Dan Thornton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 16:38
- Avg per meeting
- 1:40
- Segments
- 249
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Top issues during term (18)(General)
DEIB Commission Future
Funded through existing strategic implementation budget allocations totaling $5,750 for consultant support and training.
Infrastructure Maintenance and Road Repairs
Adds $534,000 to the project cost, funded through city contributions with no impact on fund balance.
CR 199 Infrastructure Funding
The board is managing a $500,000 budget for the Pecan Street design and overseeing multi-million dollar road projects.
Expansion of Public Input Opportunities
No direct fiscal impact anticipated at this stage.
zoning change
The city avoids immediate infrastructure costs, but also misses out on the potential tax revenue the project promised.
urban growth
You can expect your tax dollars to be funneled into major construction projects and expanded city services to keep pace with the population surge.
industrial zoning
While the project promises a boost to the city's tax base, locals fear it could drive down property values and strain existing infrastructure.
veterans services
This move saves veterans time and gas money by cutting out the commute to distant service centers.
legal judgment
Taxpayers are off the hook for an $8 million payout that would have definitely hit our wallets.
legal liability
This payout is a huge blow to the city's reserves and will likely force officials to cut spending elsewhere or raise taxes to balance the books.
legal settlement
It saves taxpayers money by cutting off expensive, ongoing legal bills.
population growth
You can expect your tax dollars to be funneled into massive infrastructure projects and expanded city services to keep pace with the influx of new residents.
interlocal agreement termination
You might see shifts in your local taxes or service fees as the city and school district move to manage their own budgets independently.
utility maintenance
You might lose a few bucks if you have to buy ice or eat out because your fridge is down.
Farmers Market regulation
Local vendors could lose out on significant weekend sales if the market is forced to scale back or shut down due to these new rules.
digital government services
It should save the city money in the long run by cutting down on administrative overhead and staff time spent on routine phone calls.
utility rate increase
You'll be paying more out of pocket each month for basic utility services.
infrastructure utility agreement
This deal could bring in significant new revenue, but it might also require expensive upgrades to our current pipes and treatment facilities.
Moved or seconded (32)
Motions Thornton 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 7-02026-07-16
Appointment of Kyle Parkinson to Library Advisory Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-02
approve the items submitted on the Consent Agenda as noted above.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-02
Change Orders. A Change Order issued after execution of the Contract is a written order to Contractor, signed by ODR, Contractor, and A/E, authorizing a change in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. The Contract Sum and the Contract Time can only be changed by Change
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-04
to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-04
to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-04
approve the item as presented
- movedpassed 6-12026-06-04
to approve the item as presented, with the change of maximum occupancy from 15 to 12 people.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-26
to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-21
Authorization of Eminent Domain for CR-199 Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-04-16
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Thornton, second by Councilmember King to approve O-2026-011 as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-16
a motion was made by Councilmember Porterfield, second by Mayor Pro Tem Thornton to approve the balance of the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02
Motion by Councilmember Porterfield, second by Mayor Pro Tem Thornton, to approve the items submitted on the Consent Agenda as noted above. Motion passed 7:0.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02
appoint Councilmember Morris to the Coalition.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-04-02
appoint Musa Fury to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission.
- movedpassed2026-03-12
continue the public hearing to April 2, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-03-12
approve the items submitted on the Consent Agenda as noted above.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Denial of Electnor Belco Electric Inc. Claim
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-12
approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
to approve as presented, with the PSA to be executed by the City Manager on the terms discussed in Executive Session
- movedpassed2026-03-12
continue this item to April 2, 2026.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Thornton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Request for Attorney General Opinion on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds
Appointment of CAPCOG General Assembly Representatives
General Services Agreement with Holbrook Asphalt
Ordinance No. O-2026-005: Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
Voting record (2)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.