Commissioner, Precinct 3· 2025-2028
Michael Raska
Grimes County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 13:20
- Avg per meeting
- 0:44
- Segments
- 233
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
County Employee Compensation
Impacts county operating expenses and taxpayer funds for the upcoming fiscal year.
zoning change
It boosts local economic activity and could bring in more tax revenue as the business expands.
audit report
It unlocks new funding and investment opportunities for the city without raising immediate red flags.
board appointments
This doesn't cost extra, but flaky members waste tax dollars by delaying decisions and forcing rescheduled meetings.
public health clinic update
It keeps healthcare costs down for residents by bringing low-cost or free services right to their neighborhood.
credit rating affirmation
Lower interest rates on future borrowing will save taxpayers money when funding upcoming city projects.
trash collection contract
Residents can expect lower monthly trash collection bills while potentially getting more services for their money.
trash contract
While the exact rate changes aren't spelled out yet, switching private vendors usually means a shift in your monthly trash bill.
industrial site remediation
Significant unbudgeted costs for disposal.
Senior Meal Services and Aging Agreement
Establishes meal reimbursement rates and funding structures for regional senior nutrition programs.
government transparency
It's impossible to tell how much taxpayer money or tax breaks are on the line since the contract is secret.
event planning
Local businesses could see a nice bump in foot traffic, but taxpayers are funding the event logistics and street management.
employee resignation and theft investigation
Taxpayer dollars might have been mishandled, meaning less money for things our community actually needs.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Raska 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 4-02026-09-02
Motion to Adjourn
- seconded2026-08-19
Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Motion by Commissioner Chad Mallett to Approve consent agenda items one, two, and three: Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills, payroll, and budget amendments/line-item transfers.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Annual Road Department Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-12
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner David Tullos, seconded by Commissioner Michael Raska.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-10
Adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
IT Backup Solution Swap
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Tax Abatement Agreement (EVAPCO, Inc.)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-05
Order of Election for November 3, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Approve consent agenda items one through eight
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and take action to appoint Election Day Judges, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Members for a one-year term. Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Texas Statewide Interoperable Channel Plan MOU
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and approve Walker County Interlocal Agreement for FY 27 and authorize the County Judge as signatory. Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Discuss and take action on Grimes County Capital Projects, to include the County Jail and other areas of concern
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Adjourn
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-24
Motion by Michael Raska to Adjourn.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Huitt-Zollars Bridge Design Contract Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Motion by Phillip Cox to Adjourn.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Raska was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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