Place 4 Council Member· 2026-2029
Matt Blake
North Richland Hills
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 24:16
- Avg per meeting
- 1:44
- Segments
- 409
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Top issues during term (20)
Meadery Special Development Plan
The business will contribute to the local economy through small-scale manufacturing and local sourcing.
November 2026 Bond Election
Up to a 2.5-cent property tax rate increase, adding about $5.86 per month ($70.37 annually) for the average homeowner.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Total operating budget is $181.89 million with a property tax rate of 55.5144 cents per $100 valuation.
Library Policy Revisions and Officer Elections
None
State Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions
Financial impacts depend on software subscription costs and potential legislative outcomes.
Senior Committee Goals and Roles
No direct financial impact was discussed.
Youth Advisory Committee Projects and Appointments
None anticipated at this stage.
Social Transportation for Seniors Program
surveillance camera records
Taxpayers could either foot the bill for massive public records processing or miss out on transparency if the exorbitant fees stand.
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
Minimal financial impact expected for initial outreach discussions.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Funded through ongoing capital improvement budgets and master planning contracts.
Local Drainage and Stormwater Runoff
Property acquisition costs funded through the drainage capital improvement project budget.
Fort Worth Christian School Sign Variance Request
None for the city.
Street Maintenance Program
Funding supports citywide street maintenance efforts.
Smithfield Terrace Preliminary Plat
The project represents approximately $22.7 million in new home construction value, boosting property tax revenues for the city.
Municipal Ethics Policy Review
Reduces potential legal and administrative costs associated with ambiguous complaint procedures.
Board Organization and Annual Training
2026 Trash Bash Results Review
Jump Start Your Garden Grant Program Judging
Grant fund distribution to selected applicants.
Library Branding and Website Redesign
Costs are covered under existing library operational and technology budgets.
Decisions during term (230)
Recorded while Blake was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Economic Development Agreement for 7656 Boulevard 26
City Manager Compensation Amendments
Approve the minutes of the October 12, 2026 City Council meeting.
Consider approving the purchase of mobile device computers from GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $391,950 utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-5225.
Consider approving the purchase of Absolute Secure Access software maintenance and cloud subscription services from GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $147,000 through July 17, 2031, utilizing Texas Department…
Consider authorizing the purchase of four (4) 2027 Hino XL8 dump trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $773,800.76 utilizing BuyBoard Contract No. 723-23, and approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Purchase…
Consent Agenda Approval
ZC26-0166 Special Use Permit Recommendation
ZC26-0175 Postponement
Approve Minutes of the September 17, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Approve Minutes of the October 1, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
ZC26-0175 Public hearing and consideration of a request from WR Davis Capital LLC for a special use permit for a car wash at 6360 Davis Boulevard, being 1.494 acres described as Lot 1, Block 1, E-Systems Addition. (POSTPONED TO THE…
Approval of June 8, 2026 Sign Review Board Meeting Minutes
SRB26-0023: Fort Worth Christian School Sign Variances
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance No. 3980 / ZC26-0174 Zoning Change at 8701 Rumfield Road
PLAT26-0119 Preliminary Plat for Smithfield Terrace
Resolution No. 2026-054 Youth Advisory Committee Appointments
Professional Services Agreement with Open Rewards, Inc.
Voting record (8)
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