Ramon Alvarez
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The provided articles do not offer a comprehensive overview of Ramon Alvarez's campaign platform. The most direct mention of a campaign focus relates to addressing 'crime and grime' within the city. Other articles discuss his appointment as Mayor Pro Tem and general election news, but do not detail specific policy proposals or broader platform positions.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyTo get rid of 'crime and grime' in the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 139
- Total speaking time
- 7:38:39
- Avg per meeting
- 3:18
- Segments
- 7740
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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.
North Killeen Revitalization Overlay
Potential future economic development incentives or a $50,000 agreement depending on council action.
Homeless Services Funding
The city is evaluating potential ARPA allocations to partner with local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity and Cove House.
Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Generates partial cost recovery for brush collection services, shifting a portion of expenses from general residential rates to active users.
North Killeen Grocery Store
Pre-development funding has been allocated for the Rancier Avenue site.
City Manager Transition
Involves executive compensation under a new employment agreement.
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.
Personnel Appointment
Adds salary and benefits for a second assistant city manager position as approved in the FY 2026 budget.
road closures
You might have to take a longer route, costing you extra gas and time.
Outdoor Warning Siren System Expansion
The land purchase cost is $803,000.
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.
Main Street Program Board
Downtown revitalization efforts are increasing taxable value and generating economic activity, benefiting the city's tax base and local businesses.
Police Department Technology Upgrade and Staffing
Costs $21.1 million over 10 years, with payment increases deferred until 2029.
Proposed Homeless Shelter Rezoning
Private investment by the operator with potential indirect impacts on neighborhood property values.
Proposition A Marijuana Ordinance Legal Challenges
Legal expenditures are capped at $100,000 for the fiscal year under the approved resolution.
Affordable Housing and Infill Development on Arlee Street
Potential capital outlay for land acquisition.
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.
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Tax Collection
Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by reducing registration barriers.
Language Accessibility in City Communications
Potential reallocation or targeting of CDBG public service funds based on community input.
Decisions during term (564)
Recorded while Alvarez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
Canvassing of Election Results (OR 26-009)
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunication Tower (Case #Z26-10)
Consider approval of the agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for May 11, 2026.
Consider the minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for April 27, 2026.
Approve the agenda as presented
Approve minutes of regular city council meeting of April 7, 2026
Authorize purchase of technology equipment for Rosa Hereford Community Center
Approve purchase and installation of equipment for outdoor warning siren project
Declare vacancies and appoint members to the Animal Advisory Committee
Expire conditional use permits for four properties
Amend agreement with Killeen Economic Development Corporation
Grant electric utility easement to Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Award bid for pavement marking services
Authorize application for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant
Authorize agreement for water damage repair at Stone Tree Golf Course Clubhouse
Approval of the Agenda
Voting record (64)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion to Decline Appointment for At-Large Vacancy
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve PH-26-007.
Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years
Approve Consent Agenda
Amend Water and Sewer Rates (PH-25-051)
Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)
Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)
Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (RS-25-144)
Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Airport Revenue Bonds (PH-25-030)
Rezoning for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-25-032)
Rezoning Request for 5011 Cunningham Road (PH-25-012 / Case #Z25-04)
Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities
Noted the high cost of reserving unused water but ultimately voted against the contract.
Consent Agenda
PH-25-003 FY 2025 Budget Amendment
RS-25-015 City Auditor Compensation
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Ordinance Amending Donation Container Regulations
Approval of Ordinance Amending Screening Device Regulations
Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-17 (McDaniel Circle)
Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-18 (Kingsbury Park Subdivision)
Approval of FY 2024 Annual Budget Amendments
Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)
Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)
Consent Agenda Approval
Rezoning Sunrise Vista Lots on Horizon Drive (Case #Z24-11)
Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot
Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025
Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025
Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption
Rezoning for Shah Motors Dealership (Case #Z23-31)
Voted against rezoning due to the lack of access to city water and sewer infrastructure.
PH-24-004: A&T Construction Duplex Rezoning
Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter
Expressed concern about using tax dollars to bail out non-profits without sustainable long-term funding plans.