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7 • OrdinancesCity of Lake Jackson (Brazoria County)
5. Discuss and consider the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2317 to adopt the proposed tax
Presented in: City of Lake Jackson - August 17, 2026 on 2026-08-17
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion on 5. Discuss and consider the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2317 to adopt the proposed tax”
RS
Rhonda Seth
Mayor
YES
LS
Leonard Schooler
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
MB
Matthew Bjune
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
R"
Ralph "Buster" Buell III
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
J"
Jon "J.B." Baker
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
5. Discuss and consider the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2317 to adopt the proposed tax
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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.