Commissioner Precinct 4· 2023-2027
Tam Boatler
Randall County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 3:24
- Avg per meeting
- 1:42
- Segments
- 128
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Top issues during term (20)
Volunteer Fire Department Funding and Station Construction
$115,055 total for exhaust removal, largely covered by federal grant funds.
2026 General Election Preparation and Vote Center Updates
Operational costs for conducting county runoff elections within statutory guidelines.
On-site sewage facility (septic) order update
Permit fees stay at $800 residential/$900 commercial; the inside alarm adds a couple hundred dollars to new restaurant construction only.
Jail Medical Services Contract Negotiation
$296,000 shifted within the sheriff's office budget.
County Extension Agent Appointment
County shares the position's cost with the state through the agreement.
FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Sets the county tax rate and allocates over $84 million in general fund expenditures, impacting all property owners and county employees.
Owens Corning Facility Expansion & Tax Abatement Amendment
No direct cost; guidelines are designed to protect public funds when incentives are offered.
Sheriff's Office Emergency Panic Button & Digital Recording Upgrades
Estimated at over $113,000 for the first year under a multi-year subscription structure.
Rural Road Flooding and Bar Ditch Maintenance on South Osage Street
Absorbed within existing road and bridge operational capacity.
New tax assessor-collector appointment
Wildfire Recovery and Inter-Agency Coordination
Protects county infrastructure and private property from costly wildfire damages.
Outdoor Burn Ban Enactment
Protects county infrastructure and private property from costly wildfire damages.
Sheriff's Office Staff Retention and Turnover
Potential future budget adjustments required to address law enforcement compensation.
Expansion of Amarillo MPO Boundary
No direct financial impact on the county budget at this stage.
First Responder Critical Illness Insurance Coverage
Covered under existing health fund allocations for the county.
Special Meeting for 4-H Agent Appointment
Standard staffing costs associated with a county extension agent position.
FY 2027 Stop-Loss Reinsurance & Health Plan Gene Therapy Expansion
Direct cost savings and rebate structures optimized for county employee healthcare plans.
Regional Medical Examiner Services Agreement
Impact to be determined upon contract finalization.
Tax Office Credit Card Processing Modernization
Slight fee reduction for taxpayers using credit cards, with no direct cost increase to the county.
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Closure
Potential economic impacts on local Canyon businesses due to reduced tourist traffic.
Decisions during term (290)
Recorded while Boatler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.