Texas Record
Carrollton
SB

Steve Babick

Mayor2022-2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
39
Total speaking time
21:08:53
Avg per meeting
32:32
Segments
19061

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2025[59]

Flock Camera Privacy Concerns

A three-year expenditure not to exceed $1,194,775.02 ($398,258.34 annually), utilizing existing budgeted funds.

critical↓Dec 2023[22]

Hebron and Marsh Multifamily Development

The MOU is non-binding and does not commit city funds at this time.

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.

high↓Jan 2025[9]

Short-Term Rental Regulation and Neighborhood Compatibility

Property values and neighborhood stability could be impacted by short-term rental saturation.

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↑Dec 2025[5]

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.

critical↓Aug 2024[3]

I-35E Phase 2 Construction

Over 13 million dollars allocated for construction contracts, plus 6.4 million for engineering design.

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↓Jun 2022[2]

recreational facility development

Residents fear that private management will lead to mandatory memberships and higher court fees.

high↓Feb 2025[2]

Nob Hill Infrastructure

The combined cost of the street and trail projects exceeds $22 million.

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.

medium↓Oct 2025[1]

Animal Control Ordinance Updates

Impound fees and citation costs may increase for non-compliant pet owners.

high↓Apr 2025[1]

Black Cemetery Improvements

The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant.

critical↓Feb 2025[1]

school district consolidation

The district is facing $28 million in budget deficits over two years.

Decisions during term (218)

Recorded while Babick 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