District 4 Council Member· 2023-2027
Joe Holland
Denton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:09:33
- Avg per meeting
- 7:12
- Segments
- 2888
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Top issues during term (20)
Oversight of Bond-Funded Capital Projects
Could affect how taxpayer dollars are spent and managed on City construction projects.
Ethics Complaint Review
Defending against repeated ethics complaints and related litigation incurs costs of city time and resources.
Data Center Development Code Amendments
A moratorium itself costs nothing, but the city says data centers could eventually double DME's power load and strain water and wastewater systems.
Community Development Grant Management
Determines allocation of federal community development grant funds for local non-profit and housing programs.
Fire Department Promotions Process
Standard operational costs associated with administering civil service promotional examinations.
Group Home Specific Use Permit
None identified for the city.
Historic District Expansion
None at this preliminary discussion stage.
Library Policy and Operational Updates
None.
Tree and Landscape Code Amendments
Developers may face higher mitigation fees and stricter site design requirements, while the city expands its inspection staffing to monitor compliance.
September 2026 Police Entrance Exam Eligibility List
Null
311 Operations Review
Operational changes and donations affect library resource allocation and service delivery.
Multifamily Development Moratorium
Potential short-term impact on local real estate development and permit fee revenues.
Affordable Housing Strategy
Tied to previously approved affordable housing bonds — dollar amounts not yet on the table.
Airport Operations and Planning
Policies set here impact airport revenues and commercial development lease terms.
Bond Issuances for Infrastructure
Extending the bond timeline aims to smooth out property tax rate increases for residents over a longer period.
Halloween Denton 2026 Programming and Public Art
Financial details for the event were scheduled to be presented in the staff report.
Energy Portfolio Management Audit Follow-Up
Future energy procurement costs will be impacted by plan modifications.
Downtown Reinvestment Grant for Dark Age Tattoo
Up to $4,281.25 in grant funding.
Denton Renewable Resource Plan Review and Policy Models
About $7 per month of the average residential electric bill is attributable to the renewable portfolio; the proposed 3% base increase would be offset to keep bills flat.
AI Data Facility Review Process and Firefighter Pension Requests
Unknown — no policy or cost details have been adopted.
Decisions during term (312)
Recorded while Holland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of August 26, 2026 minutes
Letter to City Council requesting rooftop solar incentives for warehouses
Motion for chair to draft the solar letter
Consent agenda approval (items A-Z, minus B and O)
2027 City Council meeting schedule (consent item B, pulled)
Vale Rezoning (Z26-0007a) — R2 to Light Industrial
RHR Group Home Specific Use Permit (S26-0004b) — continued
Chapter 380 incentive policy resolution
Stoke Denton economic development agreement
$57.24 million Utility System Revenue Bonds (SWIFT)
Symetra life and disability insurance contract
Outer Loop alignments B and B2 resolution
TML Region 8 Director election
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton redesignating the methods by which a public information request made pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act may be submitted to the city; adding an additional physical address…
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Board of Ethics.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Historic Landmark Commission.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board.
Consider a nomination/appointment to the Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board.
Voting record (45)
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approve the minutes as presented
elect Marlow Abrams as secretary for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
recommend approval to the City Council of appointing Stoltzfus as Chair for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
recommend approval to the City Council of the reappointment of Stoltzfus to the Business Owner Seat
recommend approval to the City Council of Desmond Moore for the Business Owner Seat for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One
recommend approval to the City Council of Brock McKnight for the Qualified Voter Seat
approve recommendation of up to $4,281.25 to the City Council regarding a Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program application for 124 W. Oak St., Dark Age Tattoo
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
Ratification of Police Meet and Confer Agreement
Street Renaming for Hilltop Road
Street Renaming for Bonnie Brae Street
Expressed concern that the street naming would be confusing for residents and deliveries.
Following discussion, Council Member Rumohr moved to adopt the item as presented.
Council Member Ferrie moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 4.A-N P -AJ.
Following discussion, Council Member Jester moved to adopt the item as presented.
Following discussion, Council Member Rumohr moved to adopt the item as presented.
Consent Agenda Adoption
Denton Development Code Comprehensive Amendment (DCA26-0004a)
TMPA Transmission Asset Purchase and Exchange (6.A)
FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment for Employee Lump-Sum Payments (6.B)
elect Council Member Holland as Chair
approve the minutes as presented
Approval of Consent Agenda (excluding Item Q)
Approval of Third Amendment to UNT Memorandum of Understanding (Consent Item Q)
Approval of Municipal Services Agreement for West Annexation
Approval of Service Plan for West Annexation
Approval of Resolution Placing Proposed Tax Rate on Agenda and Setting Hearings
Approval of Resolution for Data Center Moratorium Hearing Schedule
Approval of Atmos Energy Rate Settlement Ordinance
Approval of Texas Water Development Board Financing Agreement
Airport Advisory Board Nomination (Will Bass)
Whoever succeeds Council Member Villarreal should have the opportunity to make appointments at his or her pleasure.