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2026-288 • ResolutionsCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)
Consider action to authorize the use of eminent domain on two properties for the acquisition of Right of Way (ROW) and Easements for the Chiesa Road Widening (Dalrock Road to Miller Road) Project.Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing initiatio
Presented in: City of Rowlett Council - July 21, 2026 on 2026-07-21
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to adopt/approve Item #2026-288: Consider action to authorize the use of eminent domain on two properties for the acquisition of Right of Way (ROW) and Easements for the Chiesa Road Widening (Dalrock Road to Miller Road) Project.Cons”
JW
Jeff Winget
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider action to authorize the use of eminent domain on two properties for the acquisition of Right of Way (ROW) and Easements for the Chiesa Road Widening (Dalrock Road to Miller Road) Project.Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing initiatio
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.7/10). 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).