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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nueces County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Fleet Management and Leasing
Leasing 96 county vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management at an estimated $1.3 million a year was up for approval — a major ongoing operating cost for county operations.
Nueces County Airport Fuel Price and Operations Update
The county airport increased its fuel prices to $5.65 per gallon to keep pace with regional markets while expanding tracking tools to demonstrate facility utilization for future state grants.
Launch of Nueces County Mobile Web App
IT launched a new mobile web app to make it easier for residents to access county services, court info, and job openings from their phones.
Standardized Grant Management Business Process
The county adopted a new business process to ensure coordinated grant applications, financial oversight, and compliance across departments.
New Tax Assessor-Collector Appointment
Longtime Tax Assessor-Collector Kevin Kieschnick is stepping down, and Krista Champine has been appointed to serve out the remainder of the term starting September 1.
Fairgrounds Management and Future Strategy
The county renewed its fairgrounds management contract with Oak View Group for one year while planning a review of whether to extend, rebid, or bring operations in-house.