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District 6 Council Member· 2025-2028

Sidney Allen

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At a glance

News mentions: 10

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 12
Total speaking time: 1:24:51
Avg per meeting: 7:04
Segments: 1486

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All categories Budget Community Community Development Community Engagement Community Events Convention Center Development Environment

Top issues during term (10)(Budget)

critical→Jun 2025[60]

Community Development Block Grant Allocations

The budget sets the spending limits for all LEDCO economic development programs for the coming year.

high↑Aug 2025[22]

property tax increase

Your wallet is about to feel a little lighter if this tax hike goes through.

high↓Mar 2025[19]

Parkland Acquisition for Teague Park

Costs associated with land purchase and park development.

Sidney Allen

Top issues during term (10)(Budget)

Community Development Block Grant Allocations

property tax increase

Parkland Acquisition for Teague Park

Holt Cat Performance Agreement Extension

Utility Rate Increases

park funding and employee pay

Fourth Street Area Study

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

amphitheater funding proposal

sales tax revenue

Decisions during term (10)

Budget Public Hearing Date

Budget Amendment for Fire Department Training Funds

Bring Back Teague Park Project Budget Amendment

Budget Amendment for Arts Commission Grant

Budget Amendment for Bullet-Resistant Components Grant

Budget Amendment for Regional Solid Waste Grant

Budget Amendment for Spay and Neuter Grant Funds

Budget Amendment for Body Worn Camera Grant Funds

Budget Amendment for Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Funds

Budget Amendment for First Responder Mental Health Grant Funds

Voting record (0)(Budget)

In the news (10)

Tennessee man continues annual 50-mile run to honor 9/11 victims, despite health challenges

Federal judge removes major legal obstacle to Trump mail voting order, with more challenges likely

Idaho woman swims solo across the English Channel: 'It just sounded like such an epic challenge'

Gregg County property values rise in spite of challenges, including lower mineral values

CHANGE IS GOOD: Former Lobo Reese embraces new challenges at UNT

'The Challenge' winner Tyler Duckworth dies at 44

Crockett man convicted of capital murder in death of 78-year-old Herbert ‘Andy’ Allen

Hundreds of python hunters head to Florida Everglades for annual challenge

SFA to phase out Early Childhood Laboratory due to financial challenges

Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS