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6 • ZONINGCity of Tyler (Smith County)
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
Presented in: City of Tyler City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-08-04
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve planning and zoning: consideration of specific use permits, re-zonings, and ordinances”
SH
Stuart Hene
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
PH
Petra Hawkins
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
SM
Shonda Marsh
Councilmember (District 3)
YES
CC
Clint Childs
Councilmember (District 4)
YES
LN
Lloyd Nichols
Councilmember (District 5)
YES
CD
Carleen Dark-Bays
Councilmember (District 6)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Official public docket item 6 on 2026-08-04
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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).