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 (11)(Development)
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.
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.
Monument Sign Requirements
Minor administrative impacts on sign permitting.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Progress
Involves tens of millions in capital investments across water, sewer, and transportation funds.
Youth Advisory Council
The cost is currently unknown but would likely involve staff time for management.
commercial and residential development
This project will likely boost the city's tax base, though it may also drive up infrastructure maintenance costs.
commercial real estate development
Expect a boost to the city's tax base, though it might come with the growing pains of rising property values.
land development
This development will likely boost the city's tax base, though it could also put more pressure on local infrastructure and services.
economic development leadership
This hire could mean more tax revenue and jobs for the city, or it could lead to higher costs if development isn't managed well.
Decisions during term (49)
Recorded while Baker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Sherley Farms Planned Development Zoning Amendment (Ord. No. 1137-2025-02)
Sherley Farms Planned Development Zoning Amendment
Approve FY2026-2027 Anna Community Development Corporation Budget
Approve FY2026-2027 Anna Economic Development Corporation Budget
Review the Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes for July 2, 2026. (Director of Economic Development Natasha Roach)
Table Amendment to Sherley Farms Planned Development
Items 7a-c: Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Willow Creek Addition, Phase 1B
Review the Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2026. (Director of Economic Development Natasha Roach)
Economic Development Corporation Appointment
Resolution 2026-06-9: Economic Development Incentive Agreement
First Amendment to Meadow Vista Development Agreement (Item 6.f)
Rosamond Town Center Economic Development Incentive Agreement (Items 7.e-g)
Review Minutes of the April 6, 2026, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. (Director of Development Services Kaleb Kentner)
Review Minutes of the March 5, 2026, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting.
Table Thompson Grove Development Agreement
Annexation and Planned Development Amendment for Church Tract (Liberty Hills)
Review Minutes of the February 5, 2026, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting. (Interim Director of Economic Development Natasha Roach)
Approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Anna Community Development Corporation 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget moving $4,980,437.00 from unrestricted fund balance to the land acquisition account. (Interim Director of Economic…
Approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Anna Economic Development Corporation 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget moving $2,053,129.00 from unrestricted fund balance to the land acquisition account. (Interim Director of Economic…
Approve a Parking Reduction request for Anna Skilled Nursing Center, Block A, Lot 1. (SP 26-0003)(Director of Development Services Kaleb Kentner)
Voting record (3)(Development)
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