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(A) • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)
Consider adopting a resolution setting a proposed tax rate of $0.6999; nd
Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 06, 2026 on 2026-08-06
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 9.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Jessica Walker. (B) Consider adopting a resolution scheduling the public hearing on the proposed tax rate for 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2026; and”
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
YES
ZG
Zoe Grant
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
ME
Mike Emmons
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider adopting a resolution setting a proposed tax rate of $0.6999; nd
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.2/10). 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.