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Beverly Ann Williams

At-Large Council Member2026-2028

About

Beverly Ann Williams' platform centers on improving constituent representation and ensuring the public has a direct voice in local government. Her priorities focus on advocacy and active engagement with the residents of Killeen.

Campaign promises (1)

  • transparency
    Beverly Ann Williams campaigned on a commitment to provide a voice for her constituents.

At a glance

News mentions
8

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
58:04
Avg per meeting
2:46
Segments
952

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Top issues during term (20)

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.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Proposed Data Center Standards

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

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.

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.

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↓Jan 2026[8]

Solid Waste Fee Adjustments

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

high↑May 2026[5]

animal shelter closure

Taxpayers might be on the hook for expensive building remediation and potential emergency contracts with outside animal welfare organizations.

high↓Jan 2026[4]

Pavement Marking Services Contract

These projects require substantial investment but are essential for long-term growth and service provision, potentially impacting utility rates and bond issuances.

medium↓Jan 2026[3]

Children's Museum and Immersion Center Exploration

Project relies primarily on private donations, grants, and potential state funding allocations rather than direct city capital outlay.

medium↓Jan 2026[3]

Fireworks Display Permit

None directly stated, but supports community events.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

property decision

Property values and development costs in the affected area could shift depending on how the council resolves this flip-flop.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

Hookah Lounge Rezoning Request (Case Z26-09)

Minor commercial property value adjustments.

high↓Apr 2026[2]

Computing and Energy Research Annex CUP (Case Z26-07)

Estimated capital investment of $30 million by the property owner.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Charter Amendment Package and Governance Changes

Potential cost savings from eliminating May municipal elections in favor of November county-run elections.

Decisions during term (328)

Recorded while Williams 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 (20)

12 yes8 no

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 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 noJul 7, 2026

approve that presentations will not be required for consent agenda items unless a Councilmember requests that an item be pulled from consent agenda for further discussion

Voted noJun 22, 2026

adjourn

Voted noJun 9, 2026

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

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Election Dates Charter Amendment

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 item RS-26-082.

Voted noMay 19, 2026

to call for the vote

Voted noMay 19, 2026

for future discussion regarding Animal Services Building being closed due to mold.

Voted noMay 19, 2026

to postpone item RS-26-082.

In the news (8)