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CITY • Grayson COUNTY

James Thorne

Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
City of Denison

Elected Councilmember, Place 2 for City of Denison.

903-465-2720
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 28.2/100▼ -8.1 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #31161 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
30.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
27.3/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 City of Denison Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-13)
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
ELECTED / WON
James Thorne (Current Profile)100.0% (3,006 votes)
Early Voting: 1,834Election Day: 1,022Mail Ballots: 150

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
727
Yes Votes
719 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
8 (1%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on approving the Ad Valorem Tax
#2VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and make a recommendation on a request to rezone an approximately ± .17 acre tract of land legally described as being situated in the Sexton Addition, Lot 1, Grayson County, Texas, plat record in Volume 16, Page 193, commonly known as 2016 W. Bond Street, from the SF-7.5, Single Family Residential District to the SF-5, Single Family Re
#3VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and make a recommendation on a request to rezone an approximately ± .17 acre tract of land legally described as being situated in the Sexton Addition, Lot 1, Grayson County, Texas, plat record in Volume 16, Page 193, commonly known as 2016 W. Bond Street, from the SF-7.5, Single Family Residential District to the SF-5, Single Family Re
#4VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance approving the assessment roll as certified by the Board of Review of the Grayson Appraisal District in the amount of $2,840,384,293; levying the ad valorem taxes of the City of Denison, Texas on all property, both personal and real, in the City of Denison for the year 2026 in the amount of $0.712034 for e
#5VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison
#6VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-06
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing and take action on an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denison accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Rolls for the Preston Harbor Public Improvement District; making a finding of special benefit to the property in the District; levying special assessments against property within the District an
#7VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance adopting the City of Denison budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027; and appropriating the funds for the various funds and purposes of such budget.
#8VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance calling a General
#9VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance changing the name
#10VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#11VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 19 – Signs in its entirety and amending Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II – Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commission” creating Division 8 “Sign Board."
#12VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 24 -Taxation, Article III. Hotel Occupancy Tax of the City of Denison Code of Ordinances.
#13VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all
#14VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an Ordinance amending Chapter 18
#15VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#16VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#17VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Ordinance providing for the adoption of a Comprehensive Fee Schedule for various goods, services, activities, permits, and licenses for FY2027.
#18VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all
#19VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance declaring the
#20VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter
#21VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#22VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#23VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the Minutes from the Historic Preservation Board Meeting held September 1, 2026.
#24VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 24 -Taxation, Article III. Hotel Occupancy Tax of the City of Denison Code of Ordinances.
#25VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the Minutes from the Historic Preservation Board Meeting held August 18, 2026.
#26VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all
#27VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance changing the name of
#28VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#29VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#30VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of James Peterson as a new regular member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, effective upon appointment and expiring on December 31, 2027.
#31VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending portions
#32VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 22,
#33VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an Ordinance amending Chapter
#34VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all matters
#35VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all
#36VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all
#37VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an Ordinance amending Ch apter
#38VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an Ordinance adopting the
#39VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#40VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#41VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#42VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all matters
#43VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#44VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance calling a General
#45VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#46VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
.Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Article IX, “Liquid Waste,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 26-824, “Definitions” to add the definition of the term “Special Waste” and amendment to other waste type definitions and to retitle Division 3 from “Liquid Waste Transporters” to “Hazardous Waste Transporters”.
#47VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter
#48VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#49VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending the City
#50VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all
#51VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#52VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#53VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#54VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an ordinance amending the City
#55VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance considering all matters
#56VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#57VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#58VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#59VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#60VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on rejecting all bids received for the
#61VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
F. Receive a report and hold a discussion, and take action on Contract No. 2025 -0010, a
#62VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on renewing the contract (Contract No
#63VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on renewing the contract (Contract
#64VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#65VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#66VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#67VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
F. Receive a report and hold a discussion, and take action on Contract No. 2025 -0010, a
#68VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on renewing the contract (Contract No
#69VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on entering into an Agreement
#70VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#71VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#72VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#73VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an Employment Agreement for City Manager.
#74VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Service Agreement (Contract
#75VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on entering into a Contract with
#76VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#77VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on entering into an Agreement
#78VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#79VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on Contract No. 2024-0154 for $55,000
#80VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a Contract (Contract No. 2024-0159)
#81VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#82VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#83VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#84VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on Change Order No. 1 on 24113, Generators Phase 2 — City Hall and Rylant Raw Water Pump station with GDC (Contract No. 2025-0001-CO), in the amount of $136,025.09 and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all related documents.
#85VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on awarding a bid and ent ering into
#86VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#87VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#88VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
H. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on entering into purchase contracts
#89VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on Contract No. 2025 -0012, a
#90VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
B. Receive a report hold a discussion and take action on Contract # 2024 -0163 with RJN
#91VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on Contract No. 2024 -0154 for
#92VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#93VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#94VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#95VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#96VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#97VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on Contract No. (2025-0076) with
#98VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on awarding a bid and entering into a
#99VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on rejecting all bids received for the
#100VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#101VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#102VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#103VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Professional Services Agreement (Contract: 2026-0104) with Kimley-Horn for a Stormwater Utility Program in an amount not to exceed $111,600, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the same.
#104VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#105VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on renewing the contract (Contract
#106VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#107VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a vendor agreement with
#108VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
B. Receive a report hold a discussion and take action on Contract # 2024 -0163 with RJN
#109VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on rejecting all bids received for the
#110VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
H. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on entering into purchase contracts
#111VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on Contract No. 2025 -0012, a
#112VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#113VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on awarding a bid and entering into a
#114VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#115VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#116VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#117VOTED: YES-3.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and make a recommendation to initially zone approximately 5.994 acres of land to the A – Agriculture District, located at 7900 Preston Road, Grayson County. The subject property is also the subject of a petition for annexation. (Case No. 2026-75Z)
#118VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Eisenhower Birthday
#119VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
#120VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the Denison CVB Tourism Grant 2026 Cycle Three submission by the Texas Top 6.
#121VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new construction at 319 W. Main Street (Case No. 2026-032H).
#122VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Attractions Committee Update
#123VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-10
Future agenda items.
#124VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
STAFF UPDATES
#125VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-14
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and take action on a Petition of Right-of-Way (ROW) Abandonment of a portion of the right-of-way which is part of the Brookhaven Estates and Green Acres 3rd Addition, adjacent to property commonly known as 2301 Brookhaven Drive. (Case No. 2026-53ROW)
#126VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the appointment of John Akers
#127VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the reappointment of James Thorne
#128VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing membership
#129VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or
#130VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
#131VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and take action on an
#132VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on adopting a formal Debt Policy to
#133VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
J. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a Resolution authorizing continued
#134VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on denying the extraterritorial
#135VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
H. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the reappointment of Robert
#136VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the 2023 - 2024 Consolidated Annual
#137VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing the Mayor
#138VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
#139VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing the Interim
#140VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Denison Area Chamber of Commerce
#141VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approving the City of Denison Sister Cities Program 2027 Youth Ambassador Exchange Program Packet.
#142VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a mural at 401 W. Main Street (Case No. 2026-038H).
#143VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Denison Arts Council
#144VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
PROJECT UPDATES
#145VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution adopting the Policy on Substandard Structures, Temporary Relocation Assistance, Emergency Rehabilitation Programs and Demolition Proceedings.
#146VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
STAFF UPDATES
#147VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for the addition of signage to the south elevation of 101 E. Main Street. (Case No. 2026-030H).
#148VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-14
STAFF UPDATES
#149VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on an amendment to a Professional
#150VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing and take action on adopting
#151VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and take action on an
#152VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
B. Receive a report, hold a disc ussion, continue the public hearing, and take action on an
#153VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Resolution permitting staff to
#154VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing
#155VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing the Interim
#156VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or
#157VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on a Resolution calling a public
#158VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline,
#159VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing the May or
#160VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or
#161VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the reappointment of Robert
#162VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on adopting a formal Debt Policy to
#163VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or
#164VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#165VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider updates regarding sponsorship outreach and board member support for downtown events and initiatives.
#166VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
SPECIAL PROJECTS REPORT
#167VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding an update on Park Projects.
#168VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-10
Receive a report from Stifel.
#169VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-25
STAFF UPDATES
#170VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approval of a streets overlay services purchase proposal in the amount of $976,553.00 from Area Wide Paving, LLC and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any associated documents.
#171VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Receive a report, and hold a discussion regarding Library news and events.
#172VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
STAFF UPDATES
#173VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline,
#174VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the reappointment of Josh
#175VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
#176VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on authorizing for submittal by the
#177VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
#178VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
B. Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sale value of real property (public
#179VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-03
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
#180VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on authorizing Quarter 1 amendments
#181VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
J. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a Resolution authorizing continued
#182VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on entering into Joint Election
#183VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and take action on an
#184VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
P. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing the Interim
#185VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-03
K. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of Jackie
#186VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
G. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on a resolution authorizing the Interim
#187VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-21
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on entering into a Professional
#188VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the Second Amendment to Preston
#189VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
H. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the reappointment of Horace Groff
#190VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
F. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of Corbin Boettger,
#191VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the reappointment of Rhonda
#192VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a public hearing, and take action on a
#193VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-06
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on denying the extraterritorial
#194VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Doc Holliday Festival
#195VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
COMMITTEE REPORTS
#196VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Promotion Committee
#197VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Downtown Denison, Inc.
#198VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
STAFF UPDATES
#199VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
#200VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on the Denison CVB Tourism Grant 2026 Cycle Three submission by the Texas Top 6.