Richard Fleming
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 3:04:58
- Avg per meeting
- 5:00
- Segments
- 3132
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Camera Privacy Concerns
A three-year expenditure not to exceed $1,194,775.02 ($398,258.34 annually), utilizing existing budgeted funds.
Hebron and Marsh Multifamily Development
The MOU is non-binding and does not commit city funds at this time.
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.
Infrastructure and Bond Projects
These projects involve significant city bond funding.
Community Social Services Funding
Allocates city resources for non-profit human services programs for the upcoming fiscal year.
Short-Term Rental Regulation and Neighborhood Compatibility
Property values and neighborhood stability could be impacted by short-term rental saturation.
Children's Advocacy Center Funding
The city's share of the construction costs is not to exceed $9,756,380.
DART Governance Reform
The city is seeking to protect its sales tax contributions and ensure fair return on investment.
Commercial Renovation Incentive for DK Village
Involves an economic development incentive payout not to exceed $180,423.
public transit policy
Leaving DART could save the city millions in sales tax contributions, but it might also tank property values near transit hubs and force you to pay more for private transportation.
I-35E Phase 2 Construction
Over 13 million dollars allocated for construction contracts, plus 6.4 million for engineering design.
Metrocrest Services Support
The city is considering a combined request of approximately $203,000 in one-time funding for these two organizations.
recreational facility development
Residents fear that private management will lead to mandatory memberships and higher court fees.
Nob Hill Infrastructure
The combined cost of the street and trail projects exceeds $22 million.
Municipal Election Certification
The bond election results will dictate future infrastructure spending and debt management for the city.
public utility infrastructure
Residents will see a $2.30 monthly increase on their utility bills.
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.
Animal Control Ordinance Updates
Impound fees and citation costs may increase for non-compliant pet owners.
Black Cemetery Improvements
The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant.
school district consolidation
The district is facing $28 million in budget deficits over two years.
Decisions during term (218)
Recorded while Fleming was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 8, 10-12, 14-15
Approval of September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Flock Safety Cooperative Agreement Renewal (Item 13)
Consider Approval Of The August 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
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…
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.
Consent Agenda (Items 9-12)
Case No. PLSUP 2026-117: Crowley Surface Parking SUP
Adoption of FY 2027 Operating and Capital Budget
Adoption of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026
Ratification of Property Tax Increase
Consider Approval Of The August 11, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
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…
Solar Panel and Planning Development Fee Increases
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 9-16
Memorandum of Understanding with Alpine X for District 35E Site
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2415 East Trinity Mills Road (Kelly Cove)
Zoning Amendment for 2415 East Trinity Mills Road (Kelly Cove)
Repeal of Special Use Permit 523 for Coded Lounge Café
Voting record (40)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Flock Safety Cooperative Agreement Renewal (Item 13)
Expressed concern that the continuous surveillance network infringes upon civil liberties and individual privacy in the interior of the city.
Repeal of Special Use Permit 523 for Coded Lounge Café
Approval of March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Agreement with Onyx Paving & Utility, LLC for Boring and Trenching Services
Agreement with Onyx Paving & Utility, LLC for Sidewalk Replacement
Agreement with Road Master Striping, LLC for Street Pavement Markings
Nomination to Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Third Extension to Civil Service Employee Injury Leave
2025 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and Acceptance Resolution
2026 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and Acceptance Resolution
Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for Park Terrace Subdivision Overlay
Appointment of New Members to Carrollton Police Reserve
Adoption of Amended Program Year 2025 CDBG Plan of Action and Budget
Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 10)
Zoning Amendment Denial for IBP 9 (Hebron & Marsh)
Cited council policy that new multifamily units should be restricted to transit-oriented development areas.
Oak Creek Tennis Center Management Services Agreement
Board and Commission Appointments (Items 13-22)
Believed the appointment process lacked public transparency and did not properly disclose candidate names in advance.
Approval of Zoning Amendment for Aspens Rosemeade Senior Living (Case No. PLZ 2025-132)
Voted against the zoning amendment due to concerns over affordable housing loss and displacement.
Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Pennymac Loan Services, LLC
Expressed skepticism regarding the economic return, sales tax impact, and use of taxpayer funds for the relocation project.
FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget
FY 2025 Tax Rate and Levy
Property Tax Increase Ratification Resolution
Carrollton Event Center Special Use Permit (PLSUP 2025-101)
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 9 through 23
Future Land Use Map Amendment for The Harcourt (PLMA 2025-073)
Zoning Amendment for The Harcourt (PLZ 2025-030)
Special Use Permit for CBD Vape Shop (PLSUP 2025-082)
State Events Trust Fund Participation for LIV Golf Dallas
Voted against due to lack of contract transparency, underwhelming local economic impact from the 2024 event, and concerns regarding financing by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
Consent Agenda Approval
SUP for Oncor Electrical Substation (Case No. PLSUP 2025-044)
Planned Development District for Fujifilm (Case No. PLZ 2025-061)
Comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments (Case No. PLST 2025-004)
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (Case No. PLZT-2024-144)
Case No. PLSUP 2024-193 (2120 Kings Road Short-Term Rental)
Case No. PLSUP 2025-002 (2017 Sam Houston Boulevard Short-Term Rental)
Case No. PLSUP 2025-018 (2925 Rolling Hills Drive Short-Term Rental)
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 8 through 25
State of Texas Events Trust Fund Application for LIV Golf Dallas (Item 25)
Expressed concern regarding the lack of a tangible economic impact report and the use of public funds for the event.