Mayor· 2024-2027
Kristen Ishihara
Longview
About
Kristen Ishihara's platform appears to focus on environmental initiatives, specifically highlighting a new recycling plan. Her tenure as mayor also involves addressing city development and infrastructure, as indicated by discussions around an amphitheater and the construction of a new children's advocacy center.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentExcitement over a new recycling plan.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 3:25:28
- Avg per meeting
- 9:47
- Segments
- 3419
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Top issues during term (11)(Budget)
Community Development Block Grant Allocations
$1,256,313.70 in federal grant funding distributed.
FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget and Tax Rate
Directs municipal spending and departmental allocations for the entire upcoming fiscal year.
property tax increase
Your wallet is about to feel a little lighter if this tax hike goes through.
Holt Cat Performance Agreement Extension
Lease adjustments and economic development agreements impact LEDCO revenues and corporate retention incentives.
Parkland Acquisition for Teague Park
Total project value of $2,634,370 backed by federal grant funds and matching external contributions.
Utility Rate Increases
Potentially avoids increased costs for city and residents related to electricity rates.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Determines regional funding allocations for local transportation projects.
Fourth Street Area Study
The study itself has a contract cost, and its findings could lead to future infrastructure investments.
amphitheater funding proposal
The new fees will generate revenue from pavilion rentals.
park funding and employee pay
The reports will outline how current maintenance budgets are being utilized.
sales tax revenue
More sales tax money means the city has extra cash to play with for improvements!
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Ishihara was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
LEDCO FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
Adoption of LEDCO FY 2026-2027 Budget
Proposed 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate Hearing Schedule
FY 2026-27 Budget Public Hearing Date Resolution
Consider a Resolution establishing the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-27 budget – Angela Walker, Senior Accountant.
Consider an Ordinance amending the budget for the City of Longview, Texas, for fiscal year 2025-2026 by allocating grant funds in the amount of $240,000 from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Office of…
Consider an Ordinance amending the budget for the City of Longview, Texas, for fiscal year 2025-2026 by allocating grant funds in the amount of $2,353.06 from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and…
Bring Back Teague Park Budget Amendment
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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