Commissioner, Precinct 3· 2021-2028
Ann Howard
Travis County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 3:44:40
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 2644
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Top issues during term (19)(General)
Opioid Crisis and Harm Reduction
Opioid settlement abatement funds will be directed by the court to prevention and naloxone distribution efforts.
Mental Health and Jail Diversion Programs
The COSSUP grant provides $1.6 million over three years, with potential supplemental support explored through Central Health.
Parks Comprehensive Plan and Pace Bend Park Vision Plan
Determined by long-term capital improvement and maintenance budgets.
HHS Community Impact and Demographic Reports
Involves oversight of approximately $34.5 million in general fund social service investments.
New World Screwworm Monitoring and Public Health
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Foreign Trade Zone Policy and Guidelines
Neutral regarding property tax revenues due to payment-in-lieu structures, with potential staff time recovery fees.
Immigration Enforcement and Local Law Enforcement Coordination
Potential administrative costs associated with audits or policy reviews.
public facility renovation
These constant delays are likely burning through our tax dollars as costs for labor and materials continue to climb.
urban air mobility policy
Expect a hefty price tag for the infrastructure and safety regulations needed to get these flying cars off the ground.
zoning change
Expect a potential boost in local property tax revenue and more housing supply, which could help stabilize rent prices over time.
state preemption
Cities and local taxpayers save money on legal fees for now, and workers keep local protections that could affect their benefits and safety.
heat break incentives
Businesses might see minor shifts in productivity during break times, but it could save money long-term by preventing costly heat-related medical emergencies.
eminent domain
Property values for homeowners immediately adjacent to the new tower site could take a hit due to the unwanted proximity of city infrastructure.
local food plan
While funding details are still emerging, taxpayer dollars will likely go toward supporting local farms and rolling out better food access programs.
convention center lawsuit
Billions of dollars in tourism and construction spending are now protected from expensive delays.
municipal incorporation litigation
Taxpayers are footing the bill for endless legal fees while the city's potential tax base and service funding remain frozen.
food truck regulation
Local businesses might face new costs if they have to navigate a patchwork of state rules instead of consistent county standards.
homeless encampment policy
Taxpayers are footing the bill for a redundant, high-stakes police operation that could lead to costly legal battles over city versus state jurisdiction.
zoning reform
If this passes, we could see more housing supply hit the market, which is the best way to stop rent and home prices from skyrocketing.
Decisions during term (22)
Recorded while Howard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consider and take action to approve a license agreement for the use of St Matthew's Episcopal Church as an Election Day polling site for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections.
Approve order to direct depositing of salary fund monies into the general fund of Travis County. (Judge Brown)
Award Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2027 Other Victim Assistance Grant from the Office of the Attorney General for Travis County Attorney's Office
Request from the Planning and Budget Office to transfer $3,465 from the Allocated Reserve to General Administration to cover remaining External Auditor invoices
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Election Day polling locations for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown)
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Early Voting polling locations for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown)
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Joint Election Agreement for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections and December 12, 2026 Joint Runoff Elections, if a runoff election is needed. (Judge Brown)
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Order Appointing Election Judges/Alt Judges for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections and December 12, 2026 Joint Runoff Election, if a runoff election is needed. (Judge…
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the establishment of a Central Counting Sation and appointment of a Central Counting Station presiding Judge, Alternate Judge, and personnel for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special…
Consider and take action to approve a license agreement to use Typhoon Texas Waterpark as an Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown)
Request from Transportation and Natural Resources to establish a new budget of $1,322,325 in the General Fund (0001) for revenue related to tree mitigation
Request from the County Clerk's Office for $1,120,797 from an Earmark against the Allocated Reserve to cover estimated start-up costs for the November 2026 General Election
Consider and take action to approve four license agreements for use of Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections:
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the license agreement to use Sawyer Hall as an election worker training site for tne November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown)
Request by Transportation and Natural Resources to establish a new budget of $1,311,528, comprised of $1,231,186 in the General Fund (0001) for revenue related to the sale of a property and for tree mitigation and $80,342 in the…
Request from the Planning and Budget Office to use $7,500 of existing internal departmental resources within the General Fund for the purchase of food, beverage, venue and other related costs associated with events connected to the Palm…
Request from Health & Human Services to establish a New Budget in the General Fund’s (0001) Allocated Reserve of $363,309 for Revenue Received from Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund that will be combined with $879,115 of previously…
Request from the Planning & Budget Office to transfer $996,308 from the General Fund Allocated Reserve, which is $496,308 above the Earmark for this purpose, and an additional $421,949 from the Raising Travis County Fund Allocated Reserve…
Request from the Planning & Budget Office to transfer $575,254 from the General Fund Allocated Reserve, which is $75,254 above the Earmark for this purpose, and an additional $407,530 from Raising Travis County Fund Allocated Reserve for…
Consider and take action to approve one license agreements for use of an Election Day polling site for the May 2, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown)
Voting record (1)(General)
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