Elden Baker
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 48:11
- Avg per meeting
- 2:00
- Segments
- 1037
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Top issues during term (20)
Sustainable Development Standards
Solar canopies could lower utility bills for businesses and potentially increase sales tax revenue.
W. Rosamond Parkway Residential Rezoning
New single-family home construction will increase municipal property tax revenues.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Progress
Routine maintenance and CIP projects draw from previously allocated city park funds.
Multifamily Housing Policy
Successful renegotiations could shift future tax yields toward higher-value commercial assets.
Dallas Stars Multi-Sport Complex
The city has tentatively allocated $3 million in the upcoming budget for soccer field development.
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Potential administrative costs for historic commission oversight and possible grants.
Park Accessibility
Routine maintenance costs are managed within the existing community services budget.
Senior Advisory Committee
The budget will set the tax rate and spending priorities for the entire city for the next year.
White Street Cleanup Initiative
Supported through community services operational resources and volunteer participation.
Proposed FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate
The proposed tax rate would result in an estimated annual property tax bill of $1,789.55 for a median-valued homestead.
Data Centers Work Session
Unknown at this stage, but major data center investments could significantly impact local utility capacity and tax revenues.
Acquisition and Contract Assignment for 602 South Riggins Street
Financial terms were discussed in executive session prior to formal board approval.
Highway 75 Corridor Signage and Curb Appeal
Signage upgrades involve private capital investment from commercial property owners.
Urban Forest Master Plan
Potential modest costs for arborist consultations and future grant applications.
E. White Street Commercial Rezoning
Modest increase in local commercial property tax revenue.
Monument Sign Requirements
Minor administrative impacts on sign permitting.
Finley Park Construction and Capital Improvement Projects
Funded through existing capital improvement project budgets.
Oak Ridge Development Agreement Zoning
Major long-term expansion of the city's tax base and infrastructure obligations.
Sherley Farms Planned Development Zoning Amendment
Long-term property tax growth from future development.
Slater Creek Middle School Campus and Stadium Rezoning
Facility upgrades funded by the school district to accommodate regional population growth.
Decisions during term (538)
Recorded while Baker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes of the September 9, 2026 Meeting
Recommendation to Rezone 219 E. White Street to C-1 Local Commercial
Recommendation to Rezone 30 Acres at Slater Creek Middle School to SF-7.2
Consent Agenda - August 6, 2026 Joint Meeting Minutes
Assignment of Contract and Purchase of 602 South Riggins Street
Consent Agenda.
Adjourn.
Data Centers Work Session Guidance
Urban Forest Master Plan Guidance
Monument Sign Requirements Guidance
Consent Items 6.a through 6.f
Sherley Farms Planned Development Zoning Amendment (Ord. No. 1137-2025-02)
Oak Ridge Zoning Ordinance (808+ Acres)
Historic Preservation Ordinance (Article 9.06)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Article 9.04)
Subdivision Regulations Amendment (Article 9.02)
Design Standards Manual Amendment (Article 9.03)
Impact Fees Amendment (Article 9.08)
Public Right-of-Way Management Ordinance (Article 10.03)
Voting record (18)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion to Dissolve Board Liaison Program
Approve Blue Star and Gold Star Flag Program
Approval of Consent Agenda Items A, B, and D
Sherley Tract Public Improvement District No. 2 (Item 6.c)
Creation of Liberty Hills Public Improvement District No. 1
Postpone The Parks at Foster Crossing Planned Development Amendment
The Woods at Lindsey Place Assessment Plan and Bond Issuance
Crystal Park PID No. 2 Assessment Plan and Bond Issuance
Postpone Collin CAD Board of Directors Vote
Amend City Council Governance Guide on Agenda Item Placement
Cedar Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Official City Color Designation
Set Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearings
Rezoning and Specific Use Permit for 229 E. Seventh Street
Voted to deny the project due to concerns over scale, parking, and consistency with the historic downtown vision.