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Dan Cogan

Mayor (At-Large)
City of Bedford

Elected Mayor for City of Bedford.

dan.cogan@bedfordtx.gov817-952-2100
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 46.5/100▼ -8.2 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #26431 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
48.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
46.6/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)63.0% (3,966 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 37.0% (2,330 votes)
Early Voting: 2,380Election Day: 1,388Mail Ballots: 198
May 2001 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)55.0% (3,463 votes)
David C. Morales 45.0% (2,833 votes)
Early Voting: 2,078Election Day: 1,212Mail Ballots: 173
May 2002 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)69.0% (4,573 votes)
David C. Morales 31.0% (2,054 votes)
Early Voting: 2,744Election Day: 1,601Mail Ballots: 228
May 2003 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)54.0% (3,400 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (2,896 votes)
Early Voting: 2,040Election Day: 1,190Mail Ballots: 170
May 2004 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)60.0% (5,765 votes)
Michael R. Vance 40.0% (3,844 votes)
Early Voting: 3,459Election Day: 2,018Mail Ballots: 288
May 2005 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)65.0% (3,015 votes)
David C. Morales 35.0% (1,624 votes)
Early Voting: 1,809Election Day: 1,055Mail Ballots: 151
May 2006 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)60.0% (6,163 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 40.0% (4,109 votes)
Early Voting: 3,698Election Day: 2,157Mail Ballots: 308
May 2007 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)55.0% (5,285 votes)
Michael R. Vance 45.0% (4,324 votes)
Early Voting: 3,171Election Day: 1,850Mail Ballots: 264
May 2008 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)55.0% (5,468 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 45.0% (4,473 votes)
Early Voting: 3,281Election Day: 1,914Mail Ballots: 273
May 2009 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)61.0% (3,032 votes)
David C. Morales 39.0% (1,938 votes)
Early Voting: 1,819Election Day: 1,061Mail Ballots: 152
May 2010 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)68.0% (6,985 votes)
Michael R. Vance 32.0% (3,287 votes)
Early Voting: 4,191Election Day: 2,445Mail Ballots: 349
May 2011 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)72.0% (4,056 votes)
David C. Morales 28.0% (1,577 votes)
Early Voting: 2,434Election Day: 1,420Mail Ballots: 202
May 2012 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)71.0% (4,940 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 29.0% (2,018 votes)
Early Voting: 2,964Election Day: 1,729Mail Ballots: 247
May 2013 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)68.0% (6,083 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 32.0% (2,863 votes)
Early Voting: 3,650Election Day: 2,129Mail Ballots: 304
May 2014 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)64.0% (4,666 votes)
Michael R. Vance 36.0% (2,624 votes)
Early Voting: 2,800Election Day: 1,633Mail Ballots: 233
May 2015 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)61.0% (4,244 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 39.0% (2,714 votes)
Early Voting: 2,546Election Day: 1,485Mail Ballots: 213
May 2016 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)64.0% (5,089 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 36.0% (2,863 votes)
Early Voting: 3,053Election Day: 1,781Mail Ballots: 255
May 2017 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)65.0% (4,954 votes)
David C. Morales 35.0% (2,667 votes)
Early Voting: 2,972Election Day: 1,734Mail Ballots: 248
May 2018 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)56.0% (4,824 votes)
David C. Morales 44.0% (3,791 votes)
Early Voting: 2,894Election Day: 1,688Mail Ballots: 242
May 2019 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)72.0% (4,771 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 28.0% (1,856 votes)
Early Voting: 2,863Election Day: 1,670Mail Ballots: 238
May 2020 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)60.0% (4,771 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 40.0% (3,181 votes)
Early Voting: 2,863Election Day: 1,670Mail Ballots: 238
May 2021 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)69.0% (5,030 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 31.0% (2,260 votes)
Early Voting: 3,018Election Day: 1,761Mail Ballots: 251
May 2022 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)58.0% (3,652 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 42.0% (2,644 votes)
Early Voting: 2,191Election Day: 1,278Mail Ballots: 183
May 2023 City of Bedford Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)72.0% (4,533 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 28.0% (1,763 votes)
Early Voting: 2,720Election Day: 1,587Mail Ballots: 226
May 2025 City of Bedford Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Dan Cogan (Current Profile)100.0% (5,539 votes)
Early Voting: 3,379Election Day: 1,883Mail Ballots: 277

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
374
Yes Votes
354 (95%)
No / Dissenting Votes
20 (5%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
8. Consider an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period
#2VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
7. Public hearing to consider the proposed 2026 tax rate.
#3VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
6. Public hearing on the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1,
#4VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#5VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#6VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#7VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-25
8. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Bedford, Texas
#8VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#9VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
11. Consider an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates by amendment of Section 1. Ordinance
#10VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-01
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#11VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#12VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#13VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#14VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-07
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#15VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#16VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
9. Consider an ordinance levying taxes for the Tax Year 2026 for the City of Bedford, Texas; establishing
#17VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#18VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
8. Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Bedford, Texas
#19VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#20VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#21VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-04
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#22VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#23VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-13
4. Public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding an amendment to the Bedford
#24VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-02
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#25VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#26VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#27VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-13
6. Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone the property legally described as First State
#28VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
10. Consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article III, “Signs,” Of Chapter 6, “Advertising,” of the
#29VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-07
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#30VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#31VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#32VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#33VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#34VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#35VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-02
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#36VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#37VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-05
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#38VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-01
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#39VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-03
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#40VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#41VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#42VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#43VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#44VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#45VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a construction contract
#46VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#47VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#48VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#49VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a contract with Silsbee
#50VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#51VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#52VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#53VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#54VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#55VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a construction contract
#56VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#57VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-05
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#58VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#59VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew an Interlocal Agreement
#60VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-07
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#61VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#62VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#63VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#64VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#65VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#66VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a one-year agreement
#67VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#68VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#69VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#70VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#71VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#72VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew the service agreement
#73VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-07
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#74VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#75VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#76VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#77VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#79VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#80VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-13
3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
#81VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#82VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#83VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#84VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#85VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#86VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#87VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-25
9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract for the
#88VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
4. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend the lease agreement
#89VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a contract with Thos.
#90VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-01
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#91VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-01
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#92VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#93VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
5. C
#94VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to cancel the November 24 and
#95VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
12. Consider
#96VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-10
5. C
#97VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
6. Consi
#98VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
7. Consi
#99VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-06
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#100VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-05-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#101VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#102VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#103VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#104VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#105VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2015-05-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#106VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2005-05-03
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#107VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2003-05-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#108VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
10. Consider a resolution to ratify the property tax increase as reflected in the FY 2026-2027 City of Bedford
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
12. Take
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
9. Consider a resolution approving a site plan for Lot 5R -2 Block 1 of the Wal -Mart Addition being 1.212
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
7. C
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
6. C
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
11. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, ordering a general election to
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-13
5. C
#115VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-13
7. Consider a resolution approving a Special Signage Program for Lots 1- R1, 1-R2, 1-R3, and 1 -R4 of
#116VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
8. Consi
#117VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-14
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee enter into a one -
#118VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-14
5. Discussion and action regarding the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem, Board and Commission Liaisons,
#119VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-26
7. T
#120VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-10
11. T
#121VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-10
10. Take
#122VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-13
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to purchase library print,
#123VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-25
7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a Memorandum of
#124VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
11. C
#125VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-14
8. Take
#126VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-10
7. C
#127VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-10
6. C
#128VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-13
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to purchase the
#129VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-13
9. T
#130VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2022-09-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#131VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2021-09-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#132VOTED: NO+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-02
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#133VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2015-09-01
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#134VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an
#135VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into a Master Equity Lease
#136VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
5. P
#137VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-25
6. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, approving and ratifying the
#138VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
13. C onsider a
#139VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a professional services
#140VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-27
7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to make a one -time purchase of
#141VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-25
5. C
#142VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
9. Di
#143VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-14
3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter into an
#144VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
11. T
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-10
5. Consi
#146VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#147VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#148VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#150VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#151VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#152VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#154VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-01
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#157VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-02
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-01
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-05
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-09-02
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-05-07
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-09-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-05-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#186VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#187VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#188VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#189VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-01
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#190VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-05
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#192VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-07
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-01
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#195VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-03
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#199VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#200VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-06
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions