Commissioner Precinct 3· Ends 2026-08-28 (resigned Precinct 3 to run for County Judge, served in holdover until Chad Dismukes was sworn in; Pct 3 start not sourced; KWHI 2026-06-04 'Dismukes set to be appointed Aug. 28 as Washington Co. Pct. 3 Commissioner' + KWHI 'Chad Dismukes sworn in as Washington Co. Pct. 3 Commissioner')
Kirk Hanath
Washington County
About
Kirk Hanath's campaign platform centers heavily on fiscal responsibility in local government management. Additionally, he emphasizes fostering unity and cooperation within Washington County following his successful election victory.
Campaign promises (1)
- taxesKirk Hanath outlined a vision focused on fiscal responsibility and community unity following his election victory.
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Top issues during term (17)
County Clerk modernization paying off
About $202,000 for scanning plus roughly $61,620 a year for software over three years.
Free EMS ground and air service for county residents
The county writes off over $500,000 a year in air ambulance charges for residents instead of billing them.
Loose livestock on roadways rising
Housing an inmate costs roughly $80–$120 per day, so a smaller jail population saves money.
Tax sale and constable sale locations
government operations
No dollar figure given, but the transition touches every county department's payments and deposits.
emergency facility closures
You might lose a little gas money or time if you show up to a closed building, so check online first.
park development
The city is dropping $4.1 million on this project, which will likely be reflected in future budget allocations or municipal planning.
infrastructure funding
It saves the city from having to foot the entire bill for expensive road repairs.
tax abatement
The city keeps its tax base intact, but it might lose out on the long-term economic growth and job creation that a major tech facility brings.
election announcement
While there's no immediate price tag, local council decisions on taxes and city spending will eventually hit your wallet.
infrastructure maintenance
You might see a bump in local taxes or a reallocation of the budget to cover these expensive emergency repairs.
public safety and park infrastructure
The city will likely have to dip into the budget to pay for new warning signs, updated safety equipment, and potential infrastructure repairs.
emergency management
Expect a hit to the city budget as emergency response costs and long-term infrastructure repairs pile up.
intergovernmental agreement
Taxpayers might be on the hook for project delays or the cost of finding new partners to finish the work.
school board meeting
The board will be deciding how to allocate grant money and budget for building repairs, which directly affects your local property tax footprint.
industrial development
This project brings a major tax base boost to the county, but we could see higher utility costs if the local power grid needs a massive upgrade.
infrastructure and facility modernization
It’s a pricey project, but the goal is to pay for it by bringing in more tourism dollars and hosting bigger events down the road.
Decisions during term (35)
Recorded while Hanath was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.