Mayor· Elected Mayor in the May 3, 2025 general election (52.68%); canvass and oath at the May 13, 2025 special council meeting minutes. Two-year term; next election May 1, 2027 per city Elections page. month-level end: May 2027 per city Elections page (May 1, 2027 election).
Lisa Swint
Garden Ridge, TX
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Top issues during term (20)
Sewer Capacity Agreement with Schertz
Unknown — the ordinance's costs and requirements have not been detailed in the provided materials.
Nuisance Dust Abatement Regulations
Unknown until the revised ordinance is presented.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Impact
City taxes on the average homestead are estimated at about $1,840 for FY2027 — flat with this year under the current rate.
Bindseil Lane rezoning from AG to RE District
A zoning change here could affect nearby property values and how the land is used and developed.
Paul Davis Park Trail Improvements
The design agreement commits engineering fees, with construction costs to come later.
Community and Event Center Policies and Fees
Security deposits for event center renters rise to 25 percent of total fees.
City Strategic Plan Priorities
Could involve future city spending or incentives for business development.
Oak Wilt and permit fee ordinance updates
Potential changes to permit fees were not quantified in posted materials.
Water Commission appointments
Old Nacogdoches Road feasibility study
No dollars committed yet — cost implications depend on what the additional information shows.
TxDOT Municipal Maintenance Agreement
Maintenance cost-sharing or responsibility allocations with TxDOT; amounts not specified.
Street Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan
Future street maintenance and capital spending priorities will be shaped by this plan.
Right-of-Way Work Regulations
New permit fees would be imposed on entities working in the right-of-way.
Utility Department Monthly Activity Report
Unaccounted water loss ran around 4-5% in recent months, well below the 16% national average, suggesting limited financial loss from leaks.
Quarry Blasting Permit Renewal
The city collects a $33,026.22 annual permit fee.
Traffic Regulation Ordinance
No significant new costs were cited; the ordinance mainly formalizes existing traffic controls.
City Communication and Branding Policy
Not stated.
Animal Control Ordinance
Related service fees established under the ordinance could affect pet owners who use city animal services.
Code Enforcement Agreement with Selma
Water Conservation Education
Decisions during term (63)
Recorded while Swint was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.