Josh Stevenson
About
Josh Stevenson's platform appears to focus on economic development and improving city services. He has been involved in efforts to increase affordable housing by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and has supported infrastructure upgrades such as water treatment plant improvements. His work also touches on managing industrial rates and responding to business changes within the city.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe city has cut red tape to boost affordable housing options.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 3:41
- Avg per meeting
- 0:25
- Segments
- 71
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Top issues during term (20)
2026-2027 Budget Planning
The proposed tax rate adjustment impacts median homestead property tax obligations from $1,290 to $1,467.
Multifamily Development Standards
The decision prevents the property from operating as a hotel, impacting the owner's investment and potential tax revenue.
Residential Development Growth
The project involves significant private investment in new infrastructure and housing.
Highway Construction Speed Limits
The design contract is approximately $221,000.
Emergency Infrastructure Repairs
Costs associated with emergency well repairs will be drawn from utility maintenance funds.
economic development
The program could impact city revenue in the short term due to tax abatements, but aims for long-term growth.
US-75 Utility Relocation and Hawn Park Improvements
Cost of $582,000 funded through capital improvement certificates of obligation.
State Preemption of Local Building Codes for Learning Pods
None.
development guidelines
Permits and property value changes will impact local tax rolls and business operations.
Downtown Event Traffic Management
None to the city, as grant stipend funding covers event materials.
city manager retirement
Who knows how much this transition will cost the city, but it's a big deal!
Historic Texas Sign and Plaza Construction Contract
The project represents a $265,000 capital expenditure.
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
Modifies utility and solid waste billing rates for residents and businesses.
Fleet Services Facility Project Update
Estimated under an $8 million budget with $250,000 in savings from self-performed work.
Hickory Hill PD Modification
Streamlines local commercial development opportunities within the planned neighborhood.
Fire and Ambulance Service Funding
Defines the financial and operational scope of regional emergency service delivery.
Capital Improvements and Impact Fee Adjustments
Impact fee revenues total over $24 million across funds, but project costs outpace collections.
Sherman ISD School Site Plan
Funded through school district capital improvement bonds and local educational revenues.
Portable Storage Container Regulation
The city will charge a $25 daily penalty for non-compliant bins.
The Ridge at Stone Creek Zone Change
Represents a high-value commercial and hospitality investment boosting local tax revenues and tourism.
Moved or seconded (21)
Motions Stevenson 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-18
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6938 Amending Sherman’s Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14 And Granting A Specific Use Permit To Allow An Automobile, Motorcycle, Boat Or Trailer Sales, New Or Used On A Tract Of Land Zoned C-2 (General Commercial) District Located At 4111
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE CALLED CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PLANNING MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2026 AND THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 04, 2026. Citizen Comments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6937 Amending Sherman's Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, To Rezone A Tract Of Land Being Lots C And D, Texas Nursery Company’s Replat Of Blocks 23, 47 And 48, South Side Addition, City Of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, Located In The 1
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-18
RESOLUTION NO. 7646 Authorizing Execution of a Restated Agreement with Rayburn Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Water Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6936 Amending Sherman's Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, To Rezone A Tract Of Land Being Lots 3 And 4, Block 18, College Park Addition, City Of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, Located At 506 North Grand Avenue, Heretofore Zoned MF-30 (M
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2026. Citizen Comments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
TEX. GOV'T CODE § 551.074 Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hear
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-02
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2025. Citizen Comments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
RESOLUTION NO. 7618 Authorize Execution of a Contract with Anderson Fence & Custom Welding LLC for the Animal Services Security Fence and Access Control Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6915 Amending Sherman’s Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14 And Granting A Specific Use Permit To Allow A Meeting Hall, In A C-2 (General Commercial) District Located At 5011 Texoma Parkway, Being Part Of Lot 1, Parkway Plaza Addition, City
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 6913 Amending Sherman’s Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, Repealing Ordinance 6806 And Granting A Specific Use Permit To Allow A Hotel Or Motel In A C-1 (Retail Business) District Located At 1831 Texoma Parkway, Consisting Of 2.820 Acres
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 6916 Amending Sherman's Zoning Ordinance/Code Of Ordinances Chapter 14, To Rezone A Tract Of Land Consisting Of 31.008 Acres Being A Part Of The Elizabeth Jones Survey, Abstract No. 6254, City Of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, Located At 5200 Block West
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
RESOLUTION NO. 7614 Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Guaranteed Max Pricing (GMP) with Plyler Construction as Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for the Remodel and Addition Phase of Fire Station No. 3
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-20
RESOLUTION NO. 7615 Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for the design of the Dripping Springs Water Line Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-20
Appointment to Main Street Advisory Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-05
RESOLUTION NO. 7610 Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Execute A Gift Deed For The Acquisition Of 10.67 Acres Of Land In The Preston Kitchens Survey, Abstract 667, Sherman, Texas; For The Dedication Of Land For A Detention Pond And Drainage Purposes In The Sherman Crossroads Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-05
Sherman Housing Authority Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-05
Texoma Community Center Board Appointment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-05
RESOLUTION NO. 7609 Awarding a Bid to and Authorizing Execution of a Contract Between Landmark Structures I, LP and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority Based on an Invitation to Bid for the Shepherd 2.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (311)
Recorded while Stevenson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Minutes
Approve Consent Agenda
Table Better Block Party Street Closure Request
CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 7679
RESOLUTION NO. 7680
RESOLUTION NO 7681
August 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda (Items 6, 7, 8, 9)
2800 Canyon Creek Drive Sign Variance
3004 Redbud Trail Accessory Structure Variance
100 Block West Travis Street Automotive Repair SUP
2601 Block West Travis Street Sherman ISD School SUP
102 East Forest Avenue Setback Variances
2400 Block South Highway 75 Zone Change (The Ridge at Stone Creek)
2027 Submittal Calendar
Hickory Hill Planned Development Modification Initiation
* 522 EAST ORANGE STREET (PROJECT NO. 000484-2026) THE REQUEST OF WISEMAN REALTY LLC (OWNER) AND COPLEY LAND SURVEYING (SURVEYOR), CONCERNING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 EAST ORANGE STREET CONSISTING OF 0.121 ACRES, BEING ALL OF LOT 6,…
Approve Minutes of the December 22, 2025 CIAC Meeting
Recommend Removal of Commercial Impact Fee Reductions
Voting record (188)
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