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2026-0242-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)
Consider adopting a resolution setting the collection charges for solid waste services, as well as setting rates, associated fees, and rebates for recycling processing to be effective October 1, 2026
Presented in: Special Called City Council Meeting - August 27, 2026 on 2026-08-27
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Moved by Jessica Walker, seconded by Michael Pilkington. Mayor Pro Tem Walker stated I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.75, which includes a rate of $0.3492 for interest & sinking and a rate of $0.4008 for maintenance & operations. Councilmember Pilkington seconded this motion.”
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 the collection charges for solid waste services, as well as setting rates, associated fees, and rebates for recycling processing to be effective October 1, 2026. 6.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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.