Rowena Watters
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:42
- Avg per meeting
- 0:34
- Segments
- 15
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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.
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.
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.
Historic Black Cemetery Preservation
The cost of potential surveys and preservation measures is currently being evaluated.
economic development
The city will provide a local funding match not to exceed $83,549.
Decisions during term (218)
Recorded while Watters 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 (28)
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