JOEL HICKS
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4
Republican - Conservative - Veteran
Experience
CITY OF CIBOLO
City Councilman, District 7
Nov 2017 – Present
Cibolo, Texas
Elected in November 2017 to serve the City of Cibolo. Assist with the legislative functions of the city, including passing ordinances and developing policies in collaboration with city staff, the city manager, and other agencies as required.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Committee
Jun 2017 – Nov 2017
Cibolo, Texas
The purpose of the UDC is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on improving the City's Development and Construction Standards, in setting priorities to ensure that the most pressing Development needs of the City are addressed first, and act in an advisory to the Council and regarding the policy considerations to be made in revising the City's Unified Development.
Planning & Zoning Commission Member
Jul 2015 – Nov 2017
Cibolo, Texas
The Planning & Zoning Commission's purpose is to formulate a comprehensive plan for the orderly growth and development of Cibolo, and periodically recommend changes to the Council for its action in updating plans and policies. Review, develop and update zoning ordinances, annexation plans, capital improvements plans and other matters affecting the development of Cibolo. Review and recommend action for proposed subdivision plats, clearance and rebuilding of depressed districts and blighted areas, highway facilities and proposed extensions.
Board of Adjustments
2015 – 2017
Cibolo, Texas
The Board of Adjustments hears and determines appeals regarding the alleged error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the zoning ordinance. The BOA also reviews certain variance requests.
Parks & Recreation Committee
Mar 2013 – Jul 2015
Cibolo, Texas
The purpose of the Parks & Recreation Committee is to recommend to the City Council the establishment of a systemized program of parks, recreation and playgrounds to be made available to residents and visitors of the City. The Commission shall advise the City Council on matters pertaining to parks and recreation facilities including neighborhood, regional parks and greenbelts. While serving on this committee I helped secure a grant through GVEC for lighting around the sports fields at Niemietz Park.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
President, Region 7
2021 - Present
Texas Municipal League Institute is a voluntary certification program open to elected officials from Texas Municipal League member cities. The Texas Municipal League (TML) encourages elected officials to learn about their governance roles and city government through a variety of educational opportunities. These opportunities provide elected officials a chance to enhance their policy-making and leadership skills. In addition to being the Region 7 President, I have achieved the designation of Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) each year since 2018.
ALAMO AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
Technical Advisory Committee Member
2018 – Present
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is responsible for reviewing planning studies, programs, and projects accomplished through the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) as well as scoring and ranking projects for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and making technical recommendations to the Transportation Policy Board. I served as the representative for the Northeast Partnership from 2018-2020 and as the representative for Guadalupe County from 2020-Present. In addition to being a committee member, I serve on several sub-committees for the AAMPO and TAC. During my time on the TAC I have helped secure funding for several Guadalupe County Projects, including FM 1103, FM 1518, and Cordova Road from 46 to 123.
Community Volenteer
My volunteer work is active citizenship for me. Community engagement comes first from the social responsibility to serve one another. By getting out in the community, understanding what difficulties others are facing, and tackling our community's problems, we can better understand what resources we need to focus on to provide for our residents in need.