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E.1. • Public HearingCity of Sherman (Grayson County)
<span style="text-transform: capitalize;">Amending the code of Ordinances of the city of Sherman, Texas, Chapter 1(General Provision), article 1.08 (cemeteries), section 1.08.074 (sale price of grave Space and lots) and section 1.08.075 (fees for cemetery services); modifying certain fees for cemetery services; providing a penalty clause with a maximum fine of $500, savings/repealing Clause, sever
Presented in: City of Sherman City Council Meeting on 2026-07-06
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve <span style="text-transform: capitalize;">Amending the code of Ordinances of the city of Sherman, Texas, Chapter 1(General Provision), article 1.08 (cemeteries), section 1.08.074 (sale price of grave Space and lots) and section 1.08.075 (fees for cemetery services); modifying certain fees for cemetery services; providing a penalty clause with a maximum fine of $500, savings/repealing Clause, sever”
ST
Shawn Teamann
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
CB
Clay Barnett
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
JS
Josh Stevenson
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
PH
Pamela Howeth
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
DH
Daron Holland
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
HM
Henry Marroquin
Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)
YES
JD
Juston Dobbs
Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6946
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.