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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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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

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 (12)(Governance)

high↑Jun 2026[19]

Street repair schedule transparency

Tied to remaining funds from the $26 million street bond program.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↓May 2026[6]

Future of the A&P tourism tax

About $181,000 in A&P tax money is committed to the water park award but not yet paid, and a substantial amount of freed-up bond funds could go to local event organizers.

high↓Aug 2026[4]

local election announcement

No immediate city spending or tax change comes from a candidacy announcement, though the election’s outcome could influence future budget and service decisions.

high↓Oct 2020[0]

city council election candidate profiles

The winner will help set city budgets and spending priorities, so Ward 6 voters have a direct say in how local tax dollars are used.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

bond election

The bond spreads the cost of street and drainage work over time, but taxpayers will ultimately cover the debt and interest.

high↓Jul 2025[0]

city council member criticism

There’s no direct dollar cost attached to the criticism itself, though council tension could affect how city business and budgets move.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

planning commission approvals

New homes and a store can grow the local tax base and support nearby property values, though the city may also face added costs for roads, utilities, and services.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

zoning decision / city council meeting

Zoning changes can shift property values and development costs for nearby owners, but the source doesn’t give enough detail to put a dollar figure on it.

high↓Oct 2020[0]

city council election

The winner will help decide how Ward 2's share of city money is spent, so the election can shape taxes, fees, and which services get funded.

high↓Oct 2022[0]

municipal elections

Running the election costs public money, and the winners will shape how your tax dollars are spent.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Brewer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Governance.

Voting record (0)(Governance)

No votes found matching Governance.