Mayor· 2026-2028
Joseph Solomon
Killeen
About
Joseph Solomon has been elected as the new mayor of Killeen. His primary stated commitment following his victory is to listen to the residents of Killeen. Further details on his specific platform positions and campaign promises are not extensively covered in the provided articles.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyJoseph Solomon vows to listen to residents after winning the Killeen mayoral race.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 112
- Total speaking time
- 8:25:34
- Avg per meeting
- 4:31
- Segments
- 13225
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Top issues during term (20)
Economic Development Policy update
Shapes how incentive dollars flow — potentially tilting the toolbox toward corporate recruitment over homegrown small businesses.
City Manager Recruitment
The selection of a new city manager will ultimately determine executive compensation packages and administrative overhead for municipal operations.
Zephyr Road Reconstruction Design
$80,591.87 added to the $1.83 million design contract, funded through the 2025 bond.
Homelessness Services and Emergency Shelter Funding
$116,000 allocated for Friends in Crisis and $200,000 reserved in fund balance.
Rezoning of 1401 Mulford Street (Case Z26-20)
No direct city cost; the rezone affects the parcel's development potential.
Data Center Zoning Standards
Potential multi-million dollar investments in the community accompanied by significant resource consumption.
Security protocols for the scheduled Nidal Hasan execution
Homeless shelter funding at risk
The group is asking the city for $400,000 in 2027, about a third of the roughly $1 million a year the city once estimated to run its own shelter.
City Manager Transition
Executive search firm fees and executive compensation package for the incoming city manager.
Potential KISD Land Purchase for Affordable Housing
Potential future acquisition costs for municipal land purchase.
Proposed Wireless Telecommunication Tower at 7432 East Trimmier Road
Generates lease revenue for the property owner and enhances commercial wireless infrastructure.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Funding
Costs the city millions of dollars annually in lost property tax revenue.
Animal Shelter Renovation and Design
Design costs $191,500, with estimated future renovation construction costs around $1.45 million.
Retail Zoning Request at 5505 Bunny Trail
Commercial Rezoning and Package Store on Featherline Road
Christmas fireworks at downtown tree lighting
No new city staffing costs — the event is already budgeted and staffed by police and fire.
Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Recovers operational costs for container repositioning, commercial special trips, and bulk mattress disposal.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Data Centers and Short-Term Rentals
Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by boosting registered short-term rentals.
Arts Commission Grant Funding
$75,000 allocated for FY 2027 arts grants from Hotel Occupancy Tax collections.
Main Street Program Board
Downtown revitalization efforts are increasing taxable value and generating economic activity, benefiting the city's tax base and local businesses.
Decisions during term (400)
Recorded while Solomon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
MN-26-042 Minutes of October 20, 2026 Meeting (Consent)
RS-26-177 Computer Hardware from GTS Technology Solutions (Consent)
RS-26-178 Medical Supplies from Bound Tree and Henry Schein (Consent)
RS-26-179 FY2027 Annual Street Construction Materials (Consent)
RS-26-176 Fireworks Display Permit for December 4 Tree Lighting
RS-26-180 Stagecoach Road Reconstruction Phase 2 Bid Award
RS-26-181 Featherline Road Contract Amendment No. 3
PH-26-038 Rezone 1401 Mulford Street from B-3 to R-1
DS-26-096 Economic Development Policy Update — Tabled
MN-26-042 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 20, 2026
Chairman and Vice-Chairman Appointments
Zoning Request Case# Z26-21 (5505 Bunny Trail)
Zoning Request Case# Z26-22 (Featherline Road)
Consider approval of the agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for October 26, 2026.
Consider the minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for September 28, 2026.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval (except Item 5)
RS-26-164 Funding Agreement with Families in Crisis
RS-26-173 Acceptance of FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Voting record (49)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.