Sharon Chesser

Backed a 90-day extension of federal COVID-19 paid leave for Karnes County employees, reported on March 26, 2021. She and Commissioner James Rosales proposed the 90-day term, and she was the only commissioner to vote for it. The court then passed a 30-day extension instead by a 4-1 vote.

March 26, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted in favor of giving the San Antonio River Authority $128,166 to pave County Road 367 by the Escondido Creek Parkway walking trail in Kenedy. The motion failed 3-2 at a Karnes County Commissioners Court meeting reported on July 28, 2020. She and Commissioner Shelby Dupnik voted yes. The county judge and two other commissioners voted no, so the road stayed dirt.

July 28, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

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Went to Austin on April 22-24, 2019 with the other three Karnes County commissioners and the county road engineer. The group lobbied state lawmakers for Senate Bill 2260 and House Bill 4280, which set aside $250 million to repair county roads in oil-producing counties. They met with State Rep. John Cyrier and set up a photo display of damaged Karnes County roads.

April 22, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure

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Cast the only vote against dropping the county's employee salary survey at a special Karnes County Commissioners Court meeting on August 7, 2019. She had asked the court to hold a workshop on the survey before setting the budget. The county judge moved to take no action on the survey and that motion passed 3-1.

August 7, 2019

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