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Rory Burke

Councilmember, Place 4
City of West Columbia

Elected Councilmember, Place 4 for City of West Columbia.

(979) 345-3123
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 53.3/100▼ -10.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #23403 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
53.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
52.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 City of West Columbia Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Councilmember, Place 4
ELECTED / WON
Rory Burke (Current Profile)100.0% (414 votes)
Early Voting: 253Election Day: 141Mail Ballots: 20

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
345
Yes Votes
345 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
19. Consider Record Vote to Propose a Tax Rate and Schedule a Public Hearing
#2VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
22. Consider Ordinance Adopting the City of West Columbia's Tax Rate for 2026 and Apportioning
#3VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
16. Consider Annexation Ordinance
#4VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
19. Consider the 1st Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Agreement
#5VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
22. Consider French Estates Final Plat - 4.152-acre tract, out of the J. H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant,
#6VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#7VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#8VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#9VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#10VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#11VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
10. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Funding Recommendations
#12VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
21. Consider Ordinance Approving and Adopting the City of West Columbia General Budget for
#13VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
18. Consider Approval of Jackson Park Final Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League
#14VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
10. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Appointments
#15VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
13. Discuss and Consider Commercial Water Rates
#16VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-09
12. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Recommendations
#17VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
21. Consider Jackson Park Preliminary Plat - 0.171-acre tract, out of the J.H. Bell 1 1/2 League Grant
#18VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#19VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#20VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#21VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#22VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
20. Consider Fee Schedule Amendment - Backflow Prevention Assembly Compliance Fee - Chapter
#23VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#24VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#25VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#26VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#27VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#28VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#29VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#30VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#31VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#32VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#33VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#34VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#35VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#36VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
15. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Charges for Water and Sewer
#37VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#38VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
13. Consider Commercial and Residential Water Rates
#39VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
15. Consider Variance for Utility Line - 120 W. Texaco - Revive & Rehab Physical Therapy
#40VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#41VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#42VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#43VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#44VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#45VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#46VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#47VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#48VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#49VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#50VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#51VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
16. Discuss and Consider Quotes for the City's Annual Audit
#52VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#53VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#54VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#55VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#56VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#57VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#58VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#59VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#60VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#61VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#62VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#63VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#64VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#65VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#66VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#67VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
15. Consider Bid for Well Rehabilitation and Pumping Equipment and Installation - Well No. 1 -
#68VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#69VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#70VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#71VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#72VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#73VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
14. Consider Contracting for AWIA's Water Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan
#74VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#75VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#76VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#77VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#78VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#79VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#80VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
13. Consider Taking Action to Approve a Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder
#81VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#82VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#83VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#84VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#85VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
14. Consider Request by Taqueria Mirtha's for an Extension of the Sewer Agreement - Mirtha
#86VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#87VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#88VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#89VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
16. Consider Bid for Sinclair Street Lift Station Rehabilitation - Mercer Construction Company
#90VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#91VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#92VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#93VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#94VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
16. Consider the Professional Services Payment Agreement and the Professional Services Proposal
#95VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#96VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#97VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#98VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#99VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
14. Consider Request from Brazoria County - 105 Prewitt Lane Permit Fees for HOME
#100VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
18. Consider Submission of 2026/27 Proposed Budget for Review
#101VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
11. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Intent with E3 Entegral Solutions,
#102VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
18. Consider West Columbia Police Department's Personnel Proposal - Detective Position
#103VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
20. Consider Resolution Suspending the Effective Date Proposed by Centerpoint Energy Resources
#104VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-09
10. Consider Pay Request 2 - MIT Resilient Community Program - GLO RCP - Langford Community
#105VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
5. Discuss and Consider Request for Execution of Subordination of Lien in Favor of Investar Bank,
#106VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
19. Discuss and Consider Updating the International Building Codes and Standards Used by the City
#107VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
10. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Funding Recommendations
#108VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
11. Consider Employee Handbook Recommendations (Personnel Policy)
#109VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
21. Consider Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
#110VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
15. Discuss and Consider Ellis Lane Utility Easement and Road Construction
#111VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
19. Consider Additional City Signage - First Capitol Park and Welcome Sign
#112VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-09
11. Consider Economic Development Board of Directors Recommendations
#113VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
17. Consider Standard Operating Policies and Amendments
#114VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
18. Consider Assessments of Stucker, Sinclair and Jenn Lift Stations and Approve Rehabilitation of
#115VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
16. Consider the 1st Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation's
#116VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
12. Consider Pay Request No 1. - Kuo Engineering & Associates - Safe Routes to School Project
#117VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
14. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 313 N. 11th
#118VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
15. Consider Standard Operating Policy - Financial Management Policy
#119VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
18. Consider Hotel Occupancy Tax Board of Advisors Appointments
#120VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
17. Consider Approving the Offer by the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation for
#121VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
12. Consider Delinquent Tax Collection Report by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.
#122VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
6. Consider Acting on the 2026/2027 City of West Columbia General Budget
#123VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
17. Consider the 1st Reading of the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation's
#124VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
6. Consider De claring City Property as Surplus and Authorize Donating the City Property to the
#125VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
12. Consider Statement of Qualifications and Proposal by Aoka - Permitting and Building
#126VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
17. Consider Amendments to the City of West Columbia Employee Handbook (Personnel Policy)
#127VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
17. Consider Declaring City Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing its Donation or Disposal - 1996
#128VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
20. Consider Approving the Transfer of Ownership of the First Capitol Replica Building to the Texas
#129VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
5. Discuss and Consider Letter of Intent Regarding Conveyance of the West Columbia Volunteer
#130VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
18. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violation(s): 305 N. 15th St. and 110 Carver St. - 2015
#131VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
12. Consider Action Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed with the Water and Wastewater Self-
#132VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
13. Consider Update on Code Enforcement Violations at 202 N. 15th St. - Jacqueline Viola Sparks
#133VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
9. Consider West Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board's Funding
#134VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
17. Consider Update for Code Enforcement Violation (Recreational Vehicle) at 100 Damon Dr. -
#135VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
16. Consider Options for the Public Works Warehouse - 300 Crews Way
#136VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
11. Consider Request by Scott Leopold for Information - Removal of 106 N. Broad St.
#137VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
15. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Code Violations to be a Public Nuisance - 325 E. Brazos
#138VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
19. Consider Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Appointments
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
20. Consider the West Columbia Economic Development Board of Director's Recommendation to
#140VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-09
14. Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Landowner's Petition for Voluntary
#141VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-14
16. Consider Approving the Scope of Services for Department of Housing and Urban Development
#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
14. Discuss and Consider Moving to the Next Phase of the City's Infrastructure Performance
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
20. Consider Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
#144VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
13. Consider Pay Request 1 - MIT Resilient Community Program - GLO RCP - Langford Community
#145VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
7. Consider Budget Adjustment No. 1 - 2026-2027 City of West Columbia General Budget
#146VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
12. Discuss and Consider Ellis Lane Utility Easement and Road Construction
#147VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
19. Consider Resolution Declaring Public Works Vehicles as Surplus Equipment and Authorizing its
#148VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
17. Discuss Adopting an Updated Version of the International Building Code, International Plumbing
#149VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
12. Discuss and Consider the Location of the New Animal Shelter
#150VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
6. Consider Budget Adjustment No. 2 - 2025-2026 City of West Columbia General Budget
#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
12. Consider Employee Handbook Recommendations (Personnel Policy)
#152VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
10. Consider Pay Request No. 3 - MIT Resilient Community Program - Langford Community
#153VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-09-05
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#154VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2023-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2022-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2022-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-05-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-09-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-05-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-05-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-09-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-05-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2017-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2017-05-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2016-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2016-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2015-09-01
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2015-05-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-09-02
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-05-06
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#173VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-09-03
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-05-07
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2012-09-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2012-05-01
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2011-09-06
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2011-05-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2010-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2010-05-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-09-01
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-05-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2008-09-02
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2008-05-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2007-09-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2007-05-01
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2006-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2006-05-02
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2005-09-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2005-05-03
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2004-09-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2004-05-04
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2003-09-02
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2003-05-06
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2002-09-03
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2002-05-07
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2001-09-04
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2001-05-01
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2000-09-05
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2000-05-02
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy