Tamera Bounds

Place 2 Council Member2025-2029

About

Tamera Bounds is running for Mansfield City Council, District 3, with a platform focused on fiscal responsibility and transparency. She also prioritizes improving public safety, ensuring efficient city services, and promoting responsible development to maintain Mansfield's quality of life.

Campaign promises (4)

election
Tamera Bounds is running for Mansfield City Council, District 3.
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transparency
Bounds aims to bring a focus on fiscal responsibility and transparency to the council.
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public-safety
She is committed to improving public safety and ensuring efficient city services.
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development
Bounds also emphasizes the importance of responsible development and preserving Mansfield's quality of life.
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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 21
Total speaking time: 1:35:59
Avg per meeting: 4:34
Segments: 1219

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓May 2025[62]

Accessory Structure Compliance

None to the city.

critical↓Aug 2025[55]

The Canals at The Reserve Development

Incentives provided will impact municipal economic development funds in exchange for projected capital investment and job creation.

critical→Feb 2026[38]

Roadway Improvements

Funded through previously approved capital improvement budgets.

high↓Jan 2025[31]

Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc. Headquarters Relocation

A $65,000 grant for exterior building improvements supporting a major industrial employer.

high→Jun 2026[29]

Commercial Drone Delivery Regulation

None directly to the city budget.

critical↑Apr 2026[28]

Historic Preservation Month Events

Specific budget allocations for these educational programs and events were not finalized during the discussion.

high↑Jan 2025[23]

Park Facilities Expansion

Funded through approved capital improvement project budgets.

high→Sep 2026[23]

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.

high↑Jan 2026[21]

Board Officer Elections

No direct financial impact; ensures organizational continuity.

high↑Sep 2026[21]

Harmon Mansfield Townhome Rezoning & Traffic Impact

Generates over $1 million in estimated annual tax revenue upon completion.

critical↑Jan 2025[18]

311 Smith Street Multi-Family Mixed-Use Development

Substantial private investment in downtown Mansfield.

high↑Mar 2026[17]

Library Programming and Operations

Potential cost for a new part-time position.

high↓Apr 2026[17]

America 250 and Decade Days Festival

Potential loss of event funding in the upcoming fiscal year.

medium↑Oct 2026[16]

Heritage Ranch Baptist Church Zoning Change

Changes land-use potential and property utilization patterns in the corridor.

high↑Sep 2026[13]

Downtown Housing Diversity and Plat Approval

Private investment in downtown mixed-use and residential development.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Southpointe Phase 9 Final Plat

Generates private development investment and establishes future public infrastructure maintenance responsibilities.

high↓Oct 2025[12]

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Partnership

The project represents a significant long-term investment in local workforce development and healthcare infrastructure.

high↑Apr 2025[12]

High Five Entertainment Venue Development Agreement Amendment

No direct change to city tax incentives, but timeline adjustments ensure the project meets minimum tax value requirements.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Water Infrastructure Improvements

Exceeds $5.4 million across multiple utility fund contracts.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Townhome Development Zoning Request at 500 Seeton Road (ZC26-001)

Generates over $1 million annually in projected tax revenue once fully developed.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Bounds 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.

secondedpassed 6-02026-06-11
to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
BRINSAP Channel Repairs
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Katherine Rose Memorial Park Improvements
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as presented.
movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Shannon Creek Flume Improvements
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments, for the Purpose of Providing Funding Through the United States Department of Homeland Security and
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Approval of Elm and Brown Street Design Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Approval of Professional Services Contracts (SH 360 Water Line)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as presented.
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving Funding for Right-of-Way and Easement Acquisition in an Amount Not to Exceed $165,000 for the Heritage Parkway Road Project and an Amount Not to Exceed $170,500 for the Heritage and South
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Approval of Elm and Brown Street Design Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 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 and Easements, Being Located Within Pb George
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving the Purchase of Concrete in an Amount not to Exceed $190,000.00 from Cornerstone Concrete; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Cost Reimbursement Agreement For Water Improvements Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Ashton Holdings, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $131,681.90; Finding that the Meeting at Which this
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Approval of April 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 3-02026-05-11
A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2026 Revitalization of Historic Downtown Mansfield Sub-Committee Meeting as presented.
movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Premier Lighting Enterprises, LLC in the Amount of $149,970.00 for Holiday Decor and Light Display Services; Finding that the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Contract Amendment: Spiars Engineering, Inc.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Resolution: Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.00 for Annual Right of Way Litter Management
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion