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J.2 • OrdinancesCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3986 calling for the May 2, 2026, General Election for the position of Mayor and District 2 City Councilmember, authorizing the City Manager to execute an election services contract with the Dallas County Elections Departme
Presented in: City of Farmers Branch City Council - January 20, 2026 on 2026-01-20
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #J.2: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3986 calling for the May 2, 2026, General Election for the position of Mayor and District 2 City Councilmember, authorizing the City Manager to execute an election serv”
DR
David Reid
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3986 calling for the May 2, 2026, General Election for the position of Mayor and District 2 City Councilmember, authorizing the City Manager to execute an election services contract with the Dallas County Elections Department; and take appropriate action.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). 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).