Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember (Ward 3)· 2018-05-05 - 2028-05-01 (start: May 5, 2018 per member page 'Council Member since May 5, 2018'; month-level end: May 2028 per city council page 'Term Length May 2026 - May 2028')
Beth Watson
Mineral Wells
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 16:26
- Avg per meeting
- 3:17
- Segments
- 256
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Top issues during term (9)(Taxes Budget)
Possible purchase or lease of 105-107 SW 1st Street
Up to $500,000 plus closing costs for land for the new public safety complex.
2026-2027 Budget Requests
Total spending of about $136 million, though roughly $83 million of that is capital improvements spread through FY 2029.
Utility Vehicle Slow-Down Ordinance
Both policies aim to reduce insurance claims and liability exposure, protecting taxpayer-funded assets and premiums.
TxCDBG grant application for infrastructure
Grant funding could offset local costs for drainage, water/sewer, and street projects.
Palo Pinto County cost-sharing for animal shelter and library
County contribution could rise from $55,000/$30,000 toward calculated shares of roughly $78,000/$72,000 — money that eases pressure on city taxpayers.
City Employee Pay and Benefits
About $796,000 in new personnel costs including insurance; higher TMRS match would add $350,000 (6%) to $800,000 (7%) citywide.
City of Mineral Wells Strategic Plan
No direct cost; the plan will guide future budget priorities.
Airport Fund Financial Challenges
Forecast $486,000 deficit for FY 2026, tracking better; hangar leases should improve revenue.
Texas Gas Service proposed rate increase
Could add roughly $3.58 per month to residential gas bills if the increase stands.
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.