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6 • ZONINGCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

Presented in: City of Rowlett City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-05-06
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve planning and zoning: consideration of specific use permits, re-zonings, and ordinances”
JW
Jeff Winget
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
CK
Chris Kizziar
Councilmember (Place 1)
YES
MG
Marvin Gibbs
Councilmember (Place 2)
YES
BF
Byron Fassett
Councilmember (Place 3)
YES
MB
Mike Britton
Councilmember (Place 4)
YES
CH
Carter Holston
Councilmember (Place 5)
YES
JP
John P. Bowers III
Councilmember (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Official public docket item 6 on 2025-05-06

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).