Director, Ward 1· 2025-01-06 to 2028-12-01 (start 2025-01-06: sworn in at the Monday January 6, 2025 Board meeting per KTBS 'Texarkana board conducts oaths of office' [incumbent; earlier continuous service not date-sourced]; month-level end: December 2028 [four-year term])
Terry Roberts
Texarkana
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 10:34
- Avg per meeting
- 2:39
- Segments
- 196
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed sale of Millwood Lake water rights to Texas via Heartland Water Partners
A water sale could bring revenue, but the city manager said expected water-rights exclusivity payments aren't guaranteed and may be needed just to balance the budget.
Liens on seven overgrown lots
Cleanup costs plus 10% penalty placed as liens on each parcel.
Street repair schedule transparency
Tied to remaining funds from the $26 million street bond program.
Millwood Lake water sale to Texas
Could bring $16-20 million a year to the city — over $1 billion over a 40-year contract — with the only city cost being attorney fees.
Truck jake-brake noise on the interstate
Alleged police investigation misconduct and request for independent probe
Dilapidated and burned houses in Ward 2 / Carmichael Hill area
Housing repair grants like the roughly $2 million ATCOG received on the Texas side could fund rehab, but the city manager warned the budget is 'extremely bleak.'
Siba and Washington Street bridge closure
The city could fund its own demolition and temporary crossing unreimbursed if it wants the bridge open sooner.
Airport demolition of Lantz Lurry Juvenile Detention Center
A $60,000 demolition contract covered by a state grant, so no local matching burden beyond the grant terms.
mayoral election
The election itself doesn’t directly cost most residents, but the next mayor’s budget and policy choices can affect city spending and services.
city manager appointment and housing ordinance
Potential grant funding for home repair and construction, similar to the $2 million grant obtained by Texarkana, Texas.
election voter guide
There’s no direct public spending or tax impact from a voter guide; any cost is limited to the newspaper’s publishing effort.
Byrne JAG grant for police and Miller County
$22,122 in federal grant money, split roughly two-thirds to TAPD and one-third to Miller County.
Park lighting and neighborhood complaints
Unspecified — city staff will consider adding park lighting to the next budget.
Airport 2027 budgets
Arkansas taxpayers' share: about $667,000 combined for the airport's 2027 capital and operating deficits.
city board meeting
No direct financial impact is spelled out—any cost or budget effects would depend on what the board actually votes on.
North Texarkana Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
Contract cost not stated in the meeting record.
Board member compensation clarification
No cost — directors receive no salary or per-meeting pay.
Agenda access for individual directors
Pumper firetruck financing
Nothing comes out of local taxes — federal and state grants cover the full $1,102,673.
Decisions during term (88)
Recorded while Roberts was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda (Items 3-10)
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting October 19, 2026
Resolution — Change Order 3, REDI Site Water & Sewer Extensions Project
Resolution — BWG Mechanical chiller and booster pump replacement, Bi-State Justice Building
Resolution — Airport ground lease with Texarkana College (old terminal)
Resolution — Sale of old airport terminal to Texarkana College for $10
Resolution — Airport 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution — Airport façade restoration contract
Resolution — Garver Work Order No. 3, runway 4/22 safety area paving ($269,000)
Ordinance amending procedural provisions of the Code of Ordinances (agenda formulation and management)
Black Restaurant Week proclamation (Oct 18-24, 2026)
Business Appreciation Month proclamation
Red Ribbon Week proclamation (Oct 23-31, 2026)
Consent agenda: minutes, computers, wastewater contract (Items 4, 5, 7)
Airport contract with Francis Excavating for JDC demolition (Item 6)
Liens on seven overgrown lots (Item 8)
Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting October 5, 2026, and the special called meeting of October 13, 2026. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars
Adopt ordinance authorizing Heartland Water Partners exclusivity agreement and ANRC application
Attach emergency clause to the water-transfer ordinance
Consent agenda: September 21 minutes and County Avenue Detention Basin contract
Voting record (41)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.