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Will Carpenter

Councilmember, Place 4
City of Decatur

Elected Councilmember, Place 4 for City of Decatur.

wcarpenter@decaturtx.org940-393-0200
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 46.2/100▼ -4.1 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #26535 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
48.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
47.8/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 City of Decatur Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Councilmember, Place 4
ELECTED / WON
Will Carpenter (Current Profile)100.0% (938 votes)
Early Voting: 572Election Day: 319Mail Ballots: 47

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
473
Yes Votes
473 (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 • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
7. Consider proposing an ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2026/2027 if proposed tax rate will exceed
#2VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF BOND
#3VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
8. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing
#4VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
8. Consider first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur, Texas adopting a budget for the fiscal
#5VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
6. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the City of Decatur, Texas , to change the name of the
#6VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-27
B. FP-25-0011. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT
#7VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#8VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
4. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,
#9VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
2. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the
#10VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
4. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.409-
#11VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-27
A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE FINAL PLAT
#12VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#13VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#14VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
A. RP-26-0007 – Approve a plat application for approximately an 8.048 -acre tract of land,
#15VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
1. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance to amend Appendix “B,”
#16VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance to rezone approximately
#17VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-27
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
#18VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#19VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
3. Consider and take action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,
#20VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
N. Second reading of an Ordinance to appoint Judge Dana Huffman as P residing Judge of
#21VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
9. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS, TO
#22VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
8. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE FUTURE ORDINANCE TO REGULATE FATS, OILS, AND GREASES.
#23VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#24VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#25VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#26VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
5. Hear and consider first reading of an ordinance updating and amending public works review and
#27VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-27
C. RP-26-0003. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REPLAT APPLICATION
#28VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#29VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#30VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#31VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of
#32VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
7. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing
#33VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-27
A. PP-25-0009. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT
#34VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
#35VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
#36VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#37VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#38VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an ordinance of the City of
#39VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
A. RP-26-0008. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a plat application for an
#40VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
2. RP-26-0005 – Public hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action to approve a request to Replat
#41VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-23
7. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE OF AN ORDINANCE OF
#42VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
9. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS, TO
#43VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#44VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#45VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#46VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#47VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#48VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
2. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit
#49VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
3. RP-26-0006 – Public hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action to approve a request to Replat
#50VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-26
A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE FINAL PLAT
#51VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
#52VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#53VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#54VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#55VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#56VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#57VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
2. Discussion of a proposed ordinance establishing a Data Center Overlay District, including
#58VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
4. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas , repealing
#59VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of
#60VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
A. PP-26-0002 – Take appropriate action to approve a Preliminary Plat application for an
#61VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
A. RP-26-0009 – Take appropriate action to approve a plat application for an approximately
#62VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
5. V‑26‑0002 – Consider and take action on a variance request submitted by Sam Satterwhite,
#63VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
1. SUP-26-0002 – Public hearing, and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance for a
#64VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance to amend the City’s
#65VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
7. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO.
#66VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-09
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPACT FEES AND POTENTIAL FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
#67VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#68VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
A. FP-26-0003 – Recommend that the City Council approve a request to Final Plat
#69VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
9. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the C ity of D ecatur, Texas approving the 2026 certified
#70VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an ordinance for a Specific
#71VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
2. SUP-25-0003. Public hearing and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance for a Specific
#72VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
#73VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
7. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
#74VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-12
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
#75VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#76VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
9. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Communication
#77VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
#78VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#79VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#80VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#81VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#82VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#83VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#84VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#85VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#86VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#87VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#88VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#89VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#90VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#91VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#92VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#93VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#94VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#95VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
8. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Communication
#96VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
6. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a purchase of chemicals agreement between the
#97VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
7. Discuss and consider taking action to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the
#98VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
4. Consider and take appropriate action on a government lease purchase agreement with American
#99VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#100VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#101VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#102VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#103VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
#104VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#105VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#106VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#107VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#108VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a purchase contract with Honeywell / US Digital
#109VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#110VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#111VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#112VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#113VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#114VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#115VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#116VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#117VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#118VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#119VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#120VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#121VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#122VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
10. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Communication
#123VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#124VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#125VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#126VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#127VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#128VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#129VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#130VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
11. Consider and take action to approve a contract with Kimley Horn on Individual Project Order (IPO)
#131VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement
#132VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#133VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#134VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#135VOTED: YES-3.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution accepting the annexation petition of
#136VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-12
A. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for September 2026.
#137VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
7. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas,
#138VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
6. Consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution ratifying the property tax revenue reflected in
#139VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
IV. ACTION ITEMS
#140VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
A. Consider and take action to appoint Darlene Hilton as an alternate member of the Planning
#141VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
B. SV-26-0007. 5th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk, September 15, 2026. Consider and
#142VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
6. Consider and take action to grant an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, on Bennett
#143VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
3. Consider and take appropriate action on a variance request submitted by Prince Signs, LLC, on
#144VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
IV. ACTION ITEMS
#145VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
H. Consider re-appointment of the following Library Board Members with terms to expire
#146VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
12. Consider and take action to approve the Water Treatment Plant Phase I Expansion – Pilot
#147VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
F. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT MASON WOODRUFF TO THE CAPITAL
#148VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
#149VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-26
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
#150VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
IV. ACTION ITEMS
#151VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
B. Consider and take action to appoint Francisco del Bosque as an alternate member of the
#152VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
4. Consider and approve a procedure for operations of the Splash Pad at Memorial Park.
#153VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-27
D. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO MOVE BRAD MORGAN FROM AN ALTERNAT
#154VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
A. APPROVE THE BILLS AND INVOICES FOR MARCH 2026.
#155VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-23
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL
#156VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
B. FP-25-0010 – CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE
#157VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
C. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO CLOSE
#158VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-27
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
#159VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-27
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS
#160VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
5. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas,
#161VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
A. Board Member appointments
#162VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-10
A. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for July 2026.
#163VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
IV. ACTION ITEMS
#164VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
1. WAV-25-0003. Public hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action regarding a request by
#165VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
7. Consider and take appropriate action on a request to approve the city’s participation in the increased
#166VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and the
#167VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-23
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN
#168VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-09
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTI ON TO WAIV E
#169VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-26
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS
#170VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
6. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas,
#171VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
5. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a R outine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP)
#172VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution adopting a Civil Rights Policy
#173VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
E. SV-26-0012 – National Night Out – Decatur Police Department – October 1, 2026. Consider
#174VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
D. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:
#175VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
C. Consider and take appropriate action to appoint Debra Jackson as an alternate member
#176VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
8. Hear update and take appropriate action regarding the FY2027 Budget Committee and scheduling
#177VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-08
5. Consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
#178VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
6. Presentation, discussion, and consider appropriate action to approve an Infill Procedure for certain
#179VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
I. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:
#180VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
C. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#181VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
E. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT KATRINA MOHAMED AS AN
#182VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-09
D. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT SHAUN DAVIE AS AN ALTERNATE
#183VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
12. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the sale of real property located at 1400 North
#184VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-13
E. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:
#185VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
I. Consider the appointment of Audrey Campbell to the Library Foundation Board.
#186VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
G. Re-appointment of the following Parks board members with terms to end May 31, 2028:
#187VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
C. Approval of Cemetery board re-appointments of Angela Smith as President and Fabiola
#188VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
F. Re-appointment of the following Wise County Water Supply District Board
#189VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
10. Consider and take action to grant an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, on
#190VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-13
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPOPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A PARK PROJECT REQUEST
#191VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-23
13. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED POLICIES RELATED TO:
#192VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-28
IV. ACTION ITEMS
#193VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-08
B. Consider and take action to reappoint Mason Clinesmith, Danny Cross, and Jay
#194VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-27
5. Consider and schedule public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2026/2027.
#195VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-22
4. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the Commercial Infill Development Policy and
#196VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
J. Consider re-appointment of the following Library Foundation Board Members with terms
#197VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
D. Re-appointment of the following Conference Center board members with terms to expire
#198VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-26
B. Re-appointment of the following Cemetery board members with terms to expire M ay 31,
#199VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
A. SV-26-0002. THE COUNTY SEAT, PRE-WAR PILE UP, MAY 30, 2026. Approve
#200VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-11
9. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur,