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Jim Walker

Place 1 Council Member (Mayor Pro Tem)2023-2029

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
42
Total speaking time
4:44:24
Avg per meeting
6:46
Segments
5797

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Jul 2026[38]

Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvements

$94,220.00 funded by the CRDC.

critical↓Aug 2026[30]

Housing Market Trends

None discussed.

high↑Mar 2025[27]

Road Maintenance and Infrastructure

A total award of $3,136,743.60 utilizing the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund's quarter-cent sales tax revenue.

critical↓Mar 2024[23]

Strategic Planning

The contract is valued at $459,000, funded from the General Fund assigned fund balance.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Zoning Code Updates for Data Centers and Crypto Mining

Potential long-term effects on local tax revenues and infrastructure demands from industrial tech operations.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Smart City Infrastructure Development

Financial impacts will depend on future budgetary allocations for proposed technology projects.

high↑Sep 2025[19]

Traffic Safety and Congestion

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from adopting the resolution.

high↓Feb 2025[19]

Building Code Adoption

Updating the code helps the city maintain a better insurance rating, which can lead to lower insurance premiums for residents and businesses.

medium↑Jun 2026[19]

Youth Sports Programming

None discussed.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Municipal Resolution on Electric Bicycle Regulation

Minimal financial impact for initial regulatory development.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Sandy Lake Commercial Center Zoning & Traffic Concerns

None directly on city funds; private investment funds the commercial center.

critical↓Jun 2025[11]

FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate Adoption

Guides the allocation of the city's multi-million dollar operating and capital improvement budgets.

high↑Apr 2025[11]

Rolling Oaks Memorial Center Sustainability

Generates additional net revenue of approximately $420,000 in year one to help sustain cemetery operations.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Council Chambers ADA Remodel

Involves $1,529,901.36 for construction and $68,409.64 for seating from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund assigned fund balance.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Park Project Prioritization

Funding allocations for future trail segments will be guided by the updated master plan.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

The CORE Locker Room Renovations

The proposed changes are expected to save approximately $24,000 in salary costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

MacArthur Park Fence Discussion

Potential capital maintenance costs will be discussed.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

FOARD Task Force Meeting Cancellation

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Shammy's Car Wash Special Use Permit

Private commercial investment along the S. Belt Line Road corridor.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

2026-2027 CRDC Work Program Projects

Determined by the finalized work program budget.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Walker personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    City Manager Contract Extension

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedfailed 3-42026-04-14

    close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.

  • movedpassed 5-22026-04-14

    close the Public Hearing, approve the Item subject to conditions 1-2 and 4-6,with approval to remove the ash tree in question, and waive the tree mitigation fees with the condition…

  • movedpassed2026-04-14

    close the Public Hearing and approve the Ordinance as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-22026-03-10

    close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions

  • secondedpassed2026-02-24

    Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved

  • movedpassed2026-01-13

    Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-12-09

    to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions: 1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit and Detail Engineer…

  • movedpassed2025-11-11

    Consent Agenda Items A through G be approved

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • secondedpassed2025-10-14

    close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-09-23

    Consent Agenda Items A through H be approved.

  • secondedpassed2025-09-09

    Consider award of RFQ #214 Architectural Services for Fire Station 3; to PGAL Inc. Corporation; including architectural and engineering services related to the design, construction documents and construction administration; in the amount of $687,500.00; funded in the Facilities

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-09-09

    Consent Agenda Items A through R be approved

  • secondedpassed2025-09-09

    Consider approval of awarding a contract to Next Gen Construction; for the replacement of the low slope roof section and recoat of the metal roof at the Cozby Library; utilizing TIPS #23010402; in the amount of $739,892.00; as budgeted in the Facilities Infrastructure Maintenance

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (260)

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

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consent Agenda (Excluding Item Q)

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

TML Resolution on E-Bike Regulation

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Executive Session Action: AV Hardware Purchase

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Executive Session Action: Firewall Licensing and Maintenance

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of the Minutes: September 8, 2026.

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider accepting the resignation of Daniel Frey from the Ethics Review Panel.

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of an employment agreement between the City of Coppell, Texas and City Manager Michael S. Land; and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of Employment Agreements for Presiding Judge Sandra White and Alternate Judges Kimberly Lafferty and Stephen Feil for a term ending September 30, 2028.

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of AA&H / Axis through AMWins for medical stop loss insurance, in the amount of $571,546, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of renewing with United Medical Resources (UMR)/OptumRx, for third party administrative services to administer the City’s medical and prescription drug plans, in the amount of $284,818, as budgeted in the Self-funded…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of the renewal contract with Mutual of Omaha, for Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance, in the amount of $264,821 as budgeted in FY 2026-2027 General Fund…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of renewing with Tokio Marine HCC, for Organ & Tissue Transplant coverage for eligible City of Coppell employees and retirees, in the amount of $78,249, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and Page 3 City of…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval to enter into an agreement with Machining & Valve Automation L.L.C. (MVA); as the primary vendor for an annual contract of Water and Wastewater Valve Maintenance and Repair; utilizing TIPS RFP 250503 MRO; in the amount of…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc.; for design of Heather Glen Drainage Improvements; in the amount of $423,000; as available in the Drainage Utility District (DUD) fund’s fund balance; and…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Shield Engineering Group, LLC; for project management support as an extension of City staff; in the amount of $100,000; as provided for in the General Fund; and authorizing the…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Health and Human Services for mosquito spraying; in an amount not to exceed $30,869.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of renewal of a Regulatory Services Agreement with Trinity River Authority, for services related to monitoring industrial uses of the City Sanitary Sewer System, in the amount of $9,500.00; and authorizing the Mayor to…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of the renewal of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Interlocal Government Agreement, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; in the amount of $3,131.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas for PD-214R11-C, a Detail Site Plan to allow an approximate 14,480 square foot commercial building and associated parking, and authorizing the Mayor to…

Voting record (53)

31 yes18 no4 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noSep 8, 2026

A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to keep the

Voted noSep 8, 2026

A motion was made by by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Ramesh Premkumar, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to k

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Close the Public Hearing and approved the Proposed Budget as revised.

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Budget Revision: CORE Evening Hours

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Budget Revision: Sunshine Room and Recreation Coordinator

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Budget Revision: Service Organizations and Education Foundation

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, to approved the item as presented.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Maximum Proposed Tax Rate Setting

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Reinstatement of Service Organization Funding

Highlighted the value of volunteerism and direct classroom funding through the Education Foundation.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through H

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

CRDC Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds Resolution

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through F

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of Distance Variance for St. Ann's Catholic Parish

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

General Obligation Refunding Bonds Ordinance

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

St. Constantine School Special Use Permit Revision

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

CCPD Budget Approval with SRO Amendment

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Election of CCPD Board President and Vice President

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Demolition Contract for 631 Stratford Lane

Voted noMay 26, 2026

Award of RFP #220 for Smart Cities Master Plan

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Removal of Lynn Jenkins from Smart City Board

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

to amend the underlying motion by adding the following condition: Trash pick up timeframe is limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

to adopt the ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 with maximum savings of 5% and approving all other matters related t

Voted noApr 14, 2026

to amend the underlying motion by permitting removal of the tree in question and to assess the tree mitigation fees.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.

Voted noApr 14, 2026

close the Public Hearing, approve the Item subject to conditions 1-2 and 4-6,with approval to remove the ash tree in question, and waive the tree mitigation fees with the conditions outlined as follow

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

PD-250R26R2-H Zoning Change Request (767 W. Main Street)

Supported the application to provide optionality for the property owner given existing vacancies and low evening traffic.

Voted noApr 14, 2026

PD-296R-LI Zoning Change and Office Building (Creekview Drive)

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions

Voted noMar 10, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item subject to the conditions presented

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

PD-213R8-H Lost Creek Live/Work Addition

Voted noMar 10, 2026

PD-326-MF-2 Multi-Family Age-Restricted Apartments

Voted yesDec 9, 2025

Consent Agenda Items C through I

Voted yesDec 9, 2025

Dallas Central Appraisal District Board Election Resolution

Voted yesDec 9, 2025

Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Plan for Natera Headquarters

Voted noSep 9, 2025

Consent Item S be approved

Voted noSep 9, 2025

Consent Agenda Item S - TML Decorum Resolution

Believes the state legislature should not be petitioned to restrict local authority and emphasized the importance of First Amendment protections.

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Adoption of FY 2025-26 Municipal Budget

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Adoption of FY 2025-26 Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Ratification of FY 2025-26 Budget Property Tax Revenue Increase

Voted noJul 8, 2025

adding "verification of student enrollment on a 2/3/5 day basis each semester" to Condition 3

Voted noJul 8, 2025

close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the amended conditions

Voted noJul 8, 2025

St. Constantine School Special Use Permit Revision

Voted noJul 7, 2025

St. Constantine School Special Use Permit

Voted against the motion due to concerns regarding traffic and school operations.

Voted yesMay 27, 2025

Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Rolling Oaks Memorial Center

Moved to amend the non-resident burial fee to $10,000 to better align with market rates and protect resident access.

Voted noApr 8, 2025

to continue the Public Hearing to the May 13, 2025, City Council meeting.

Voted yesApr 8, 2025

to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item.

Voted yesApr 8, 2025

Nonconforming Sign Code Amendments