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19 • Public HearingCity of West University Place (Harris County)
1. The City Council hold the public hearing for the 2026 proposed tax rate, and
Presented in: City of West University Place - August 10, 2026 on 2026-08-10
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve 1. The City Council hold the public hearing for the 2026 proposed tax rate, and”
SS
Susan Sample
Mayor
YES
JB
John Barnes
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
CB
Clay Brett
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
KJ
Kalie Jackura Rainsberger
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
JB
John Bertini
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
1. The City Council hold the public hearing for the 2026 proposed tax rate, and
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). 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).