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Terry Burroughs

Commissioner, District 4 (1st Vice Chair)2018-2030

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
6:26:03
Avg per meeting
16:05
Segments
6329

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Top issues during term (14)(Public Safety)

high↑Feb 2026[35]

Property Maintenance and Code Compliance

County recovers $5,379.96 in costs; the remaining $128,220 of the lien is forgiven if paid on time.

critical↑Oct 2026[20]

County Jail Compliance and Facility Standards

Routine operational costs associated with jail maintenance and compliance.

high↑May 2026[19]

Reentry Support Services and Client Objectives

Grant and county funding supporting specialized court dockets and diversion programs.

critical↑Nov 2026[10]

November 1 flood emergency and recovery

Over $4.2 million in infrastructure damage assessed so far, with more expected as evaluations continue.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

Senior Services and Food Insecurity Challenges

Over $420,000 in grant funding secured for senior services in FY2026-2027.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Mosquito Control Operations & Spraying Mileage

Extra spray miles will cost county money at the pre-2018 Clark Pest Control rate; the amount depends on how many miles get used.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Dangerous Dog Classification and Public Safety

The owner is responsible for $316 in accrued animal boarding and impound fees, plus ongoing costs for liability insurance and proper enclosures.

medium↑Sep 2024[5]

emergency preparedness

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critical↓Aug 2026[5]

Emergency Operations Center HVAC and IT Infrastructure Repair

Estimated replacement and upgrade costs are significant, projected around $100,000.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Fire Station 5 and Glades County Service Agreements

Grant funding of approximately $1 million supports the project, supplemented by potential interlocal revenue from Glades County approaching $650,000.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Fire Rescue User Fee Updates

Increases revenue recovery for fire rescue transport and specialized detail services.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

County Cybersecurity Standards Policy (A.R. 3.11)

Unknown

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Countywide Burn Ban Implementation

Reduces potential wildfire suppression and emergency response costs.

medium→Jan 2026[0]

Public Safety Department Annual Report

Secured hundreds of thousands in grant reimbursements for E911 and emergency management.

Decisions during term (5)

Recorded while Burroughs was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (1)(Public Safety)

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