project Phase 2
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Voiced support for changing the policy to six months to benefit newer employees.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
we do not revise Guadalupe County Personnel Policy regarding Section 4.10 Longevity Pay
approve
to approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List
make a proposal that we increase the salary and expense and allowance of the elected County Clerk for the Fiscal Year 26-27 by $35,000
Item 6.J: County Clerk Salary and Allowance Proposal
Voted against the salary increase proposal.
we take 1 million out of the Capital Fund line and we do a 5.65% increase to 3549
Set Proposed Tax Rate Ceiling
approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List
that we adopt the proposed Order Regulating Political Signs on Guadalupe County-owned property
that the Commissioners Court remove the County Road and Bridge Administrator from his position, provide written notice to the Road and Bridge Administrator of the Court's intent to remove the Road and
we deny the request from the City of New Berlin for an interlocal agreement with Guadalupe County for road improvements at the intersection of Gin Road and Santa Clara in Precinct 4 at this time and a
Denial of New Berlin Interlocal Agreement
Feels it's a safety issue and is not sure meeting with all cities is the right plan.
Order Regulating Political Signs on County Property
Removal of Road and Bridge Administrator
Approval of Consent Item C: Bill List
to approve Item C on Consent
approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List.
approve the contract with Muckleroy & Falls for RFQ 26-01, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Animal Control Facility Remodel
Denial of CMAR Contract for Animal Control Facility Remodel
Approval of Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Development Agreement with CloudBurst Texas, LLC
Expressed serious concern over risks, unknown long-term impacts, water scarcity, and the sufficiency of protections.