Precinct 4 Commissioner
Matt Sicking
Cooke County
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At a glance
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Top issues during term (8)(General)
extreme heat warning
You might see a spike in your monthly electric bill as everyone cranks their AC to survive the heat.
Burn Ban Implementation
None directly, though preventing wildfires saves significant emergency response resources.
downtown infrastructure improvements
The city hasn't dropped the price tag yet, so we don't know how much of our tax money is going into this facelift.
Pre-Trial Diversion Funding
The proposal moves $41,363 in non-taxpayer funds into the budget for staff salaries.
charter amendment
While the direct price tag isn't spelled out yet, shifting how the city runs could impact municipal spending and tax dollars down the line.
jail bed rental agreement
Cooke County gets a steady stream of revenue at $70 a day for every Grayson County inmate they take in.
Justice of the Peace Caseloads
The court is evaluating how to fund additional prosecutorial resources to handle the increased volume.
animal shelter partnership
The city is keeping its funding pipeline open to ensure the shelter doesn't face a budget crunch while moving.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Sicking was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.