2026-217 • Regular AgendaHoward County (Howard County)

Discussion / Possible Action: Execute Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC

Presented in: Howard County Commissioners Court - June 08, 2026 on 2026-06-08

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Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 5.1/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-217: Discussion / Possible Action: Execute Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC”

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Discussion / Possible Action: Execute Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).