Commissioner Precinct 2· 2023-2026
Jeff Somers
Midland County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:26:03
- Avg per meeting
- 6:09
- Segments
- 1940
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Top issues during term (20)
Sheriff's Office Budgeting
Adds retroactive pay for affected employees; cost not stated.
Emergency Management and Environmental Cleanup
The office utilizes grants and flex-time to manage costs for community programs.
County Road 1232 Drainage and Road Expansion
Contract awarded in the amount of $2,895,403.85.
Road Construction Standards
Paved roads are significantly more expensive to build initially but reduce long-term maintenance costs for the county.
Courthouse Operational Upgrades
Funded via budgeted facility maintenance accounts.
Master Transportation Plan Phase 2
Funded through existing county budget allocations.
Jail Medical Staffing Costs and Invoices
Disputed amounts for jail staffing costs above the cap.
OIME Playa Tract Drainage Improvements
Future drainage improvements infrastructure planning.
official misconduct
If the councilmember is forced out, taxpayers might have to foot the bill for a special election to fill the empty seat.
Juvenile Justice Center Construction Contract
Contract amounts not stated in the published agenda.
local elections
Your vote directly influences how your tax dollars are spent on local infrastructure, schools, and public services.
South Draw Flood Mitigation Land Acquisition
Nominal environmental review and closing costs
County Leadership Vacancy
The county is legally required to continue paying the suspended judge while also compensating the newly appointed acting judge.
public safety and emergency response
Expect a significant spike in taxpayer spending to cover emergency response costs, overtime for police, and potential long-term security upgrades.
FY2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Sets county tax rates and departmental spending levels across the entire county government for the fiscal year.
IT Department Audit Implementation and Consulting Services
First-year implementation and software costs are covered under existing budgeted funds through a cooperative purchasing contract.
Emergency Equipment and Fleet Purchases
Significant capital outlay for vehicle purchases and ongoing maintenance costs.
zoning change
Local property values and construction spending could get a nice little bump from the redevelopment of this empty lot.
GPS Tracking of County Vehicles
Unknown purchase and installation cost; potentially offset by fleet efficiency gains.
Centennial Library Circulation Desk Replacement
$45,000 budgeted in FY 2027 library funds.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Somers 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that we raise Civil and Warrants fuel to $100,000.00.
- secondedfailed2026-08-18
Discuss and take action declaring the purchase and repair of office furniture and fixtures at the Law Enforcement Complex a public purpose
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that we remove TSTA from the budget.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Surplus Radios Disposal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Discuss and take action on a proposed contract amendment with Dunaway for certain construction services on SCR 1250 and Anetta
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement between Midland County and Leo Technologies, LLC.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Discuss and take action on a proposed change order with Magrym for ECR 110 at the jail
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Purchase of New Sheriff's Office Vehicle
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Purchase of K9 Kennels
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Discuss and take action on award for RFP 26MCO672 Libraries Parking Lots Seal Coats
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Discuss and take action on a proposed contract amendment with Dunaway for certain construction services for SCR 1110
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-07
Motion to adjourn.
- secondedfailed2026-07-07
Salary Increase for Elected Officials
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Discuss and take action on the Texas Association of Counties Liability Renewal Questionnaire
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-07
Motion that we sign the contract with Two Fifth Consulting services contract.
- movedpassed2026-07-07
Motion to authorize the Facilities Department to retain unit #50131.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Discuss and take action on purchase from Machinery Auctioneers of Texas, LLC, of a 50 foot drainage easement out of a 5 acre tract of land out of Section 23, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Midland County, Texas and authorize the County Judge to sign all necessary documents
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Motion that we approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Motion to authorize Public Works and Road and Bridge to apply to HUD for the grant.
Decisions during term (865)
Recorded while Somers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Line Item Transfers
Bills and Wire Transfers
Employee Gift De Minimis Amount Increase
Horseshoe Use for Christmas Party
Centennial Library Circulation Desk Replacement
World Archives Holdings Library Subscription
Task Force Coordination Agreement with CID
County Fire Marshal Appointed Local Rabies Control Authority
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department Fire Protection Agreement
Border Prosecution Unit Grant Budget Amendment
NMS Labs Laboratory Services Agreement
Medical Examiner Replacement Vehicle Purchase
Janitorial Services Cancellation Notice to Redlee/SCS, Inc.
NetZero USA LED Lighting Upgrades
ConTech EcoStruxure Building Operation Integration for Sheriff's Office
ConTech EcoStruxure Building Operation Transition for Courthouse
Texas AirSystems Boiler Replacement at Horseshoe
Master Transportation Plan Phase 2 Task Work Order
Senior Life Non-Profit Funding Agreement
Voting record (106)
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