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Commissioner Precinct 4· 2023-2027

Larry Traweek

Brown County

About

Larry Traweek's platform focused on fiscal responsibility, specifically prioritizing the reduction of tax rates for the constituents of Precinct 4. His campaign emphasized these economic goals during public forums and candidate interviews leading up to the runoff election.

Campaign promises (1)

  • taxes
    The candidate aims to lower tax rates for Brown County residents.
    Related votes

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
0:37
Avg per meeting
0:12
Segments
8

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jun 2026[60]

city council meeting

Depending on what's on the agenda, these votes could change your local taxes, utility rates, or neighborhood improvement budgets.

high↑May 2026[45]

election turnout

Running these extra elections costs taxpayer money, so low turnout means we're paying more per vote cast.

critical↓Jul 2026[41]

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.

medium→Jun 2026[34]

public meeting notice

Your input could influence how the city allocates its budget for park maintenance and new playground equipment.

high→Jan 2026[32]

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.

high↑May 2026[30]

economic development

The city is betting that tax breaks now will lead to a much bigger tax haul from new businesses and visitors later.

medium↓Jun 2026[28]

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.

high↑Jun 2026[26]

Wildfire Hazard Mitigation

Grant-funded project minimizing out-of-pocket costs for county road clearing.

medium→Jun 2026[25]

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.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

County-Wide Burn Ban Maintenance

Prevents potentially costly emergency responses and wildfire property damage.

high↑Jun 2026[19]

zoning board meeting

Depending on the new rules, your property taxes or home resale value could see a major shift.

high→May 2026[18]

election administration

Running these runoff elections costs taxpayer money, so low turnout effectively wastes the budget allocated for the process.

high↑Jun 2026[17]

water utility governance

This meeting will directly influence future rate hikes and how much of your paycheck goes toward utility maintenance.

high↓Apr 2026[16]

Precinct 2 Road Maintenance Equipment

$43,189.40 paid from Precinct 2 funds.

critical↑Apr 2026[16]

Jail Facility Maintenance

Incurs ongoing out-of-county housing and transport expenses for the sheriff's department.

medium→May 2026[16]

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.

critical↓Jan 2026[16]

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.

critical↑May 2026[14]

Capital Defense Legal Services

Settlement payment of $106,949 with an offset saving $21,403 and unlocking approximately $65,000 in retroactive grant funds.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Infrastructure Oversight in Shamrock Shores

Minimal direct county financial impact; standard platting and sign installation costs.

high↓Jan 2026[12]

Data Storage Expansion

Funded entirely through dedicated statutory archive and filing fees rather than general property tax revenues.

Decisions during term (194)

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