James A. Smith

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.

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 Fire Safety

Adopting the code would require funding for a fire marshal and potential administrative costs.

Criminal Case Backlog

Funded through court budgets and contingency reallocations, adding ongoing staffing costs.

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.

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.

health district director appointment

Funded through existing health district operational budgets, though a new director could shift future spending priorities.

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.

November 3, 2026 Joint General Election Poll Workers

General Fund Contingency Funding for County Judges Conference Host Court Night

Approval of General and Department Head Incentive Pay Lists

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