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Jose Segarra

Council Member2022–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending May 12, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
166
Total speaking time
18:30:48
Avg per meeting
6:41
Segments
21698

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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.

high↑Oct 2023[34]

North Killeen Revitalization Overlay

Potential future economic development incentives or a $50,000 agreement depending on council action.

critical↓Oct 2022[31]

Homeless Services Funding

The city is evaluating potential ARPA allocations to partner with local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity and Cove House.

critical↓Aug 2022[25]

Solid Waste Fee Adjustments

Generates partial cost recovery for brush collection services, shifting a portion of expenses from general residential rates to active users.

high↓May 2023[24]

North Killeen Grocery Store

Pre-development funding has been allocated for the Rancier Avenue site.

critical↑Mar 2026[23]

City Manager Transition

Involves executive compensation under a new employment agreement.

critical↓Jul 2022[22]

Property Tax Rate and Budget

Total budgeted revenues are $273 million and expenditures are $271 million, with a property tax rate set at $0.6573 per $100 valuation.

critical↓May 2023[21]

Personnel Appointment

Adds salary and benefits for a second assistant city manager position as approved in the FY 2026 budget.

medium↑Jul 2025[19]

road closures

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

critical↓Aug 2025[14]

Outdoor Warning Siren System Expansion

The land purchase cost is $803,000.

critical↓Sep 2023[13]

Emergency Preparedness for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

The event is expected to generate increased local sales and hotel occupancy tax revenues, offset by municipal overtime and public safety costs.

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.

critical↑Jul 2023[12]

Police Department Technology Upgrade and Staffing

Costs $21.1 million over 10 years, with payment increases deferred until 2029.

critical↑May 2024[12]

Proposed Homeless Shelter Rezoning

Private investment by the operator with potential indirect impacts on neighborhood property values.

critical↓Jun 2022[12]

Proposition A Marijuana Ordinance Legal Challenges

Legal expenditures are capped at $100,000 for the fiscal year under the approved resolution.

high↑Jun 2022[11]

Affordable Housing and Infill Development on Arlee Street

Potential capital outlay for land acquisition.

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.

high↑Apr 2023[11]

Short-Term Rental Regulations and Tax Collection

Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by reducing registration barriers.

medium↓Apr 2023[11]

Language Accessibility in City Communications

Potential reallocation or targeting of CDBG public service funds based on community input.

Decisions during term (564)

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

approvedMay 12, 2026

Approval of Agenda

approved7-0May 12, 2026

Canvassing of Election Results (OR 26-009)

approved7-0May 12, 2026

Election of Mayor Pro Tem

approvedMay 11, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

approvedMay 11, 2026

Approval of April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-2May 11, 2026

Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunication Tower (Case #Z26-10)

approvedMay 11, 2026

Consider approval of the agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for May 11, 2026.

approvedMay 11, 2026

Consider the minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for April 27, 2026.

approved4-0May 5, 2026

Approve the agenda as presented

approvedMay 5, 2026

Approve minutes of regular city council meeting of April 7, 2026

approvedMay 5, 2026

Authorize purchase of technology equipment for Rosa Hereford Community Center

approvedMay 5, 2026

Approve purchase and installation of equipment for outdoor warning siren project

approvedMay 5, 2026

Declare vacancies and appoint members to the Animal Advisory Committee

approvedMay 5, 2026

Expire conditional use permits for four properties

approvedMay 5, 2026

Amend agreement with Killeen Economic Development Corporation

approvedMay 5, 2026

Grant electric utility easement to Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc.

approvedMay 5, 2026

Award bid for pavement marking services

approvedMay 5, 2026

Authorize application for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant

approvedMay 5, 2026

Authorize agreement for water damage repair at Stone Tree Golf Course Clubhouse

approved4-0May 5, 2026

Approval of the Agenda

Voting record (74)

57 yes16 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesDec 19, 2025

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

Voted yesOct 7, 2025

Increase Defense Funds for Marijuana Lawsuit

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Amend Water and Sewer Rates (PH-25-051)

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 yesAug 19, 2025

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

Voted yesAug 5, 2025

Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set

Voted yesJul 1, 2025

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

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

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

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

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

Voted noJun 17, 2025

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

Voted yesMay 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)

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Zoning Request Approval (PH-25-019)

Voted yesMay 6, 2025

Disapproval of Bunny Trail Renaming (PH-25-022)

Voted noApr 15, 2025

Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities

Voiced initial skepticism regarding long-term availability and potential precedent.

Voted noApr 1, 2025

Disapproval of PH-25-011 (FLUM Amendment at 3019 Florence Road)

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

PH-25-004 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix

Voted yesNov 19, 2024

Approval of Amended Agenda

Voted yesSep 17, 2024

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 17, 2024

Adoption of Ordinance Amending Donation Container Regulations

Voted yesSep 17, 2024

Approval of Ordinance Amending Screening Device Regulations

Voted yesSep 17, 2024

Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-17 (McDaniel Circle)

Voted yesSep 17, 2024

Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-18 (Kingsbury Park Subdivision)

Voted yesSep 17, 2024

Approval of FY 2024 Annual Budget Amendments

Voted yesSep 3, 2024

Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)

Voted yesSep 3, 2024

Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)

Voted yesAug 20, 2024

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted noAug 20, 2024

Place Women in Municipal Government Conference Presentation on Future Agenda

Voted yesAug 20, 2024

Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot

Voted yesAug 6, 2024

Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025

Voted noJul 9, 2024

Resolution RS-24-125: Establish Charter Review Committee

Stated the city lacks specific guidance or required changes this time, unlike the previous review.

Voted yesMay 21, 2024

Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption

Voted yesApr 23, 2024

Table Rezoning Case #Z24-04 (Featherline Drive)

Voted noJan 23, 2024

Vape Shop Zoning Direction

Voted against over-regulation and noted existing state rules.

Voted yesOct 17, 2023

Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter

Voted noSep 26, 2023

RS-23-147 Renaming the Airport

Expressed preference for Greater Killeen Regional Airport to better align with the airport code GRK.

Voted yesSep 12, 2023

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 12, 2023

Adoption of FY 2024 Annual Budget

Voted yesSep 12, 2023

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 1, 2023

Set Budget Hearing Date and Town Hall Directive

Voted yesAug 1, 2023

Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2024

Voted yesAug 1, 2023

Motion of Direction on Car Wash Restrictions

AbstainedJul 18, 2023

Postponement of Bond Election to Fall 2024

Voted yesJun 27, 2023

RS-23-094 Ratification of Legal Services Agreement

Voted yesJun 20, 2023

Motion of Direction: Eliminate Supermajority Rule for Governing Standards

Voted yesJun 20, 2023

Motion of Direction: Standardize Agenda Distribution to Fridays

Suggested standardizing agenda releases to Fridays for consistency and ease.

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