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2025-450 • ResolutionsCity of Van (Van Zandt County)
Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for casting votes for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.
Presented in: City of Van - November 13, 2025 on 2025-11-13
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for casting votes for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.”
EB
Ernie Burns
Mayor
YES
SS
Samantha Smith
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
MH
Mark Heatwole
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
BD
Bill Dwyer
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
LD
Laura Duncan
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
MT
Mark Thompson
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for casting votes for the appointment of the Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.