Don Tipps
About
Don Tipps is seeking reelection to the Amarillo City Council, emphasizing his commitment to public safety and fiscal discipline. He intends to leverage his background in insurance to engage in necessary and potentially difficult discussions for the betterment of the city.
Campaign promises (3)
- public-safetyPrioritizing public safety.
- taxesMaintaining fiscal discipline.
- transparencyUsing his experience in insurance to have tough conversations for the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 5:09:26
- Avg per meeting
- 11:54
- Segments
- 4996
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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 (2)
Motions Tipps 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.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Jason Fenton made a motion to pass the adoption of the plan; Don Tipps seconded.
- secondedpassed2026-03-25
Phyllis Golden made a motion to approve the minutes; Don Tipps seconded.
Decisions during term (32)
Recorded while Tipps 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 (9)(Budget)
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