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9 • Regular AgendaCity of Decatur (Wise County)
5. V‑26‑0002 – Consider and take action on a variance request submitted by Sam Satterwhite,
Presented in: City of Decatur - May 26, 2026 on 2026-05-26
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 5. V‑26‑0002 – Consider and take action on a variance request submitted by Sam Satterwhite,”
EA
Eddie Allen
Mayor
YES
RH
Rex Hoskins
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
JH
Jake Hayes
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
AC
Amanda Cross
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
WC
Will Carpenter
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
MM
Mike McQuiston
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
5. V‑26‑0002 – Consider and take action on a variance request submitted by Sam Satterwhite,
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.