Jessica Gonzalez

City Manager Transition

Executive search firm fees and executive compensation package for the incoming city manager.

Solid Waste Fee Adjustments

Recovers operational costs for container repositioning, commercial special trips, and bulk mattress disposal.

City Charter Recall Amendments

Potential administrative costs for verifying voter registration by district.

605 North Gray Street Occupancy Dispute

The city will incur legal fees to pursue the petition against the Board of Adjustment.

Council Investigative Authority

Unknown, but potential costs for future investigations would be determined by council policy.

animal shelter closure

Taxpayers might be on the hook for expensive building remediation and potential emergency contracts with outside animal welfare organizations.

lobbyist fee reduction

The city will lose out on the revenue previously generated by higher registration fees, though the amount is relatively small compared to the overall budget.

Airport Lighting System Maintenance

The contract costs $265,850 over five years and is funded through an ICSA agreement.

Employee Compensation and Market Competitiveness

Proposed compensation enhancements total over $1.2 million beyond baseline payroll.

Banner and Feather Sign Ordinance Review

Current permit fees can cost businesses over $1,800 annually; council directed staff to lower and simplify fees.

naming rights

The city is getting some cash from the bank for the naming rights, which could help fund rec center programs.

legal action

Taxpayers are essentially funding both sides of this legal showdown, meaning local dollars are paying for two distinct legal teams to fight each other.

candidate forum

This event is free to attend, so your wallet stays happy while you get informed.

tourism certification

This certification could lead to more tourist dollars flowing into Killeen, giving local businesses a nice bump.

warrant forgiveness

You could save a ton of cash on fines and fees by taking advantage of this program.

sign ordinance enforcement

These changes may increase development costs slightly but aim for long-term property value and reduced maintenance.

District Town Hall

There is no direct cost to attend, though your input could influence how city tax dollars are prioritized in your area.

property decision

Property values and development costs in the affected area could shift depending on how the council resolves this flip-flop.

flag ordinance enforcement

It's unclear if this fight will cost businesses money, but they're definitely not happy about potentially having to change their displays.

signage ordinance

These changes may increase development costs slightly but aim for long-term property value and reduced maintenance.

Recall Procedures - Rejection of General Recommendation

Order General Election for May 2, 2026

OR-26-004 Consider an ordinance ordering the May 2, 2026 General Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Councilmembers At-Large.

Canvass May 3, 2025 General and Special Elections' Returns

Recall Procedures - Rejection of General Recommendation