D. • RegularCity of Denison (Grayson County)

Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Francisco Carranza to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a two-year term effective upon City Council approval and expiring on April 30, 2028.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-09-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Motion to approve Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of Francisco Carranza to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a two-year term effective upon City Council approval and expiring on April 30, 2028.”

Robert Crawley

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Michael Courtright

Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

James Thorne

Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)

YES

Josh Massey

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Spence Redwine

Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)

YES

Aaron Thomas

Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

Teresa Adams

Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The Parks and Recreation Commission was established by Ordinance No. 4632 and consists of five members and serves in an advisory capacity to Council and staff on matters related to Parks and Recreation. Terms of office are two-year terms, with no more than three (3) consecutive full terms of office for a total of six (6) years. Commissioners are required to reside inside the Denison City limits.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).