Director, Ward 4· 2020-02-01 to 2026-12-01 (month-level start: February 2020 per KTAL 'Ward 4 residents now have new representative on city board' [D. Ulysses Brewer seated for Ward 4, continuous service]; month-level end: December 2026 [four-year staggered terms, ward 4 not in the January 2025 swearing-in per KTBS])
Ulysses Brewer
Texarkana
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 57:37
- Avg per meeting
- 5:14
- Segments
- 996
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Siba and Washington Street bridge closure
The city could fund its own demolition and temporary crossing unreimbursed if it wants the bridge open sooner.
city board meeting
No direct financial impact is spelled out—any cost or budget effects would depend on what the board actually votes on.
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.
Downtown cleanliness, weeds and trash collection
An upcoming RFP will determine the cost of contracting downtown mowing and trash pickup; the cost is not yet known.
federal discrimination lawsuit
You could end up paying for the city’s defense and any settlement through taxes.
zoning lawsuit
Taxpayers could foot the bill for the city’s legal defense, and the ruling may add costs or delays for other recovery homes trying to open.
ordinance on living in storage units
The city could spend more on enforcement and inspections, while storage-unit owners might face compliance costs or lost rental income.
public notice
No specific costs are identified in the source, but the notice could involve fees, budgets, or public spending once details are available.
city staff resignation
Losing the city’s top money manager could slow budget work and create short-term uncertainty over city finances.
city manager resignation
There’s no dollar figure yet, but a sudden leadership change can mean transition costs, stalled projects, or spending decisions getting delayed.
city employee achievements
No specific dollar cost or savings is attached here—it’s recognition, not a budget item.
pay parity settlement
Some city workers could see pay changes, and the settlement may put pressure on the local budget and tax dollars.
plaza programming contract
The city will spend public money on the contract, so the payoff depends on whether the extra downtown events justify the cost.
city manager appointment
The appointment itself doesn’t directly change taxes or fees, but the new manager will help shape how the city spends and delivers services.
public meeting tensions over grocery access and grant transparency
If grocery access stays thin, residents may pay more in transportation and higher-priced convenience food, and unclear grant handling can make it harder to see whether tax dollars are delivering results.
city attorney appointment
The appointment affects the city’s legal budget through salary and how outside legal work is handled, though specific costs weren’t provided.
historic building renovation
Expect taxpayer money to be part of the mix, though the source doesn’t specify the price tag or funding split yet.
grocery access survey
The survey itself is low-cost, but it could steer city spending or incentives toward grocery access fixes in College Hill.
bond issue approval
The $29.4 million bond means residents will pay for the work over time through debt service, likely affecting taxes or budget priorities.
sex offender registration fees
It could bring in new revenue to help cover the city’s tracking costs, though the amount depends on how many out-of-state offenders move in and what fee is set.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Brewer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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