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Vonya Hart

Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6November 2020 to November 2026

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Nov 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
1:08:09
Avg per meeting
2:44
Segments
1243

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Top issues during term (18)(General)

critical→Feb 2023[36]

Residential Growth and Infrastructure

The disputed infrastructure and road mitigation costs totaled approximately $950,000 to $1.3 million.

critical↓Dec 2024[36]

Winter Road Safety (Brine Project)

The city is incurring significant emergency costs for repairs and external support.

high↑Mar 2026[30]

Community Beautification and Events

These projects involve city capital funds allocated for facility improvements.

medium↑Aug 2025[16]

Employee Retention and Recognition

Routine recognition with no new fiscal impact.

high↑Jul 2025[15]

municipal oversight

The permit could generate tax revenue but may impact property values or neighborhood character.

critical↓Jun 2026[11]

Water System Emergency and Infrastructure Repairs

Emergency repairs and bottled water distribution incurred significant staff overtime and operational costs, though exact totals are pending.

high↑Jan 2026[10]

Municipal Court Judge Reappointments

Determined by professional judicial services agreements.

medium→Mar 2026[9]

public facility opening

The city is investing in long-term community health, though it will require ongoing taxpayer funding for maintenance and staffing.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

candidate forums

Doesn't cost you a dime, but casting an informed ballot helps protect your tax dollars.

medium↓Jan 2026[4]

city operations

It's mostly just a waste of your gas money and time if you show up to a locked door.

medium↓Nov 2025[2]

Recycling Program Efficiency

The cost to process recyclables at the Waco facility has increased from $60 to $80 per ton.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

Social Media Comment Policy

None.

high↓Nov 2020[0]

city management contract

You'll see a slight uptick in the city's payroll budget to cover the manager's salary increase.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

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.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

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.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

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.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

personnel policy

This update shouldn't cost taxpayers extra, as it's just a standard policy refresh.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

municipal street fee

You'll see a new line item on your monthly utility bill that will increase your total cost of living.

Moved or seconded (14)

Motions Hart 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-06-16

    approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-8

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    Approval of April 21, 2026, Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    approve Agenda Items F-2 through F-7

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-1.

  • movedpassed2026-03-17

    Council Member Hart then amended her motion, approving Agenda Item H-2 in the amount of $31,741.71.

  • moved2026-03-17

    Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.

  • movedpassed2026-03-03

    Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.

  • movedpassed2026-02-17

    Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-6.

  • movedpassed2026-02-03

    Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.

  • secondedwithdrawn2026-01-20

    Council Member Smith then made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1, striking Section 3-43.1(a), microchipping.

  • secondedpassed2026-01-20

    Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-7.

  • seconded2026-01-20

    Withdraw motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-06

    to approve Agenda Item H-3

  • movedpassed2026-01-06

    to approve Agenda Item H-4

Decisions during term (1)

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