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Joel Patterson

District 4 Council Member2018–2025

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At a glance

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Term ending May 17, 2025.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
18:35
Avg per meeting
6:12
Segments
688

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Aug 2024[35]

Wildlife Mitigation in Development

Developers will incur minor costs to perform the required wildlife impact studies.

critical↑Sep 2023[17]

Land Subsidence

Saves the city $40 million by removing the McKinnon water plant from future bonds.

high→Sep 2024[16]

Commercial Development and Sales Tax Generation (Home Depot)

Denying the agreement retains potential city sales tax revenues without offering performance rebates.

critical↓Mar 2025[13]

Waters PUD Zoning

Potential long-term impacts on property values and municipal utility connection allocations.

critical↓Nov 2024[13]

Administrative Service Cost Sharing

The board voted to reduce the shared service payment by 50%, which would save the EDC approximately $50,000.

high↑Apr 2025[12]

City Bond Issuance for Park Improvements

Estimated capital costs reach roughly $56 million for the regional park and millions more for park expansions.

critical↓Mar 2025[9]

Primrose Park Expansion

Potential use of regional park funds and sponsorship revenue to support field maintenance.

high↓May 2024[9]

Event Center Zoning Concerns

Potential for economic development and increased business activity in the downtown area.

high↓Nov 2023[8]

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program

The program aims to support local business growth and investment.

high↓May 2025[8]

E-Scooter and E-Bike Safety Regulation

Staff time and potential grant or educational campaign expenditures.

critical↓Sep 2023[7]

Belmont Estates Drainage and Lot Size

Developers are investing approximately $2 million in grading and amenity adjustments for the subdivision.

critical↓Apr 2024[5]

Regulation of Event Centers in Residential Areas

Property values and marketability for neighboring homeowners could be negatively impacted.

high↓Jul 2023[3]

Water Conservation Rebates

The city has already secured $125,000 in rebates through these efforts.

high↓Mar 2024[3]

Primrose Park Construction and Maintenance

Ongoing costs for park maintenance and potential capital expenses for the first aid building.

high↓Apr 2024[2]

Downtown Parking and Retail Development

The project is estimated to cost between $14 million and $15 million.

critical↓Sep 2023[2]

Regulation of Group Homes and Residential Treatment Centers

Potential costs for operators to comply with new parking and facility standards; potential impact on property values for nearby residents.

critical↓Dec 2023[1]

Water and Wastewater Rate Structure and Infrastructure Funding

Potential future rate adjustments to cover operational costs and debt service for water and wastewater infrastructure.

medium↓Oct 2024[0]

de-annexation petitions

This could mean less tax money coming in for Fulshear if people successfully leave.

medium↓Mar 2025[0]

State of the City Address

It's a free look at where your tax dollars are going and what's coming next for Fulshear.

high↓Jul 2024[0]

city manager recruitment

The city will be adding a high-level executive salary and benefits package to the annual municipal budget.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found.