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Place 1 Council Member (Mayor Pro Tem)· 2023-2029

Jim Walker

Coppell

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
44
Total speaking time
4:50:07
Avg per meeting
6:36
Segments
6130

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[28]

Community Aquatic Center Partnership

Speakers estimated about $500,000 in annual revenue against roughly $484,000 in operating costs, but total construction cost is unknown; a feasibility study is the ask.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

Zoning Code Updates for Data Centers and Crypto Mining

No direct cost to taxpayers — this is regulatory, but it shapes whether power-hungry facilities can operate here.

critical↓Feb 2025[21]

Planned Development-214 Revision 11-Commercial (PD-214R11-C)

Commercial development will generate property and sales tax revenue for the city.

high↓May 2026[21]

Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvements

Future capital expenditures will be evaluated during upcoming budget retreats if the council decides to pursue expansion.

critical↓Mar 2025[20]

Housing Market Trends

None discussed.

critical↓Jan 2025[20]

Strategic Planning

Long-term master planning influences future city technology budgets and capital allocations.

high↓Feb 2025[19]

Building Code Adoption

Potential remediation costs for the commercial property owner.

critical↓Jun 2025[17]

FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate Adoption

Balances operating revenues and expenditures at approximately $78.9 million while establishing a $5 million public safety equipment replacement fund.

high↑Mar 2025[17]

Road Maintenance and Infrastructure

$3.14 million maximum from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund using quarter-cent sales tax revenue.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Park Project Prioritization

Impacts were not specified as no formal budget actions were scheduled.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Library Operations and Community Reports

Routine library operations are managed within the approved city budget.

high↓Aug 2026[15]

Sandy Lake Commercial Center Zoning & Traffic Concerns

None directly on city funds; private investment funds the commercial center.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Winding Hollow and Stream G-2 Drainage Improvements

About $1 million for design combined; construction of Winding Hollow is estimated around $1 million more, paid from the Drainage Utility District Fund.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Heather Glen Drainage Improvements Design

Total expenditure of $1,007,300 from the Drainage Utility District Fund.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Non-Park Facility Naming Policy

No cost — naming costs were deliberately removed from the draft.

high↑Jan 2025[11]

Council Chambers ADA Remodel

$1.53 million from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund, plus $68,410 for seating.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Municipal Resolution on Electric Bicycle Regulation

None at this time.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

MacArthur Park Fence Discussion

Potential capital maintenance costs will be discussed.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

FOARD Task Force Meeting Cancellation

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Shammy's Car Wash Special Use Permit

Private commercial investment funded by the developer.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Walker personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Amended Employment Contract for City Manager Mike Land

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedfailed 3-42026-04-14

    close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.

  • movedpassed 5-22026-04-14

    close the Public Hearing, approve the Item subject to conditions 1-2 and 4-6,with approval to remove the ash tree in question, and waive the tree mitigation fees with the condition…

  • movedpassed2026-04-14

    close the Public Hearing and approve the Ordinance as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-22026-03-10

    close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions

  • secondedpassed2026-02-24

    Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved

  • movedpassed2026-01-13

    Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-12-09

    to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions: 1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit and Detail Engineer…

  • movedpassed2025-11-11

    Consent Agenda Items A through G be approved

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • secondedpassed2025-10-14

    close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-10-14

    Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.

  • movedpassed2025-09-23

    Consent Agenda Items A through H be approved.

  • secondedpassed2025-09-09

    Consider award of RFQ #214 Architectural Services for Fire Station 3; to PGAL Inc. Corporation; including architectural and engineering services related to the design, construction documents and construction administration; in the amount of $687,500.00; funded in the Facilities

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-09-09

    Consent Agenda Items A through R be approved

  • secondedpassed2025-09-09

    Consider approval of awarding a contract to Next Gen Construction; for the replacement of the low slope roof section and recoat of the metal roof at the Cozby Library; utilizing TIPS #23010402; in the amount of $739,892.00; as budgeted in the Facilities Infrastructure Maintenance

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (234)

Recorded while Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through E

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Consider approval of the Minutes: October 13, 2026.

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Texas Toll Authority, to provide police services on a specified portion of Sam Rayburn Tollway, Highway 121; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.

approved5-0Oct 15, 2026

Approval of September 17, 2026, Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 15, 2026

Special Use Permit - Shammy's Car Wash (SUP-1272-C)

approved5-0Oct 15, 2026

Consider approval of the September 17, 2026, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through N

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget (Consent Item C)

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Council Chambers Remodel contract (Consent Item D)

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Spanish Moss Drive reconstruction (Consent Item F)

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Geotechnical testing agreement (Consent Item G)

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Fire Station 2 architectural services (Consent Item H)

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Data center and crypto mining zoning text amendments (Item 9)

approved8-0Sep 22, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A-P and R

approved8-0Sep 22, 2026

TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election

approved8-0Sep 22, 2026

TML Resolution on E-Bike Regulation

approved8-0Sep 22, 2026

Purchase of Audio/Video Hardware and Services from Forte

approved8-0Sep 22, 2026

Purchase of Firewall Licensing and Maintenance from Driven

approved8-0Sep 22, 2026

Consider approval of the Minutes: September 8, 2026.

Voting record (54)

32 yes18 no4 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through E

Voted noSep 8, 2026

A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to keep the

Voted noSep 8, 2026

A motion was made by by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Ramesh Premkumar, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to k

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Close the Public Hearing and approved the Proposed Budget as revised.

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Budget Revision: CORE Evening Hours

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Budget Revision: Sunshine Room and Recreation Coordinator

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Budget Revision: Service Organizations and Education Foundation

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, to approved the item as presented.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Maximum Proposed Tax Rate Setting

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Reinstatement of Service Organization Funding

Highlighted the value of volunteerism and direct classroom funding through the Education Foundation.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A through H

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

CRDC Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds Resolution

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through F

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of Distance Variance for St. Ann's Catholic Parish

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

General Obligation Refunding Bonds Ordinance

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

St. Constantine School Special Use Permit Revision

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

CCPD Budget Approval with SRO Amendment

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Election of CCPD Board President and Vice President

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Demolition Contract for 631 Stratford Lane

Voted noMay 26, 2026

Award of RFP #220 for Smart Cities Master Plan

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Removal of Lynn Jenkins from Smart City Board

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

to amend the underlying motion by adding the following condition: Trash pick up timeframe is limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

to adopt the ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 with maximum savings of 5% and approving all other matters related t

Voted noApr 14, 2026

to amend the underlying motion by permitting removal of the tree in question and to assess the tree mitigation fees.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.

Voted noApr 14, 2026

close the Public Hearing, approve the Item subject to conditions 1-2 and 4-6,with approval to remove the ash tree in question, and waive the tree mitigation fees with the conditions outlined as follow

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

PD-250R26R2-H Zoning Change Request (767 W. Main Street)

Supported the application to provide optionality for the property owner given existing vacancies and low evening traffic.

Voted noApr 14, 2026

PD-296R-LI Zoning Change and Office Building (Creekview Drive)

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions

Voted noMar 10, 2026

close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item subject to the conditions presented

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

PD-213R8-H Lost Creek Live/Work Addition

Voted noMar 10, 2026

PD-326-MF-2 Multi-Family Age-Restricted Apartments

Voted yesDec 9, 2025

Consent Agenda Items C through I

Voted yesDec 9, 2025

Dallas Central Appraisal District Board Election Resolution

Voted yesDec 9, 2025

Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Plan for Natera Headquarters

Voted noSep 9, 2025

Consent Item S be approved

Voted noSep 9, 2025

Consent Agenda Item S - TML Decorum Resolution

Believes the state legislature should not be petitioned to restrict local authority and emphasized the importance of First Amendment protections.

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Adoption of FY 2025-26 Municipal Budget

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Adoption of FY 2025-26 Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 26, 2025

Ratification of FY 2025-26 Budget Property Tax Revenue Increase

Voted noJul 8, 2025

adding "verification of student enrollment on a 2/3/5 day basis each semester" to Condition 3

Voted noJul 8, 2025

close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the amended conditions

Voted noJul 8, 2025

St. Constantine School Special Use Permit Revision

Voted noJul 7, 2025

St. Constantine School Special Use Permit

Voted against the motion due to concerns regarding traffic and school operations.

Voted yesMay 27, 2025

Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Rolling Oaks Memorial Center

Moved to amend the non-resident burial fee to $10,000 to better align with market rates and protect resident access.

Voted noApr 8, 2025

to continue the Public Hearing to the May 13, 2025, City Council meeting.

Voted yesApr 8, 2025

to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item.