Mayor· 2025-2027
Billie Wallace
Waxahachie
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 2:21:35
- Avg per meeting
- 11:48
- Segments
- 2125
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Top issues during term (20)
Restaurant Drive-Thru Expansion and Neighborhood Impacts
Private commercial investment to upgrade restaurant facilities.
City Central Offices Reconstruction Contract
Involves an estimated expenditure of $11,995,085 for municipal facility remodeling.
Fire Department Staffing and New Fire Station 1
Contract valued at $963,580.
Child Daycare SUP and Signage at Brown Street
Generates new commercial investment and local childcare services.
Peter Street Reconstruction Project
Over $1.9 million in total budget transfers for local streets and drainage.
Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments
Directly impacts gas utility customers by delaying any potential rate hikes.
FY 2026-2027 City Budget and Tax Rate
Authorizes $35.3 million in debt issuance while maintaining the current tax rate of 61 cents.
New Municipal Animal Services Facility Land Acquisition
Will require significant capital and operational funding in future budget cycles.
Downtown Redevelopment of 216 N. College Street
Property valued under $2 million will be redeveloped, increasing ad valorem and sales tax revenue.
Shopping Center Signage Standards and Retail Growth
Supports retail leasing and economic activity for new shopping center tenants.
Spirolite Addition Replat
Facilitates future commercial development and tax valuation adjustments.
Lions Park Redevelopment and Turf Decision
$10.4 million base cost for natural grass improvements plus design fees.
Proposed Ethics Ordinance on Political Endorsements
None
Waxahachie Family YMCA Zoning Amendment Continuance
None at this stage.
Brake Masters Auto Repair Facility Site Plan
Generates private commercial investment and sales tax revenue for the city.
Eminent Domain for Water Treatment Plant Project
Seeking up to $21 million in grant funding with zero local match requirement, alongside a $191,039 change order for water main construction.
Owens Corning Plant Expansion and Tax Abatement
Provides an estimated $508,000 tax abatement over seven years while supporting a $56 million private investment.
Waxahachie Creek Erosion Repair Project
Committed $3,652,692 from pre-budgeted capital funds for erosion control.
Speed Limit Reductions on FM 813
Minimal signage update costs.
Duplex Zoning Request at 525 Lake Park Avenue
Private property investment value affected.
Decisions during term (199)
Recorded while Wallace was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Reorganize the Commission
Consent Agenda
Consider recommendation of SP-95-2026
Consider recommendation of ZDC-100-2026
Minutes of the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of September 29, 2026
Adjourn
Consent Agenda Approval
ZDC-83-2026 Specific Use Permit & Sign Request
Development Agreement for ZDC-83-2026
ZDC-60-2026 Specific Use Permit for Drive-Thru
ZDC-117-2026 Sign Amendment
ZDC-54-2026 Zoning Change to PD-MF-2
Development Agreement for ZDC-54-2026
Peter Street Reconstruction Professional Services Agreement
Proposal for 216 N. College Street
Fire Station 1 Construction Contract
FEMA SAFER Grant Acceptance
Supplemental Appropriation for SAFER Grant
Four-Member Fire Staffing Ordinance
Consent Agenda All matters listed under Item 6, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. Approval of the Consent Agenda…
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