Council Member Place 4· November 2022 to November 2028
John Hale
Copperas Cove
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 6:38
- Avg per meeting
- 0:57
- Segments
- 139
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Top issues during term (20)
water restrictions
You could end up paying extra in fines if you don't keep an eye on your water usage during these upgrades.
Community Beautification and Events
Events are supported through the KCCB operating budget and local volunteer efforts.
Economic Development Incentive Deliberation (Project Autumn)
Potential financial incentives or tax increment commitments for Project Autumn will be evaluated.
Water System Emergency and Infrastructure Repairs
Costs associated with emergency repairs and infrastructure maintenance adjustments.
Winter Road Safety (Brine Project)
The city is incurring significant emergency costs for repairs and external support.
Budget and Tax Transparency
Impacts property tax bills across the city and determines funding levels for municipal operations and public safety.
Community Beautification and Events
Events are supported through the KCCB operating budget and local volunteer efforts.
leadership transition
The city will likely need to budget for a competitive salary package to attract a qualified replacement for such a long-tenured position.
Capital Improvement Planning
Involves issuing up to $34 million in debt, with 61% supported by utility rates and portions supported by property taxes and other funds.
Short-Term Rental Permit on Lexington Drive
Minimal fiscal impact limited to permitting fees and property tax generation.
TIRZ #2 Economic Development Strategy
Discussed potential infrastructure bond funding up to $5.2 million for Minesburg Drive.
Police Department Efficiency and Technology
The annual cost for the system with AI features is approximately $115,000.
Municipal Impact Fees
Impact fees help fund necessary road improvements and traffic mitigation projects across the city.
Youth and Adult Sports Participation and Seasonal Events
Program revenues directly offset operational costs for city recreation services.
Parks Feasibility Study and Community Facilities
Capital improvement projects involve city funds allocated for park and golf course enhancements.
Proposed Library Card Policy Updates
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Courtney Lane and Golf Course Road Drainage Improvements
Involves engineering and construction expenditures for municipal infrastructure.
candidate forums
Doesn't cost you a dime, but casting an informed ballot helps protect your tax dollars.
East Avenue D Rezoning Request
Property tax valuations and permitted commercial uses may be affected by the zone change.
KCCB Commission Governance and By-Laws Review
Moved or seconded (18)
Motions Hale 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-19
to approve Agenda Item L-1
- secondedpassed2026-05-05
approve Agenda Item H-2
- movedpassed2026-05-05
approve Agenda Item H-3
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Council Member Hawk made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.
- movedpassed2026-03-17
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda item H-4.
- secondedpassed2026-03-17
Council Member Treadway made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-3.
- secondedpassed2026-03-03
Council Member Hart made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.
- movedpassed2026-03-03
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-1.
- movedpassed2026-03-03
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-3.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-03-03
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-9 (Advisory Committee)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-17
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item G-1.
- movedpassed 5-22026-01-20
Council Member Hale then made a motion to table Agenda Item G-1 until March 3rd.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Items F-1 through F-7.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-3.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-4.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-1.
- movedpassed2026-01-20
Council Member Hale made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-2.
- secondedpassed2026-01-06
Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission (Position 6)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (198)
Recorded while Hale was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Rezoning 408 East Avenue D (Ordinance No. 2026-34)
Grant Refund to Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
Consideration and action on approval of City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2026. Lisa Wilson, City Secretary
Consideration and action on approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2026. Lisa Wilson, City Secretary
Consideration and action on Resolution No. 2026-30, authorizing the Chief of Police to apply for, accept, reject, modify, or terminate a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2026 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership…
Consideration and action on Resolution No. 2026-31, authorizing and supporting the Chief of Police in submitting a grant application and other related mandatory documents to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal…
Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, Inc. (LAN), for the design, bidding and construction-phase services for the Courtney Lane and Golf Course…
Consent Agenda Items F-1 through F-8
Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge F.W. "Bill" Price (Resolution No. 2026-28)
New Professional Judicial Services Agreement with F.W. "Bill" Price
Reappointment of Municipal Court Associate Judge Habib H. Erkan Jr. (Resolution No. 2026-29)
New Professional Judicial Services Agreement with Habib H. Erkan Jr.
Arbitrage payment to U.S. Treasury — $490,016.82
Approval of August 24, 2026 meeting minutes
Rezone request — 408 East Avenue D (Iron Oaks Properties, LLC)
Minor replat — Collett Commercial Addition, 276 Robert Griffin III Boulevard
Conditional minor plat — Clayton Corner, US 190 at Big Divide Road
Consent Agenda Approval
Conditional Use Permit for Short-Term Rental at 1242 Lexington Dr.
Voting record (25)
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