Benjamin Bailey
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 40:31
- Avg per meeting
- 2:54
- Segments
- 705
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Plan and Multiple Zoning Changes
Property values and development potential in designated areas may shift.
Street Maintenance Funding
Adds estimated project costs ranging from $450k to $3M for citizen-requested streets onto consideration lists.
Industrial District Traffic and Drainage
The denial prevents potential infrastructure strain but requires the applicant to seek alternative development plans.
Regional Transportation Planning
Operational funding and fare collection updates impact CityLink's transit budget.
Police Body and In-Car Camera System Replacement
Funding details will be reviewed during the contract award discussion.
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
Median homestead property taxes will increase by about $60.55 per year under the proposed budget.
Shirley Road Rezoning and Code Compliance
Nullifies speculative development plans for the 56-acre parcel.
Sign Height Variance Request at 2101 W. Stamford Street
The financial impact is limited to private business advertising value and potential sign permitting fees.
Autumn Sage Lane Patio Home Subdivision
Expands local housing inventory and property tax revenue in the southern sector.
Parking System Upgrades and Employee Parking Lot Construction
Capital improvement costs associated with parking equipment replacement and engineering task orders.
Buffalo Gap Road Self-Storage Facility
Increases commercial property tax base through private capital investment.
Historic Property Foundation Repairs at 702 Sayles Boulevard
The property owner may qualify for a historic project tax reduction after completing the foundation repairs.
Senior Wellness and Social Programming
The financial impact of these programs is managed within the existing parks and recreation budget.
Sears Recreation Center Renaming
Costs associated with signage and facility rebranding will be incurred.
employee fatality
The city will likely face increased insurance premiums and potential costs related to an OSHA investigation and workplace safety reviews.
Recycling Center Relocation
The cost of relocating the facility and setting up new signage is currently being evaluated.
City Compensation Study
The cost of the study will be determined by the contract award.
Fundraising and Outreach
Effective fundraising is essential for the continued operation of CAC programs.
Code Compliance and Unauthorized Site Work
Owners face potential civil penalties and demolition costs if they fail to comply with Board orders.
CityLink Transit Operations and Ridership Updates
Operational funding is managed through existing transit budgets and state/federal allocations.
Decisions during term (327)
Recorded while Bailey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 2, 2026 Minutes
Case #22-003296: 302 N Mockingbird Ln - Rescind Demo Order
Case #22-003296: 302 N Mockingbird Ln - Issue Repair Order
Case #24-000130: 2970 S 6th St - Untable Case
Case #24-000130: 2970 S 6th St - Take No Action
Case #25-005860: 409 Cockerell Dr - Repair Order
Case #26-003934: 817 Palm St - Nuisance Finding
Case #26-003934: 817 Palm St - Demolition Order
Case #26-004384: 402 W Washington St - Nuisance Finding
Case #26-004384: 402 W Washington St - Demolition Order
Approval of September 1, 2026 Minutes
CUP-2026-16: Indoor Wholesaling and Storage on East South 11th St
Z-2026-54: Rezoning 10 Acres at 7186 Buffalo Gap Rd to General Commercial
Z-2026-55: Rezoning 0.84 Acres off Old Anson Rd to Multi-Family
Z-2026-56: Rezoning 0.62 Acres at 718 S 11th St to Medium Density
Z-2026-57: Rezoning 1.08 Acres at 150 Tannehill Dr to Heavy Commercial
Z-2026-58: Amending PDD-154 at 3457 N 10th St to Allow Multi-Family
Z-2026-59: Rezoning 77.30 Acres off Autumn Sage Ln from RS-6 to Patio Home
Approval of June 18, 2026 Minutes
Inclusion of Citizen-Requested Street Projects
Voting record (66)
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