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Amarillo
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Tim Reid

Place 1 Council Member2025-2027

About

Tim Reid, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 1, advocates for the use of public-private partnerships to fund and execute city projects. His platform appears to focus on innovative approaches to development and infrastructure within Amarillo.

Campaign promises (1)

  • development
    Suggests public-private partnerships for city projects.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
6
Total speaking time
6:23
Avg per meeting
1:04
Segments
147

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Filtered to Budget

Top issues during term (12)(Budget)

critical→Sep 2025[80]

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.

critical↓Mar 2026[48]

Hospital District Budgeting

This budget will determine the allocation of district funds for the upcoming fiscal year.

critical→Aug 2025[46]

FY 2026-27 TIRZ #3 Annual Budget and Financial Oversight

Involves management and allocation of tax increment revenue for district projects and administrative operations.

high↑Aug 2025[27]

property tax increase

Your wallet is going to feel a little lighter soon thanks to higher property taxes.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Contract Renewals

Could include administrative costs for dedicated oversight staff funded through towing fees.

high→Apr 2026[13]

Animal Services Cost Recovery

Costs related to animal control services and potential shelter expansion may be affected.

critical↑Apr 2026[12]

Landfill Management and Fire Safety

The city is investing in new surveillance technology and fire suppression infrastructure.

critical↑Sep 2025[10]

Property Tax Relief

Adopting the no-new-revenue rate would reduce projected general fund revenue by about $700,000.

high→Sep 2026[9]

budget debate

Your property taxes and local spending are on the line, depending on what the council decides to fund.

high↑Apr 2026[5]

affordable housing funding

It's a small but significant investment that could help one family achieve the dream of homeownership.

high↓Aug 2025[5]

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.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

street construction funding

Your tax dollars are going into fixing those bumpy roads, so expect some improvements soon!

Moved or seconded (3)

Motions Reid 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.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12

    Motion by Councilmember Simpson, seconded by Councilmember Reid, to approve the consent, agenda absent Agenda Item No. 4.15, as presented.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12

    Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-2. This item is the first reading to consider a resolution authorizing an application for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justics Assistance Grant, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement to share grant funds with Potter County,

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 8-02026-03-11

    Present, Discuss, and Consider a Recommendation Regarding Cameras in the Parks. This item is for the Board to consider the installation of cameras in the parks to enhance public and equipment safety

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (32)

Recorded while Reid was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026/2027 Budget (Ordinance No. 8270)

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Ratification of Tax Rate and Budget

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of South Gateway TIRZ No. 3 Operating Budget (Resolution No. 09-22-26-2)

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Approval of Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Operating Budget (Resolution No. 09-22-26-3)

approvedVoted yes4-1Sep 22, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 8270 (FY 2026/2027 Budget)

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 09-22-26-2 (South Gateway TIRZ #3 Budget)

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 09-22-26-3 (Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Budget)

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Approval of Police Department Capital Project Budget Transfer

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Approval of Drainage Utility Capital Project Budget Transfer

approvedSep 11, 2026

FY 2026-27 Annual Budget

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Ordinance Nos. 8259 through 8268 - FY 2026/2027 PID Budgets and Assessments

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 09-08-26-1 - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Budget

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 09-08-26-2 - Amarillo Hospital District Budget

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 09-08-26-3 - Center City TIRZ No. 1 Budget

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 09-08-26-4 - East Gateway TIRZ No. 2 Budget

approvedSep 3, 2026

FY 2026-27 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Annual Budget

approvedVoted yes4-0Aug 25, 2026

Police Department Capital Project Budget Transfer

approvedVoted yes4-0Aug 25, 2026

Airport Capital Project Budget Transfer

approvedAug 25, 2026

Discuss and Consider Amarillo Hospital District Budget

approvedAug 24, 2026

Current Budget — Income and Expenses