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Killeen
RA

Riakos Adams

Mayor2022–2026

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)

  • general
    Riakos Adams discussed his campaign for Killeen mayor.
  • development
    Riakos Adams participated in discussions regarding affordability and tiny homes.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Feb 21, 2026.

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)

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↓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.

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.

Decisions during term (533)

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

Voting record (72)

51 yes20 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noJan 20, 2026

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.

Voted yesDec 19, 2025

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

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Ratify Property Tax Revenue Increase (RS-25-143)

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)

Voted yesSep 2, 2025

Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (RS-25-144)

Voted yesAug 5, 2025

Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

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

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Airport Revenue Bonds (PH-25-030)

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

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

Voted yesJun 17, 2025

Rezoning for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-25-032)

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 noApr 15, 2025

Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities

Expressed concern about future water security and potential long-term obligations.

Voted noNov 19, 2024

Approval of Amended Agenda

Voted noNov 5, 2024

Adoption of OR-24-014 (Signage and Subdivision Regulations Amendment)

Voted noNov 5, 2024

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

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 yesAug 20, 2024

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesAug 20, 2024

Rezoning 3001 Illinois Avenue (Case #Z24-06)

Voted yesAug 20, 2024

Rezoning Sunrise Vista Lots on Horizon Drive (Case #Z24-11)

Voted yesAug 20, 2024

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

Voted yesJul 9, 2024

Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-24-125.

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 yesJan 23, 2024

Vape Shop Zoning Direction

Voted noNov 28, 2023

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.

Voted noOct 24, 2023

FLUM Amendment for Shah Motors, LLC

Voted yesOct 17, 2023

Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter

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 noAug 22, 2023

Table Procedures for Councilmember Inquiries and Investigations

Believed the document was well-written as is and did not support tabling.

Voted noAug 22, 2023

PH-23-047 PUD Amendment for Rosewood Springs (Case #Z23-15)

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

Voted noJun 20, 2023

Motion of Direction: Eliminate Supermajority Rule for Governing Standards

Voted noJun 20, 2023

Motion of Direction: Standardize Agenda Distribution to Fridays

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