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Ford H. Kinsley Jr.

District 1 Council Member2022–2025

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Term ending Nov 18, 2025.

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Top issues during term (12)(General)

critical→Nov 2025[62]

Residential Carport Setback Variances

Unknown.

critical↓Oct 2024[13]

Pension Fund Investment Performance

The performance of these investments directly impacts the amount of money available for firefighter pensions.

critical↑Sep 2025[12]

Drainage Improvements and Flood Mitigation

Funded through local capital improvement and grant allocations.

high↓Feb 2025[8]

Expressway Litter Remediation

The city may seek reimbursement from TxDOT for cleanup costs.

high↓Nov 2025[3]

VFW Civic Lodge Special Use Permit

None directly stated, but effective leadership can impact resource allocation.

medium↓Sep 2024[2]

Animal Shelter Adoption Initiatives

Potential reduction in adoption fees could impact revenue from adoption services.

medium↓Mar 2024[2]

Recycling Center Operations

The recycling center is expected to create jobs and contribute to the local economy through material processing and sales.

high↓May 2024[1]

State of the City address

Big growth means big changes, potentially impacting everything from your property taxes to new business opportunities.

high↓Dec 2023[1]

animal shelter partnership

The board is considering allocating additional funds, potentially around $100,000-$200,000, to expand spay and neuter services.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

disaster declaration request

This could mean a big influx of federal cash to fix things up, but it's not guaranteed.

medium↓Feb 2023[0]

STEC performance

Your wallet might feel it if STEC's underperformance leads to higher utility rates or cuts to city services.

high↓Aug 2022[0]

EMS contract

Your tax dollars are on the line as the city figures out the future of ambulance services.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching General.