Confronting the Commissioners
Watch Wayne Dolcefino’s public comments on the proposed dump at a Caldwell County Commissioners meeting on July 28, 2020.
The Politicians
Caldwell County Politics
Phone Records Don't Lie
Even while Caldwell County citizens were spending tax money fighting the dump, phone records show the county judge and commissioners were still chatting with Green Group.
Wayne & the Caldwell County Judge
Wayne confronted Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden months ago about why he’s keeping citizens in the dark.
Green Group's Threat
When the Caldwell County commissioners discussed an ordinance to stop Green Group from putting a dump along SH 130 near the precious Leona aquifer, they got a message from the Green Group lawyer–
“If you go forward we will sue you, and you will lose.”
Commissioners Make a Move
Caldwell County Commissioners move to stop the 130 Environmental Park dump.
The Politicians
Caldwell County Commissioners
Hoppy Haden
Caldwell County Judge
B.J. Westmoreland
Precinct 1
Commissioner
Barbara Shelton
Precinct 2
Commissioner
Edward "Ed" Theriot
Precinct 3
Commissioner
Joe Roland
Precinct 4
Commissioner
Lockhart City Council
March 31, 2020
1. Vote to allow assignment of Lockhart's solid waste contract from Central Texas Refuse to their new owner, Integrated Waste Solutions Group
PASSED: 5 for/ 2 against
November 17, 2020
Ignoring Competition
II. Vote to renegotiate existing contract with Central Texas Refuse by March 31, 2021
PASSED: 5 for/ 1 against / 1 abstaining
March 16, 2021
III. Vote to open contract up to other companies
DEFEATED: 2 for/ 5 against
IV. Vote to extend contract with Central Texas Refuse for 60 days
PASSED: 5 for/ 2 against
Lew White
Mayor of Lockhart
I. For
II. For
III. Against
IV. For
Angie Gonzales-Sanchez
At-Large Councilmember
I. For
II. For
III. Against
IV. For
Juan Mendoza
District 1 Councilmember
I. For
II. For
III. Against
IV. For
David Bryant
District 2 Councilmember
I. Against
II. Abstained from vote
III. For
IV. Against
Kara McGregor
District 3 Councilmember
I. Against
II. Against
III. For
IV. Against
Jeffry Michelson
District 4 Councilmember
I. For
II. For
III. Against
IV. For
Brad Westmoreland
At-Large Councilmember
I. For
II. For
III. Against
IV. For