William Benton
About
William Benton's platform emphasizes local public safety and community protection, as demonstrated by his policy proposals targeting door-to-door solicitors to prevent theft and protect homeowners.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyPropose a ban on door-to-door sales following reports of solicitors stealing from homeowners.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 13:37:03
- Avg per meeting
- 24:02
- Segments
- 16624
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Top issues during term (6)(Business Jobs)
Union Pacific Mainline Texas Industrial Park development agreement
Terms of the development agreement are not yet negotiated, so the fiscal impact is unknown.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations and Permitting
Permit fees and compliance costs for food truck operators; no direct cost to the city stated.
District 3 Municipal Runoff Election Canvass and Seating
Incurs costs associated with administering a municipal runoff election.
Downtown Parking Congestion
Minimal cost for signage and striping.
Restructuring City Boards and Committees
Saves staff time and administrative costs associated with preparing for canceled meetings.
Non-Consent Towing Fee and Response Time Adjustments
Increases costs for motorists requiring non-consent tows due to arrests or accidents.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Benton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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