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2026-125 • OrdinancesTown of Highland Park (Dallas County)
Take action on the proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, and regional amendments outlined in the accompanying Town ordinance.
Presented in: Town of Highland Park - May 19, 2026 on 2026-05-19
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Take action on the proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, and regional amendments outlined in the ac”
WC
Will C. Beecherl
Mayor
YES
AF
Alan Friedman
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
MM
Marc Myers
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
LN
Lydia Novakov
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
DS
Don Snell
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
LW
Leland White
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Take action on the proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, and regional amendments outlined in the accompanying Town ordinance.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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).