CITY • Harris COUNTY

John Barnes

Councilmember, Place 1

City of West University Place

Elected Councilmember, Place 1 for City of West University Place.

(713) 668-4441

Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)

Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth

City of West University Place Full Budget Trend →

5-Yr Roll-Call Trend

▼ -2.7 pts

Career Shift: -2.7 pts

Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls

199 Votes

vs. 137 Expansion Votes

Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)

+2.3% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +2.4%/yr

5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget

+11.5% (5Y)

10Y: +27.5% • Since '00: +91.6%

Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2024–2026)3 Recorded Legislative Sessions

2024: 55.3 (D)2024: 55.3 (D)2026: 52.6 (D)

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 City of West University Place Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-19)

Councilmember, Place 1

ELECTED / WON

John Barnes (Current Profile)100.0% (1,722 votes)

Early Voting: 1,050Election Day: 585Mail Ballots: 87

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

444

Yes Votes

438 (99%)

No / Dissenting Votes

6 (1%)

Abstentions

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful

#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

75. 2025 adopted tax rate. Enter the rate in Line 4 of the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate Worksheet.

#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

59. Current year voter-approval tax rate, adjusted for sales tax. Subtract Line 55 from Line 58. $ __________/$100

#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

B. The voter-approval M&O tax rate calculated in the manner provided for a taxing unit other than

#4VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-10

9. Close Public Hearing on the 2026 Tax Rate

#5VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

4. Prior year total adopted tax rate. $ __________/$100

#6VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

69. Total 2026 voter-approval tax rate. Add Line 68 to one of the following lines (as applicable): Line 50, Line D50 (only if Line D42(B)

#7VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

66. Year 1 Foregone Revenue Amount. Subtract the 2023 unused increment rate and 2023 actual tax rate from the 2023 voter-approval

#8VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

63. Current year voter-approval tax rate, adjusted for pollution control. Add Line 62 to one of the following lines (as applicable): Line 50,

#9VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

76. Adjusted 2025 voter-approval tax rate. Use the taxing unit’s Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets from the prior year(s) to complete this line. 56

#10VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

58. Current year voter-approval tax rate, unadjusted for sales tax.44 Enter the rate from Line 50, Line D50 (disaster) or Line 51 (counties)

#11VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

65. Year 2 Foregone Revenue Amount. Subtract the 2024 unused increment rate and 2024 actual tax rate from the 2024 voter-approval

#12VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

64. Year 3 Foregone Revenue Amount. Subtract the 2025 unused increment rate and 2025 actual tax rate from the 2025 voter-approval

#13VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-10

8. Public Hearing on 2026 Tax Rate

#14VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

A. The voter-approval tax rate calculated in the manner provided for a special taxing unit.

#15VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-17

8. Adoption of the 2026 Property Tax Rate

#16VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

D. Adopted Tax Rate ...................................................................................................................

#17VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-10

1. The City Council hold the public hearing for the 2026 proposed tax rate, and

#18VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

51. COUNTIES ONLY . Add together the voter-approval M&O and debt tax rates for each type of tax the county levies. The total is the current year

#19VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

3. Review and accept the 2026 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet as calculated by the Harris County

#20VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

A. Voter-approval tax rate (Line 67)

#21VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

82. Current year voter-approval tax rate, adjusted for emergency revenue. Subtract Line 81 from one of the following lines (as applicable):

#22VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-17

A. By Record Vote Approve the ordinance adopting the 2027 Budget on first and final reading.

#23VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-10-07

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#24VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-07-02

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#25VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-09-14

2. Authorize the Zoning and Planning Commission and Staff to proceed with the Eastern Gateway

#26VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

C. Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions, Including Sexually Oriented Businesses And Various

#27VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-04

6. Amend Code of Ordinance Section 30-85(b) (Ambulance Services), Section 38-29 (b)

#28VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-13

B. Civility Ordinance Recommendations

#29VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-13

16. Noise Ordinance Update

#30VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-01-26

2. Fee schedule Resolution

#31VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-01-12

D. Water Well 10 Sanitary Control Easement Ordinance (Second Reading)

#32VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-11-04

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#33VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-27

D. Noise Ordinance Update

#34VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-02-23

11. E-bikes and Golf Cart Ordinance Recommendations

#35VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-02-09

2. Fee schedule Resolution

#36VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-08-05

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#37VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-01-07

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#38VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-10-01

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#39VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-03-05

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#40VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

2. 2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance 3116

#41VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-04

3. Ordinance

#42VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-27

B. Civility Ordinance Recommendations

#43VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-27

2. Adopt Ordinance 3104 modifying Sec. 46-43. (b) under “Use of roller skates, coasters,

#44VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-06-03

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#45VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-04-02

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#46VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-02-06

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#47VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-01-02

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#48VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-10-12

#49VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-17

1. Ordinance 3118 with Exhibit A Proposed 2027 Budget Summary

#50VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-17

11. Resolution Approving Adoption of Fee Schedule

#51VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-27

6. Noise Ordinance Update

#52VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-12-02

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#53VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-11-05

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#54VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-08-06

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#55VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-06-04

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#56VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-09-14

1. Adopt Ordinance 3120 approving an amendment to the 2026 budget in the amount of $50,000 on

#57VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-07-27

1. Approve the Friends of West University Parks Fund, Inc. expenditure, as required by Ordinance, not to

#58VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

B. Amend Code of Ordinance Section 30-85(b) (Ambulance Services), Section 38-29 (b) (Trash

#59VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-05-06

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#60VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-05-07

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#61VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-08

6. Miscellaneous ordinance revisions, including sexually oriented businesses and various business

#62VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

2. Ordinance

#63VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

10. Tree Ordinance (Chapter 82 Urban Forest Preservation and Enhancement)

#64VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-09-02

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#65VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-07-01

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#66VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-03-04

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#67VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-12-03

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#68VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

2. Adopt Ordinance 3116 amending the 2026 budget on the first and final reading, and

#69VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-08

9. Amendment Code of Ordinance Chapter 86 – Utilities

#70VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-09-03

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#71VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

1. HHW Collection Fee Update to Fee Schedule – Resolution 2607

#72VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

1. Approve the Resolution 2026 -07 amend ing 2026 Fee Schedule to include a $1.50 per

#73VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

B. Amendment Code of Ordinance Chapter 86 – Utilities

#74VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-01-12

C. Vacant Structure Ordinance

#75VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-04-01

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

#76VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-02-04

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees

#77VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

A. Debt also includes contractual payments to other taxing units that have incurred debts on behalf of this taxing unit, if those debts

#78VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

K. Severability. If a court finds or rules that any part of this Contract is invalid or unlawful, the remainder of

#79VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

J. Attorney’s Fees. Should the City bring suit against the Contractor for breach of contract or for

#80VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

J. Attorney’s Fees. Should the City bring suit against the Contractor for breach of contract or for any other

#81VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-09-02

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#82VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-08-06

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#83VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-08-06

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#84VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-02-06

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#85VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

V. Additional Contract Documents. The following specified documents attached to this Contract are part of this

#86VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

F. Law Governing and Venue. This Contract is governed by the law of the State of Texas and a lawsuit

#87VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

III. Standard Contractual Provisions

#88VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-10-07

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#89VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-09-02

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#90VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-03-04

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#91VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-02-04

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#92VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-12-03

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#93VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-11-05

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#94VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-11-05

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#95VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-03-05

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#96VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-07-13

B. Grant Services Agreement Award

#97VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

B. Other State Requirements. The Contractor hereby certifies that it and its parent company, wholly-owned

#98VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

A. Contractor’s Additional Contract Documents:

#99VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

A. State Disclosure Requirements. As required by Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code, if this Contract

#100VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

F. Law Governing and Venue. This Contract is governed by the law of the State of Texas and

#101VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

III. Standard Contractual Provision.

#102VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

I. Summary of Contract Terms

#103VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

G. Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire Contract between the City and the Contractor and

#104VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-01-12

5. CONTRACT PRICE REVISIONS:

#105VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-11-04

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#106VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-02-04

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#107VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

V. Additional Contract Documents

#108VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

A. Contractor’s Additional Contract Documents:

#109VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

A. State Disclosure Requirements. As required by Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code, if this Contract

#110VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

J. Attorney’s Fees. Should the City bring suit against the Contractor for breach of contract or for any other

#111VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

B. Other State Requirements. The Contractor hereby certifies that it and its parent company, wholly-owned

#112VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

D. Liability and Indemnity . Any provision of any attached contract document that limits the

#113VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

III. Standard Contractual Provisions.

#114VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

II. Signatures. By signing below, the parties agree to the terms of this Contract:

#115VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

I. Dispute Resolution Procedures. The Contractor and City desire an expeditious means to resolve any

#116VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-06-03

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#117VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-04-01

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#118VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-09-03

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#119VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-02-06

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#120VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

3. Approve the contract with Waste Management Inc. for door side Household Hazardous

#121VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

B. Services and Payment. Contractor will furnish Services to the City in accordance with the terms and

#122VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

III. Standard Contractual Provisions.

#123VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

G. Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire Contract between the City and the Contractor and

#124VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

L. Work Product. Any work product generated as a result of this Contract shall be the property of

#125VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

K. Severability. If a court finds or rules that any part of this Contract is invalid or unlawful, the

#126VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

2. Contractor selection process

#127VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

B. Other State Requirements. The Contractor hereby certifies that it and its parent company, wholly-owned

#128VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-12-02

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#129VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-06-03

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#130VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-04-01

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#131VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-10-01

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#132VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-04-02

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#133VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-17

3. Concrete Maintenance Services Contract

#134VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

III. Standard Contractual Provisions

#135VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

G. Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire Contract between the City and the Contractor

#136VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

B. Services and Payment. Contractor will furnish Services to the City in accordance with the terms

#137VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

B. Services and Payment. Contractor will furnish Services to the City in accordance with the terms and

#138VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

L. Warranty. The Contractor warrants that the services will be executed using the degree of skill and care

#139VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-01-12

3. CONTRACT DRAWING REVISIONS:

#140VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-08-05

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#141VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-05-06

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#142VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-01-07

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#143VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-07-02

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#144VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-06-04

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#145VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-05-07

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#146VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

II. Signatures. By signing below, the parties agree to the terms of this Contract:

#147VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

I. Summary of Contract Terms.

#148VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

L. Work Product. Any work product generated as a result of this Contract shall be the property of the City.

#149VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

I. Dispute Resolution Procedures . The Contractor and City desire an expeditious means to resolve any

#150VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

II. Signatures. By signing below, the parties agree to the terms of this Contract:

#151VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

M. Work Product. Any work product generated as a result of this Contract shall be the property of the City.

#152VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

H. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall perform the work under this Contract as an independent

#153VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

F. Law Governing and Venue. This Contract is governed by the law of the State of Texas and a

#154VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-01-12

4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS REVISIONS:

#155VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-07-01

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#156VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-12-03

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#157VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-03-05

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#158VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-01-02

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#159VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

9. Axon Enterprise Contract

#160VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

H. Independent Contractor . Contractor shall perform the work under this Contract as an independent

#161VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

I. Dispute Resolution Procedures. The Contractor and City desire an expeditious means to resolve

#162VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

H. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall perform the work under this Contract as an independent

#163VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

D. Liability and Indemnity. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Contract to the contrary, in tort or

#164VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-12-02

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#165VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-11-04

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#166VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-10-07

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#167VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-08-05

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#168VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-03-04

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#169VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-07-02

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#170VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-05-07

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#171VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

3. General Services Contract

#172VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-06-22

11. Janitorial Services Contract

#173VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

I. Summary of Contract Terms

#174VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

B. City’s Additional Contract Documents:

#175VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

V. Additional Contract Documents

#176VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

III. Standard Contractual Provisions

#177VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-07-01

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#178VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-01-07

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#179VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-09-03

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#180VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-06-04

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#181VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-01-02

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#182VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-11

D. Liability and Indemnity . Any provision of any attached contract document that limits the Contractor’s

#183VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-23

V. Additional Contract Documents

#184VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

I. Summary of Contract Terms.

#185VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-03-09

K. Severability. If a court finds or rules that any part of this Contract is invalid or unlawful, the remainder of

#186VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2025-05-06

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#187VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-10-01

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#188VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2024-04-02

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#189VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-27

20. Purchase of Replacement Fleet vehicles and Equipment

#190VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-04-13

C. 2023 National Electric Code Adoption

#191VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-09-28

4. Visual Impact – Evaluate reasonable options for mitigating visual or operational impact on

#192VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-09-28

6. Service Interruptions – Any option needs to keep police and fire services in the civic center during

#193VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

1. Review and accept the 2026 Certified Estimated Taxable Value

#194VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-03

39. Rate adjustment for defunding municipality. This adjustment only applies to a municipality that is considered to be a defunding

#195VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-07-13

8. Appointment of Fire Chief – Aaron Rosenfield

#196VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-05-04

2. Various Business Establishments – adoption of Chapter 54, Article X and a companion

#197VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-09-28

10. Poor Farm Ditch Update (North & South Sections)

#198VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-09-28

C. June 2026 Monthly Financial Report

#199VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-10

6. Pledge of Allegiance

#200VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)

2026-08-10

1. The City Council hold the public hearing for the 2027 proposed budget, and