Council Member· 2022–2026
Jose Segarra
Killeen
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 166
- Total speaking time
- 18:30:48
- Avg per meeting
- 6:41
- Segments
- 21698
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Top issues during term (20)
City Manager Selection and Appointment
The city manager's compensation package will be determined upon final appointment.
North Killeen Revitalization Overlay
Unknown exact figures, intended to stimulate private investment and tax base growth.
Homeless Services Funding
The city is evaluating potential ARPA allocations to partner with local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity and Cove House.
Property Tax Rate and Budget
Total budgeted revenues are $273 million and expenditures are $271 million, with a property tax rate set at $0.6573 per $100 valuation.
Proposed Homeless Shelter Rezoning
Private investment by the operator with potential indirect impacts on neighborhood property values.
Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Generates partial cost recovery for brush collection services, shifting a portion of expenses from general residential rates to active users.
Arterial Road Reconstruction Program
An additional $80,591.87 in engineering costs for the Featherline Road project.
Wells Fargo & Stagecoach Residential Development (Case Z25-03)
An $8,366,040.88 construction contract funded by the city.
Police Department Technology Upgrade and Staffing
Costs $21.1 million over 10 years, with payment increases deferred until 2029.
City Manager Transition
Executive search firm fees and executive compensation package for the incoming city manager.
Street Construction Materials Contract
Up to $1,000,000 citywide for Fiscal Year 2027 street materials.
Affordable Housing and Infill Development on Arlee Street
Revitalization efforts are intended to re-establish a productive property tax base in North Killeen.
City-Initiated Rezonings on East Avenue G
Protects property owners from future rebuilding restrictions and devaluation.
Stagecoach Road Area Annexation and Infrastructure Update
Paid from the 2023 street reconstruction bond — $8,366,040.88.
North Killeen Grocery Store
Pre-development funding has been allocated for the Rancier Avenue site.
Proposition A Marijuana Ordinance Legal Challenges
Legal expenditures are capped at $100,000 for the fiscal year under the approved resolution.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Positioned the city for $160 million in long-term investment yielding over $1 billion in private value.
Election Certification
Null
Emergency Preparedness for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
The event is expected to generate increased local sales and hotel occupancy tax revenues, offset by municipal overtime and public safety costs.
Personnel Appointment
Adds salary and benefits for a second assistant city manager position as approved in the FY 2026 budget.
Decisions during term (582)
Recorded while Segarra was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
Canvas Election Returns (OR 26-009)
Nomination of Mayor Pro Tem - Anthony Kendrick
Election of Mayor Pro Tem - Jessica Gonzalez (RS-26-075)
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunication Tower (Case #Z26-10)
Consider approval of the agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for May 11, 2026.
Consider the minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for April 27, 2026.
Approve the agenda as presented
Approval of Consent Agenda
Animal Advisory Committee Appointments and Vacancies
Expire conditional use permits for four properties
Amend agreement with Killeen Economic Development Corporation
Award bid for pavement marking services
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of technology equipment for the Rosa Hereford Community Center from GTS Technology Solutions, in the amount of $235,265.00.
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase and installation of equipment for the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project from Federal Signal, in the amount of $250,486.30.
Consider a memorandum/resolution expiring the Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for four (4) properties in accordance with Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 31-456(e)(1)(A).
Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 agreement with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services, in the amount of $215,000.00.
Voting record (74)
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Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years
Increase Defense Funds for Marijuana Lawsuit
Amend Water and Sewer Rates (PH-25-051)
Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)
Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)
FLUM Amendment - 5500 Rose Garden Loop (FLUM#25-04)
Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set
Adoption of Amended Governing Standards (RS-25-107)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission (RS-25-103)
Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule (PH-25-031)
City-Initiated Rezoning Request (PH-25-033)
Rezoning Request for 5011 Cunningham Road (PH-25-012 / Case #Z25-04)
Consent Agenda Approval
Withdrawal of FLUM Amendment (PH-25-018)
Zoning Request Approval (PH-25-019)
Disapproval of Bunny Trail Renaming (PH-25-022)
Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities
Voiced initial skepticism regarding long-term availability and potential precedent.
Disapproval of PH-25-011 (FLUM Amendment at 3019 Florence Road)
Approval of Agenda
PH-25-004 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix
Approval of Amended Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Ordinance Amending Donation Container Regulations
Approval of Ordinance Amending Screening Device Regulations
Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-17 (McDaniel Circle)
Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-18 (Kingsbury Park Subdivision)
Approval of FY 2024 Annual Budget Amendments
Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)
Consent Agenda Approval
Place Women in Municipal Government Conference Presentation on Future Agenda
Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot
Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025
Resolution RS-24-125: Establish Charter Review Committee
Stated the city lacks specific guidance or required changes this time, unlike the previous review.
Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption
Table Rezoning Case #Z24-04 (Featherline Drive)
Vape Shop Zoning Direction
Voted against over-regulation and noted existing state rules.
Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter
RS-23-147 Renaming the Airport
Expressed preference for Greater Killeen Regional Airport to better align with the airport code GRK.
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of FY 2024 Annual Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate
Set Budget Hearing Date and Town Hall Directive
Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2024
Motion of Direction on Car Wash Restrictions
Postponement of Bond Election to Fall 2024
RS-23-094 Ratification of Legal Services Agreement
Motion of Direction: Eliminate Supermajority Rule for Governing Standards
Motion of Direction: Standardize Agenda Distribution to Fridays
Suggested standardizing agenda releases to Fridays for consistency and ease.