Mike Snyder

Mayor2021-2028

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 34
Total speaking time: 17:49:09
Avg per meeting: 31:27
Segments: 22116

Want every word Snyder has said?

The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Snyder said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.

All categories Budget Business Jobs Development Education Environment General Governance Parks Rec Parks Recreation Public Safety

Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jun 2022[56]

Economic Development Incentives

Incentives utilize available HEDC corporate funds for downtown commercial revitalization.

critical↑Feb 2024[37]

DEIB Commission Future

Funded through existing strategic implementation budget allocations totaling $5,750 for consultant support and training.

high↑Oct 2024[32]

Infrastructure Maintenance and Road Repairs

Adds $534,000 to the project cost, funded through city contributions with no impact on fund balance.

high→Jan 2024[29]

Outside Agency Funding (OAF) Program

$210,443 allocated for outside agency programs plus approved HOT fund event budgets.

critical↓Nov 2024[28]

CR 199 Infrastructure Funding

The city will need to find another funding source for the $530,000 utility undergrounding cost.

critical↑Mar 2026[28]

Data Center Development

Generates millions in annual property tax revenue and economic value without residential service burdens.

critical↑Apr 2026[25]

Alcohol Zoning Update

Private funds will support the SPAC, with strict prohibition of public funds.

critical↑Jun 2025[25]

Flock Automated License Plate Reader Camera Termination

Terminating the contract eliminates upcoming annual fees of approximately $30,000.

high↑Feb 2026[24]

CR 199 Infrastructure Funding

The board is managing a $500,000 budget for the Pecan Street design and overseeing multi-million dollar road projects.

critical→Mar 2021[21]

City-Owned Fire Department Costs

Involves startup costs for fire stations, equipment, and web/administrative setup, offset by capturing local sales and property tax revenues.

high↑Mar 2026[20]

Expansion of Public Input Opportunities

No direct fiscal impact anticipated at this stage.

critical↓Aug 2024[17]

Justice Center Bond Election

The bond will authorize up to $48 million in debt to be issued for public safety facilities.

critical↑Jan 2024[16]

Municipal Fire Department Feasibility

The project could cost millions annually, with estimates suggesting $1.5 million per station.

critical↓Jul 2022[15]

Working Group Support

The budget allocates funds to support these groups, aiming for an even split of resources.

high↓May 2026[12]

Tree Preservation

Developers may face higher costs for tree replacement or fees in lieu of planting.

high↑Jul 2023[12]

Hutto Gateway Public Improvement District Creation

Estimated $45 million in public improvements financed through future PID bonds and property assessments, with no immediate fiscal impact on the city.

high↑Jul 2023[11]

Creekside Park FY27 Improvements

Impacts are tied to the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 parks budget allocations.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Hutto 150-Year Celebration Support

None anticipated.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Limmer Square Public Improvement District (PID) Area #1 Assessments

Involves a $17.2 million bond issuance and assessment levy secured entirely by PID property assessments, with no general fund backing.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Snyder 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 7-02026-08-06
approve as presented minus 53 days in liquidated damages
seconded2026-08-06
Motion by Councilmember Morris, second by Mayor Snyder, to reappoint Mayor Snyder (Seat 6), Councilmember Porterfield (Seat 4) and Councilmember Morris (Seat 2) and appoint Charles…
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
direct staff to send a letter to Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 (ESD#3) requesting an election for an 80/20 split on sales taxes
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
approve the agreement for preliminary engineering service and submittal of Exhibit A for railroad approval with Union Pacific Railroad Company
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
Motion by Mayor Snyder, second by Councilmember Morris, to appoint Jade Trent to Library Advisory Board – Seat 7.
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
for no action and bring back in October
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
Mayor Snyder offered an amendment, which was accepted, to notate the 100% Industrial Use designation ends January 1, 2030.
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
send to the ESD#3 and the County the proposed Interlocal Agreement that has the assumption of the ESD#3 as part of the City Department
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
approve the item as presented
movedpassed 7-02026-08-06
approve the item as presented
moved2026-08-06
Motion by Mayor Snyder, second by Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, to approve the item as presented.
movedpassed 7-02026-07-16
Motion by Mayor Snyder, second by Councilmember Morris, to approve the item as presented and Councilmember Morris and Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield with Ms. Hallmark for further clarif…
movedpassed 6-02026-07-16
direct staff to send a letter to Microteq as discussed in Executive Session
movedpassed 7-02026-07-16
approve the dates as presented
movedpassed 7-02026-07-16
Motion by Mayor Snyder, second by Councilmember Morris, to approve the item as presented.
movedpassed 6-02026-07-16
borrow approximately $10 million for Series 2027 Certificates of Obligation for the following street projects: T47, T48 and T73
movedpassed 5-02026-07-13
Farm Lease Request - Hutto Megasite
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 5-02026-07-13
Budget Amendment - Land Sale Revenues
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed 6-02026-06-18
appoint Councilmember Morris as the City Council liaison to the 150th Celebration Committee.
movedpassed 6-02026-06-18
Release of ESD No. 3 Documents
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion