Donis Wilson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 1:34:03
- Avg per meeting
- 4:17
- Segments
- 2290
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Infrastructure Maintenance and Bridge Upgrades
$780,849.50
waste management infrastructure
This upgrade should save the city money in the long run by cutting down on the time and fuel spent hauling trash.
zoning change
This change could boost property values and tax revenue by making the site more attractive for high-end residential or commercial investment.
Regional Wildfire Preparedness and Burn Ban
Class C misdemeanor fines up to $500 for violations.
Rural Transit Accessibility
The district operates on a shared-cost model with Waco Transit to maximize efficiency and reduce overhead.
Chapel Road Damage Lawsuit
Seeks recovery of $135,500 in repair costs incurred by the county.
urban infrastructure
While the upfront cost is significant, the city is betting that smarter transit will boost the local economy and save us money on long-term road maintenance.
utility rate increase
You'll be paying at least $72 more per year right now, with costs expected to climb steadily through 2029.
animal shelter contract
Taxpayers could be on the hook for higher costs if the city has to scramble to find a new provider or take over operations themselves.
Data Center Fire Safety
Adopting the code would require funding for a fire marshal and potential administrative costs.
food truck permitting
Local food truck owners might see a temporary spike in administrative costs as they scramble to meet these new state-mandated requirements.
data center zoning
Expect a boost to the local tax base, though it might come with higher costs for upgrading our power grid and water infrastructure.
business relief grants
The city is pulling $100,000 from its budget to cover these business losses.
homelessness initiatives
Since this is a private initiative, it likely reduces the immediate burden on city-funded emergency shelters and public social services.
HUD grant allocation
With less federal cash coming in, the city has to be much tighter with its budget for local housing and community projects.
infrastructure resource management
If we have to upgrade our power grid and water pipes to support these centers, taxpayers might end up footing the bill through higher utility rates.
intergovernmental agreement
The program is currently an unfunded mandate, meaning the county may not be fully reimbursed for the costs of compliance.
zoning moratorium
The pause could temporarily stall local tax revenue growth from new industrial projects while the county evaluates long-term infrastructure costs.
food truck regulation
You might see higher menu prices at your favorite food trucks once these new fees kick in this summer.
public infrastructure and gentrification
Homeowners might see their property values jump, but renters and those on fixed incomes could face rent hikes that force them out.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Wilson 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.
- secondedpassed2026-07-07
Regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Authorization of Adult Treatment Court Grant Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-07
Approval of Proclamation for First Responders' Valor Award
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-16
Proclamation Recognizing the 2026 Commemoration of the "Juneteenth Holiday"
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-05
Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as Treatment Court Month
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-21
Proclamation Honoring Detective Michael Miller
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
to approve
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
approve the Proclamation
- secondedpassed2026-03-31
Authorization of Amendment to Cigna Administrative Services Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-17
Proclamation Recognizing and Congratulating Constable David Maler for Over 30 Years of Service
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-03
approve the burn ban and to give the right to the Judge to lift it
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.