Sarah Salgado
About
Sarah Salgado's platform centers on sustainable urban development and responsible growth management. She prioritizes balancing the city's rapid housing expansion with the necessary infrastructure and resources required to maintain Forney's quality of life.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentSalgado advocates for managed residential growth to ensure infrastructure keeps pace with the city's expansion.
- developmentSalgado prioritizes addressing housing density and its long-term impact on Forney's community resources.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 33
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:08
- Avg per meeting
- 2:29
- Segments
- 1701
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Data Center Prohibition
Protects surrounding residential property values by preventing incompatible industrial intrusions.
Public Safety and Crime Prevention
No immediate financial impact reported during the presentation.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Values increased by 4.5% overall, with each penny on the tax rate raising approximately $487,000.
Parking Standards in Industrial Districts
Potential property value impacts for neighboring homeowners and infrastructure costs related to drainage and road improvements.
Commercial Development Expansion
Generates new sales and property tax revenue for the city through commercial and residential construction.
Data Center Prohibition
The project could generate new tax revenue for the city through business operations.
Library and YMCA Bond Proposal
Will determine public debt and potential property tax impacts if voters approve the bond in November.
Regional Housing Authority
Utilizes existing staff time and police records to improve neighborhood code compliance and community safety.
Abatement of Substandard Residential Structures
Costs for city-ordered demolition or legal processing may be assessed against the property owners as liens.
NTMWD Water and Wastewater Rate Increases
Adjusts city utility and service fees effective October 1 to fund municipal operations.
Economic Development Incentives and Business Prospects (Project House)
The project involves a $30,000 economic development grant funded by the FEDC.
Community Park Safety
Property values have declined for homeowners in affected blocks due to rental saturation and community disruptions.
emergency services contract
The contract will involve significant city expenditures for emergency services.
Townhome Development Rezone Request
Private investment in housing development was proposed, but no direct municipal capital expenditure was outlined.
Rental Inspection and Crime Addendum
Potential impact on individual property resale values noted by the speaker.
Historic District Preservation
Private property investment by the homeowner.
Animal Shelter Operations
The committee's discussions may eventually lead to budget requests for facility improvements or staffing.
Commercial Growth and Traffic
These projects will bring new jobs and tax revenue to the city.
EMS Funding and Leadership
The fee will generate approximately $162,000 annually.
Economic Development Recruitment & Incentives
Potential to attract private capital investment for local commercial redevelopment.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Salgado 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Legislative Strategy for Investor-Owned Rental Concentration
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Council Member Salgado moved to schedule formal approval of the proposed ordinance at the June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the Minutes as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-19
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-19
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-05
Authorization of Change Order for Ranch Road Extension Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Salgado moved to move the item from Executive Session back to open session.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
accept the explanation as presented
- secondedpassed 6-02026-04-07
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to adopt the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-17
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-17
Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a Joint Election 58 Contract for Joint Election Services with the Kaufman County Elections Administrator for 59 the General Election being held on May 2, 2026, and if required a Runoff Election on June 60
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-17
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the Minutes as presented.
- moved2026-02-17
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Salgado amended her motion to approve the item incorporating the amendments requested by staff
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-17
Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026 (Regular) Meeting. (Staff 32 recommends approval of the item.) 33 34 The minutes were presented for consideration. 35
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Council Member Salgado moved to adopt the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
approve the item as presented.
Decisions during term (471)
Recorded while Salgado was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Zoning Amendment for Planned Development 22-25 (Akron Way Industrial)
Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 114 Industrial Drive
Final Plat for The Cottages at Gateway Addition
Site Plan for Clearwater Express Car Wash
Final Plat for 7 Brew Forney Addition
Final Plat for Village at Gateway Block 4 Lots 5R1, 5R2, and 5R3 (EVO Entertainment)
Final Plat for Village at Gateway Lot 8D-1 Block 3 (Restaurant Pad)
Approval of Fox Hollow Public Improvement District Maintenance Assessment
Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Goodwill Donation Collection Center
Approval of Sign Standards Amendment for Village at Gateway
Approval of Zoning Definitions and Regulations for Automated Ice Machines
Approval of Stricter Zoning Regulations for Data Centers
Board and Commission Appointments
Approval of Utility Billing Exemptions for Special Events
Approval of Master Fee Schedule Updates
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda
Approval of the FEDC Minutes – August 13, 2026
Discuss and consider action on a broker representation agreement for FEDC-owned properties.
Data Center Zoning Prohibition
Voting record (235)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion to (Re)Appoint Kara
Motion to (Re)Appoint Phillip Brugger
Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-27 Calling a Bond Election
Seconded the motion and supported the bond election.