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2026-302 • Regular AgendaCity of Van (Van Zandt County)
Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving a $12,500.00 economic development grant expenditure by the Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for Coupe's Café and Game Room, located in the Van Shopping Plaza at 552 W. Main Street, for
Presented in: City of Van - July 24, 2026 on 2026-07-24
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-302: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving a $12,500.00 economic development grant expenditure by the Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for Coupe's Café a”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on approving a $12,500.00 economic development grant expenditure by the Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for Coupe's Café and Game Room, located in the Van Shopping Plaza at 552 W. Main Street, for
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).