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District 1 Council Member· 2021–2026

Vicki Byrd

Denton

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
18:20
Avg per meeting
4:35
Segments
292

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[46]

Oversight of Bond-Funded Capital Projects

Could affect how taxpayer dollars are spent and managed on City construction projects.

critical→Jan 2026[36]

Community Development Grant Management

Determines allocation of federal community development grant funds for local non-profit and housing programs.

high↓Jan 2026[33]

Group Home Specific Use Permit

None identified for the city.

critical→Jan 2026[30]

Historic District Expansion

None at this preliminary discussion stage.

critical→Jan 2026[29]

Fire Department Promotions Process

Standard operational costs associated with administering civil service promotional examinations.

high↑Jan 2026[27]

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.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

Multifamily Development Moratorium

Potential short-term impact on local real estate development and permit fee revenues.

high↑Jan 2026[22]

Airport Operations and Planning

Policies set here impact airport revenues and commercial development lease terms.

high↑Jan 2026[20]

Downtown Reinvestment Grant for Dark Age Tattoo

Up to $4,281.25 in grant funding.

high↓Jan 2026[14]

Waterford at Spencer Oaks Phase II Development

Financial terms and potential agreements were under discussion as part of the proposed partnership.

high↓Jan 2026[14]

Public Utilities Board Meeting Cancellation

None at this time, as contracts and expenditures were not voted upon.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Comprehensive Plan Implementation

Encourages commercial development and retail tax generation along the US 380 corridor.

medium↓Jan 2026[11]

Zoning Board Meeting Cancellation

None directly from cancellation, but potential delays in service improvements.

critical↓Jan 2026[9]

Missing Middle Housing

Null

critical↓Jan 2026[9]

Public Safety Recruitment

Routine recruitment expenses are covered within existing departmental operating budgets.

critical↓Jan 2026[8]

Regional Transportation Authority Litigation

Involves regional transportation funding allocations worth approximately $1 billion annually.

high↓Jan 2026[7]

Future Work Session Planning

Effective planning and scheduling help ensure the committee can provide timely advice on community services and funding.

critical↓Jan 2026[7]

Sustainable Park Management

Operational impacts related to park maintenance practices.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

122 N. Locust St. Facade Rehabilitation

Private project costs borne by the property owner.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Council Contingency Fund Allocations

Involves allocated contingency fund expenditures totaling several thousand dollars across multiple council districts.

Decisions during term (59)

Recorded while Byrd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedJan 14, 2026

Approval of November 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes

approvedJan 14, 2026

Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule

approvedJan 14, 2026

Consider approval of the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Meeting.

approved6-0Jan 14, 2026

Approval of December 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Jan 14, 2026

Final Plat Extension for Reserve at Brush Creek

approved6-0Jan 14, 2026

Final Plat Extension for Hickory Grove Multifamily Addition

approved6-0Jan 14, 2026

Preliminary Plat Extension for Roselawn Meadows

approved5-1Jan 14, 2026

Rezoning Request for Denton Duplexes (Z25-0018)

approved5-1Jan 14, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Hickory Grove Commercial (CA25-0005)

approved5-1Jan 14, 2026

Rezoning Request for Hickory Grove Commercial (Z25-0022)

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Appointment of Interim City Manager

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Consent Agenda (Excluding Item F)

approved5-0Jan 13, 2026

Item F: Little Chapel in the Woods National Register Support

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Item 3A (Action): Annexation of 4.47 Acres (Denton Stryker)

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Item 3B (Action): Hunter Ranch Project Agreement Third Amendment

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Item 3C (Action): Hunter Ranch Operating Agreement Second Amendment

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Item 3D (Action): Roark Branch Wastewater Trunk Main Cost Sharing Agreement

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Item 3E (Action): Integrated Power Co. Transmission Line Contract

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Item 3F (Action): Stuart C. Irby Co. Circuit Breakers Contract

approved5-2Jan 13, 2026

Item 3G (Action): DCAD Board of Directors Nomination

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