7 • RESOLUTIONTown of Runge (Karnes County)

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

Presented in: Town of Runge Town Council Regular Meeting on 2026-06-16

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“Motion to approve consider resolutions, interlocal cooperation agreements, and departmental authorizations”

Christopher Parker

Mayor

YES

Cecil Esparza

Councilmember, Place 1

YES

Brandon Nunez

Councilmember, Place 2

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Town Council public docket item 7 on 2026-06-16

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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).