2026-337 • ResolutionsCity of Van (Van Zandt County)

Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 08-13-2026 calling and ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one(1) Mayor, and two (2) city council members for two (2) year terms.

Presented in: City of Van - August 13, 2026 on 2026-08-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-337: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 08-13-2026 calling and ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one(1) Mayor, and two (2) city cou”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution 08-13-2026 calling and ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one(1) Mayor, and two (2) city council members for two (2) year terms.

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.