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Greg Helm

Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member Place 62023-2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
22
Total speaking time
35:10
Avg per meeting
1:36
Segments
680

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Mar 2026[33]

Comprehensive Data Center Prohibition

Protects surrounding residential property values by preventing incompatible industrial intrusions.

critical↓May 2025[29]

Public Safety and Crime Prevention

No immediate financial impact reported during the presentation.

critical→Apr 2025[24]

FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

Values increased by 4.5% overall, with each penny on the tax rate raising approximately $487,000.

critical↓Jan 2025[22]

Parking Standards in Industrial Districts

Potential property value impacts for neighboring homeowners and infrastructure costs related to drainage and road improvements.

critical↑Jan 2025[21]

Commercial Development Expansion

Generates new sales and property tax revenue for the city through commercial and residential construction.

critical↓Mar 2025[20]

Data Center Prohibition

The project could generate new tax revenue for the city through business operations.

critical→Apr 2025[20]

Library and YMCA Bond Proposal

Will determine public debt and potential property tax impacts if voters approve the bond in November.

high→Aug 2025[19]

Regional Housing Authority

Utilizes existing staff time and police records to improve neighborhood code compliance and community safety.

critical↑Nov 2025[19]

Abatement of Substandard Residential Structures

Costs for city-ordered demolition or legal processing may be assessed against the property owners as liens.

high↑Aug 2025[11]

NTMWD Water and Wastewater Rate Increases

Adjusts city utility and service fees effective October 1 to fund municipal operations.

high↓Jul 2024[11]

Economic Development Incentives and Business Prospects (Project House)

The project involves a $30,000 economic development grant funded by the FEDC.

critical↓May 2023[10]

Community Park Safety

Property values have declined for homeowners in affected blocks due to rental saturation and community disruptions.

critical↓Apr 2023[9]

emergency services contract

The contract will involve significant city expenditures for emergency services.

high↓Mar 2025[9]

Townhome Development Rezone Request

Private investment in housing development was proposed, but no direct municipal capital expenditure was outlined.

critical↓May 2025[9]

Rental Inspection and Crime Addendum

Potential impact on individual property resale values noted by the speaker.

medium↓Jul 2024[7]

Historic District Preservation

Private property investment by the homeowner.

medium↓Aug 2023[7]

Animal Shelter Operations

The committee's discussions may eventually lead to budget requests for facility improvements or staffing.

high↓Feb 2026[5]

Commercial Growth and Traffic

These projects will bring new jobs and tax revenue to the city.

high↓Jun 2025[5]

EMS Funding and Leadership

The fee will generate approximately $162,000 annually.

high↓Feb 2024[5]

Economic Development Recruitment & Incentives

Potential to attract private capital investment for local commercial redevelopment.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Helm 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.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-06-02

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-06-02

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-06-02

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the Minutes as presented.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-04-07

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to Remove the Item from the Table.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-04-07

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-04-07

    Council Member Traylor moved to table the item to the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-04-07

    Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-04-07

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to adopt the item as presented.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-17

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-17

    Council Member Salgado moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-17

    Council Member Schlensker moved to adopt the item as presented.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-03

    City Secretary Employment Agreement

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-02-17

    Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-02-17

    Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

  • movedpassed 4-12026-01-20

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to deny the item.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-01-20

    deny the item because the site plan for the Club Car Wash cannot move forward as they have no approved conditional use permit for that site.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-01-20

    Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20

    Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Triad Service Group for the construction 69 services for the Grayhawk Lift Station Decommissioning Project. (Staff recommends 70 approval of the item.) 71 [APPROVED; ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 26-01] 72

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-01-06

    Consider approval of the Minutes of the December 2, 2025 (Regular) Meeting. (Staff 26 recommends approval of the item.) 27 28 The minutes were presented for consideration. 29

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • seconded2026-01-06

    Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the item as presented.

Decisions during term (471)

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

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Zoning Amendment for Planned Development 22-25 (Akron Way Industrial)

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 114 Industrial Drive

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Final Plat for The Cottages at Gateway Addition

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Site Plan for Clearwater Express Car Wash

approved1630Oct 1, 2026

Final Plat for 7 Brew Forney Addition

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Final Plat for Village at Gateway Block 4 Lots 5R1, 5R2, and 5R3 (EVO Entertainment)

approved1933Oct 1, 2026

Final Plat for Village at Gateway Lot 8D-1 Block 3 (Restaurant Pad)

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Fox Hollow Public Improvement District Maintenance Assessment

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Goodwill Donation Collection Center

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Sign Standards Amendment for Village at Gateway

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Zoning Definitions and Regulations for Automated Ice Machines

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Stricter Zoning Regulations for Data Centers

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Board and Commission Appointments

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Utility Billing Exemptions for Special Events

approved6-0Sep 15, 2026

Approval of Master Fee Schedule Updates

approvedSep 15, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approvedSep 15, 2026

Consent Agenda

approvedSep 10, 2026

Approval of the FEDC Minutes – August 13, 2026

approvedSep 10, 2026

Discuss and consider action on a broker representation agreement for FEDC-owned properties.

approved6-0Sep 3, 2026

Data Center Zoning Prohibition

Voting record (195)

183 yes5 no7 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Motion to (Re)Appoint Kara

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Motion to (Re)Appoint Phillip Brugger

Voted noAug 11, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-27 Calling a Bond Election

Voted in opposition during the initial split and final tally.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Board and Commission Reappointments

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item as presented.

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to reappoint Alan McCuistion to the NTMWD, Seat 1, for the term as noted above.

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Minutes as presented.

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

Council Member Schlensker moved to appoint Council Member Salgado as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year.

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Salgado moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Direct staff to gauge and coordinate legislative efforts with neighboring municipalities, including Terrell, Royse City, Rockwall, Sachse, Wylie, and Heath, as well as with the Texas Municipal League;

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approval of Ordinance No. 26-18 (HOA Standards)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Redemption of FEDC Sales Tax Revenue Bonds

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Scheduling Building and Construction Code Amendment

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Support Resolution for State Legislative Action on Institutional Investors

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Legislative Strategy and Dallas Housing Authority Engagement

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Minutes as presented.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item with the correction as reported by City Secretary Rios.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item as presented with the correction reported by City Secretary Rios.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Approval of General Election Canvass Resolution No. 26-19

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Approval of Runoff Election Resolution No. 26-20

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Council Member Salgado moved to authorize staff to execute a change order and take all necessary action relating to the Ranch Road Extension Project.

AbstainedMay 5, 2026

Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the Minutes as presented.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Schlensker seconded the motion.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to Remove the Item from the Table.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

accept the explanation as presented

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to adopt the item as presented.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to table the item to the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Approval of Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items V.1 through V.8

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Ordinance Amending Development Standards for 1.25 Acres (Bahama Bucks site)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Table Data Center Zoning Ordinance

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (R1 District, Notice, Home Occupations)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Authorization of TxCDBG Phase 2 Application for Gateway Blvd and CR 212 Safety Project

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Council Member Salgado moved to adopt the item as presented.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the Minutes as presented.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Council Member Schlensker moved to table the item to the April 7, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Council Member Schlensker moved to adopt the item as presented.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Council Member Salgado moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve an amendment to the employment agreement with the City Secretary as discussed in Executive Session.

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Appointment to Historic Overlay District Architectural Review Board (HODARB)

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council Member Salgado amended her motion to approve the item incorporating the amendments requested by staff

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item as presented, with the membership consisting of five (5) members.

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

approve the item as presented.