County Judge· 2015-2027
Ben Zeller
Victoria County, Texas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:07:30
- Avg per meeting
- 1:59
- Segments
- 2063
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
Victoria County Animal Services Updates and Spay/Neuter Program
$5,000 matching donation pledged by private donors, with matching funds requested from the county and city.
Website Accessibility and Digital Services Upgrade
Absorbed within existing IT and software vendor packages.
Mental & Behavioral Health Facility Project Progress
Base construction contract totals $37,051,001, with an additive alternate of $2,532,074 for a total project cost approaching $42.5 million plus owner contingencies.
Rural Infrastructure and Road Maintenance
Requires ongoing county road and bridge funds for maintenance and repairs.
county grants and equipment purchases
No direct hit to Victoria County’s wallet—this is Lavaca County spending, though it’s a signal for regional funding trends.
Annual Supply Contracts for Road Materials
Requires county funds for road repairs and infrastructure maintenance.
Public Health Prescription Assistance Partnership
No upfront cost; dependent on future grant funding.
public health inspections
It costs you nothing to check, but it could save you the price of a medical bill or a ruined weekend.
law enforcement personnel
Taxpayers might see a shift in payroll costs depending on how the department adjusts its salary structure for this new role.
legal settlement
This settlement pulls directly from city coffers, meaning less money available for other local projects or services.
municipal incorporation
You'll likely see a shift in how your tax dollars are spent, as the city now manages its own budget and service infrastructure.
food truck regulation
Local food truck owners might have to shell out more cash to update their equipment or pay for new permit fees.
law enforcement investigation
You might see your utility bills spike or face unexpected service fees if the department undergoes a major overhaul.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Zeller was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.