Jessica Gonzalez
About
The provided articles indicate that Jessica Gonzalez is seeking election or reelection to public office in Killeen, Texas, specifically for the position of Justice of the Peace and for Killeen City Council. The articles do not detail specific campaign promises or platform positions beyond her candidacy and past accomplishments.
Campaign promises (2)
- electionJessica Gonzalez is running for justice of the peace.
- electionJessica Gonzalez is running for reelection to Killeen City Council.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 203
- Total speaking time
- 12:00:18
- Avg per meeting
- 3:33
- Segments
- 16264
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Top issues during term (20)
City Manager Selection and Appointment
Sets a base salary of $260,000 plus relocation, vehicle allowance, and benefit provisions.
City Manager Recruitment
The appointment of a city manager determines executive compensation and administrative leadership for municipal operations.
City Manager Transition
Involves executive compensation under a new employment agreement.
road closures
You might have to take a longer route, costing you extra gas and time.
Proposed Data Center Standards
Could increase municipal tax revenues while placing heavy demands on local power and water infrastructure.
Outdoor Warning Siren System Expansion
The land purchase cost is $803,000.
Main Street Program Board
Downtown revitalization efforts are increasing taxable value and generating economic activity, benefiting the city's tax base and local businesses.
Residential Development at 801 North Roy Reynolds
Allowing ADUs and tiny homes could increase property values and potentially generate additional rental income for homeowners.
Grant for Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Grant funding of $250,000 with a $50,000 cash match budgeted for FY27.
Proposed Wireless Telecommunication Tower at 7432 East Trimmier Road
Generates lease revenue for the property owner and enhances commercial wireless infrastructure.
605 North Gray Street Occupancy Dispute
The city will incur legal fees to pursue the petition against the Board of Adjustment.
Rezoning of 1401 Mulford Street (Case Z26-20)
Brings the property into compliance, improving the owner's ability to finance or sell.
City Charter Recall Amendments
Potential administrative costs for verifying voter registration by district.
P&Z and City Council Alignment and Joint Collaboration
None directly, though streamlined development reviews can reduce administrative holding costs.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Data Centers and Short-Term Rentals
Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by boosting registered short-term rentals.
Data Center Zoning Standards
Could significantly impact city tax revenues and strain local water and electrical infrastructure.
Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure
The tower represents a significant private investment in local infrastructure.
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.
State Mandates and Reimbursement
Loss of approximately $15.8 million in local tax revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.
Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Recovers operational costs for container repositioning, commercial special trips, and bulk mattress disposal.
Decisions during term (559)
Recorded while Gonzalez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Emergency Water Repair Ratification
Table Economic Development Policy Readoption
Master Marketing Agreement with Verta Wireless
EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bell County
Change Order No. 1 for Building Projects
Axon Enterprise Agreement
Appointment of Dr. Marie Peoples as City Manager
Appointment of Interim City Manager
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 4008 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-034)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 311 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-035)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 1002 Medical Drive (PH-26-036)
MN-26-028 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026.
MN-26-029 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 23, 2026.
MN-26-030 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026.
MN-26-031 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026
MN-26-032 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.
MN-26-033 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.
MN-26-034 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 25, 2026
MN-26-035 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026
MN-26-036 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026
Voting record (53)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Emergency Water Repair Ratification
Table Economic Development Policy Readoption
EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bell County
Change Order No. 1 for Building Projects
Axon Enterprise Agreement
Appointment of Interim City Manager
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 1002 Medical Drive (PH-26-036)
Approval of FY 2027 Annual Budget
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase
Adoption of FY 2027 Tax Rate ($0.7301)
Approval of FY 2027 Preliminary Tax Rate
limit each City Council member to speak only 2 minutes on agenda items and only two times
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
for Councilmembers to send communications with requests for information from city staff through one member of staff, designated by the City Manager
reject this recommendation
adjourn
accept recommended amendment language granting the City Secretary 5 days to return petition forms
to reject this recommendation
Change Order Briefings
Recall Procedures - Rejection of General Recommendation
Recall Procedures - City Secretary Timeline
Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years
Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)
Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)
FLUM Amendment - 5500 Rose Garden Loop (FLUM#25-04)
Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set
Rezoning Request for 5011 Cunningham Road (PH-25-012 / Case #Z25-04)
Consent Agenda Approval
Withdrawal of FLUM Amendment (PH-25-018)
Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities
Expressed deep concern about committing city water to outside developments.