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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 (19)(Taxes Budget)

medium↑May 2026[22]

Open Rewards shop-local program relaunch

Potential changes to how shop-local rebate dollars are distributed; no dollar amount specified yet.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

City Manager Retirement and Succession

Unknown — succession and transition costs haven't been disclosed.

medium↓May 2026[7]

U.S. Department of Labor settlement

The city will pay up to $96,797 to settle with the Department of Labor.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield

About $79,000 in additional annual premium for the city; employee costs stay close to current tiered levels.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Urgent facility repairs: police, animal shelter, library

About $860,000 total from fund balance — your tax dollars, but no debt this year.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

State legislative impacts on city budgets

Potential state property tax changes could force service cuts if replacement revenue isn't identified.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2026

Certified valuations determine the tax base on which next year's rate is applied.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

New artificial intelligence and personnel policies

Leave accrual changes were negotiated with the police association; the council will review the effects within a year.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

FY2026-2027 Proposed Budget public hearing

The budget hearing precedes adoption of the spending plan that funds city services next year.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Proposed $0.6058 tax rate for FY2026-2027

Sets the maximum city property tax rate for next year; the average homestead's city tax bill is estimated at about $1,353.

high↓May 2026[4]

FY2026-2027 WEDC budget

The EDC sales tax fund is projected to grow from $3.4 million to about $3.67 million, with no sales tax increase projected.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

American Rescue Plan Act spending wrap-up

About $6 million in federal money already committed to local infrastructure, staffing, and equipment — no new local cost.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Tarrant County HOME Program renewal for homeowner repairs

The city commits matching contribution requirements for program year 2026.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

CCPD budget sustainability and shrinking fund balance

The district's fund balance is projected to fall to about $520,000 by fiscal 2027, barely above the $475,000 minimum.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Annual audit results

The fund balance grew $441,000 despite sales tax coming in below budget, thanks to higher interest income.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

FY 2026-2027 WEDC budget

Roughly $803,000 in planned spending, funded by a projected $1.075 million in revenue.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement

$355,920 moves from EDC funds to the city's general fund.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Possible 2027 bond election for animal shelter

A $10 million bond ask could hit the 2027 ballot, affecting future tax bills.

medium↓May 2026[2]

30% collection fee on delinquent utility and EMS accounts

Cost-neutral for the city — the 30% comes out of delinquent customers' payments instead of city revenue.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.

Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

No votes found matching Taxes Budget.