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Jonathan Reaves

District 1 Council Member2023–2026

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At a glance

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Term ending May 13, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
24:21
Avg per meeting
2:42
Segments
489

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→May 2026[45]

FY27 Budget Process and Founders Day

Total budgeted expenditures are $231.7 million with a flat tax rate of $0.807891.

critical↓Apr 2026[26]

Park Safety and Maintenance Concerns

Minor costs for signage, fencing, and potential parking expansion.

critical↓May 2026[26]

Public Art and City Aesthetics

The city is not paying extra for the re-design, but the delay impacts the project timeline.

critical↑Nov 2025[24]

Downtown TIRZ #3 Financial Strategy

Commercial development directly impacts the city's property and sales tax base, influencing residential tax burdens.

critical↑Feb 2026[22]

Animal Shelter Location Concerns

The project uses $8.4 million in general obligation bonds approved by voters in May 2023 for a new animal shelter.

critical↑Jun 2025[18]

Infrastructure Investment and Maintenance

Road repairs and intersection improvements represent significant capital expenditures funded through city budgets and bond programs.

high↓Apr 2026[15]

Public Safety Surveillance

The total cost for design services is approximately $493,700.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

DART Governance Revisions

Secures continued general mobility program funding distributions, such as a recent $400,000 deposit for downtown projects.

critical↓Feb 2026[8]

Animal Services and Adoption

Building on city-owned land is estimated to be more cost-effective than acquiring new property.

critical↓Jun 2025[7]

SH-66 Force Main Corrosion Repairs

Estimated construction cost is $4.34 million with an additional $235,735 supplemental task authorization for design.

high↓Mar 2026[7]

City Project Management Software

The strategic plan will influence how the city prioritizes future capital investments and resource allocation.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Christoph Thomas Bauer Employment Agreement

Adjusting salaries could lead to increased personnel costs in the upcoming budget.

high↓Oct 2025[6]

Sapphire Bay development default

The projected fund balance for the South area is $3.1 million by the end of the fiscal year.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Citizen Input and Council Conduct

The board's formation will require administrative oversight, though specific costs were not detailed.

critical↓Apr 2026[5]

Fire Department Leadership and Culture

Potential increased costs related to compensation and staffing for the fire department.

critical↓Feb 2026[4]

Odor Control Mitigation

The project will cost up to $140,000.

critical↓Dec 2024[3]

City Council Transition

There is no direct cost to the city for canvassing the election results.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Support for Sensory Tent Pals

The proposal suggests potential initial funding of $25,000–$30,000 plus $12,000 in annual operating costs.

high↓May 2026[2]

Sex Offender Residency Rules

Property owners could face fines up to $500 per offense.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

U.S. Postal Service Operations and Mail Theft

Decisions during term (92)

Recorded while Reaves was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.