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Karen Denman

Councilmember, At-Large Position 2 (At-Large Position 2)
City of Huntsville

Elected Councilmember, At-Large Position 2 for City of Huntsville.

kdenman@huntsvilletx.gov936-291-5413
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 62.9/100▼ -7.9 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #20395 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
63.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
65.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

December 2025 City of Huntsville Official General Election Canvass (2025-12-19)
Councilmember, At-Large Position 2 (At-Large Position 2)
ELECTED / WON
Karen Denman (Current Profile)100.0% (5,580 votes)
Early Voting: 3,404Election Day: 1,897Mail Ballots: 279

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
472
Yes Votes
472 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2026-09-01
Consider the request from Richard Ohendalski for waiver of penalties and interest in the amount of $335.35 for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
#2VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-04
Consider a recommendation to City Council to issue $37 Million in revenue bonds for Wastewater projects
#3VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-24 adopting the Tax Rate of $0.3775 per $100 valuation, approving one component being M&O at $0.3361 levying taxes for the City of Huntsville for the FY 2026-2027. Record/rollcall vote required
#4VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Discussion of Proposed City Manager's Budget and possible property tax rate for FY 26-27
#5VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-27, the Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance Establishing the City of Huntsville, Texas Utility System Revenue Financing Program to authorize the City's Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 in an expected amount of approximately $37,535,000.
#6VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-25 adopting the Tax Rate of $0.3775 per $100 valuation, approving one component being I&S Debt Service at $0.0414 levying taxes for the City of Huntsville for the FY 2026-2027. Record/rollcall vote required
#7VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
<strong data-pasted="true">Taxpayer Impact Statement</strong><br>Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.043(c)(2), the City of Huntsville provides the following comparison for the median-valued homestead property. This statement shows the estimated annual property tax bill for a median-valued homestead in Huntsville, comparing the current tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, the proposed tax rate and
#8VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Discussion on recommending a Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027.
#9VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Discussion on recommending a Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027.
#10VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
<strong data-pasted="true">Taxpayer Impact Statement</strong><br>Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.043(c)(2), the City of Huntsville provides the following comparison for the median-valued homestead property. This statement shows the estimated annual property tax bill for a median-valued homestead in Huntsville, comparing the current tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, the proposed tax rate and
#11VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
First Reading —Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-28 updating the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Reserves Public Improvement District.
#12VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#13VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-07
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#14VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#15VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-07
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#16VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#17VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
Consider Development District Map Amendment application to rezone from Medium Density Residential (MR) to Simple Living Residential (SLR) at 674 and 674A Cline Street. Property ID #47763
#18VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#19VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#20VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-01
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#21VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
Regarding Development District Map Amendment application to rezone from Medium Density Residential (MR) to Simple Living Residential (SLR) at 674 and 674A Cline Street. Property ID #47763
#22VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#23VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#24VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#25VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#26VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-02-06
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#27VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-10-01
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#28VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#29VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-01-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#30VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-13
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#31VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#32VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-07
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#33VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-10
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#34VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#35VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-03
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#36VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-03-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#37VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#38VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-10-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#39VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#40VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-04
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#41VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#42VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-07-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#43VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#44VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#45VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#46VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#47VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-23 to adopt the FY 2026-2027. Budget with all policies, fees, rates, and provisions as referenced therein. Record/rollcall vote required
#48VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-03
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#49VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#50VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#51VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#52VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#53VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-05
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#54VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#55VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#56VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-01
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#57VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#58VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#59VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-03
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#60VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#61VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#62VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#63VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#64VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-10-01
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#65VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-03
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#66VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#67VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider entering into an interlocal agreement with Sam Houston State University for the High Potential Leadership Academy.
#68VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#69VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#70VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#71VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#72VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-06
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#73VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-03
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#74VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#75VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#76VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-03
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#77VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#78VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-01
Consider approving the Walker County Economic Development Corporation Funding Agreement for FY2026-2027.
#79VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-01
Walker County Economic Development Corporation annual presentation and consider a recommendation to the City Council for the proposed FY 2026-2027 funding agreement.
#80VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Discussion of Procurement Policy with proposed changes
#81VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider a recommendation to the full City Council for approval of a $48,000 change order to Purchase Order# 2026-00000186 to Delta Fire & Safety, HGAC BUY Contract#  EE11-24 for the total of $125,000.
#82VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-03
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#83VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#84VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#85VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#86VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#87VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-03-05
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#88VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#89VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-10-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#90VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#91VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-07
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#92VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#93VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#94VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-06
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#95VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#96VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#97VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-05
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#98VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#99VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-01
Walker County Economic Development Corporation annual presentation and consider a recommendation to the City Council for the proposed FY 2026-2027 funding agreement.
#100VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-05
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#101VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#102VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#103VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-01
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#104VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-06
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#105VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#106VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-04
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#107VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#108VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#109VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#110VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#111VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-01-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#112VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-05
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#113VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#114VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-04
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#115VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#116VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-05
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#117VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#118VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-03
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#119VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#120VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#121VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#122VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#123VOTED: YES+3.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2026-09-01
Discussion on the Council Chambers logo concept.
#124VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-10-05
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#125VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-24
Regarding Variance Request at 2301/2307 Sam Houston Ave to have reduced building lines (Article 5.300) & dumpster enclosure location (Article 7.600) to accommodate site development. Property ID #: 30540.
#126VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Discussion of Fiscal Policies with proposed changes
#127VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Public Hearing on a Proposed Application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for the Emancipation Park Outdoor Recreation Improvements Project.
#128VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-24
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#129VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#130VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
Consider the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 51.2 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 4) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Huntsville, Texas under provisions of the Texas Local Government Code § 42.022(b) by BS Investors Worldwide. Walker County Appraisal District Parcel ID: 19428.
#131VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider recommending to the Council the City Manager to purchase real property and an easement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Services (USFS) lands for the N.B Davidson Wastewater Treatment Plant.
#132VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
City of Huntsville Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #3.
#133VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#134VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-04
City Service Center and City Hall financial update
#135VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-03
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#136VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-20
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#137VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-04
Budget Amendment
#138VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
CONSIDER
#139VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider ratifying the increased property tax revenues of $453,252 reflected in the FY 2026-2027 Budget as adopted.
#140VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Eastham - Thomason Park Disc Golf Course Recognition
#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-24
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#142VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
Consider the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 410.092 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 16 & approximately 234.370 acres of the A-160 M De Chaume Survey, Tract 1) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Huntsville, Texas under provisions of the Texas Local Government Code § 42.022(b) by TW Keeland LTD. Walker County Appraisal District Parcel ID's 21057 & 16217.
#143VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
CONSIDER
#144VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
USA Pledge of Allegience
#145VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
Texas Pledge of Allegience: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible
#146VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-01
Consider postponing approval of the FY 2026-2027 proposed Budget to the September 15, 2026, City Council meeting.
#147VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#148VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
Consider the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 51.2 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 4) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Huntsville, Texas under provisions of the Texas Local Government Code § 42.022(b) by BS Investors Worldwide. Walker County Appraisal District Parcel ID: 19428.
#149VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#150VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-24
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#151VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-24
Consider the adoption of the FY27 Board of Adjustments Calendar
#152VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
Consider the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 20 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 5), approximately 152.820 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 14), and approximately 150 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 1) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Huntsville, Texas under provisions of the Texas Local Government Code § 42.022(b) by T W Keeland LTD.
#153VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
Consider the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 20 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 5), approximately 152.820 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 14), and approximately 150 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 1) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Huntsville, Texas under provisions of the Texas Local Government Code § 42.022(b) by T W Keeland LTD.
#154VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Strategic Plan Update: Public Safety
#155VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
Consider adoption of FY27 Planning Commission Calendar.
#156VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-01
Discussion on Proposed FY 2027 Budget
#157VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-01
Discussion on Proposed FY 2027 Budget
#158VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Presentation of the City of Huntsville Debt Summary
#159VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#160VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider the appointments to the City of Huntsville Boards and Commissions.
#161VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
<span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider recommending to the Council the City Manager to purchase real property and an easement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Services (USFS) lands for the N.B Davidson Wastewater Treatment Plant.</span>
#162VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
Development District Map Amendment for 2201-2305 Sycamore Ave was approved by City Council on 08/18/2026.
#163VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-01
Presentation and discussion on Phase I of the Feasibility Study for the potential Destination Huntsville project.
#164VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-01
Consider the acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for the month of July 2026.
#165VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Discussion of proposed Travel Policy.
#166VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-04
City Council will have an opportunity to have official City photographs taken.
#167VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider authorizing the City Manager to purchase real property and an easement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Services (USFS) lands for the N.B Davidson Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $252,538.00
#168VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-10
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#169VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-03
Development District Map Amendment application for 123 Avenue M was approved by City Council on 08/04/2026.
#170VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Discussion of Investment Policies
#171VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Budget Amendment
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-24
Consider Variance Request at 2301/2307 Sam Houston Ave to have reduced building lines (Article 5.300) & dumpster enclosure location (Article 7.600) to accommodate site development. Property ID #: 30540.
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-17
Consider the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 410.092 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 16 & approximately 234.370 acres of the A-160 M De Chaume Survey, Tract 1) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Huntsville, Texas under provisions of the Texas Local Government Code § 42.022(b) by TW Keeland LTD. Walker County Appraisal District Parcel ID's 21057 & 16217.
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-13
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-05-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-09-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-2)
2020-05-05
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2019-05-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2018-09-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2018-05-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2017-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2017-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2016-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2016-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2015-09-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2015-05-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2014-09-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2014-05-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2013-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2013-05-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2012-09-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2012-05-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2011-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption