Galveston County Commissioners Court presented a proclamation to Herbie Maurer, who recently retired after 40 years with the United States Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District.  Listen  Download

The commissioners court voted to receive and file a new organizational chart and internal policy and procedures for the Tax Office.

"We've streamlined the top-heavy administration," Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl Johnson said in an interview with Guidry News Service.  Listen  Download

The commissioners court held a workshop discussion with County Clerk Mary Ann Daigle to discuss an operational review of her office. Listen  Download

The commissioners court also held a workshop discussion of County Engineer Mike Fitzgerald's proposal that the Dickinson Bayou Steering Committee be reactivated; and with Road Administrator Rick Malbrough who is requesting increased funding for equipment maintenance.

Joan McLeod, who has been attending commissioners court meetings for the past six months, in anticipation for a campaign to replace Precinct 2 Commissioner Eddie Janek when he retires, has decided to not run because she learned that Janek's son Eddie Janek, Jr. will seek the position.  Listen  Download

Janek, owner of Crete Decor, Inc. and Apollo Communications, said he is running with the encouragement of his father.  Listen  Download