David Prescott
About
David Prescott, a business leader, has been elected to Amarillo City Council Place 3. His primary stated priority is addressing the Hollywood Road plant. The articles also touch upon broader themes of election and transparency debates within Amarillo.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentPrioritizes addressing the Hollywood Road plant issue.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 1:32:15
- Avg per meeting
- 3:33
- Segments
- 1403
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Top issues during term (12)(Budget)
Proposed 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Tax Rate
Maintains the tax rate at $0.43070 per $100 valuation, generating $2,063,963 in additional revenue driven largely by $1,295,675 in new property additions.
Hospital District Budgeting
This budget will determine the allocation of district funds for the upcoming fiscal year.
FY 2026-27 TIRZ #3 Annual Budget and Financial Oversight
Involves management and allocation of tax increment revenue for district projects and administrative operations.
property tax increase
Your wallet is going to feel a little lighter soon thanks to higher property taxes.
Contract Renewals
Could include administrative costs for dedicated oversight staff funded through towing fees.
Animal Services Cost Recovery
Costs related to animal control services and potential shelter expansion may be affected.
Landfill Management and Fire Safety
The city is investing in new surveillance technology and fire suppression infrastructure.
Property Tax Relief
Adopting the no-new-revenue rate would reduce projected general fund revenue by about $700,000.
budget debate
Your property taxes and local spending are on the line, depending on what the council decides to fund.
affordable housing funding
It's a small but significant investment that could help one family achieve the dream of homeownership.
Arden Road Bridge and Loop 335 Signal Projects
Funding details for these projects were not specified in the agenda, but they represent investments in local infrastructure.
street construction funding
Your tax dollars are going into fixing those bumpy roads, so expect some improvements soon!
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Prescott personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-3. This item is a first and recommended final reading of a resolution authorizing the application for the administration of a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention (MVCPA) FY27 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant, authorizing
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consider Approval - First Amended and Restated Agreement to existing South Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 developer agreement with Attebury Elevators, LLC and Rockrose Development, LLC. This agreement is related to infrastructure investment within the Zone. The amendment would also add H
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-4. This item is the first reading to consider a resolution approving the updated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan for the City Plan, designating an EEO Officer, authorizing implementation and submission to the Federal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-1. This item is the first reading to consider a resolution dissolving and abandoning the dedication of an unaccepted public alley to the City of Amarillo, conveying the right-of-way to adjacent property owners and dedicating a public
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (32)
Recorded while Prescott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of FY 2026/2027 Budget (Ordinance No. 8270)
Ratification of Tax Rate and Budget
Approval of South Gateway TIRZ No. 3 Operating Budget (Resolution No. 09-22-26-2)
Approval of Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Operating Budget (Resolution No. 09-22-26-3)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 8270 (FY 2026/2027 Budget)
Adoption of Resolution No. 09-22-26-2 (South Gateway TIRZ #3 Budget)
Adoption of Resolution No. 09-22-26-3 (Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Budget)
Approval of Police Department Capital Project Budget Transfer
Approval of Drainage Utility Capital Project Budget Transfer
FY 2026-27 Annual Budget
Ordinance Nos. 8259 through 8268 - FY 2026/2027 PID Budgets and Assessments
Resolution No. 09-08-26-1 - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Budget
Resolution No. 09-08-26-2 - Amarillo Hospital District Budget
Resolution No. 09-08-26-3 - Center City TIRZ No. 1 Budget
Resolution No. 09-08-26-4 - East Gateway TIRZ No. 2 Budget
FY 2026-27 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Annual Budget
Police Department Capital Project Budget Transfer
Airport Capital Project Budget Transfer
Discuss and Consider Amarillo Hospital District Budget
Current Budget — Income and Expenses
Voting record (8)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.