Deborah James
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 4:12:42
- Avg per meeting
- 8:25
- Segments
- 4182
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Top issues during term (17)
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Planning
Generates an 8% increase in property tax revenue, impacting median homestead tax bills.
Lowe's Home Centers Economic Development Agreement
Involves financial participation not to exceed $1,000,000 for site improvement reimbursements.
Right-of-Way Maintenance
The city has a limited budget of $2,800 available for immediate needs, though larger projects will require future funding or grants.
Summer Community Events
Event costs impact the small remaining parks operating budget and may incur security expenses.
Major Infrastructure Projects Update
Funding is managed through the EDC and city capital allocations for pool improvements.
Parks Master Plan Update and Public Engagement
Future capital projects will be evaluated as part of the master plan and capital improvement budget.
Residential Storage and Dumpster Regulation
Rates will increase by $1.48 per month per unit.
local elections
These officials will decide how your tax dollars are spent on everything from road repairs to public safety.
Anton Schumann Park Bat House Project & Public Safety
None anticipated beyond staff time and potential signage costs.
Schumann Shale Homestead Museum
The family is offering to assist with fundraising to avoid city costs.
Parks Commission Attendance Enforcement
Tree Preservation Ordinance
Costs associated with tree replacement and compliance will be borne by developers.
Arts and Entertainment District Planning
Up to $500,000 authorized under a previous economic development project for arts and entertainment planning.
Solicitation Regulations
The city will collect permit fees from vendors.
School Overcrowding
Sports League Conduct
The city will lose the small per-player fee paid by the football team.
parking ordinance
Reduces development costs for religious institutions by lowering required paving expenses.
Decisions during term (443)
Recorded while James was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Strategic Plan Through 2030
Authorization to Proceed on Economic Development Negotiations (Executive Session)
Authorization to Proceed on Real Property Matters (Executive Session)
Approval of Minutes from January 13, 2026 Meeting.
Discussion Regarding Parks Master Plan (Elan Vallender)
ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION
Approval of January 12, 2026 Commission Minutes
Establishment of Grant Sub-Committee
Postpone Commission Sign Discussion
Approval of Craft and Field Day Flyers
Tentative Setting of Easter Egg Stuffing Date and Movie Night Details
Setting Next Meeting Date
Discussion and Appropriate Action on the Commission Minutes. (Chairperson- Susan Bayona)
Consent Agenda
Ordinance No. 621-2026: Municipal Solid Waste Rates (Second Reading)
Ordinance No. 620-08-2026: Building Permit, Inspection, and Rezoning Fee Updates (Second Reading)
Resolution No. 884-2026: Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan Participation
Toepperwein Road Improvement Project Engineering Contract
Resolution No. 885-2026: Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Application
Voting record (7)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
Resolution No. 690-2025: FY 2025-2026 Budget
Property Tax Revenue Ratification
Resolution No. 692-2026: Interest and Sinking (Debt Service) Tax Rate
Resolution No. 691-2026: Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate
Denial of FM 1976 / Appaloosa Pass Rezoning
Development would destroy the green belt and increase flooding and traffic issues.
Special Use Permit for FM 78 Car Wash
Cited low water levels across Texas lakes and aquifers.