Jim Vaszauskas
About
The provided articles focus primarily on school district bond initiatives and administrative controversies rather than the specific platform of Jim Vaszauskas. The available information highlights a priority on securing funding for district infrastructure through bond measures while maintaining current tax levels.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureThe district proposed a $777 million bond package with the commitment that it would not result in an increase to tax rates.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 23:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:21
- Segments
- 343
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Top issues during term (20)
Roadway Improvements
Funded through previously approved capital improvement budgets.
Commercial Drone Delivery Regulation
None directly to the city budget.
Historic Preservation Month Events
Specific budget allocations for these educational programs and events were not finalized during the discussion.
city council meeting recap
While the specific dollar amounts aren't in this quick recap, council decisions always affect your tax dollars and local services.
Board Officer Elections
No direct financial impact; ensures organizational continuity.
Harmon Mansfield Townhome Rezoning & Traffic Impact
Generates over $1 million in estimated annual tax revenue upon completion.
Library Programming and Operations
Potential cost for a new part-time position.
America 250 and Decade Days Festival
Potential loss of event funding in the upcoming fiscal year.
Heritage Ranch Baptist Church Zoning Change
Changes land-use potential and property utilization patterns in the corridor.
Downtown Housing Diversity and Plat Approval
Private investment in downtown mixed-use and residential development.
Southpointe Phase 9 Final Plat
Generates private development investment and establishes future public infrastructure maintenance responsibilities.
Water Infrastructure Improvements
Exceeds $5.4 million across multiple utility fund contracts.
Townhome Development Zoning Request at 500 Seeton Road (ZC26-001)
Generates over $1 million annually in projected tax revenue once fully developed.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Sets property tax rates and municipal spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year, resulting in an effective 5.83% tax rate increase for property owners.
First Street Initiative Third Quarter Activities
Involves leveraging municipal planning and economic development strategies to boost downtown commercial activity.
Historic Property Alterations and National Register Status
Private commercial investment in property conversion to a professional office.
Facility Infrastructure and ADA Updates
Approximately $400,000 estimated to complete remaining barrier removals.
Monthly Financial Report Review
Ending operating cash balance stands at $7,133,075 with total cash at $8,084,378.
Drive-Through Restaurant at Costco Addition
Expands local commercial options and sales tax revenue generation.
Election of MEDC Board Officers
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Vaszauskas 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 5-12026-06-08
Ordinance - Public Hearing and First Reading on an Ordinance Considering a Request by Bannister Engineering, LLC for a Zoning Change from I-1, Light Industrial District to PD, Planned Development District for Commercial Uses, Being 6.441 Acres Located Within the J Robertson Survey,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Declaring the Existence of a Public Necessity and Authorizing the City Attorney, or His Designee, and Other City Officials to Take Such Actions as Are Necessary to Acquire Real Property, Being Various Lots Provided Herein Located Within
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (411)
Recorded while Vaszauskas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of August 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Election of Officers for FY2025-2026
Resolution No. 26-2811: Park Monument Signage Construction Contract
ADJOURN
Election of Chair
Approval of August 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
ZBA#26-007 Special Exception for 809 Majestic Oaks Court
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURN
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Election of MEDC Board Officers
Adjournment
Approval of meeting minutes 09-01-2026
ADJOURN
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Final Plat - South Pointe Phase 9 (SD#26-011)
Preliminary Plat - 311 Smith Street Multi-Family Addition (SD#26-027)
Specific Use Permit - McDonald's at Costco Addition (SUP26-002)
Zoning Change - Heritage Ranch Baptist Church (ZC#26-006)
Voting record (143)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.