2026-227 • OrdinancesCity of Henderson (Rusk County)

Consideration and possible action upon the second 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. (J

Presented in: City of Henderson City Council - June 16, 2026 on 2026-06-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-227: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is g”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and possible action upon the second 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. (J

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.