Riakos Adams
About
Riakos Adams has been actively campaigning for the position of Killeen mayor. His platform includes discussions on affordability and the topic of tiny homes. He has also been involved in city council proceedings, including being voted mayor pro tem.
Campaign promises (2)
- generalRiakos Adams discussed his campaign for Killeen mayor.
- developmentRiakos Adams participated in discussions regarding affordability and tiny homes.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 171
- Total speaking time
- 12:26:55
- Avg per meeting
- 4:22
- Segments
- 16821
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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.
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.
605 North Gray Street Occupancy Dispute
The city will incur legal fees to pursue the petition against the Board of Adjustment.
Decisions during term (533)
Recorded while Adams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Agenda with Item 15 Moved
Approve Agreement for Skylark Field Hangar Project
Approve Ground Lease Agreement at Skylark Field
Authorize Agreement for Killeen Regional Airport Power
Approve Interlocal Agreements with Colleges for Fire Department
Approve Design Agreement for Fire Station 5
Terminate Conditional Use Permit for 308 East Avenue D
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Case Z26-01: 1810-2002 Wood Avenue Rezoning
Case Z26-02: 1011 Rocky Lane Rezoning
Case Z26-03: West Jasper Drive Rezoning
Case Z26-04: Leader Drive and Mona Drive Rezoning
Adoption of 2026 P&Z Calendar
Approval of Meeting and Workshop Times
Consider approval of the agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for February 9, 2026.
Consider the minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for December 8, 2025.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Charter Review Committee Scope
Voting record (72)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Cobb to have the first meeting of the Charter Review Committee on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and for staff to choose the meeting location.
Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years
Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)
Ratify Property Tax Revenue Increase (RS-25-143)
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
Approval of Consent Agenda
Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission (RS-25-103)
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Airport Revenue Bonds (PH-25-030)
Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule (PH-25-031)
Rezoning for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-25-032)
City-Initiated Rezoning Request (PH-25-033)
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 concern about future water security and potential long-term obligations.
Approval of Amended Agenda
Adoption of OR-24-014 (Signage and Subdivision Regulations Amendment)
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve OR-24-014, with the removal of the engineering requirement under 26-201 (a)(b)(i), to allow composite fencing on collectors, to allow precast on art
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 Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)
Consent Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda Approval
Rezoning 3001 Illinois Avenue (Case #Z24-06)
Rezoning Sunrise Vista Lots on Horizon Drive (Case #Z24-11)
Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-24-125.
Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption
Table Rezoning Case #Z24-04 (Featherline Drive)
Vape Shop Zoning Direction
Resolution RS-23-193: Overhaul Citizen Petitions and Public Comment Structure
Voted against the removal/alteration of citizen petitions, emphasizing concerns over public engagement and transparency.
FLUM Amendment for Shah Motors, LLC
Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of FY 2024 Annual Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate
Table Procedures for Councilmember Inquiries and Investigations
Believed the document was well-written as is and did not support tabling.