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Commissioner, Precinct 3· 2021-2028

John Coffee

Potter County

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
22
Total speaking time
3:02:06
Avg per meeting
8:17
Segments
3655

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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

critical↑Aug 2026[25]

County Jail Overcrowding and Inmate Housing

Housing inmates in other counties adds transport and per-bed costs to the county budget.

critical↑Jun 2026[24]

Stinky Fire Vegetative Debris Removal

County funds will be used to solicit and contract debris removal services.

high↑Mar 2026[10]

Emergency Disaster Communication

Increases general administrative expenses by about $4,000 per month, supplemented by CAD radio funds.

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Constable Services and Rental Housing Support

Maintains constable operational and vehicle funding within the county budget.

medium↑Jan 2025[7]

emergency services and closures

You might lose a day of productivity or face delays on city permits and filings due to the closures.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Detention Center Population and Housing Costs

Housing inmates in outside facilities incurs operational and boarding costs.

critical↓Jun 2026[4]

Unincorporated Area Fireworks Ban

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critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Potter County Detention Center Overcrowding

Housing inmates out-of-county incurs additional operational costs.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Wildfire Recovery and Disaster Declaration Concerns

Unknown county financial obligations pending disaster relief coordination.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Jail Booking Room Remodel Change Order

Involves project costs for the jail remodel.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Inmate Communication Services Contract Amendment

Reduces jail commission revenue by roughly half, dropping historical revenues from around $140,000 annually.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Community Concerns Over Sex Offender Probation and School Closures

None directly associated with county action at this meeting.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Deputy Training Reimbursement Contracts

Protects county investment in officer salaries and academy tuition over a three-year period.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Detention Center Air Handling Unit Replacement

Cost of $111,811 funded from SCAP funds, coming in under budget.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

landfill safety and oversight

The city is pulling $35,000 from the budget to pay for this expert audit.

medium→May 2026[0]

public safety and waste management

You might see service fees or tax dollars diverted to emergency cleanup and infrastructure repairs.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)