5A • Individual ConsiderationCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

Consider action to adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article II "Boards, Committees, Commissions", by adding a new Division 12 "Downtown Advisory Board".

Presented in: City of Rowlett City Council Meeting on 2026-07-07

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Motion to approve Consider action to adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article II "Boards, Committees, Commissions", by adding a new Division 12 "Downtown Advisory Board".”

Jeff Winget

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Chris Kizziar

Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

Marvin Gibbs

Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)

YES

Byron Fassett

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Mike Britton

Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)

YES

Carter Holston

Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

John P. Bowers III

Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Rowlett currently has several boards and commissions that serve as advisory bodies to the City Council. These groups provide expertise to help shape the City Council’s policy-making and advocacy that supports important components of the City’s quality of life. To foster the execution and ongoing focus on the Downtown district, this item contemplates the creation of a Downtown Advisory Board.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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).