Bill Stoudt County Judge Gregg County, Texas

For the Record
Highlights of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
2009 Highlights
Conducted 44 Commissioners’ Court Meetings Conducted 42 Juvenile Court Hearings Conducted 80 Mental Commitment Hearings Executed 118 Emergency Detention Warrants Attended Youth Conference at Belcher Center Spoke on “Lesson in Leadership” at Woodbine Office Attended “Stars over Longview” Luncheon at Belcher Center Attended Regional Mobility Authority Meeting in Mt. Pleasant Attended Longview Partnership’s Annual Banquet Attended Open House, Alzheimer’s Ribbon Cutting Attended Public Meeting for Susan Combs, Kilgore College, Lgv. Center Attended Unity Awards Luncheon, First Methodist Church Spoke to Rotary on State of County, at Pinecrest Attended County Health Fair @ Agriculture Extension Auditorium Attended GLUW Luncheon at Maude Cobb Attended Annual Kilgore Chamber Banquet Attended meeting on George Richey Expansion Project @ City Hall Spoke at Flag Dedication at Lake Cherokee Participated in Leadership Longview @ Courthouse Attended meeting for John Cornyn @ Rose Garden, Tyler Spoke to Kilgore Kiwanis breakfast group – State of the County Attended Lgv. Partnership meeting – Re: Cape Air/Am. Eagle Flite to Austin Attended Economic Development Administration Meeting, Austin Attended Homeland Security Meeting Presented Plaque at Lgv. Community Center Read to Children (re: Literacy Program) at Longview Mall Attended Dedication Ceremony at Maude Cobb (renovations) Attended Jr. Achievement Program Spoke to Longview Rotary – State of the County Attended Judicial Conference in Lubbock Spoke at “Dinner with a Champion” at Community Healthcore Attended “Longview Day” in Austin – Meeting with State Leaders Attended City Council Meeting @ Longview City Hall Attended Gladewater Chamber Banquet Attended Public Meeting for U. S. Senator Kay B. Hutchison at Summit Club Attended Woman/Man of the Year Award at Lgv. Federated Clubs Attended Broadway School’s 75th Anniversary Read Proclamation at 2009 Volunteer Luncheon – Maude Cobb Attended Ground Breaking for Habitat House, 215 W. College Attended Public Hearing at East Texas Council of Governments, Klg. (re: Transportation) Chaired Northeast Texas Air Care Policy Meeting at Maude Cobb Attended Advisory Board Meeting at East Texas Council of Governments, Kilgore 20/20 Presentation at TX Bank & Trust – State of the County Attended the National Day of Prayer at Courthouse Read to Students at Valley View Elementary Attended meeting at Wellness Center (on health care) Attended Memorial Day Service – presented speakers Attended TxDOT meeting in Tyler, on Hwy. 149 Safety Upgrades Attended Elected Officials Reception @ Hampton Inn Attended 4 Centurion Club meetings Attended Lgv. Police Dept. Child Advocacy Meeting at City Hall Attended 4 Metropolitan Planning Organization meetings Attended ET Literacy Luncheon @ Pine Tree School Attended Grand Opening @ Synergy Park in Kilgore Gave Welcome at Youth Bowling Tournament, Longview Lanes Gave Welcome & speech at Lgv. Wellness Health Fair Attended ETCOG Citizen’s Advisory Council Meeting (re: transportation) Attended Re-dedication ceremony, Harrison Co. Ct. House Attended Quarterly Meeting of DPS Presented Earhart Award to Zack Whitley @ CAP Hangar (Civil Air Patrol) Attended 4 Community Healthcore meeting (re: expanded crisis services) Conducted 4 Juvenile Board Meetings Attended 12@12 Luncheon, Kilgore Conducted 4 Public Hearings on 2009 Budget Spoke at Highland Pines Nursing Home – 4th of July Breakfast Attended United Way Kick-Off @ Maude Cobb Conducted a Restricted Driver’s License Hearing. Attended Tyler St. Bistro Committee Meeting – (2020 Planning Committees, Co. Government) Spoke to White Oak High Seniors on County Government – 5 days Attended National Night Out – Focus: Stamp-out Crime As Honorary Chairman, Welcomed walkers to the Alzheimer’s Walk at LeTourneau Spoke to Gladewater Chamber, State of the County Attended Arboretum Ground Breaking Attended Veteran’s Day Service – introduced speakers Attended Judicial Conference in Corpus Participated in Longview, Kilgore, Liberty City & Gladewater Christmas Parades
2008 Highlights
Conducted 44 Commissioners’ Court Hearings Conducted 41 Juvenile Court Meetings Chaired 4 Northeast Texas AirCare Meetings Attended 4 Juvenile Board Meetings Attended 2 Board of Judge’s Meetings Attended 5 MPO Policy Meetings at City Hall Presided over 4 East Texas Council of Governments Board Meetings Conducted 3 Budget Workshops Conducted 4 Public Hearings on Budget Conducted 4 Marriage Ceremonies Attended the Longview Partnership’s Annual Banquet Attended the Unity Awards Banquet Conducted 70 OPC Meetings/Hearings Signed 90 EDW’s for Commitments Attended “Stars Over Longview” Banquet Met w/County Judge in Marshall – Re: Remote Commitments Attended 4 meetings on Mental Health Read a Proclamation at a meeting of the New Zonta Club Attended a meeting of the One Stop Non-Profit Group in Ft. Worth Attended the Heart Association Luncheon at Pinecrest CC Attended a Forum for Non-Profits, First Baptist Church, Longview Conducted a meeting with the JPs on EDWs (Emergency Det. Warrants) Attended the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Banquet Spoke at a Leadership Longview Meeting at the Courthouse Spoke at a Healthy Marriage Seminar, Mobberly Baptist Church Attended a 3-Day Annual Judicial Seminar in Lubbock Attended a “Unity in the Community” Meeting at City Hall Attended 4 meetings regarding the Events Center at City Hall Attended the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet in Gladewater Attended a Health Meeting at Longview Regional Medical Center Attended an EOC Team Command Policy Meeting Attended a Forum on Energy Conservation at Maude Cobb Attended a Dedication Ceremony at the White Oak Training Center Spoke at the Liberty City Town Hall Meeting Read a Resolution for East Texas CASA Spoke on the State of the County to the Arc of Gregg County Attended “Keep Longview Beautiful” Banquet at Pinecrest CC Attended an Awards Banquet at Pinecrest CC Attended 7 Bail Bond Board Meetings Read to Students at Valley View School Spoke at the Police Memorial at Heritage Plaza Presented Award at the Civil Air Patrol, ET Regional Airport Spoke at the River Bend Opening Addressed the Kilgore City Council Attended the Elected Official Reception at Holiday Inn Express Spoke at the Memorial Day Event at the Courthouse Met with Susan Combs, State Comptroller Spoke at the Fourth of July Celebration at the Courthouse Attended a ribbon cutting at the Gladewater Airport Spoke at Highland Pines Nursing Home, at a 9-11 Brunch Attended “Texas Against Crime Prevention” Forum at the Fairgrounds Conducted swearing-in of Community Healthcore Officials Attended 3 meetings regarding the Helicopter stationed at the Airport Attended several citizen’s public meetings at the “Texas Against Crime Night” Attended Good Shepherd Wellness Center Opening Spoke at Veteran’s Day Service Read Proclamation/Spoke at “National Adoption Day” Attended 4 TCEQ Meetings Attended 4 RMA Meetings Attended 2 TxDOT Meetings Had 15 media conferences Attended 1 Air Care Meeting Attended 3 Centurion Club Meetings at Southside Bank Participated in the Kilgore, Longview & Liberty Christmas Parades Attended a visit to Legislators in Austin Attended 2 Longview Partnership Quarterly Meetings Return to Top
2007 Highlights
Conducted 44 Commissioners’ Court Meetings Co-Chaired 4 NETAC Meetings Conducted 140 Juvenile Detention Hearings Attended 4 Juvenile Board Meetings Attended 4 Board of Judge's Meetings Attended 11 TCEQ Meetings Attended 8 RMA Meetings Attended 3 MPO Policy Meetings at City Hall Attended 10 Bail Bond Board Meetings Presided at 8 East Texas Council of Government Board Meetings Conducted 3 Public Hearings on the Budget Presided over 25 Department Head Budget Meetings Conducted 1 Contested TABC Hearing Conducted 7 Marriages Attended 1 Airport Economic Board Meeting Attended Longview Partnership's Annual Banquet at Pinecrest Attended Unity Awards Banquet at United Methodist Church Conducted 1 Restricted License Hearing Attended "Go Red for Women" Banquet at Pinecrest Conducted 129 Mental Commitment Hearings (OPC's) Signed 102 EDW's for Commitments (Emergency Detention Warrants) Spoke to Gladewater Rotary - "State of the County" Participated in 3 visits to the Legislators in Austin Spoke to Longview 20/20 Club - "State of the County" Spoke to Longview AMBUCS - "State of the County" Participated in Leadership Longview Spoke to a Government Class at Kilgore College Participated in 4 Christmas Parades Attended a Town Hall Meeting at the Longview Library Attended the Longview Partnership Appreciation Banquet Attended 2 Longview Partnership Quarterly Luncheons Attended the Gladewater Chamber Banquet Participated in the "National Night Out" Program Attended the ET Regional Forum at Maude Cobb Attended the I-69 Workshop in Marshall Attended a Hwy. 42 Project Meeting at City Hall Conducted an Oath of Office Ceremony at Sabine Valley Center Spoke at Belcher Center Dedication Ceremony Spoke at Maximum Impact Simulcast at Mobberly Baptist Church Attended several Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Ground Breakings and Open Houses Participated in Special Services on Memorial Day, July Fourth and Veteran's Day
2006 Highlights
Conducted 296 Juvenile Detention Hearings Conducted 44 Commissioners’ Court Meetings Conducted 98 Mental Health Hearings Issued 89 Emergency Detention Warrants Reviewed & Approved 47 TABC Applications Conducted 2 Contested TABC Licensing Hearings Attended 6 Regional Mobility Authority Meetings Conducted 12 Texas Workforce CEO Board Meetings Conducted 4 Budget Workshops Conducted 3 Juvenile Board Meetings Performed 4 Marriages Attended 7 Bail Bond Board Meetings Attended Continuing Education Law Seminar in Lubbock, Texas Attended 8 Metropolitan Policy Organization Meetings Made a Presentation to Leadership Longview Conducted 12 Departmental Budget Hearings Obtained $ 50,000 State Grant for “Violence Against Women” from the Governor’s Office Gave State of the County Speeches to Rotary Clubs in Longview, Kilgore and Greggton Conducted Restricted License Hearings Conducted 4 Budget Hearings Gave Address to the Adult Education Graduates at Kilgore College Hosted the Memorial Day Service at the Courthouse Conducted a Board of Director’s Training Class at the Women’s Crisis Center in Kilgore Participated in 4 “National Neighborhood Night Out” Meetings Spoke to the 20/20 Group in Longview Performed the Swearing-In Ceremony for 12th Court of Appeals Judge, Brian Hoyle Spoke at the 9-11 Remembrance Program at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts Spoke to the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce – State of the County Address Spoke to the Longview Police Department Retirement Foundation Gave the Address at the Annual Veterans at Veteran’s Day Service Attended the Annual Upshur County/Gregg County Soil Conservation Meeting Gave the Address/Resolution for the Dedication at the New Marine Corps building Gave Address to the Republican Women of Gregg County
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2005 Highlights
Participated with Sabine Valley Mental Health Services Jail Diversion programs and issues of consideration with hospital commitments Conducted 212 Juvenile Detention Hearings Conducted 43 Commissioners' Court meetings Conducted 86 Mental Health Commitments Issued 45 Emergency Detention Warrants Reviewed & approved 50 TABC Applications Traveled to Austin with Mayors from Longview, Kilgore, White Oak and Gladewater to review issues facing Gregg County with Governor Rick Perry Conducted 2 Workshops on the 2005-2006 Budget Was re-elected Chairman of East Texas Council of Governments (for 15-county area) Attended and presided over 5 meetings Completed Application with the City of White Oak to receive grant funding in the amount of $350,000 for the Camp Switch Water Project; received approval from the Governor Participated in the Sheriff's Night Patrol numerous times Completed ground process, through Commissioners' Court, for the new A.R.M.S., Inc. corporate building at the Airport (value: $2.5 million) Co-chaired the Northeast Texas Air Care Committee (NETAC), continued to meet attainment status of ozone levels Attended Continuing Education Seminar for County Judges in Lubbock, TX - Texas Tech Law School conducted the courses. Attended 2 Regional Legislative meetings for the 15-county area Conducted 12 Departmental Budget Hearings Obtained $550,000 State Grant for "Help America Vote" (HAVA) Approved $5 million in Airport upgrade for runways and taxi-ways Obtained $70,000 State Grant for "Violence Against Women" (from the Governor's Office) Presented East Texas Treatment Center with $3000 Grant for rehabilitation equipment Consolidated Airport Police into Sheriff's Department for greater efficiency and manpower. Maintain Airport Division in Sheriff's Department Adopted revenue positive budget - Increased reserves 3 years in a row Created new Fire Marshall's office within the Sheriff's Department, with existing staff Co-hosted and attended "Centurion" Banquet honoring Law Enforcement Attended the Peace Officer's Memorial Ceremony Continued training to Department Heads on "Professionalism in the Work Place" Attended the North East Texas County Judge's Conference in Nacogoches, TX. Attended the Family Violence Training Conference at Kilgore College Participated in "National Night Out Against Crime" Attended numerous Bail Bond Board meetings Conducted numerous hearings on Probate, Hardship Licensing, TABC Licensing Appeals, and other court matters Activated Emergency Operations Center during the "Katrina" and "Rita" storms. Maintained daily contact with the Governor's office during these crisis' Conducted a class for "Leadership Longview" concerning county government Maintained "open door" policy for all media Attended "Job Fair" for Veterans Created Gregg County Rail District for processing Federal Grant monies that become available Completed incentive package for Trinity Industries through tax deferred incentives to create 400 new jobs in Gregg County Participated in the "Veteran's Memorial Service" Participated in Christmas parades in Longview, Gladewater, White Oak, Kilgore and Liberty City Assisted in the creation of an Arboretum in Longview Approved several Waivers for Marriage (waiving the 72-hour waiting period) Presided over several marriages during the year On-call for Juvenile Hearings during week-end periods Presented various Proclamations/Resolutions for numerous service organizations in Gregg County Read for students at Valley View School Attended several ribbon-cuttings/grand openings Was Master of Ceremonies of 1-Act Plays at Pine Tree High School Participated in "National Day of Prayer" at Courthouse Attended all R.M.A. meetings Participated in "Memorial Day Service" at Courthouse Conducted several Juvenile Board meetings Attended and nominated Dr. W. D. Northcutt as Interim Chairman of the Gregg County Historical Commission. Moved the office from Dr. Norman Black's office to the downtown Historical office, next to the Museum Obtained $91,050 Grant from Homeland Security to install wireless computer terminals in all the Sheriff's patrol cars for better access to background and information
2004 Highlights
Participated in 2 Regional Mental Health Workshops (1 in Longview & 1 in Marshall) Conducted 155 Juvenile Detention Hearings Traveled to Austin for a meeting with State Senator and House Members regarding the creation of R.M.A. in July Appointed Health Inspector and reorganized the Health Inspector's office Conducted 2 Public Hearings on the Budget Conducted 2 Public Hearings on R.M.A. Spoke to Kilgore Chamber (re: State of the County) Spoke to Gladewater Chamber (re: State of the County) Spoke to White Oak Chamber (re: State of the County) Spoke to 20/20 (re: State of the County) Conducted 42 Commissioners' Court meetings Spoke to Pine Tree Junior on "Americanism" Read to Valley View Elementary School classes Read to Hudson Pep School 5th graders Refinanced the County debt for a savings of $860,000. Paid down $3 million. Set all debts to be retired in 2006 verses 2010 Presided over 72 mental commitment hearings Completed Hwy. 349 project Review of Collection of Delinquent Fees & Study completed Obtained ozone attainment status at NETAC & attended 4 NETAC quarterly meetings Opened Senator Eltife's territorial office at the Gregg County Courthouse Opened Congressman Gohmert's territorial office at the Gregg County Courthouse Completed joint application (with Smith County) for VETS Cemetery Creation of Regional Mobility Authority (with Smith County) Elected Chairman of East Texas Council of Governments (for 15 counties) - attended & presided over 5 meetings Coordinated 3 regional legislative meetings for the 15 county area Participated in "CEO for a Day" with a Pine Tree student Participated in "Woman's Day in Longview" Obtained 911 grants, totaling $650,000 Strengthened & clarified a new Indigent Health Policy Attended 12 Bail Bond Board meetings Conducted 12 Departmental Budget hearings Hired new Airport Manager for East Texas Regional Airport Approved 45 TABC business licenses Held 1 Restricted Driver's License hearing Presided over 4 Juvenile Board of Judges meetings Attended TxDOT's LP Delegation meeting in Austin Attended a seminar on "The Bench Manual" at the Holiday Inn in Longview Preformed 4 marriage ceremonies Attended and participated in several ceremonies held at the Courthouse (i.e. Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, 911 Remembrance, Peace Officer's Association, etc) Attended & participated in various open house/groundbreaking ceremonies Located J-W Operating Company at East Texas Regional Airport ($4 million project) Approved Hwy. 135 project with TxDOT ($17 million project) Finalized Emergency Management Plan regarding Homeland Security Achieved State Jail Standards compliance Accomplished numerous projects for cities and schools through our Interlocal Agreements Approved $2 million in Airport upgrades Dedicated Shuttle Monument at the Airport Obtained $165,000 Federal Grant for new voting machines Obtained State Grant Award, in the amount of $79,998 for violence against women (from the Governor's Office for prosecution) Enacted new insurance guidelines for retirees age 62 & under, and age 65 & older Enacted new Collections Contract with the City of Kilgore, Kilgore ISD and Kilgore College Adopted Proposition 13, approved by voters in the September 13, 2003 Special State Election. (property tax freeze on age 65 & older, and mentally challenged) Adopted the first revenue-positive budge in 6 years. 2004-2005 budget will add $100,000 to reserves
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2003 Highlights
Restructured District Clerk's Office - to deal with additional case load Computerized collections of alimony payments Appointed new Auditor, Laurie Woloszyn.Transitioned to Gatsby 34, State law reporting requirements. Appointed Interim County Clerk, Gladyce Carver Obtained tax collection contracts with KISD, Kilgore College, City of Kilgore - estimated additional revenue of $60,000 per year Obtained state certification with State Jail Standards Added one new prosecutor to DA's office Structured 24-hour security at the Airport Restructured Juvenile and Extension Service to deal with State funding cuts; approximately $400,000+ cuts Added archival fees to County Clerk's office to prepare for transition in record keeping, mandated by the State Process additional case load with additional court Constructed new Adult Probation Department building for Community Supervision Program Eliminated Marketing Director at the Airport. Entering agreement with LEDCO and KEDCO for joint project collaboration Workforce reduction in Precincts #1, #3, #4 - 4 positions, $168,000 savings Implemented Work Safety Program - resulting in $51,000 savings in workman's compensation premiums Updated computer systems - cost: $180,000 Restructured Adult Probation Workforce (doing more with less) Formation of bail bond board - to better regulate bonding in Gregg County Health Department Expansion of duties: Emergency Management - also increased fees for sanitation inspections once a year, which is more in line with surrounding counties and defrays cost of those inspections Set dates and process for Fire District in Precinct #1 Reduced 2003 budget for $4.6 million in expenses (vs. 2003) Completed (Federal funding) new fencing around airport for increased security Handled 150 juvenile detention cases Handled 80 mental health hearings Processed 75 TABC business licenses Completion of process to begin the Hwy. 349 upgrade Conducted 50 Commissioners' Court meetings Conducted 3 Budget Work Sessions Conducted 3 All Department Team Building meetings
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	Vote Yes to ReElect Judge Bill Stoudt
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