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Commissioner, Precinct 4· 2023-2026

Brent Chesney

Nueces County

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
0:40
Avg per meeting
0:08
Segments
29

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Top issues during term (15)(Public Safety)

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Home-delivered meals grant program

No cash match required from the county.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Temporary Moratorium on Transporting Non-County Personnel

None.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

City/County Law Enforcement Center funding (Port Aransas)

A $540,608.67 county payment was on the table.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Land Donation to ESD #1 for Fire Station and Training School

Transfer of two acres of county real property.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

TWC Unemployment Claims Mandatory Representation Policy

Reduces potential financial liabilities and payout errors associated with contested unemployment claims.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Transfer of Code Enforcement Officers to Sheriff's Office

Involves a minor salary and benefit adjustment of approximately $34,259 to facilitate the transfer.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

County Jail Infrastructure and Maintenance

Estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars for repairs, potential server replacements, and intercom upgrades.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Committee

medium↓May 2026[2]

Immigration and Law Enforcement Cooperation (Operation Stonegarden)

Grant funding supports regional law enforcement operations with no local cash match.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Indigent Defense Grant and Public Defender Evaluation

Grant funding supports indigent defense operations, offsetting county legal expenses.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Standardization of Constable Law Enforcement Equipment

$115,165.60 funded through 2019 Tax Notes.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Customer Satisfaction

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Emergency Services District No. 4 Operations and Growth

A $5 million investment for the new fire station, alongside insurance savings for residents.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

police officer indictment

The non-profit group loses funds, while taxpayers foot the bill for the legal fallout and investigation.

high→Oct 2026[0]

Animal Care Services Leadership

Standard departmental salary allocated in the county budget.

Decisions during term (2)

Recorded while Chesney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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