Commissioner Precinct 3· 2025-2028
Ritch Wheeler
Montgomery County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:36:50
- Avg per meeting
- 6:55
- Segments
- 1961
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Top issues during term (20)
Infrastructure and Road Improvements
Involves major capital expenditures and bond releases for county road projects.
Law Enforcement Grants and Interlocal Agreements
Brings $4.925 million in federal cost-reimbursement funding into the county's law enforcement operations.
election information
While voting itself is free, the results will decide how your local tax dollars are spent on schools, roads, and public services.
fire safety and emergency preparedness
Testing your alarms is free, but it saves you from the devastating cost of losing your home or belongings in a fire.
Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Rate Adoption
Separate tax billing would cost over $500,000 in administrative and postage duplication.
County Growth Management and Legislative Authority
Potential future cost savings on infrastructure repair and right-of-way acquisition.
Road Bond Issuance & Financial Planning
Involves the issuance of refunding and revenue bonds for county toll road infrastructure.
Sheriff's Office Annual Report & Jail Operations
Estimated project costs for a new jail facility approach $870 million to $976 million.
Early Voting Ballot Board Appointments
Routine administrative election expenses already budgeted.
Special Session for Election Canvassing
Minimal administrative costs associated with holding a special session.
FY 2027 Toll Road Authority Budget
Involves reallocating budgeted funds between fiscal years for MCTRA contracts and purchase orders.
Judicial Expansion and Court Needs
Project costs are anticipated to run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, though exact figures are still being calculated by architects.
County Clerk Records Management Fund Expenditures
Involves internal allocation of specialized user fee revenues rather than general tax funds.
External Auditor Services Contract
$17,500 for the first year with 4% annual increases.
Law Enforcement Overtime Policy Exemption
Zero new funds required, as exemptions must be absorbed within existing departmental budgets and vacancy savings.
Precinct 3 Merit Raises and County Compensation
Involves cumulative salary increases affecting the county budget for Precinct 3 staff.
International Overdose Awareness Day and Narcan Distribution
Grant-funded supplies support the distribution of Narcan across county agencies at no additional local cost.
Asphalt Pricing and Road Material Contracts
Minor cost increases on specialized road materials totaled modest overall budget adjustments.
recreational development
An $8 million investment goes toward building the complex, boosting local construction and entertainment spending.
public safety and infrastructure damage
The city will likely have to dip into its budget or insurance to cover the unexpected costs of repairing the damaged city hall.
Decisions during term (345)
Recorded while Wheeler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Modifications and Approval
Interlocal Agreement for Woodlands Township Mounted Patrol
Homeland Security Task Force Integration Federal Funding
Special Election Canvas Session
Order Changing Polling Locations
Purchasing and Contract Awards
Consent Agenda
Approval of Court Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda with Modifications
Resolution Supporting State Legislation for Growth Authority
Parameter Order for Bond Issuance
Reimbursement Resolution for Expenditures
Amendment to Development Regulations
Nomination to MCAT Board of Directors
Letter of Recognition for Memorial Hermann and Canopy
Purchasing Agenda
Appointment of Early Voting Ballot Board
Consent Agenda and Precinct 3 Merit Raises
ITS Procurement Policy Approval
Juvenile Indigent Defense Contract Renewal
Voting record (12)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda and Precinct 3 Merit Raises
Defended the merit raises as recognition for employees who performed above average.