Courtney Goza
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 3:00:08
- Avg per meeting
- 4:30
- Segments
- 4148
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget
Total budget expenditures of $434.7 million with a tax rate reduction saving the average homeowner about $189 annually.
Regional Transportation Planning
Directs federal and state funding allocations for regional transportation projects.
budget approval
Your wallet might feel a little different depending on the final tax rate and how the city decides to spend its money.
Property Tax Rate Setting
The proposed tax rate options could result in a reduction of the average homeowner's tax bill by 11% to 15%.
Executive Director Recruitment
Current management fees and mobilization payments to AZJ are fully paid current.
Public Surveillance and Police Technology
Involves approximately $381,000 to $400,000 annually in lease and equipment costs.
Public Art and Cultural Programming
Projects are funded within existing departmental operational appropriations.
election
Your vote could impact city spending and local taxes, so pay attention to who's running!
Park Master Planning
The proposed master plan project is estimated to cost $120,000.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Will lower water utility bills for ETJ residents if a 1.2 or 1.3 rate multiplier is ultimately adopted.
Cromwell Drive Extension
The change impacts the project's total cost and funding allocation.
Plum Creek Phase 2 Residential Expansion
Generates private development investment and expands municipal utility service connections.
2028 Bond Program Development
Establishes long-term debt planning framework for future capital improvements.
Regional Transportation Projects (2028-2031)
Guides future capital improvement investments and federal/state funding allocations for major regional interchanges.
Animal Shelter Location
Potential capital expenditures ranging from $6 million to $21.7 million depending on the chosen facility model.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential adjustments to utility rates and legal expenses associated with the PUC docket appeal.
city council updates
While exact costs weren't spelled out, these updates will likely draw from local infrastructure and civic improvement funds.
Ethics Commission procedure
There is no fiscal impact associated with these code clarifications.
Six Creeks Utility Rates
Lower utility billing rates for 6 Creeks residents starting October 1, 2026.
Senior Services and Facilities
Services are supported through a hybrid model involving city provisions and grant funding such as AARP grants.
Moved or seconded (37)
Motions Goza personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Discussion and possible action directing the Arts & Cultural Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and Train Depot Board to explore establishing independent nonprofit foundations to support projects within their respective areas of responsibility through private donations, grants, sponso
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-30
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to excuse Council Member Medina's absence due to illness.
- secondedwithdrawn2026-07-21
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve the inclusion of Item #5. Allegations of Corruption Misconduct by City Officials Reported to Kyle Police Department for Investigation.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Council Member Goza moved to table Item #2: Allegations of Irregularities by City Officials in Procurement Process, Selection & Contract Award to American Structurepoint, Inc.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-07-21
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve the inclusion of Item #1: Allegations of Overpayments by City Officials for Property Acquisitions & Award of Related Real Estate Brokerage Contra…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to authorize the grant application for the Texas Water Development Board Water Supply & Infrast…
- secondedpassed 4-32026-07-07
Kohlers Crossing Roundabouts Re-evaluation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Sec. 41-143(a)(1) (Sidewalks) to eliminate installation of new sidewalks along Veterans Drive (13d).
- movedpassed 6-02026-07-02
Council Member Goza moved to table Item No. 7 until the VFW discuss their ability to get a waiver to do a 501(c)(3) and see if that is an option.
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation for July 4th, reduce to just fireworks.
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve staff's recommendation of no recommended reductions to Easter Eggstravaganza.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-27
Eliminate TRAPS Unplugged
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation for Santa Rides, to restructure and combine with Santa's Arrival (Santa's arrival savings).
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation of no recommended reductions to Storytime in the Parks.
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-27
Council Member Goza moved to approve staff's recommendation for Movies in the Parks, to reduce programming to quarterly frequency.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-16
Excuse absence of Mayor Pro Tem Tobias
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 (Road Bond)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of Ordinance Amending Construction Noise Regulations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to bring back Agenda Item No. 13 on the next agenda.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to bring back Item No. 18 on the next agenda.
Decisions during term (465)
Recorded while Goza was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of 6 Creeks Settlement Agreement
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda - Plum Creek Phase 2 Final Plats
Conditional Use Permit for Lehman Water Pump Station
Approval of August 28, 2025 Ethics Commission Meeting Minutes
Order to Dismiss for Howard Connell Complaint (April 2, 2025)
Order to Dismiss for Howard Connell (April 10) and Courtney Goza Complaints
Order to Dismiss for Yvonne Flores-Cale Complaint (April 16, 2025)
Consider approval of the Arts and Cultural Board August 19, 2026 meeting minutes.
Approval of Minutes and Excused Absences
Consent Agenda
Blanco River Ranch Development Agreement Amendment No. 2
Settlement Agreement in PUC Docket No. 58988
Direct Staff to Draft Outside-City Water Rate Cap Options
Subdivision Exceptions for 1776 Satterwhite Road
Subdivision Exception for 706 Green Pastures Drive
Budget Amendment for Animal Shelter Services
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Annual Budget (Second Reading)
Adoption of Ad Valorem Tax Rate (Second Reading)
Ratification of Property Tax Increase in Budget
Voting record (149)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of 6 Creeks Settlement Agreement
to approve an Ordinance adopting the ammal budget totaling $437,639,029, as amended by the City Council, for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027 ; appropria
to move to approve the proposed Ordinance adopting the City's ad valorem tax rate of $0.5460 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 or Fiscal Year 2026-27, which consists of a mainte
to approve an Ordinance ratifying the ad valorem tax revenues (property taxes) reflected in the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 which will raise slightly more revenue from ad valorem taxes (prope1iy ta
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Annual Budget (Second Reading)
Adoption of Ad Valorem Tax Rate (Second Reading)
Ratification of Property Tax Increase in Budget
Restore Police Fleet Budget
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to amend the FY 26-27 budget to restore the Fleet Budget for Police Department w1th $400,000.
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to hold off on giving raises this year.
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve an Ordinance of the City of Kyle adopting the ad valorem tax rate (property tax rate) of $0.5600 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 or Fiscal Y
Council Member Zapata moved to cancel the 2024 and 2025 Flock contracts for savings of $381,000 per year.
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to direct staff to bring back options for bond language for the May ballot regarding license plate readers.
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve an Ordinance adopting the ammal budget totaling $434,696,680 subject to final amendments by City Council, for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and e
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve an Ordinance ratifying the ad valorem tax revenues (prope1iy taxes) reflected in the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 which will raise slightly more revenue from ad va
Deny Employee Raises and Bonuses
Cancel Flock Contracts Motion Fails
Direct Staff on License Plate Reader Ballot Language
Approve FY 2026-27 Budget (First Reading)
Approve Property Tax Rate of $0.5600 (First Reading)
Approve Tax Revenue Ratification Ordinance (First Reading)
Council Member Harris moved to direct staff to bring back a presentation on regulating short term rentals and options.
Council Member Zapata moved to add the necessary amount to reach $500,000 in FY27-28, using the $306,204.59 unspent and unencumbered existing funds for the CR158 deceleration lane improvements
Council Member Zapata moved to approve the proposed property tax rate, Option No. 1, at a rate of $0.5600
Mayor Pro Tern Tobias moved to amend the City's proposed CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as follows: 1) Add a new capital improvement project in the City's 5-Year CIP Spending Plan to be identified
Council Member Zapata moved to amend the Storm Drainage CIP to appropriate $600,000 for Moreno Street Drainage and FY 26-27 using previously available project funding and reduce the later Moreno chang
Council Member Goza moved to approve Option 3: pause until the following three things: 1) Staff provides the answers from the Historical Commission review; 2) Staff brings back answers on the Vybe Tra
Council Member Zapata moved to amend the proposed FY26-27 budget to restore two part-time circulation assistant positions for the Kyle Public Library at a cost of $57,058 from general fimd fund balanc
Council Member Harris moved to table her motion to direct staff to bring back a comparison between a one-time rest and recognition payment in the amount of $1800.00 for all non-sworn employees and a 3
Pause Center Street Project Scope & Await Comprehensive Vibe Review
Add Kyle Vista Park Improvements to 5-Year CIP Spending Plan
Restore Two Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant Positions
Appropriate $600,000 for Moreno Street Drainage CIP
Approve Option No. 1 Property Tax Rate of $0.5600
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve a Resolution regarding the 6 Creeks Development Agreement: I move that the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1) Accepting and approving the Discussion Points and T
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to call the question.
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Task Order No. 260501 to Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. (RTG) in the amount of $478,638.51 to conduct a traffic study to analyze operational and safety aspects
Resolution on 6 Creeks Development Agreement Terms
Task Order for Intersection Traffic Study
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve a Resolution to record City Council's vote to place a proposal on the agenda of a future City Council meeting as an action item to adopt ad valorem tax rates (proper
Approval of Tax Rate Record Resolution (0.5650)
Council Member Zapata moved to excuse Council Member Zapata's absence on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve "Adell Hurst Senior and Community Center."
Excuse Absence for Council Member Zapata
There was not sufficient evidence or sufficient reasoning to determine whether it was one of the excused absences on our charter.
Eminent Domain Proceedings for Bebee East Road Project
Naming of Senior Facility as 'Adell Hurst Senior and Community Center'
Expressed concern about the word 'senior' in the name potentially discouraging youth or general community use, and potential confusion regarding whether it functions as a general recreation center.