Council Member· 2025-05-07 to 2029-12-01 (start: sworn in at the May 7 2025 council meeting per the city's Apr 18 2025 announcement, vacancy appointment, continuous since and re-elected Nov 4 2025 with oath Jan 6 2026; month-level end: December 2029 per city member page 'Term Expires 12/31/29')
Kurt Ramsey
Powell
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Top issues during term (8)(Taxes Budget)
2027 PDC operational budget
Sets the $37.2 million revenue baseline for next year's budget.
2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program
$62.5 million over five years, funded largely by 25% of prior-year income tax revenue and debt.
IT Systems Coordinator Position
Roughly $75,000–$80,000 salary, partially offset by eliminating a $72,000 contract.
2026 supplemental appropriations
About $2.48 million in net adjustments across the General Fund, TIFs, and capital funds.
City finances running ahead of budget
About $1.1 million more revenue than spending so far this year.
Lechler Building construction contingency
Up to $100,000 in additional project cost, offset by the new appropriations ordinance.
RITA delegate appointment
No cost, but the delegate votes on RITA initiatives that affect municipal income tax collections.
City records retention schedule updates
No direct cost to residents; better records management reduces compliance risk.
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.