John Hale
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 4:45
- Avg per meeting
- 0:48
- Segments
- 126
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Top issues during term (17)(General)
Winter Road Safety (Brine Project)
The city is incurring significant emergency costs for repairs and external support.
Residential Growth and Infrastructure
The disputed infrastructure and road mitigation costs totaled approximately $950,000 to $1.3 million.
Community Beautification and Events
These projects involve city capital funds allocated for facility improvements.
Employee Retention and Recognition
Routine recognition with no new fiscal impact.
municipal oversight
The permit could generate tax revenue but may impact property values or neighborhood character.
Water System Emergency and Infrastructure Repairs
Emergency repairs and bottled water distribution incurred significant staff overtime and operational costs, though exact totals are pending.
Municipal Court Judge Reappointments
Determined by professional judicial services agreements.
public facility opening
The city is investing in long-term community health, though it will require ongoing taxpayer funding for maintenance and staffing.
candidate forums
Doesn't cost you a dime, but casting an informed ballot helps protect your tax dollars.
city operations
It's mostly just a waste of your gas money and time if you show up to a locked door.
Social Media Comment Policy
None.
Recycling Program Efficiency
The cost to process recyclables at the Waco facility has increased from $60 to $80 per ton.
municipal street fee
You'll see a new line item on your monthly utility bill that will increase your total cost of living.
municipal property management
Depending on the choice, the city will either sink money into renovations or bring in a one-time cash infusion from a sale.
personnel policy
This update shouldn't cost taxpayers extra, as it's just a standard policy refresh.
municipal personnel investigation
Depending on the outcome, taxpayers might be on the hook for legal fees or the cost of hiring and training new staff.
infrastructure project completion
This project represents a long-term investment in city infrastructure that should streamline shelter operations and reduce maintenance costs associated with the previous, outdated facility.
Moved or seconded (18)
Motions Hale 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-19
to approve Agenda Item L-1
- secondedpassed2026-05-05
approve Agenda Item H-2
- movedpassed2026-05-05
approve Agenda Item H-3
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Council Member Hawk made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.
- movedpassed2026-03-17
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda item H-4.
- secondedpassed2026-03-17
Council Member Treadway made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-3.
- secondedpassed2026-03-03
Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.
- movedpassed2026-03-03
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-1.
- movedpassed2026-03-03
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-3.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-03-03
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-9 (Advisory Committee)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-17
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1.
- movedpassed 5-22026-01-20
Council Member Hale then made a motion to table Agenda Item G-1 until March 3rd.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-7.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-3.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-4.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-1.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.
- secondedpassed2026-01-06
Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission Position 6
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Hale was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.