Commissioner Precinct 2· 2023-2027
Kenny Howell
Johnson County, Texas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:07:24
- Avg per meeting
- 3:13
- Segments
- 957
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Top issues during term (9)(Development)
Data Center Regulation
Potential long-term impacts on local infrastructure costs and property values remain a primary concern for residents.
Precinct 3 Sub-Courthouse Planning
Substantial capital expenditure anticipated in future budgets for land acquisition and construction.
Large-Scale Subdivision Infrastructure & Variances
Shifts floodplain administrative workload to the city while increasing future tax base.
State-Supervised Alternative Housing in Residential Areas
Potential impact on surrounding property values and local infrastructure capacity.
Central Appraisal District Facility and Location Planning
Future capital expenditures and operating budget allocations shared among taxing entities.
data center development
A hefty $430 million investment is currently in limbo, which could stall local economic momentum if the project falls through.
historic building redevelopment
Redeveloping the property is expected to boost local foot traffic and support nearby businesses without major disruptions to taxpayers.
urban redevelopment
While the local economy might get a long-term boost from the new waterfront development, it's a direct hit for the business and jobs tied to the drive-in.
Bluebird Solar Project Development
Significant private investment of approximately $1.2 billion and potential county tax revenue through a PILOT agreement.
Decisions during term (21)
Recorded while Howell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Acknowledge Receipt of Notification from City of Clebume's Community Development Department Regarding Notice of Public Hearings, Application for a Rezoning or Zoning Change at 1610 North Main Street-County Judge's Office
Consider and Approve an Amendment to the Infrastructure Development Plan for Civitas at Alvarado, Manufactured Home Rental Community, by Indie Catch, LLC,Located in Precinct 3-Development Serviees
Consider and Approve Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. and Vertosoft, LLC for Purchase of Software, Services, and Licenses for Management of Permits for the Development Services and Fire Marshal's Offices; with Authorization for County Judge to…
Consider and Approve Order 2026-85 - "Order Approving Plat" of Crossroads Ranch Addition, Lots 1-10, Block 1,in Precinct 4; Johnson County Special Utility District Water Source-Development Services
Consider and Approve Order 2026-88 - "Order Approving Plat" of Rico Addition, Lots 1-7, Block A, Located in Precinct 3; Johnson County Special Utility District Water Source-Development Services
Consider and Approve Order 2026-91 - "Order Approving Plat" of R5 Roots Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Located in Precinct 4; Johnson County Special Utility District Water Source-Development Services
Consider and Approve Interlocal Cooperation Funding Agreement Pecan Valley MHMR Region(DBA)Pecan Valley Centers for Behavioral and Developmental Healthcare and Johnson County Juvenile Probation; with Authorization for County Judge to…
Acknowledge Receipt of Pecan Valley Centers for Behavioral & Developmental Healthcare's Annual Financial and Compliance Report, August 31, 2025-County Judge's Office
Consider and Approve Order 2026-61 - "Order Approving Plat" of Powell Addition, Lots 1-3, Block 1, Located in Precinct 4; Private Water Well-Development Services
Consider and Approve Order 2026-67 -"Order Approving Plat" of Moonlight Landing, Lots 1-5, Block 1, Located in Precinct 1; Private Water Well-Development Services
Government Code: Sec. 551.087, Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations, that Concerns Commercial or Financial Information Received from or the Offer of a Financial or other Incentive made to a Business Prospect Seeking to…
Economic Development Offer for Project Concrete
Request from Jennifer VanderLaan, Development Services Director for Herself to Attend "2026 Texas Association of County Engineers & Road Administrators (TACERA)Conference"
Consider and Approve Order 2026-48 - "Order Approving Plat" of B. Ward Estates, Fot 1, Block 1, Focated in Precinct 4; Johnson County Special Utility District Water Source-Development Services
Consider and Approve Order 2026-49-"Order Approving Plat" of Strittmatter Addition, Fot 1, Block 1, Focated in Precinct 2; Johnson County Special Utility District Water Source-Development Services
Request from Jennifer VanderLaan, Development Services Director for Herself to Attend "2026 North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference"
Consider and Approve Order 2026-24 - "Order Approving Plat" of Theron and Jessica Hughes Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Located in Precinct 4; Private Water Well-Development Services
Consider and Approve Order 2026-25 - "Order Approving Plat" of Dear Meadows Estates, Lots 1-10, Block 1, Located in Precinct 4; Johnson County Special Utility District Water Source-Development Services
Approve Order 2026-22 (Infrastructure Development Plan - Buffalo Creek MHRC)
Termination of Economic Development Commission
Voting record (0)(Development)
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