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)(General)
Homeless Services Funding
The city is evaluating potential ARPA allocations to partner with local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity and Cove House.
City Manager Transition
Executive search firm fees and executive compensation package for the incoming city manager.
Proposition A Marijuana Ordinance Legal Challenges
Legal expenditures are capped at $100,000 for the fiscal year under the approved resolution.
Personnel Appointment
Adds salary and benefits for a second assistant city manager position as approved in the FY 2026 budget.
Language Accessibility in City Communications
Potential reallocation or targeting of CDBG public service funds based on community input.
City Manager Evaluation and Compensation
Search firm fees will be incurred as part of the recruitment process.
Affordable Senior Housing
Involves a $25 million total development cost with millions in federal tax credit equity supporting discounted rents.
New City Hall and Municipal Court Complex Needs Assessment
Estimated around $80 million ($66 million bond plus $12-14 million TIRZ funds), impacting future property taxes.
Citizen Comment Period
None.
Municipal Court Backlog and Warrant Forgiveness
Involves nominal administrative diversion fees of $10 for participants, waivable for financial hardship.
Animal Shelter Facility Management
Involves grant funds and operational budgets for animal services.
animal shelter closure
Taxpayers might be on the hook for expensive building remediation and potential emergency contracts with outside animal welfare organizations.
Killeen Community Center and Senior Center Expansion
Project delays risk CDBG grant funding deadlines if construction does not commence promptly.
Veterans Workforce Training Partnership
Cohort training packages starting around $300,000.
Employee Compensation and Market Competitiveness
Proposed compensation enhancements total over $1.2 million beyond baseline payroll.
Airport Lighting System Maintenance
The contract costs $265,850 over five years and is funded through an ICSA agreement.
District 4 Councilmember Recall Petition Certification
Election costs shared across the May 3 municipal and special election ballot.
Banner and Feather Sign Ordinance Review
Current permit fees can cost businesses over $1,800 annually; council directed staff to lower and simplify fees.
signage ordinance
These changes may increase development costs slightly but aim for long-term property value and reduced maintenance.
sign ordinance enforcement
These changes may increase development costs slightly but aim for long-term property value and reduced maintenance.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Segarra was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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
OR-25-002: Order May 3, 2025 General Election
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.