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6. • GeneralCity of Kaufman (Kaufman County)

Consider and take appropriate action regarding rescheduling the November 23, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting to Monday, November 16, 2026, due to Thanksgiving, and the December 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting to Monday, December 14, 2026, due to Christmas.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-08-17
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Consider and take appropriate action regarding rescheduling the November 23, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting to Monday, November 16, 2026, due to Thanksgiving, and the December 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting to Monday, December 14, 2026, due to Christmas.”
JJ
YES
MP
Matthew Phillips
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
JN
Jason Nelson
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
AL
Ashlea Longenecker
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
CG
Charles Gillenwater
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
LP
Lisa Parker
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Due to conflicts with national holidays, there is a need to reschedule two (2) council meetings. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Monday, November 23, is the week of Thanksgiving. Staff recommends rescheduling this meeting to Monday, November 16. The Regular City Council meeting on Monday, December 28, is the Monday following Christmas. Staff is recommending that this meeting be rescheduled for Monday, December 14. Staff will post on the City's website and Facebook page to inform the citizens of the changes.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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.