Place 3 Council Member· May 2023 - May 2029
Philip Spencer
Greenville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 8:39
- Avg per meeting
- 1:14
- Segments
- 190
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Top issues during term (20)
road construction and air quality
You might save a few bucks on gas by carpooling, but the construction could cost you time and fuel if you get stuck in traffic.
Water Infrastructure Expansion
Design fees and amendments to existing agreements with Bartlett & West would add to project costs.
Police Department 'Drone as First Responder' Program
Free equipment for year one; $80,000 annually thereafter if continued.
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Walmart
The city's pro rata share of the sales tax rebate is approximately $3.6 million, capped at a 10-year period.
Home Rule Charter Amendments Election
Standard election administration costs incurred by the county and city.
Trails and Bikeways Master Plan
The plan is funded through a TxDOT transportation alternatives grant.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
Involves multi-departmental operational adjustments and capital equipment requests across the city.
public safety/civic conduct
Taxpayers are footing the bill for the extra police presence and legal processing required to handle these disruptions.
GEUS Utility Billing and Meter Dispute
The resident reported paying nearly $960 for a single monthly utility bill and an additional $257 for an unnecessary plumbing inspection.
neighborhood outreach
It's basically free to chat, though shifting staff time to neighborhood meetings might use a tiny slice of local administrative resources.
GEUS Equipment Yard Encroachment
Property values in the affected neighborhood could be impacted.
Downtown Revitalization and CDBG Contract
No additional financial obligations are attached to adopting the plan itself.
Public Information Request Policy
Saves taxpayer funds by reducing unrecovered staff hours spent on repetitive or automated requests.
police funeral escort policy change
Funeral homes and families may have to pay for private escorts or absorb new coordination costs, while the city saves police staff time and resources.
Greenville Municipal Airport improvements
Additional design fees payable to Bartlett & West.
Wildcatter Development Growth
Projected $466 million in total planned development value with significant annual tax revenue increases.
Utility Infrastructure Financing
Estimated total capital investment of $245 million to $265 million, with a projected 9.23% utility rate increase starting in October 2026.
Hunt Memorial Hospital District Partnership Lease
Generates lease revenue of approximately $14,277 per month for the city.
Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Increases
Modest rate adjustments for residential and commercial solid waste customers.
Hotel and Conference Center Project Agreement
Contingency fee up to $350,000 payable only if state grant funding is secured.
Decisions during term (225)
Recorded while Spencer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Conveyance of Power Lane Road to GEUS
Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition Contract
Change Order #27 for Park Construction Contract
W. Walworth Harrison Public Library Policies
Real Estate Purchase Contracts for Washington and Lee Streets
Chapter 380 Agreement with Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
Consent Calendar
Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing a standard lease agreement between the City of Greenville and tenants and establishes the terms under which an individual tenant will occupy a single aircraft hanger owned by the City.…
City Council Meeting Minutes - September 22, 2026
Resolution approving the cancellation of the November 24, 2026, and December 22, 2026, City Council meetings.
Resolution 26-134: Change Order #26 with AP Gulf States
Resolution 26-135: John Deere Financial Lease Agreement
Resolution 26-137: OpenGov Budgeting & Planning Suite
Resolution 26-138: ConnectWise IT Ticketing Software
Resolution 26-139: Independent Financial Audit Services
Resolution 26-140: SentinelOne Cybersecurity Renewal
Resolution 26-141: Hunt Regional Occupational Health Flu Shot Clinic
Consent Calendar: Annual Contracts and Splash Pad Weather Systems
Consent Calendar: Routine Contracts and Minutes
Ordinances
Voting record (30)
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