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Carrollton
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Lisa Sutter

Place 4 Council Member2026-2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
39
Total speaking time
3:00:28
Avg per meeting
4:38
Segments
2562

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Top issues during term (17)

critical↓Mar 2026[18]

Multi-Year Budget Sustainability

The budget totals over $118 million in capital projects and $98 million in operating funds for public safety, while lowering the tax rate to 53.7 cents.

critical↓Apr 2026[11]

Infrastructure and Bond Projects

These projects involve significant city bond funding.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Community Social Services Funding

Allocates city resources for non-profit human services programs for the upcoming fiscal year.

critical↓May 2026[7]

Children's Advocacy Center Funding

The city's share of the construction costs is not to exceed $9,756,380.

critical↓Jul 2026[5]

DART Governance Reform

The city is seeking to protect its sales tax contributions and ensure fair return on investment.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Commercial Renovation Incentive for DK Village

Involves an economic development incentive payout not to exceed $180,423.

high↓Jun 2026[3]

Metrocrest Services Support

The city is considering a combined request of approximately $203,000 in one-time funding for these two organizations.

critical↓Apr 2026[2]

Municipal Election Certification

The bond election results will dictate future infrastructure spending and debt management for the city.

critical↓May 2026[2]

public utility infrastructure

Residents will see a $2.30 monthly increase on their utility bills.

medium↓Mar 2026[2]

emergency services

While this specific rescue was a success, it highlights the ongoing need to fund our fire department to ensure they have the gear and training to keep saving lives.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

economic development

The city will provide a local funding match not to exceed $83,549.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

public safety infrastructure

The project is estimated to cost between $2.8 million and $3.4 million.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

mayoral election

The city may face increased administrative costs to ensure election integrity and potential legal challenges regarding candidate eligibility.

medium→Apr 2026[0]

upcoming election

Your tax dollars fund local elections, and the outcomes could shift how city money gets spent.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

election endorsement

While this endorsement doesn't cost you a dime, the candidate's platform could influence how your tax dollars are spent on city services.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

emergency preparedness

Knowing your risk now could save you thousands in potential property damage and insurance headaches later.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

police conduct

The city could face significant legal costs and potential settlement payouts if the shooting is found to be a result of policy failure.

Decisions during term (123)

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

approved7-0Sep 15, 2026

Consent Agenda Items 8, 10-12, 14-15

approved7-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

approved7-1Sep 15, 2026

Flock Safety Cooperative Agreement Renewal (Item 13)

approved7-0Sep 15, 2026

Consider Approval Of The August 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

approved7-0Sep 15, 2026

Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Renew Agreements With Various Furniture Vendors Through Interlocal Cooperative Agreements With Collin County Governmental Purchaser’s Forum And Collin County College In An Amount Not To Exceed…

approved7-0Sep 15, 2026

Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Metrocrest Services, Inc. For Services To Be Provided To Carrollton Citizens For The 2026-27 Fiscal Year.

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 9-12)

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Case No. PLSUP 2026-117: Crowley Surface Parking SUP

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Adoption of FY 2027 Operating and Capital Budget

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Adoption of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Ratification of Property Tax Increase

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Consider Approval Of The August 11, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

approved8-0Sep 1, 2026

Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Amendment To The Contract With Axon Enterprise, Inc To Include Additional Tasers, Increasing The Annual Expenditure Amount Not To Exceed $636,618.00 And A Revised Contract…

approvedAug 18, 2026

Solar Panel and Planning Development Fee Increases

approvedAug 18, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved7-0Aug 11, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 9-16

approved7-0Aug 11, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding with Alpine X for District 35E Site

approved7-0Aug 11, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2415 East Trinity Mills Road (Kelly Cove)

approved7-0Aug 11, 2026

Zoning Amendment for 2415 East Trinity Mills Road (Kelly Cove)

approved6-1Aug 11, 2026

Repeal of Special Use Permit 523 for Coded Lounge Café