Place 5 Council Member· 2026-05-11–2028-05-01 (start: sworn into office May 11, 2026 per cowtx.org/800/Council-Place-5; unexpired Place 5 term after Malissa Minucci resigned September 8, 2025; month-level end: May 2028 per cowtx.org/826/Elections 'next general election is scheduled for May 6, 2028 ... Places 3, 4, and 5')
Stephen Welch
Watauga, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 0:24
- Avg per meeting
- 0:06
- Segments
- 6
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Top issues during term (4)(Water Utilities)
Wastewater Overflow Damage Claim — 6325 Watauga Road
The dollar amount of the claim wasn't disclosed publicly.
Wastewater upsizing design and traffic signal preemption
$5,712 in added traffic signal project spending, plus an unstated design fee for the wastewater work.
Atmos Energy natural gas franchise agreement
The agreement maintains a 5% franchise fee on Atmos gross revenues, a recurring revenue stream for the city.
Water and meter fee revisions (Section 12-42)
Ratepayers could pay higher connection and meter fees tied to actual costs, but the city avoids subsidizing utility costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Water Utilities)
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