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2026-35 • ResolutionsCity of Van (Van Zandt County)
Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for nomination of a candidate for the Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Presented in: City of Van - February 12, 2026 on 2026-02-12
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution for nomination of a candidate for the Appraisal District Board of Directors.”
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 nomination of a candidate for the Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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).