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L.1 • OrdinancesCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3983 appointing a Presiding Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No. 1, establishing the position as full-time and setting compensation; and take appropriate action.
Presented in: City of Farmers Branch City Council - January 20, 2026 on 2026-01-20
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #L.1: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3983 appointing a Presiding Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No. 1, establishing the position as full-time and setting com”
DR
David Reid
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3983 appointing a Presiding Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court of Record No. 1, establishing the position as full-time and setting compensation; and take appropriate action.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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.