District 2 Council Member· 2025-2027
Jennifer Justice
Richardson
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 11:23
- Avg per meeting
- 1:25
- Segments
- 160
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 Budget
Involves multi-million dollar revenues from city and county tax increments supporting local infrastructure and development projects.
Council Vacancy Appointment Process
None.
2027 Cultural Arts Grants
Involves distribution of city cultural arts grant funding to local nonprofit arts organizations.
Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance
Funded through existing project contingencies and bond funds.
Flock Safety Cameras
Ongoing annual subscription and maintenance costs associated with the Flock Safety contract.
Golf Ranch Expansion and Parking Improvements
Private capital investment will enhance recreational amenities on UTD-owned land without direct city funding.
Amazon Drone Operations
Unknown at this time.
Active Transportation Infrastructure
Funded through existing capital improvement programs and bond funds.
Core Plan Health Insurance Stabilization
Requires a multi-million dollar city contribution increase and a 7.5% premium hike for employees to prevent a negative fund balance.
First Call Automotive Development
Neutral impact on city revenues, supporting a local small business.
Water and Sewer Rate Transition
Generates revenue to fund $80 million in necessary water and sewer capital improvements over five years.
Economic Development Incentives
Incentives will be provided in accordance with terms negotiated by the city manager.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Implementation
None directly, though it changes the procedural requirements for future development approvals.
Hawthorne Suites Multifamily Conversion
Private investment of approximately $7.5 million for property renovation and conversion.
Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
The city is procuring new software to track rentals and is reviewing fee structures to ensure cost recovery.
Residential Setback Variances
Private property investment with no direct cost to the city.
Housing Affordability Strategy
Potential federal CDBG allocation of approximately $780,000 annually with administrative caps, plus future financing mechanisms.
Greenwood Park Development
Funded through the 2026 bond package.
Wildflower Arts and Music Festival Sustainability
The festival requires an ongoing municipal subsidy exceeding $1.7 million annually.
Public Art Installations Across Municipal Facilities
Funding is tied to previously approved municipal public art capital improvement budgets.
Decisions during term (294)
Recorded while Justice was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Zoning File ZF 26-16 Approval
Approval of July 15, 2026 Minutes
Variance V 26-04 at 520 Greenleaf Drive
Approval of October 8, 2026 Minutes
Zoning File 26-19 – Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Zoning File 26-20 – Hawthorne Suites Multifamily Conversion
Approval of June 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Quarterly Town Hall Pilot Program
Approval of Monthly Council Video Updates
Approval of Facebook Live Streaming with Disabled Live Comments
Relocation of State of the City to Eisman Center Hill Performance Hall
Adoption of Zoning Ordinance ZF 26-18
CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 AND OCTOBER 5, 2026 MEETINGS
CONSIDER AWARD OF THE FOLLOWING BIDS:
BID #74-26 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT TO FERGUSON US HOLDINGS INC. FOR FIRE HYDRANT PARTS PURSUANT TO UNIT PRICES.
Voting record (6)
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Appointment to City Council Place 3
Debt Service Tax Rate Proposal
Tax Rate Motion
Wanted to keep options open for the public.
Short-Term Rental Regulations Update
Supported the 500-foot separation and higher fees to address neighborhood impacts.
Order Special Election for Home Rule Charter Amendments (Resign-to-Run)
Expressed preference for a retroactive or more immediate application to ensure predictability and address current announcements.