Gary Hollowell

school district and college governance

Your property tax rate is likely on the chopping block, so these meetings will determine if your bill goes up or stays flat.

road construction

Minimal costs associated with installing new signage.

Data Center Regulation

Unknown, but potential for significant infrastructure strain.

municipal finance tools

The split-contract approach is intended to secure the lowest possible market rates for fuel.

residential development

The county may need to budget for engineering fees or adjust developer requirements to cover inspection costs.

downtown infrastructure improvements

The city hasn't dropped the price tag yet, so we don't know how much of our tax money is going into this facelift.

school board governance

Your property tax bill could go up or down depending on the rates the board decides to set.

Employee Health Benefits

The current plan renewal costs approximately $445,000, with alternative options presenting significant trade-offs in deductibles and premiums.

Administrative Staffing Efficiency

The study itself is a small cost, but future implementation will be a significant budget consideration.

judicial appointment

The court is evaluating how to fund additional prosecutorial resources to handle the increased volume.

BNSF Rail Safety Infrastructure

The project is cost-neutral to the county as BNSF covers all application and matching costs.

animal shelter partnership

The city is keeping its funding pipeline open to ensure the shelter doesn't face a budget crunch while moving.

Residential Storm Shelter Rebates

The program provides up to $3,000 per household in rebates, funded by federal grants.

EMS Leadership Transition

energy infrastructure development

It’s a huge $685 million investment that should pay off by preventing the massive costs associated with grid failure.

school infrastructure development

You'll likely see this reflected in future school bond measures or property tax adjustments as the district scales up its facilities.