Texas Record
DeSoto
AB

Andre' Byrd

Place 4 Council Member2023-2027

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending May 2, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
56:05
Avg per meeting
5:37
Segments
649

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Top issues during term (14)(Governance)

critical↓Feb 2026[14]

FY2026 City Initiatives

The city is reallocating $4.2 million in excess reserves.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Agenda Request Process

No direct financial impact, but improves operational efficiency.

critical↓Apr 2026[9]

Special Runoff Election Certification

The election process incurs standard administrative costs associated with municipal balloting.

high↓May 2026[7]

Public Transit Options

Exploring alternative transit could involve additional municipal operational costs, which were declined.

critical↓Feb 2020[7]

Interim City Manager Appointment

Compensation for the interim city manager position will be formalized under the terms of the employment offer.

medium↓Jun 2024[1]

Mayoral appointment process

No direct financial impact, but ensures effective governance.

high↓Jun 2025[1]

Helping Hands Program Eligibility

The program's expansion could potentially utilize additional funds, with initial estimates suggesting a need of around $200,000 to cover expanded eligibility, though the exact amount is still being determined.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Board Operations and Training

No direct financial impact, but ensures effective governance.

high↓Feb 2021[0]

Mayoral Election

It's too early to tell if this new mayor will mean more or less money in your pocket, but changes could be on the horizon.

high↓May 2025[0]

election eligibility dispute

This drama could cost taxpayers more if legal battles drag on.

medium↓Oct 2020[0]

Mayor's passing

While there's no immediate financial hit, the city will eventually incur costs related to a special election or appointment process to find a new mayor.

high↓Feb 2021[0]

mayoral inauguration

No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but a new mayor could mean shifts in city spending down the line.

high↓May 2025[0]

election results

Your tax dollars will be managed by the newly elected officials, so their decisions directly impact city spending.

medium↓Sep 2020[0]

council compensation

Paying council members could mean higher taxes or reallocated city funds, but it might also attract more qualified candidates.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Governance.

Voting record (0)(Governance)

No votes found matching Governance.