2026-401 • OrdinancesCity of Henderson (Rusk County)

Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)

Presented in: City of Henderson City Council - August 18, 2026 on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-401: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)

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).