Place 6 Council Member (Mayor Pro Tem)· 2018-05-01–2029-05-01 (month-level start: May 2018 per cowtx.org/801/Council-Place-6 'elected to Council on May 5, 2018'; re-elected 2026, oath May 11, 2026 per City Council agenda 2026-05-11; 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')
Mark Taylor
Watauga, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 38:03
- Avg per meeting
- 4:14
- Segments
- 466
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Top issues during term (20)
Capp Smith Park Food Truck and Comfort Station Improvements
Material choices were adjusted to stay on budget — concrete instead of pricier stabilized decomposed granite.
Property Tax Affordability and Tarrant Appraisal District Concerns
About $46 more per year in city property tax for the average-valued home; residents 65 and older with frozen taxes see no increase.
Open Rewards shop-local program relaunch
Only $2,700 remains in program funds for participant rewards.
Proposed tire shop behind Durham Farms homes (SUP 26-01)
No direct city cost, but neighbors say an eight-foot brick wall offered by the applicant won't block noise, lights, or drainage impacts.
Shelter adoption outcomes and population
Doggy Days Out program
Veterinarian vacancy on Animal Advisory Board
Zoning Code Amendment Procedures (ORD.2026-017)
No direct cost — it's a procedural change to how zoning cases are heard and decided.
City Manager Retirement and Succession
Unknown — succession and transition costs haven't been disclosed.
Retail recruitment progress and sales tax growth
Filling both Watauga Pavilion vacancies would boost sales and property tax revenue; the city is tracking nearly $500,000 per month in sales tax.
New council term and mayoral lottery aside, Watauga Fest and schools updates
The event finished $4,600 ahead instead of running a deficit.
Urgent facility repairs: police, animal shelter, library
About $860,000 total from fund balance — your tax dollars, but no debt this year.
U.S. Department of Labor settlement
The city will pay up to $96,797 to settle with the Department of Labor.
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.
Wastewater Overflow Damage Claim — 6325 Watauga Road
The dollar amount of the claim wasn't disclosed publicly.
Park Vista Park improvements begin construction
The project came in within budget, though residents won't see a direct cost impact.
Fall events calendar announced
No financial implications were listed for the events schedule.
Wastewater upsizing design and traffic signal preemption
$5,712 in added traffic signal project spending, plus an unstated design fee for the wastewater work.
Failing Outdoor Warning Sirens
Purchase price wasn't stated in the discussion; cost is covered through the HGACBuy cooperative contract.
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.
Decisions during term (96)
Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda: July 21, 2026 Minutes and August 31, 2026 Financial Report
Open Rewards Program revisions
Consider approval of the Minutes for the July 21, 2026, WEDC meeting.
Consent Agenda (Items 1-7)
Budget Amendment Ordinance (FY 2025-2026)
Capp Smith Park Food Truck Improvements Contract
ORD.2026-017 Zoning Text Amendments (Section 115-35)
Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
Election of Chair
Election of Vice Chair
Election of Secretary
Approval of 2027 meeting dates
Settlement agreement with U.S. Department of Labor
Consent agenda (items 1-19, as amended)
Z.26-02 — Zoning change to PD for six homes at 5900-5901 Ridgecrest Drive
Pulled consent item 6 — personnel policy revisions (originally including 4.03 Travel and Reimbursement)
Consider action to adopt an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC") and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's 2026 Rate Review Mechanism filing; declaring…
Consider action to approve a Resolution to adopt the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan created by Burgess & Niple Inc.
Consider action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas adopting Written Investment Policies Standards governing the City's investment Practices; adopting Authorized Broker/Dealers list for the City of…
Consider action to approve a Resolution designating the Commercial Recorder as the City's official newspaper.
Voting record (1)
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