Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests

  • The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

    The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years. 

    Wilco Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo lobbied for the position — which would have a $56,000 salary — during the April 21 commissioners court meeting. She was joined by County At…