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(B) • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)
Consider adopting a resolution scheduling the public hearing on the proposed tax rate for 10:00 a.m
Presented in: Special Called City Council Meeting - August 17, 2026 on 2026-08-17
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing an election agreement and contract for services with the Bell County Elections Administrator for the City of Temple Special Election to be held on the uniform election date of November 3, 2026.”
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 scheduling the public hearing on the proposed tax rate for 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2026; and
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.6/10). 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).