Commissioner, Precinct 1· 2021-2029
Ryan Williams
Denton County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 2:24:16
- Avg per meeting
- 4:31
- Segments
- 2448
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Top issues during term (8)(Budget)
school district budget
You'll see a bit more breathing room in your bank account thanks to the lower tax rate.
2026 Property Tax Rate Calculation
Impacts all property taxpayers in Denton County based on assessed property values.
City of Denton Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Acceptance
Provides $300,000 in grant revenue for county historical facilities.
budget debate
It could squeeze existing public safety funds and force difficult cutbacks elsewhere to cover the $4.5 million shortfall.
workforce training funding
It's a $2.55 million city investment, but it could pay off big with better-paying local jobs.
police station funding
The $8.5 million project is fully funded without triggering a property tax hike.
senior program funding
It's a $6.7 million funding boost specifically earmarked for upgrading local senior programs.
campaign finance
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Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Williams 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.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Williams.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Falconer, seconded by Comm. Williams.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Falconer.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Falconer.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Williams.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Falconer.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Falconer, seconded by Comm. Williams.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Williams.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-01
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-25
Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Edmondson.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Approval of increase in funding for Training & Education funded from Sheriff’s Administration Fund and Approval of four (4) new Communications Officer positions, Grade 9, and…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Veteran's Court Program Manager Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Veteran's Court Program Manager Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Approval of one (1) new Payroll & Financial Systems Administrator position, Grade 15, and set-up expenses effective October 1, 2026. Treasurer’s Office.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Approval of a five (5) year agreement for a Bundle Taser Certification, from Axon Enterprise, in the amount of $128,370, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #743-24; and any appropriate action.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-417 for Sheriff’s Administration
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Approval of renewal of ITB #24-2821, Tree Lighting and Annual Maintenance, to DecorIQ; and any appropriate action.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Approval of the request to hold a Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. on September 15, 2026, for consideration of the Approval; Approval with Conditions; or Disapproval of the American Equ…
Decisions during term (106)
Recorded while Williams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Budget Amendment for 1512 E. McKinney Street Property Purchase
Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2027-471 for Fire Rescue Vehicles
Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2027-464 for Public Health to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for the FY2027 Diabetes Case management Program through the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program in the…
Approval of reallocating funding to ten (10) full-time Detention Officer I positions, pay grade 104, currently budgeted at zero for FY2027, and any appropriate action. This action will support ongoing hiring efforts and enhance staffing…
Approval of Budget Amendment Request 2026-462 for Sheriff’s Facilities to transfer a total of $50,000 from Unappropriated Contingency to Maintenance Management to allocate funding for the insurance deductibles needed for the basement…
Adoption of FY2026-2027 Denton County Budget
Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-449 for the Sheriff’s Office year-end to transfer $291,559 from various line items within the Sheriff’s Budget to perform necessary account reconciliations across Law Enforcement Facility and…
Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment (2026-451)
Public Health Budget Amendment (2026-455)
Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment (2026-456)
Project Budget Amendment Request #2026-450 for Courtroom AV Remediation
Budget Amendment Request #2026-437 for Freon Recapture System
Budget Amendment Request #2026-440 for Cold Planer Replacement
Budget Amendment Request #2026-443 for HR Training Room AV Upgrades
Budget Amendment Request #2026-444 for County Jail Overtime
Budget Amendment Request #2026-445 for Centegix CrisisAlert System
Budget Amendment Request #2026-446 for Sheriff's Office Overtime and Supplies
Project Budget Amendment Request #2026-447 & #2026-448 for Copeland Center AV
Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-425 for the Sheriff’s Office to transfer within County Vehicles $12,147 from Unappropriated Contingency to various spend categories to cover the cost of Law Enforcement Vehicles that were…
Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-433 for the Auditor’s Office to transfer $55,293,625 from Revenue Bond Proceeds and $1,754,568 from Revenue Bond Premium for a total transfer of $57,048,193, to various Debt Services…
Voting record (5)(Budget)
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