Texas Record
Killeen
AK

Anthony Kendrick

District 4 Council Member2025-2027

About

Anthony Kendrick's platform emphasizes increased community engagement and improvements to the city's infrastructure. These priorities suggest a focus on strengthening the connection between residents and local government, as well as addressing the physical needs of Killeen.

Campaign promises (2)

  • transparency
    Focus on community engagement.
  • infrastructure
    Improve infrastructure.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
44
Total speaking time
2:56:33
Avg per meeting
4:01
Segments
3515

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2025[64]

City Manager Selection and Appointment

Sets a base salary of $260,000 plus relocation, vehicle allowance, and benefit provisions.

critical↑Sep 2026[38]

City Manager Recruitment

The appointment of a city manager determines executive compensation and administrative leadership for municipal operations.

critical↑Mar 2026[23]

City Manager Transition

Involves executive compensation under a new employment agreement.

medium↑Jul 2025[19]

road closures

You might have to take a longer route, costing you extra gas and time.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Proposed Data Center Standards

Could increase municipal tax revenues while placing heavy demands on local power and water infrastructure.

critical↓Aug 2025[14]

Outdoor Warning Siren System Expansion

The land purchase cost is $803,000.

high↑Feb 2025[13]

Main Street Program Board

Downtown revitalization efforts are increasing taxable value and generating economic activity, benefiting the city's tax base and local businesses.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

Residential Development at 801 North Roy Reynolds

Allowing ADUs and tiny homes could increase property values and potentially generate additional rental income for homeowners.

critical↓May 2025[11]

Grant for Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention

Grant funding of $250,000 with a $50,000 cash match budgeted for FY27.

medium↓Jun 2026[10]

Proposed Wireless Telecommunication Tower at 7432 East Trimmier Road

Generates lease revenue for the property owner and enhances commercial wireless infrastructure.

critical↓Feb 2026[10]

605 North Gray Street Occupancy Dispute

The city will incur legal fees to pursue the petition against the Board of Adjustment.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Rezoning of 1401 Mulford Street (Case Z26-20)

Brings the property into compliance, improving the owner's ability to finance or sell.

high↓Jan 2025[10]

City Charter Recall Amendments

Potential administrative costs for verifying voter registration by district.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

P&Z and City Council Alignment and Joint Collaboration

None directly, though streamlined development reviews can reduce administrative holding costs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Data Centers and Short-Term Rentals

Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by boosting registered short-term rentals.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

Data Center Zoning Standards

Could significantly impact city tax revenues and strain local water and electrical infrastructure.

high↑May 2026[9]

Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure

The tower represents a significant private investment in local infrastructure.

high↓May 2025[9]

Goodnight Ranch Community Park

The total project cost is estimated at $2.612 million, with a $750,000 grant request and a $750,000 city match.

critical↓Jul 2025[8]

State Mandates and Reimbursement

Loss of approximately $15.8 million in local tax revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Solid Waste Fee Adjustments

Recovers operational costs for container repositioning, commercial special trips, and bulk mattress disposal.

Decisions during term (559)

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

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 8, 2026

Approval of Emergency Water Repair Ratification

tabledVoted yes7-0Oct 8, 2026

Table Economic Development Policy Readoption

approved6-1Oct 8, 2026

Master Marketing Agreement with Verta Wireless

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 8, 2026

EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bell County

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 8, 2026

Change Order No. 1 for Building Projects

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 8, 2026

Axon Enterprise Agreement

approved6-1Oct 8, 2026

Appointment of Dr. Marie Peoples as City Manager

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 8, 2026

Appointment of Interim City Manager

approved6-1Oct 8, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 4008 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-034)

denied2-5Oct 8, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 311 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-035)

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 8, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 1002 Medical Drive (PH-26-036)

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-028 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026.

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-029 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 23, 2026.

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-030 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026.

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-031 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-032 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-033 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-034 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 25, 2026

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-035 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026

approved7-1Oct 8, 2026

MN-26-036 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026

Voting record (44)

24 yes19 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Approval of Emergency Water Repair Ratification

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Table Economic Development Policy Readoption

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bell County

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Change Order No. 1 for Building Projects

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Axon Enterprise Agreement

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Appointment of Interim City Manager

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 1002 Medical Drive (PH-26-036)

Voted noSep 15, 2026

Rescheduling October 6, 2026 Council Meeting to October 8, 2026

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of FY 2027 Annual Budget

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Adoption of FY 2027 Tax Rate ($0.7301)

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of FY 2027 Preliminary Tax Rate

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Reject Proposed Charter Amendment on Citizen Comments

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approve District-Specific Requirement for Recall Petitions

Argued that only voters living within a district should have the authority to initiate a recall against that district's representative.

Voted noJul 7, 2026

modify requirement that a person requesting to speak during Citizen Comments will not be required to submit the request form before the meeting is called to order.

Voted noJul 7, 2026

accept the recommendation made to change the time of regular meetings from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Voted noJun 22, 2026

accept proposed charter amendment with modification of language to say all voters who voted in the last regular election (instead of last Mayoral Election)

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Initiative and Referendum Requirements

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

to amend the motion to require that Council adopt procedures through its governing standards to conduct an investigation.

Voted noJun 9, 2026

modify the proposed amendment to strike 'by ordinance' and require the Council to adopt procedures to conduct an investigation.

Voted noJun 9, 2026

accept the proposed amendment as presented to move all regular elections to the November uniform election date in odd-numbered years.

Voted noJun 9, 2026

to add "no more than two appointments could be made within a two-year term" and "any vacancy thereafter would be filled by special election".

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Election Dates Charter Amendment

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Term Limits Charter Amendment Rejection

Voted noJun 2, 2026

Motion was made by Councilmember Brown with the exception of RS-26-089 and RS-26-092, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, that the remainder be approved on the consent agenda.

Voted noMay 19, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of RS-26-076, RS-26-079 and RS-26-082.

Voted noMay 19, 2026

to call for the vote

Voted noMay 19, 2026

to postpone item RS-26-082.

Voted noApr 21, 2026

Motion was made by Mayor Protem Alvarez to appoint Ashleigh Rudser to fill the vacancy on the Arts Commission and to approve RS-26-061.

Voted noJan 20, 2026

Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve PH-26-008, with the condition that the facility will only be used as a private event venue and shall not be open to general public for use as a bar.

Voted yesDec 19, 2025

Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)

Voted noAug 19, 2025

FLUM Amendment - 5500 Rose Garden Loop (FLUM#25-04)

Voted yesJul 1, 2025

Adoption of Amended Governing Standards (RS-25-107)

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted noJun 17, 2025

Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission (RS-25-103)

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Airport Revenue Bonds (PH-25-030)

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule (PH-25-031)

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Rezoning for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-25-032)

Voted noJun 17, 2025

City-Initiated Rezoning Request (PH-25-033)

Voted noMay 20, 2025

Rezoning Request for 5011 Cunningham Road (PH-25-012 / Case #Z25-04)

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Withdrawal of FLUM Amendment (PH-25-018)

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