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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-13 — Upcoming DeSoto P&Z to discuss Hanover – Bend Brook development and honor departing member](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/eea3021c-0440-4dbf-b778-55fdbe75316e): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-08 — DeSoto City Council to review rules and discuss youth sports policies](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/3897ec39-0e3e-4e43-a1ac-45bf39e72d35): City Council Workshop
- [2026-09-25 — DeSoto updates its legislative wishlist for the state capitol, backing broadband and local authority](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/efb4a686-35bb-4c9b-a0a4-c005c856fe4d): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-09-22 — P&Z Commission canceled September 22 meeting due to missing quorum](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/9be3ba8d-771f-4731-af15-77efa559ea59): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-09-15 — DeSoto Passes FY2027 Budget with Stable Tax Rate and 9% Water Fee Hike](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/d90ee1c1-20a5-48a2-b61d-9fa6e995014b): City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-14 — City Council honors local heroes, advances erosion program and reviews sports policies](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/26bd30cd-3952-4677-bd0b-32e67848d712): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-09-01 — DeSoto City Council Approves Police Policy Software After Debate and Hears Public Concerns on Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/4e51ef00-d103-45d4-80e2-c998e8639e19): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-28 — DeSoto City Council holds annual summer retreat to plan for 2027 legislative and budget priorities](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/fa9da634-d23b-486d-8dae-5622f2c58a8f): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-08-25 — DeSoto P&Z Commission hits pause on major mixed-use project to study traffic](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/b9fa5408-8cb3-41a5-adc7-e6b9d51b5808): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-08-20 — DeSoto Development Board Plans Office Upgrade to Boost Business Deals](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/501bc943-1207-4268-a541-1ad8a1ac0948): Economic Development
- [2026-08-18 — DeSoto OKs 5 acres for a new public safety facility and ponders property tax rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/6cb8d9a0-878a-4cfb-aa17-041e85953320): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-17 — DeSoto City Council moves forward on public art and youth sports policy updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/1ba87177-5dbc-4057-aeb5-719833bc9674): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-08-11 — DeSoto P&Z meeting hit pause on two major developments as residents flood chambers over traffic](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/3fb5598a-ee9c-42b8-babc-192a35f9da19): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-08-04 — DeSoto Council Denies Auto Repair Shop Rezoning and Approves Dog Park Credits](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/fdef36d3-8532-4817-a7d9-72ad90367bbc): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-31 — DeSoto City Council reviews FY 2027 budget, tax rates, and utilities](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/599d5bb4-4aaf-4391-ac41-c4f744867540): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-07-28 — DeSoto Eyes Major Zoning Code Overhaul to Modernize Rules and Cut Red Tape](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/d49a6490-99ae-400f-9698-34407a08e7b7): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-07-21 — DeSoto Council Names Letitia Hughes Mayor Pro Tem and Ken Waters Deputy Mayor Pro Tem](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/b4562c36-ec6a-4d96-99c2-d953a79a2d8b): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-20 — DeSoto Swears In Re-Elected Councilmember Pierette Parker and Reviews Strong Finances](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/3bf03497-6f99-422f-9468-a278b8c3575a): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-07-17 — DeSoto City Council holds closed-door executive session on ethics and city manager matters](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/32ebf1c9-64d4-472c-9ee8-e243b8744e57): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-07-14 — DeSoto recommends denial of auto repair shop on Belt Line, tables housing plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/6576fc25-3ab7-4ea4-b15d-ac3c439ea725): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-07-13 — DeSoto City Council offers interim city manager job to Isom Cameron](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/3d3b3a3f-62a2-44d4-96e2-3e62003d6f0c): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-06-25 — DeSoto Town Hall: How to Report Code Violations and Animal Control Issues](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/9e9fa04f-f8d2-4695-bd55-3e2e37ece3ef): Code Enforcement And Animal Control Town Hall
- [2026-06-24 — DeSoto certifies June 13 runoff election results, confirming new leadership for Place 2.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/a2efd03a-bb63-4ebc-a0df-2c0440285785): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-06-23 — DeSoto P&Z tables massive multifamily housing project on Westmoreland Road until July](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/fe8b93ef-55f9-425c-8247-4cddbbbde216): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-06-18 — Board approves lot size variances for 1001 Crestwood Court single-family home](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/ebaeef56-744b-4505-80ad-fd9958ff3ffc): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-06-16 — DeNae City Council OKs Child Care Rule, Rejects DART Talk, and Says No to $21M Water Loan Application](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/c5ad6682-224c-42e7-87c1-cf448645e489): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-15 — DeSoto City Council honors contest winners, local heroes, and scholars while pushing forward with arts and economic development.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/c76c19ef-bac9-4331-a59c-bc4a36e05d49): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-06-11 — DeSoto Development Board eyes new tax incentives to boost local business](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/0523737e-869f-403c-ba21-21b040594866): Economic Development
- [2026-06-04 — DeSoto Zoning Board approves lot size variances for 1001 Crestwood Court](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/76ad93f2-9fb1-4dff-a95d-83dfd2c42ef0): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-05-21 — DeSoto orders demolition of long-neglected eyesore on E. Wintergreen](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/72d4bc74-9f30-45b0-bc5c-60d6f3251cd3): Building and Standards Commission
- [2026-05-19 — DeSoto sets June 13 runoff election, explores road repairs and erosion programs](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/d29ba6a4-120d-43cd-9ad8-eb5af231bdc2): City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-18 — DeSoto City Council honors outgoing Councilman Byrd and swears in new Place 4 member Brian Wesley](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/a41e8bcb-6d14-41df-a8f7-798b1f914c56): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-05-13 — DeSoto certifies May 2 election results, officially welcoming new council members.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/718c6b79-9eca-4059-b823-174a5b7d7249): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-05-12 — DeSoto P&Z moves forward on new child care zoning and kicks off a major code rewrite](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/5d847a4b-c8fe-4a63-a366-b9c7e6c40296): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-11 — DeSoto City Council kicks off FY2027 budget planning with extensive multi-hour workshop](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/444ee2b8-81b4-47b1-9fdf-f486719da9ca): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-05-07 — DeSoto Zoning Board denies lot variances for Crestwood Court home build](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/0a005927-9acc-496c-b2ec-ba574513b834): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-05-05 — Council approves crime grant for cameras, tables Westmoreland zoning case](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/77dbae14-873e-4975-b57c-8315797f5580): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-28 — Planning & zoning tables 200-home rental community on Westmoreland Road pending traffic study](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/9dbcc1b2-5f21-4dc0-a002-a7d9b1ed9483): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-04-21 — DeSoto City Council moves forward with strategic plan, new drone contract, and ban on 8-liners](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/a6344805-acde-4a3e-ade4-dadf611c2f3b): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-20 — DeSoto Council honors community champions, hears updates on brush program and CDBG funds](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/e708ff48-4998-4cbb-8c4b-2e563f735fdc): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-04-16 — DeSoto Zoning Board picks a new vice chair and OKs lot size variances on Crestwood Court](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/b7e0e12a-441f-4560-8801-aaf9b311b7eb): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-04-07 — DeSoto City Council Approves $20.5M Westmoreland Road Contract and Pulted Controversial Bids](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/204970fe-5349-41e2-a951-af13bbb3a3e7): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-30 — DeNae's finance team brings home a clean audit, and Council tackles helping hands and future taxes](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/6b0f74c5-d6c1-4e95-b029-aaa4cfbad0be): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-03-24 — DeSoto recommends approval of hotel changes on I-35 and a new office space, plus tackles daycare rules](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/2d1eb9d4-e7c8-4f1d-a314-3735ac554bfb): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-03-03 — Council approves Thorn Tree Golf Club MOU and authorizes water system master plan update](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/9e496487-4161-49c2-b61a-1356b9a23f85): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-26 — DeSoto Council looks at expanding relief fund rules and partnering with school district on land near the ARC](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/af099c75-f2d0-4ed8-ad2e-bbf6a992223a): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-24 — DeSoto P&Z recommends approval of Harbor Freight sign change and approves Crossroads Trade Center plans](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/e35b4d43-f1af-4748-abd5-7d90d80e1171): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-20 — DeSoto City Council holds special retreat to plan FY2027 budget and review initiatives](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/66296648-f4c0-4ea2-a08e-424ff0f572d5): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-19 — DeSoto City Council kicks off a 10-year strategic planning workshop to shape the city's future.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/c81cb8d2-09f3-46f0-9cb5-af22519672d5): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-17 — DeSoto OKs May Election and Considers Facility Updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/meetings/ce42e91b-9cc9-42b4-88c5-e43983153952): City Council Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Youth Sports Policy and Security](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/youth-sports-policy-and-security): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Roadway Infrastructure Management](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/roadway-infrastructure-management): infrastructure · priority: critical
- [CDBG Funding Allocation](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/fiscal-year-2026-2027-proposed-budget-tax-rate): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Water and Sewer Utility Rate Increases](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/utility-rates): general · priority: high
- [Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Comprehensive Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/zoning-and-subdivision-ordinance-update): zoning · priority: high
- [State Legislative Agenda Priorities](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/state-legislative-agenda-priorities): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [FY2026 City Initiatives](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/fy2026-city-initiatives): governance · priority: critical
- [Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/erosion-control-program): general · priority: high
- [City Management and Ethics Oversight](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/city-manager-appointment): general · priority: critical
- [Agenda Request Process](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/agenda-request-process): governance · priority: medium
- [Real Estate Development and Acquisition](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/real-estate-development-and-acquisition): development · priority: high
- [Wyndham Dallas South-DeSoto Litigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/wyndham-dallas-south-desoto-litigation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Proposed Business Registration Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/proposed-business-registration-program): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [City Council Rules and Procedures Manual Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/city-council-rules-and-procedures-manual-update): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Hanover – Bend Brook Development Proposal](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/hanover-bend-brook-development-proposal): development · priority: high
- [Parks Residential Subdivision Preliminary Plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/parks-residential-subdivision-preliminary-plat): development · priority: medium
- [Park Playground Equipment Upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/park-playground-equipment-upgrades): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Diagnostic Review](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/zoning-and-subdivision-ordinance-diagnostic-review): zoning · priority: high
- [Special Runoff Election Certification](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/election-day): governance · priority: critical
- [Gunfire Detection System Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/public-safety-technology): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Procurement Process Concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/city-staff-hiring): general · priority: high
- [First Responder Mental Health Support](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/emergency-response): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Police Department Policy Management Software](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/police-department-policy-management-software): public-safety · priority: high
- [Student Engagement in Local Government](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/city-management-appointment): general · priority: critical
- [Interim City Manager Appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/city-manager-selection): governance · priority: critical
- [Public Transit Options](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/dart-withdrawal-elections): governance · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year Reserve Fund Reallocation](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/fiscal-year-reserve-fund-reallocation): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Crime Control Prevention District & Fire/EMS District](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/crime-control-prevention-district-fireems-district): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Drainage and Flood Mitigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/flood-control): environment · priority: critical
- [Childcare Center Zoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/childcare-center-zoning): zoning · priority: critical
- [Lot Size Variance Request](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/lot-size-variance-request): zoning · priority: high
- [Aquatic and Recreation Center Services](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/new-community-center): general · priority: high
- [City Management and Ethics Oversight](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/city-management-and-ethics-oversight): public-safety · priority: high
- [Parkland Dedication Credits for Neighborhood Dog Parks](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/parkland-dedication-credits-for-neighborhood-dog-parks): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [School Safety and Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/school-safety-and-funding): schools · priority: high
- [Office Space Redesign](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/office-space-redesign): development · priority: high
- [Brush and Bulk Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/brush-and-bulk-program): public-works · priority: medium
- [Recognition of Educational Achievements](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/recognition-of-educational-achievements): education · priority: medium
- [Westmoreland Road Improvement Project](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/resident-concerns): general · priority: critical
- [Budget Amendments for City Facilities](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/new-public-building): general · priority: high
- [Comprehensive Commercial Economic Master Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/comprehensive-commercial-economic-master-plan): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Williamsburg Village Site Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/williamsburg-village-site-plan): development · priority: high
- [PD-129 Amendment for Signage](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/pd-129-amendment-for-signage): zoning · priority: medium
- [Property Maintenance and Code Violations](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/property-maintenance-and-code-violations): development · priority: high
- [Thorn Tree Golf Club Property](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/thorn-tree-golf-club-property): real-estate · priority: critical
- [Prohibition of Amusement Redemption Machines (8-Liners)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/prohibition-of-amusement-redemption-machines): public-safety · priority: high
- [Minor Auto Repair Shop SUP Denial on East Belt Line Road](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/minor-auto-repair-shop-sup-denial-on-east-belt-line-road): zoning · priority: high
- [Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras & Crime Grant](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/automated-license-plate-recognition-cameras-crime-grant): public-safety · priority: high
- [Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Application](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/issues/texas-water-development-board-financial-assistance): water-utilities · priority: critical


## Development applications (35)

- [Hanover – Bend Brook](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/hanover-bend-brook): rezone · pending
- [Parks Residential Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/parks-residential-subdivision): subdivision · tabled
- [PD 101 Amendment (800 West Beltline Road)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/pd-101-amendment-800-west-beltline-road): pud · continued
- [DeSoto House of Peace Playground](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/desoto-house-of-peace-playground): other · approved
- [1213 Hannah Circle Accessory Dwelling](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/1213-hannah-circle-accessory-dwelling): conditional-use · approved
- [PD 202 Establishment (North Westmoreland Road)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/pd-202-establishment-north-westmoreland-road): pud · tabled
- [Minor Automobile Repair Shop (1027 E. Belt Line Road)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/minor-automobile-repair-shop-1027-e-belt-line-road): conditional-use · denied
- [Minor Auto Repair Shop (1027 E. Beltline Rd)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/minor-auto-repair-shop-1027-e-beltline-rd): conditional-use · denied
- [Tire Store Service Center SUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/tire-store-service-center): conditional-use · denied
- [Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1213 Hanna Circle](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/accessory-dwelling-unit-at-1213-hanna-circle): conditional-use · approved
- [DeSoto House of Peace & Community Center Park](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/desoto-house-of-peace-community-center-park): other · approved
- [Planned Development 202 (PD-202) Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/planned-development-202-pd-202-subdivision): pud · tabled
- [Child Care Center Shared Institutional Facility Text Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/child-care-center-shared-institutional-facility-text): other · approved
- [Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Child Care)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/zoning-ordinance-amendment-child-care): other · approved
- [301 E. Wintergreen Rd. Demolition](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/301-e-wintergreen-rd-demolition): other · approved
- [Child Care Centers (Shared Institutional Facility) Ordinance Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/child-care-centers-shared-institutional-facility-ordinance-amendment): other · approved
- [1001 Crestwood Court Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/1001-crestwood-court-variance): variance · denied
- [Holiday Inn Express / PD-20 Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/holiday-inn-express-pd-20): rezone · denied
- [South Meadows Office Park No. 3 Addition (Site Plan)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/south-meadows-office-park-no-3-addition): site-plan · approved
- [Senior Center Roof Replacement](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/senior-center-roof-replacement): other · pending
- [PD-129 Amendment (Harbor Freight Signage)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/pd-129-amendment-harbor-freight-signage): other · approved
- [Crossroads Trade Center Addition](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/crossroads-trade-center-addition): site-plan · approved
- [Crossroads Trade Center Hotel Site Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/crossroads-trade-center-hotel): site-plan · approved
- [Lease Agreement with DeSoto Area Chamber](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/lease-agreement-with-desoto-area-chamber): other · approved
- [Streets Division Skid Steer Purchase](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/streets-division-skid-steer-purchase): other · pending
- [Westmoreland Road Improvement Project](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/westmoreland-road-improvement-project): other · approved
- [Unica Enterprises Services Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/unica-enterprises-services-agreement): other · approved
- [South Meadows Office Park No. 3](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/south-meadows-office-park-no-3): site-plan · approved
- [Holiday Inn I35 Hotel](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/holiday-inn-i35-hotel): other · approved
- [Thorn Tree Golf Club Redevelopment](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/thorn-tree-golf-club-redevelopment): other · conditions-required
- [Williamsburg Village - Section D](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/williamsburg-village-section-d): site-plan · approved
- [Williamsburg Village Office/Medical Office](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/williamsburg-village-officemedical-office): site-plan · approved
- [Sign Height Variance - 2716 Hwy 67](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/sign-height-variance-2716-hwy-67): variance · under-review
- [Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Signage Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/quorum-wheatland-medical-park-signage-variance): variance · approved
- [Red Sea Addition Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/development/red-sea-addition-rezoning): rezone · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/fy-2027-city-budget-and-property-tax-rate): taxes-budget
- [FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Utility Rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/fy-2026-2027-proposed-budget-and-utility-rates): public-safety
- [FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/fy-2026-2027-proposed-budget-and-tax-rate): taxes-budget
- [Proposed 200-Unit Build-to-Rent Residential Development on N. Westmoreland Road](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/proposed-200-unit-build-to-rent-residential-development-on-n-westmoreland-road): public-safety
- [Public Safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [Exploration of DART Micro Transportation in DeSoto](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/exploration-of-dart-micro-transportation-in-desoto): roads
- [Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/pursuant-to-texas-government-code-section-551-0415): parks-rec
- [Public Transit Options](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/public-transit-options): roads
- [Water and Sewer Service Fees](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/water-and-sewer-service-fees): water-utilities
- [Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/fiscal-year-2026-2027-proposed-budget): taxes-budget
- [Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on community interest items.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/pursuant-to-texas-government-code-section-5510415-the-city-council-may-report-on): schools
- [Specific Use Permit for Minor Auto Repair Shop on Belt Line Road](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/specific-use-permit-for-minor-auto-repair-shop-on-belt-line-road): zoning
- [Police Department Grant Application for Flock Cameras and Crime Prevention](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/police-department-grant-application-for-flock-cameras-and-crime-prevention): public-safety
- [Hotel Redevelopment and PD-20 Amendment at 1307 N. I-35E](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/hotel-redevelopment-and-pd-20-amendment-at-1307-n-i-35e): development
- [Raising Havoc Youth Sports Billing and Transparency Concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/raising-havoc-youth-sports-billing-and-transparency-concerns): parks-rec
- [Vendor Vetting and Procurement Policy Review](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/vendor-vetting-and-procurement-policy-review): taxes-budget
- [Police Department Policy Software Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/police-department-policy-software-agreement): public-safety
- [Case No. Z-1542-25 - PD-20 Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/case-no-z-1542-25-pd-20-amendment): development
- [Aquatic and Recreation Center Operations and Staffing Concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/aquatic-and-recreation-center-operations-and-staffing-concerns): parks-rec
- [Youth Sports Operations and Security Requirements](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/youth-sports-operations-and-security-requirements): public-safety
- [Safety and Privacy](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/safety-and-privacy): public-safety
- [Traffic and Density](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/traffic-and-density): development
- [Traffic and Neighborhood Access](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/traffic-and-neighborhood-access): roads
- [Privacy and Traffic](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/privacy-and-traffic): development
- [Traffic](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/traffic): roads
- [Traffic and Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/traffic-and-development): development
- [Citizen Participation Rules](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/citizen-participation-rules): public-safety
- [Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for Police Policies](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/master-service-agreement-with-lexipol-llc-for-police-policies): public-safety
- [Governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/governance): taxes-budget
- [Infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/infrastructure): water-utilities
- [Aesthetics and Infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/aesthetics-and-infrastructure): development
- [Traffic Study Validity](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/traffic-study-validity): roads
- [House of Peace Playground](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/house-of-peace-playground): development
- [Land Acquisition](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/land-acquisition): taxes-budget
- [Youth Sports](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/youth-sports): parks-rec
- [School Safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/school-safety): schools
- [I-35 Underpass Lighting](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/i-35-underpass-lighting): roads
- [CDBG Annual Action Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/cdbg-annual-action-plan): development
- [Consider Purchase and Sale Agreement for ~5.00 acres at 1400 Bolton Boone Drive ($1,045,440)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/consider-purchase-and-sale-agreement-for-500-acres-at-1400-bolton-boone-drive-10): budget
- [Council Decorum and Public Records](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/council-decorum-and-public-records): public-safety
- [Consent Agenda / Financial Planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/consent-agenda-financial-planning): taxes-budget
- [Executive Session Real Property (Thorntree Golf Club)](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/executive-session-real-property-thorntree-golf-club): development
- [2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/2026-2027-community-development-block-grant-cdbg-annual-action-plan): development
- [Public Safety and Code Enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/public-safety-and-code-enforcement): public-safety
- [Consider authorizing a cost-sharing arrangement letter with the City of Lancaster for I-35 wiring/luminaire repairs](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/consider-authorizing-a-cost-sharing-arrangement-letter-with-the-city-of-lancaste): infrastructure
- [Approval of City Council Minutes](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/approval-of-city-council-minutes): budget
- [Thorn Tree Golf Club Redevelopment MOU](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/thorn-tree-golf-club-redevelopment-mou): public-safety
- [Youth Sports Organizations](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/youth-sports-organizations): youth-sports
- [Property Maintenance](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/property-maintenance): development
- [Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/community/pursuant-to-texas-government-code-section-551-0415-the-city-council-may-report-o): public-safety


## Officials (33)

- [Rachel L. Proctor](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/rachel-l-proctor): Mayor
- [Pierette Parker](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/pierette-parker): Place 2 Council Member
- [Ken Waters](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/ken-waters): Place 3 Council Member
- [Debrah North](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/debrah-north): Place 5 Council Member
- [Crystal Chism](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/crystal-chism): Place 6 Council Member
- [Letitia Hughes](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/letitia-hughes): Place 7 Council Member
- [Brian Wesley](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/brian-wesley): Place 4 Council Member
- [Tanya Brooks](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/tanya-brooks): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Felicia Pierson](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/felicia-pierson): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Secretary-Treasurer — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Micaela Herndon](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/micaela-herndon): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Mark Jones](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/mark-jones): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Vickie Alexis](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/vickie-alexis): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Serita Edwards](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/serita-edwards): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Akilah S. Wallace](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/akilah-s-wallace): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Brian Laurore](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/brian-laurore): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Michael Baldwin](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/michael-baldwin): DeSoto Development Corporation Board President — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Ahmad Garrett-Price](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/ahmad-garrett-price): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Donald Dewberry](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/donald-dewberry): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [James Pruitt](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/james-pruitt): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Gilbert Graim](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/gilbert-graim): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Ahmed Alqaisi](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/ahmed-alqaisi): Director of Development Services — Development Services
- [Joseph J. Gorfida, Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/joseph-j-gorfida-jr): City Attorney — Administration
- [Majed Al-Ghafry](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/majed-al-ghafry): City Manager — Administration
- [Sofine Lewis-Aubrey](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/sofine-lewis-aubrey): City Secretary — Administration
- [Tanikqua Darden](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/tanikqua-darden): Regular Member — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Alvin Denson Culberson Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/alvin-denson-culberson-jr): Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Tracy Nelson](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/tracy-nelson): Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Isaac Rubio "Ike"](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/isaac-rubio-ike): Regular Member — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Dianne Hawkins](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/dianne-hawkins): Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Jeffrey Burns](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/jeffrey-burns): Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Michelle Edwards Johnson](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/michelle-edwards-johnson): Regular Member — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [Victor Vital](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/victor-vital): Regular Member — Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [LaShonda Burnett](https://mytexasrecord.org/desoto/officials/lashonda-burnett): Regular Member — Zoning Board of Adjustments