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19 • Regular AgendaCity of West Columbia (Brazoria County)
19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City
Presented in: City of West Columbia - September 14, 2026 on 2026-09-14
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City”
LB
YES
RT
Robert Thomas
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
DC
Daniel Carreon
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
MC
Misty Congdon
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
RB
Rory Burke
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
LB
Lauren Buchanan
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.