Dr. Andre Knecht
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 3:08
- Avg per meeting
- 1:03
- Segments
- 93
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Growth and Proposed Moratorium
The company's own math suggests roughly $1 million a year in county tax revenue against $900 million in investment, with equipment exempt from state sales tax.
2027 Property Reappraisal
The adopted schedules form the basis of 2027 property valuations and thus what homeowners pay in property taxes.
Lemon Springs Meadows Rezoning Denied
While this boom brings new investment to the area, it could eventually lead to higher tax burdens or infrastructure costs to pay for the roads and schools we need to keep up.
Morgan Fields Subdivision Wells Concern
Well drilling costs fall on the developer/builder now, but future well failures would be homeowner expenses.
Economic development incentive agreements
About $12.9 million in rebated property taxes over seven years, offset by an estimated $600 million investment and 335 jobs.
State Directed Grants Totaling $730,600
Brings $730,600 in outside state money into the county with no local match required.
Library Meeting Room Policy
No direct cost — this is about access and scheduling policy.
Early voting and election information
The elections chair estimated the chosen plan saves about $20,000 in poll worker costs.
Farmland conservation easements
The Farmland Preservation Fund now holds about $523,698 after the Board added $195,670 in rollback taxes.
Data Centers and Fracking Impacts
No direct county cost, but the presentations could inform future decisions with major revenue and infrastructure implications.
End of County Care Management Programs (CMARC/CMHRP)
Not specified in the agenda materials.
Ambulance coverage at high school football games
On-site ambulance service is estimated at $300 per event — roughly $30,000-$33,600 per year for all county high school football games.
WT Wilson Ridge affordable housing groundbreaking
Spending leftover Athletic Park bond funds on countywide parks
Recreation spending generated over $15 million for the local economy in 2024, per tourism data presented.
School Bus Garage Financing
Financed through limited obligation bonds rather than upfront cash.
Pet grooming UDO text amendment
FY 2026-27 Budget and 5-Cent Tax Increase
Taxpayers get no increase this year, but the county is drawing down savings by about $4 million, setting up a likely increase next year.
Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation
About $20,182 coming to the county, restricted to opioid abatement uses.
FY28 transit grant applications
About $462,000 in combined local match across the four grants.
County performance audit
Up to $149,000 spent, with potential efficiency savings identified before budget season.
Decisions during term (270)
Recorded while Knecht was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Library Meeting Room Policy Discussion
Adoption of 2027 Reappraisal Schedules, Standards, and Rules
Office of Budget and Management Directed Grant for $625,600
Office of Budget and Management Directed Grant for $105,000
Request to apply for Family Planning Request for Application #A428
Approval of Central Electric Membership Corporation Donation to Emergency Management
Donation of Personal Property
Consent Agenda (as amended)
Operation Green Light Proclamation
Proclamation Honoring Southern Lee High School 2026 6A Baseball State Champions
Project Sunshine Economic Development Incentive
Project Maize Economic Development Incentive
Project Volt Economic Development Incentive
September 18, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Historic Courthouse - Brownstone Water Table Restoration Work - Sole Source Request for Ciociola Conservation
Request to Apply for Reducing Infant Mortality in Communities Request For Application #A427
Refund and Release report for September 2026
Voting record (25)
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