Councilmember Place 5· 2026-05-26 – 2029-05-01 (seated and sworn at the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting per its agenda item 'Seating and ceremonial swearing in of new city council members'; month-level end: May 2029 per three-year terms; elected May 2026 per Resolution No. 647-26 canvass agenda)
Athena Campbell
Richland Hills
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Top issues during term (20)
Accessory structure height and setback variance at 7171 Richland Road
No city cost — this is a private property request handled through the standard variance process.
Cancellation of four regular Council meetings
Training Option 2 was estimated at $9,214.72 for FY27; holiday staffing costs were flagged for review.
FY 2027 tax rate options
Saves the typical homeowner about $200 a year versus the earlier proposal; every penny of the tax rate is worth roughly $89,500 to the city.
Adoption of 2024 International Codes and 2026 National Electrical Code
Fire department needs no additional training funds; ISO ratings could slip if the city stays two editions behind.
Fiscal Year 2027 CCPD Budget
A $7.5 million recurring revenue baseline for the two largest General Fund sources will cap what the city can spend next year.
One-time employee salary supplement
Paid from the Strategic Initiatives Fund; total cost depends on eligible headcount and was not stated.
FY 2027 Development Corporation Budget
Draws down $567,678 of fund balance, largely for Rosebud Park improvements.
Write-off of uncollectible utility and fire department accounts
Removes uncollectible receivables from the city's accounting records; the total amount was not stated in the provided materials.
FY2027 municipal fee schedule
The updated fee schedule would change what residents and businesses pay for city services and permits; specific figures were not provided.
Employee vacation buyback policy
Buyback payouts would affect the city's personnel budget; cost estimates were not provided.
TIRZ Number One termination
~$1 million one-time plus $350,000/year redirected to the general fund; ~$80,000/year of county share given up.
Mimosa Park Drive Mill and Overlay
About $1.275 million in street sales tax plus roughly $1.3 million in associated pavement and curb work.
Code Compliance Communication Strategy
Atmos Energy Rate Settlement
Settlement terms would shape Atmos gas rates for customers, though specific impacts weren't stated in the agenda.
Citywide Landscape Services Contract
The contract was set at $178,500.
Texas Municipal League Region 8 Director Vote
Utility and Court Fine Collections
Written-off accounts reduce city revenue; better collection could recover funds.
Proposed Citizen Civic Academy
Economic Development Project #26-02
Unknown — details were to be discussed in executive session.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Sets the framework for how millions in capital dollars are prioritized over five years.
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Campbell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.