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Stephanie Morgan

Councilwoman2018-11 - November 2026 (month-level start: November 2018 per Legistar office record 2018-11-06; month-level end: November 2026, successor chosen in Nov 2026 runoff; Morgan not seeking re-election; charter text unavailable)

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
1:44:41
Avg per meeting
3:44
Segments
1528

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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)

critical↓Feb 2026[18]

FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Millage

The budget keeps funding core services while lowering taxes, but a $1.1 billion five-year infrastructure wish list far exceeds what the capital budget can cover.

high↓Jul 2026[14]

Soccer stadium reimbursement structure

No general fund dollars go to the stadium; only CRA increment within the CRA area can be used.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

FY 2026-2027 CRA budget

The CRA budget for the coming year was authorized; it draws on tax-increment revenue boosted by sharply rising property values.

medium↓Jun 2026[9]

Twice-Weekly Trash Pickup Straw Ballot

Would raise costs per household if voters approve the increase.

medium↓Apr 2026[9]

Building permit fee valuation methodology

Permit fees run about $110 per square foot of valuation on commercial builds — this one totaled $26,451.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

Fee Schedule Overhauls

These assessments appear on residents' property tax bills; the stormwater fee is proposed to be reimposed and increased.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Half-cent sales tax renewal

About $74.9 million generated to date; renewal could spare property taxpayers future infrastructure costs.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment

Total appropriations rise by $132 million, but officials say it's mostly previously approved money being carried forward, not new spending.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Southern Grove fund revenue redistribution to general fund

About $9.8 million flows back to the city's general fund.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Union wage increase negotiations

A 5% raise versus the city's 2% offer means a real difference in every covered employee's paycheck, with the gap between offers still unresolved.

high↓Apr 2026[5]

$85 Million Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A

Up to $85 million in debt service paid from legally available non-ad valorem revenues.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

FY2026-27 CRA Budget Adoption

The CRA budget for the coming year was authorized; it draws on tax-increment revenue boosted by sharply rising property values.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

$971.6 Million City Budget and Infrastructure Investment

Nearly $230 million goes to infrastructure next year; seven new utility-funded positions are added to the city payroll.

critical↓Jul 2026[4]

Amendment 3 Property Tax Reform

Estimated $48.4 million city revenue loss over two years if passed.

medium↓Mar 2026[3]

Debt Portfolio and Investment Review

Refunding has saved taxpayers over $100 million to date; an FY 2026 refunding of 2016-17 special assessment bonds will save another $2 million.

medium↓Mar 2026[3]

Pending Litigation Sessions

Litigation outcomes could carry financial exposure or recovery for the city.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Employee Health Insurance

City health care program costs are estimated at about $31.2 million for fiscal year 2026-27, with no rate increase proposed.

critical↓Apr 2026[3]

Distribution of $24 Million Waste Pro Settlement Funds

All $24 million plus interest goes back to residents; the ~$200,000 cost of the checks option was avoided, and any excess above $24 million will also be returned.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Capital Improvement Program

Year one alone spends about $226-244 million, with roughly $784 million in bonds over five years.

low↓May 2026[2]

City Manager performance and contract amendment

The contract amendment produces cost savings by replacing a car allowance with a city vehicle.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Morgan 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.