Mission

The missionof our office is to be accessible to serve the public with honesty and integrity, to help provide essential services through an efficient and effective use of the country's resources and to be accountable to citizens of our country.

Goals

• Support the implementation of new subdivision rules to protect our natural resources
• To expand the purchase, cost-share, and implementation of open space and park facilities, emphasizing the east side of I-35
• Work with other entities to continue to provide for the increasing need for health care services
• Work with our road engineer to implement measures to provide safer, longer-lasting roadways
• Work with our cities and other entities to encourage clean economic development that creates good-paying jobs
• Support law enforcement to provide the safety and services our growing county requires

Transportation

We continue to work closely with Transportation on ongoing projects and to identify opportunities for funding. Over the year, we have conducted speed studies for safety concerns, added 3-4 way stop signs and created a no dumping zone in one area of concern.

• Dacy Lane (from Bebee Road to Hillside Terrace) COMPLETED
• Windy Hill Road (from Park South Drive/west of Dacy)
• Lane to FM 2001
• Hillside Terrace (from I-35 northbound frontage road to FM 2001)

Community

Commissioner Dr.Cohen has been appointed to the following committees to work together on issues that affect our community:

• CARTS
• Kyle TIRZ 2
• Hays County Food Bank
• Judicial Review Board
• Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation
• Kyle TIRZ 5
• Kyle TIRZ 6
• Kyle Sportsplex Taskforce
• Clean Air Coalition
• ARPA 2023 Funding Disbursements:
• Hays County's first Mobile Vaccine Van*
• New ambulance for ESD #2*
• Rental Relief Program*
• Additional Mental Health Counselor for Hays CISD*
• Funding to PALS, Southside Community Center, Council for Indigenous & Tejano Comm, Forever 15 project, Hays Co Mental Health Court Incentives and Hays County Health Dept*

Other Initiatives

Approval of a needs assessment to build a new precinct 1 and 2 complex

Staff

Alison G. Castillo, MPA
Community Outreach Specialist
Offices of Hays County Commissioners, Precinct 1 & 2
Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe & Dr.Michelle Cohen

alison.castillo@co.hays.tx.us

Annette Yanez
Executive Assistant

Office of Dr. Michelle Cohen, Hays County Commissioner Pct 2

annette.yanez@co.hays.tx.us