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2026-227 • OrdinancesCity of Henderson (Rusk County)
Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)
Presented in: City of Henderson City Council - May 19, 2026 on 2026-05-19
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and”
HP
Henry Pace
Mayor
YES
GJ
Greg Jackson
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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.