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Place 7 Council Member· 2026-05-11–2029-05-01 (start: re-elected, oath May 11, 2026 per City Council agenda 2026-05-11; current-term start, earlier first-office day not sourced - Place 7 holder since at least 2021 per cowtx.org/1189/History-of-the-City-Government; month-level end: May 2029 per cowtx.org/790/City-Council 'In May of 2026, councilmembers in places 1, 2, 6 and 7 shall be elected to terms of office of three years')

Jan Hill

Watauga, TX

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Term ending May 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
11:58
Avg per meeting
0:48
Segments
177

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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Veterinarian vacancy on Animal Advisory Board

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

SAFER grant firefighters and future staffing costs

The city covers 25% of three firefighters' costs now, but faces the full cost starting in year four.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Police hiring standards on prior marijuana use

None — but it could help the department fill officer openings faster.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Disciplinary appeal hearing document exchange

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Death of Judge J. Stuart Bass

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Failing Outdoor Warning Sirens

Purchase price wasn't stated in the discussion; cost is covered through the HGACBuy cooperative contract.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and street safety funding

Roughly $1.33 million in suggested improvements — council members noted that's seven to ten police cars and a fire truck in budget terms.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Shared services cost increase

About $93,000 more for regional dispatch, jail, and IT shared with neighboring cities.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Flock license-plate camera privacy and data concerns

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Kids Fire Camp 2026 recognition

None — the program was supported by sponsors and volunteers.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Bullet-resistant components for police vehicles

Up to $74,116.56, but covered by a state grant rather than local tax dollars.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Rise in park graffiti and vandalism

Cleanup and repair costs weren't itemized, but repeated vandalism drains parks maintenance dollars.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Shelter capacity strain

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Overhaul of Chapter 6 animal ordinances

Fines up to $500 per animal for shelter abandonment; the city says no new enforcement costs or citation increases overall.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Traffic enforcement levels questioned

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2026-2027 budget

The proposed budget's tax impact isn't set yet — public hearings come before adoption.

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