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CITY • Tarrant COUNTY

Anthony Cook

Councilmember, Place 2
City of Forest Hill

Elected Councilmember, Place 2 for City of Forest Hill.

acook@foresthilltx.org682-305-4539
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 43.8/100▼ -4.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #27741 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
42.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
43/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

February 2025 City of Forest Hill Official General Election Canvass (2025-02-04)
Councilmember, Place 2
ELECTED / WON
Anthony Cook (Current Profile)100.0% (1,627 votes)
Early Voting: 992Election Day: 553Mail Ballots: 82

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
629
Yes Votes
621 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
8 (1%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-25, a resolution of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, approving the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.704512 for fiscal year 2027.
#2VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-22, an ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, adopting and levying Ad Valorem taxes for the year 2026 (fiscal year 2026-2027) at the rate of $0.704512 per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Forest Hill, Texas as of January 1, 2026, to provide revenue for the payment of current
#3VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-25, a resolution of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, approving the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.704512 for fiscal year 2027.
#4VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
To receive testimony on the proposed tax rate of $0.704512 per $100 valuation of assessed value for the tax year 2026.
#5VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-21, an ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.
#6VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#7VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#8VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#9VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#10VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-21
Case # PZ 2026-18 Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Preliminary Plat of approximately 26.113 acres out of the Florence Whitlock's Subdivision and being in the Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas with the legal descriptions being Lot 1 & 2 & A1375 TR 42B2, Tracts 2D,42D01A1, 42C 29U, and 42B3 and more
#11VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action appointing Councilmember Janet Carpenter, City Council Place 4, to serve in Community Development Corporation Place 3, subject to the applicable provisions of the Community Development Corporation Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, City ordinances, and other governing requirements.
#12VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-03
<strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-16 Public Hearing</u></strong><br>To conduct a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Forest Hill Code of Ordinances, as previously amended, by amending Chapter 9 "Planning and Development Regulations, " Article 9.02 "Zoning Ordinance," at Division 2 "Definitions" by amending section 9.02.021 "Definitions" and at Division 4 "Schedule of Uses" by amending Section 9
#13VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#14VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#15VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#16VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-19, an ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Forest Hill at Chapter 2, "Administration", Article 2.08, "Police" by amending and replacing §2.08.002, "Number of Police Officers".
#17VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-07
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#18VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#19VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#20VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#21VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#22VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-20, an ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, adopting the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, for the City of Forest Hill, Texas; providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with said budget; appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the General and other Revenues
#23VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10
Discuss and consider negotiations relating to an amendment to the current Meet and Confer Agreement between representatives of the City of Forest Hill and representatives of the Forest Hill Police Association on issues related to terms and conditions of employment of Police Officers by the municipality.
#24VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider action appointing Council member Janet Carpenter, City Council Place 4, to serve in Community Development Corporation Place 3, subject to the applicable provisions of the Community Development Corporation Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, City ordinances, and other governing requirements.
#25VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#26VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-18, an ordinance of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, creating the position of Deputy City Secretary.
#27VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-03
<strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-13 Public Hearing</u></strong><br>To conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a Re-Plat of approximately .4907 acres of real property commonly known as 6624 Oak Crest Dr and currently identified as Oak Crest Addition Block 1, Lot 11 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas. The proposed legal description of the property would be Oak Crest Addition Block 1,
#28VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#29VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#30VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action appointing Councilmember Janet Carpenter, City Council Place 4, to serve in Community Development Corporation Place 3, subject to the applicable provisions of the Community Development Corporation Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, City ordinances, and other governing requirements.
#31VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-03
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#32VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#33VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#34VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#35VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#36VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#37VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#38VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#39VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider action declaring Community Development Corporation Place 4 vacant and directing that the vacancy be advertised and/or applications solicited for appointment of a qualified citizen to fill the vacancy in accordance with applicable City ordinances, CDC governing documents, and state law.
#40VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action declaring Community Development Corporation Place 4 vacant and directing that the vacancy be advertised and/or applications solicited for appointment of a qualified citizen to fill the vacancy in accordance with applicable City ordinances, CDC governing documents, and state law.
#41VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action declaring Community Development Corporation Place 4 vacant and directing that the vacancy be advertised and/or applications solicited for appointment of a qualified citizen to fill the vacancy in accordance with applicable City ordinances, CDC governing documents, and state law.
#42VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#43VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#44VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-03
<strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-17 Public Hearing</u></strong><br>To conduct a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Forest Hill Code of Ordinances, as previously amended, by amending Chapter 9 "Planning and Development Regulations, " Article 9.02 "Zoning Ordinance," at Division 2 "Definitions" by amending section 9.02.021 "Definitions" and at Division 4 "Schedule of Uses" by amending Section 9
#45VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#46VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#47VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider action declaring Community Development Corporation Place 4 vacant and directing that the vacancy be advertised and/or applications solicited for appointment of a qualified citizen to fill the vacancy in accordance with applicable City ordinances, CDC governing documents, and state law.
#48VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-03
<strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-12 Public Hearing</u></strong><br>To conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a Re-Plat of approximately 1.68 acres of real property commonly known as 6212 Forest Hill Dr and currently identified as Hangar Addition Block 2, Lot 4, and portions of lots 5 & 6 in the City of Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas. The proposed legal description of the property would be Ha
#49VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#50VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#51VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#52VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#53VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#54VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#55VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#56VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#57VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-27, a resolution of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, approving the terms and conditions of an agreement, by and between the City of Forest Hill and Vail & Park, P.C., to provide auditing services for the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
#58VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#59VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#60VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#61VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#62VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#63VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-07
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#64VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#65VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#66VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-18
Discuss and consider negotiations relating to an amendment to the current Meet and Confer Agreement between representatives of the City of Forest Hill and representatives of the Forest Hill Police Association on issues related to terms and conditions of employment of Police Officers by the municipality.
#67VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-28
Discuss and consider action in reviewing Retail Strategies, LLC contract and possible renewal.
#68VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#69VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-03
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#70VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-06
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#71VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#72VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#73VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#74VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#75VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#76VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#77VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-05
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#78VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-07
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#79VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#80VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#81VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#82VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#83VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#84VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#85VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#86VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#87VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#88VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-03
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#89VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#90VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#91VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#92VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#93VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#94VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#95VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#96VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#97VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider action regarding the review of the Retail Strategies, LLC contract and its possible renewal.
#98VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#99VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#100VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#101VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#102VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#103VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider action regarding the review of the Retail Strategies, LLC contract and its possible renewal.
#104VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-05
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#105VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-03
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#106VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#107VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#108VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#109VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#110VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#111VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-18
Deliberation Agenda
#112VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Deliberation Agenda
#113VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Proclamation honoring National Night Out 2026.
#114VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of a City-sponsored Residential Mowing Assistance Program to provide limited lawn maintenance assistance to eligible Forest Hill residents who are elderly, disabled, or otherwise physically unable to maintain their property, including program eligibility requirements, participant selection, frequency of service, liability requirements, and program administration; and
#115VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-09
Discussion on the City of Forest Hill budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
#116VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider action to postpone the vote to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the September 15, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council.
#117VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Next Regular Meeting
#118VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Mayor Boardingham's report on the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month event.
#119VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Presentations, Proclamations, and Recognitions
#120VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13
Work Session
#121VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13
Next Regular Meeting
#122VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
Deliberation Agenda
#123VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Chairperson & Commissioner Reports
#124VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Mayor Boardingham's report on the Hispanic Heritage Celebration to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
#125VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Proclamation honoring Suicide Prevention Month 2026.
#126VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of moving the October 6, 2026 Council meeting to October 13, 2026 due to the National Night Out event.
#127VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Proclamation honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026.
#128VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-28, a resolution of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, approving the tax assessment roll for 2026.
#129VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion on the 2026 Fall Citywide Cleanup event.
#130VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Departmental Updates
#131VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Councilman Smith's report on citizens' perspectives.
#132VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-25
Citizen Testimony
#133VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action approving Resolution 2026-24, appointing Interim City Manager Demond Spraberry as the Registered Agent for the City of Forest Hill Community Development Corporation; authorizing the appropriate filings with the Texas Secretary of State; and providing for related matters.
#134VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Citizen Testimony
#135VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider action to amend the Community Development Corporation By-Laws.
#136VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-03
Citizen Testimony
#137VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Citizen Testimony
#138VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Deliberation Agenda
#139VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider proposed formal proceedings concerning Council member Keith R. Smith under Sections 3.10 and 3.11 of the City of Forest Hill Home Rule Charter, including possible authorization of written charges, service, disclosures, hearing procedures, and scheduling of a subsequent formal public hearing.
#140VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
​Proclamation honoring ​Senior Center Month 2026.
#141VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Citizen Testimony
#142VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion on Yard of the Month 2026.
#143VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
Citizen Testimony
#144VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-09
September 15, 2026
#145VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-09
Next Regular Meeting
#146VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Deliberation Agenda
#147VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider possible action regarding the selection and engagement of an executive search firm to conduct the recruitment and selection process for the City Council-controlled employment vacancies.
#148VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider possible action regarding the selection and engagement of an executive search firm to conduct the recruitment and selection process for the City Council-controlled employment vacancies.
#149VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider approval of the appointments to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council for Uplift Ascend Preparatory.
#150VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
September 15, 2026
#151VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Presentation by the Parks, Recreation, and Clean City Commission for Yard of the Month September 2026.
#152VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider action on the lights and lighting on main streets, namely Forest Hill Dr. north side and throughout the residential neighborhoods 76119,76140.
#153VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider action on striping lines on the streets for clear lanes to follow along.
#154VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action designating and/or requesting that the Forest Hill Civic and Convention Center be utilized as a polling location for the November 3, 2026 election administered by Tarrant County, Texas; authorizing City staff to coordinate with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator concerning the designation and use of the facility; and authorizing execution of any necessary docume
#155VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider action approving Resolution 2026-24, appointing Interim City Manager Demond Spraberry as the Registered Agent for the City of Forest Hill Community Development Corporation; authorizing the appropriate filings with the Texas Secretary of State; and providing for related matters.
#156VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
Next Regular Meeting
#157VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
Citizen Testimony
#158VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-04
Citizen Testimony
#159VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Deliberation Agenda
#160VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider approval of limiting Citizen Testimony to agenda items only.
#161VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Mayor Boardingham's report on the National Night Out event to be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
#162VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
Citizen Testimony
#163VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
Deliberation Agenda
#164VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-09
Citizen Testimony
#165VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-03
Discuss and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Corporation budget.
#166VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-03
Citizen Testimony
#167VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
To receive testimony on the proposed budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 for the City of Forest Hill.
#168VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-25
Deliberation Agenda
#169VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Corporation budget.
#170VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Chairperson & Commissioner Reports
#171VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Deliberation Agenda
#172VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Next Regular Meeting
#173VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Next Regular Meeting
#174VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
September 1, 2026
#175VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-18
Discuss and consider action designating and/or requesting that the Forest Hill Civic and Convention Center be utilized as a polling location for the November 3, 2026 election administered by Tarrant County, Texas; authorizing City staff to coordinate with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator concerning the designation and use of the facility; and authorizing execution of any necessary docume
#176VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider action to amend the Community Development Corporation By-Laws.
#177VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Citizen Testimony
#178VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-13
Presentation by City Departments on their budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
#179VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
Discussion on Family Fun Day 2026.
#180VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-21
Public Hearing/Deliberation
#181VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-21
Citizen Testimony
#182VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Mayor and Council Reports
#183VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Discuss and consider proposed formal proceedings concerning Mayor Stephanie Boardingham under Sections 3.10 and 3.11 of the City of Forest Hill Home Rule Charter, including possible authorization of written charges, service, disclosures, hearing procedures, and scheduling or continuation of a subsequent formal public hearing.
#184VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-15
Proclamation honoring Hispanic Heritage Month 2026.
#185VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-03
Citizen Testimony
#186VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider approval of the appointments to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council for O.D. Wyatt High School.
#187VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider approving Resolution 2026-24, a resolution of the City of Forest Hill, Texas, appointing Interim City Manager Demond Spraberry as the Registered Agent for the City of Forest Hill Community Development Corporation; authorizing the appropriate filings with the Texas Secretary of State; and providing for related matters.
#188VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071, Consultation with the City Attorney to seek legal advice regarding violations of the City Charter, Community Development Corporation Bylaws, and the City Council Relations Policy and Code of Ethics by City Council members.
#189VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Citizen Testimony
#190VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-25
Citizen Testimony
#191VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Deliberation Agenda
#192VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Report on the South Tarrant Tri-City Job Fair.
#193VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-07
Citizen Testimony
#194VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Chairperson & Commissioner Reports
#195VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10
Deliberation Agenda
#196VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-09
Discussion on the City of Forest Hill budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
#197VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Departmental Updates
#198VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Citizen Testimony
#199VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Discuss and consider action on striping lines on the streets for clear lanes to follow along.
#200VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Citizen Testimony