Mayor· 2022–2026
Riakos Adams
Killeen
About
Riakos Adams has been actively campaigning for the position of Killeen mayor. His platform includes discussions on affordability and the topic of tiny homes. He has also been involved in city council proceedings, including being voted mayor pro tem.
Campaign promises (2)
- generalRiakos Adams discussed his campaign for Killeen mayor.
- developmentRiakos Adams participated in discussions regarding affordability and tiny homes.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 171
- Total speaking time
- 12:26:55
- Avg per meeting
- 4:22
- Segments
- 16821
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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.
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.
road closures
You might have to take a longer route, costing you extra gas and time.
Decisions during term (544)
Recorded while Adams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Agenda with Item 15 Moved
Approve Agreement for Skylark Field Hangar Project
Authorize Agreement for Killeen Regional Airport Power
Approve Interlocal Agreements with Colleges for Fire Department
Approve Design Agreement for Fire Station 5
Approval of Agenda Amendments
Consent Agenda Approval
Street Co-Naming for Bettie Ann McLaurin
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2026.
Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Financial Governance Policy, to include the Investment Policy.
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation-Aviation Division for the administration of a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant for…
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Ground Lease Agreement at Skylark Field Airport with RD Aviation, LLC.
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement and easement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, to provide power to the Commercial Office Building at Killeen Regional Airport.
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an interlocal agreement between Central Texas College and Killeen Fire Department.
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving staff’s determination that the Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 308 East Avenue D is terminated.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Approval of December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Rezoning Request PH-1 (1810-2002 Wood Avenue)
Rezoning Request PH-2 (1011 Rocky Lane)
Rezoning Request PH-3 (1302-1312 West Jasper Drive)
Voting record (73)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Cobb to have the first meeting of the Charter Review Committee on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and for staff to choose the meeting location.
Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years
Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)
Ratify Property Tax Revenue Increase (RS-25-143)
Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)
Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (RS-25-144)
Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set
Approval of Consent Agenda
Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission (RS-25-103)
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Airport Revenue Bonds (PH-25-030)
Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule (PH-25-031)
Rezoning for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-25-032)
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)
Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities
Expressed concern about future water security and potential long-term obligations.
Approval of Amended Agenda
approve the agenda, with the exception of PH-24-047, PH-24-048, PH-24-049 and PH-24-050, and for those four items to be presented at the December 3, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Adoption of OR-24-014 (Signage and Subdivision Regulations Amendment)
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve OR-24-014, with the removal of the engineering requirement under 26-201 (a)(b)(i), to allow composite fencing on collectors, to allow precast on art
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
Consent Agenda Approval
Rezoning 3001 Illinois Avenue (Case #Z24-06)
Rezoning Sunrise Vista Lots on Horizon Drive (Case #Z24-11)
Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-24-125.
Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption
Table Rezoning Case #Z24-04 (Featherline Drive)
Vape Shop Zoning Direction
Resolution RS-23-193: Overhaul Citizen Petitions and Public Comment Structure
Voted against the removal/alteration of citizen petitions, emphasizing concerns over public engagement and transparency.
FLUM Amendment for Shah Motors, LLC
Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of FY 2024 Annual Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate
Table Procedures for Councilmember Inquiries and Investigations
Believed the document was well-written as is and did not support tabling.