Councilmember Place 5· 2023–2026
GW Estep
Richland Hills
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Top issues during term (8)(Public Safety)
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.
Portable Narcotics Analyzer Grant (Resolution 646-26)
No city matching funds — the equipment comes from a state grant.
Police Body Armor Grant Awards
Grant awards would offset the cost of body armor purchases; specific amounts were not stated.
Emergency access gates on Leslie Drive and Norma Lane
Estimated $11,347–$18,000 for the gates, plus concrete work still being quoted.
Fire department staffing losses
Northeast Fire Department Association Dues and Firefighter Mental Health
Proposed FY26 dues total about $38,184 — roughly $4.40 per resident per year — up from prior years due to the mental health program.
Substandard property order — 7056 Dover Lane (Case 10175)
fire chief appointment
The pick itself isn’t a big budget item, but the chief will influence fire department spending and staffing priorities.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Estep was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.