Commissioner Precinct 1· 2025-2029
Kirk Chastain
Brown County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 4:35
- Avg per meeting
- 0:46
- Segments
- 78
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Top issues during term (20)
city council meeting
Depending on what's on the agenda, these votes could change your local taxes, utility rates, or neighborhood improvement budgets.
election turnout
Running these extra elections costs taxpayer money, so low turnout means we're paying more per vote cast.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Budget and Tax Rates
Establishes the proposed property tax rate and budgetary framework for Brown County for the upcoming fiscal year.
public meeting notice
Your input could influence how the city allocates its budget for park maintenance and new playground equipment.
County Facility Renovations
General conditions costs (estimated around $28,000 a month) were discussed; asbestos abatement and demolition may be handled outside the CMAR contract to save money.
economic development
The city is betting that tax breaks now will lead to a much bigger tax haul from new businesses and visitors later.
municipal revenue
The extra tax revenue gives Brownwood and Early more breathing room for projects, while Bangs may need to scale back their spending plans.
Wildfire Hazard Mitigation
Grant-funded project minimizing out-of-pocket costs for county road clearing.
public meeting announcement
While the meeting itself is free, the decisions made here could influence how your tax dollars are spent on future park upgrades or maintenance.
County-Wide Burn Ban Maintenance
Prevents potentially costly emergency responses and wildfire property damage.
zoning board meeting
Depending on the new rules, your property taxes or home resale value could see a major shift.
election administration
Running these runoff elections costs taxpayer money, so low turnout effectively wastes the budget allocated for the process.
water utility governance
This meeting will directly influence future rate hikes and how much of your paycheck goes toward utility maintenance.
Precinct 2 Road Maintenance Equipment
$43,189.40 paid from Precinct 2 funds.
Jail Facility Maintenance
Incurs ongoing out-of-county housing and transport expenses for the sheriff's department.
school board governance
Your property taxes are funding these decisions, so staying informed is the only way to make sure your money is being spent wisely.
Emergency Alert System Expansion
Saves the county from absorbing an extra $94,000 in equipment costs and ongoing annual software/data expenses of about $10,000.
Capital Defense Legal Services
Settlement payment of $106,949 with an offset saving $21,403 and unlocking approximately $65,000 in retroactive grant funds.
Infrastructure Oversight in Shamrock Shores
Minimal direct county financial impact; standard platting and sign installation costs.
Data Storage Expansion
Funded entirely through dedicated statutory archive and filing fees rather than general property tax revenues.
Decisions during term (194)
Recorded while Chastain was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
County attorney's request to hire Stephanie Young as legal assistant
Zephyr Water Supply Corporation private line application
Employee Salary Adjustment for CDL
Purchase of Wildfire Defense Grant Equipment
Private Utility Line Installation on CR 201
Private Utility Line Installation on CR 294E
Private Utility Line Installation on CR 292
Private Utility Line Installation on CR 151
Tyler Technologies Corrections Record Search Agreement
Regional Public Defender Settlement Agreement
Interlocal Agreement with Regional Public Defender's Office
Heart of Texas Mechanical HVAC Maintenance Agreement
Payment of County Bills
Order Setting Salary of Official District Court Reporter
May ISD Crosswalks and Signage Partnership
Brookesmith SUD Private Line Application on CR 129
Purchase of Flatbed for Precinct 3
Open and Accept Statements of Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk Services
Payment of County Claims
Sheriff's Department Personnel Changes
Voting record (10)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of FY 26/27 Budget
Abstaining from the county attorney portion of the budget.