Place 1 Council Member (Mayor Pro Tem)· Re-elected Place 1 unopposed in the May 2, 2026 general election; canvass and oath of office at the May 11, 2026 special council meeting minutes (current-term start; first-office day for earlier terms not sourced). Two-year term. month-level end: May 2028 (even-year May election cycle per city Elections page).
Kelly Smith
Garden Ridge, TX
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Top issues during term (4)(Taxes Budget)
City Communication and Branding Policy
Not stated.
FY27 Proposed Budget and Water Rates
Could affect residents' water bills starting in fiscal year 2027, though no rates were set at this meeting.
Seating of newly elected council members
FY2026 budget amendment and FY2027 budget planning
Estimated city property tax bill of about $1,840 for the average $721,066 homestead under the proposed FY2027 budget.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.