Councilmember Place 4· 2024-05-20 – 2027-05-01 (oath of office May 20, 2024 per May 20, 2024 City Council minutes; month-level end: May 2027 per three-year terms, elected May 4, 2024 per Resolution No. 595-24 canvass)
John Skier
Richland Hills
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 14:48
- Avg per meeting
- 3:42
- Segments
- 347
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Top issues during term (3)(Development)
Short-Term Rentals Update
Hotel occupancy tax collections should rise; inspection fees could add revenue but outsourcing has costs to be worked out.
Permitting and Inspection Services Strategy
Economic Development Strategic Plan
A future bond election could raise roughly $1 million per penny of tax rate; dissolving the Baker TIF could free $350,000–$400,000 a year plus a $1 million fund balance.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Skier was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.