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## Recent meetings (27)

- [2026-05-13 — DeSoto City Council to Canvass Election Results](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/718c6b79-9eca-4059-b823-174a5b7d7249): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-05-12 — New rules for child care centers could be coming to DeSoto](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/5d847a4b-c8fe-4a63-a366-b9c7e6c40296): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-11 — DeSoto Council Tackles 2027 Budget Priorities](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/444ee2b8-81b4-47b1-9fdf-f486719da9ca): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-05-07 — DeSoto Zoning Board OKs Variance for Smaller Lot at 1001 Crestwood Court](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/0a005927-9acc-496c-b2ec-ba574513b834): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-05-05 — DeSoto Council Discusses Real Estate, Personnel in Executive Session](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/77dbae14-873e-4975-b57c-8315797f5580): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-28 — New subdivision planned for N. Westmoreland Rd.](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/9dbcc1b2-5f21-4dc0-a002-a7d9b1ed9483): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-04-21 — City Council Approves Road Work, Senior Center Roof Repair](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/a6344805-acde-4a3e-ade4-dadf611c2f3b): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-20 — DeSoto Council Discusses City Secretary Role, Approves Proclamations](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/e708ff48-4998-4cbb-8c4b-2e563f735fdc): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-04-16 — Zoning Board OKs Variance for Smaller Lot Size on Crestwood Court](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/b7e0e12a-441f-4560-8801-aaf9b311b7eb): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-04-07 — DeSoto Council Tackles City Manager Search, Golf Course Property](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/204970fe-5349-41e2-a951-af13bbb3a3e7): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-30 — DeSoto Council Approves Budget Boosts, Discusses Property Tax Relief](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/6b0f74c5-d6c1-4e95-b029-aaa4cfbad0be): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-03-24 — DeSoto Planning Commission Approves Hotel and Office Park Projects](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/2d1eb9d4-e7c8-4f1d-a314-3735ac554bfb): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-03-03 — DeSoto Council Approves Golf Club Deal, Honors Students](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/9e496487-4161-49c2-b61a-1356b9a23f85): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-26 — DeSoto Council Considers Expanding Helping Hands Program, Discusses ISD Property](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/af099c75-f2d0-4ed8-ad2e-bbf6a992223a): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-24 — DeSoto Planning Commission Approves Site Plans, Recommends Zoning Change](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/e35b4d43-f1af-4748-abd5-7d90d80e1171): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-20 — DeSoto Council Plans for Next Year's Budget and Initiatives](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/66296648-f4c0-4ea2-a08e-424ff0f572d5): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-19 — DeSoto Council Maps Out 10-Year Vision in Strategic Planning Workshop](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/c81cb8d2-09f3-46f0-9cb5-af22519672d5): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-17 — DeSoto Council Orders May Election, Approves Budget Amendments](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/ce42e91b-9cc9-42b4-88c5-e43983153952): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-16 — DeSoto Council Honors Library, Recognizes Food Businesses, Discusses Judicial Committee](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/9414814d-f9e5-46c0-ab62-7147bc564297): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-02-10 — DeSoto Planning Commission Tackles Planned Development Rules](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/640dd649-81ba-4d08-b3ba-3b9317492a7f): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-03 — DeSoto Council Approves ShotSpotter Grant, Discusses Erosion Control](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/c7791bc2-8075-4376-8572-a407e6cf9972): City Council Meeting
- [2026-01-29 — DeSoto City Council Special Meeting Cancelled](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/693a75c3-49b2-4d63-bf16-1b5efa279025): Cancelled: City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-01-27 — Hotel and office projects get green light, retail sign change debated](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/85f78359-7a24-4dc7-8dad-edbe9418859c): Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- [2026-01-20 — DeSoto Council Discusses Property Deals, Approves Budget Amendments](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/e69c7a60-b3bb-43ba-9a4b-b55a216556c1): City Council Meeting
- [2026-01-09 — DeSoto Leaders Discuss Economic Future and Strategic Plans](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/5d1be658-a329-4eec-b27a-7a8e96cef4f2): City Council Special Joint Meeting
- [2026-01-08 — Zoning Board Tackles Sign Height Variance for Hwy 67 Property](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/7faec44a-ccd2-4352-aee2-c08342152114): Zoning Board of Adjustments
- [2026-01-06 — DeSoto Council Approves Road Paving, CARE Team Support, and Zoning Change](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/meetings/9d0d55ef-900b-47a9-8c2f-2a0d4eeba36c): City Council Meeting


## Civic issues (46)

- [FY2026 City Initiatives](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/fy2026-city-initiatives): governance · priority: critical
- [economic development](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [Real Estate Development and Acquisition](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/real-estate-development-and-acquisition): development · priority: high
- [Recognition of Educational Achievements](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/recognition-of-educational-achievements): education · priority: medium
- [new public building](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/new-public-building): general · priority: high
- [Lot Size Variance Request](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/lot-size-variance-request): zoning · priority: high
- [resident concerns](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/resident-concerns): general · priority: high
- [city manager appointment](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/city-manager-appointment): general · priority: critical
- [Childcare Center Zoning](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/childcare-center-zoning): zoning · priority: high
- [new community center](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/new-community-center): general · priority: high
- [city management appointment](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/city-management-appointment): general · priority: critical
- [Williamsburg Village Site Plan](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/williamsburg-village-site-plan): development · priority: high
- [Thorn Tree Golf Club Property](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/thorn-tree-golf-club-property): real-estate · priority: high
- [city rebranding](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/city-rebranding): general · priority: medium
- [election day](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/election-day): governance · priority: critical
- [Roadway Infrastructure Management](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/roadway-infrastructure-management): infrastructure · priority: high
- [city staff hiring](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/city-staff-hiring): general · priority: high
- [emergency response](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/emergency-response): public-safety · priority: critical
- [public safety technology](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/public-safety-technology): public-safety · priority: high
- [city manager selection](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/city-manager-selection): governance · priority: critical
- [police shooting](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/police-shooting): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Brush and Bulk Program](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/brush-and-bulk-program): public-works · priority: low
- [PD-129 Amendment for Signage](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/pd-129-amendment-for-signage): zoning · priority: medium
- [Board Operations and Training](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/board-operations-and-training): governance · priority: low
- [election results](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [four-day work week](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/four-day-work-week): general · priority: high
- [wastewater spill](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/wastewater-spill): environment · priority: high
- [Mayoral appointment process](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/mayoral-appointment-process): governance · priority: medium
- [food truck regulations](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/food-truck-regulations): general · priority: medium
- [Agenda Request Process](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/agenda-request-process): governance · priority: medium
- [election eligibility](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/election-eligibility): governance · priority: high
- [erosion control program](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/erosion-control-program): general · priority: medium
- [gunshot detection technology](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/gunshot-detection-technology): general · priority: high
- [senior center reopening](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/senior-center-reopening): general · priority: high
- [Commission for People with Disabilities](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/commission-for-people-with-disabilities): disability services · priority: medium
- [Mayor's passing](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/mayors-passing): governance · priority: medium
- [election eligibility dispute](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/election-eligibility-dispute): governance · priority: high
- [council compensation](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/council-compensation): governance · priority: medium
- [flood control](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/flood-control): environment · priority: medium
- [resident survey results](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/resident-survey-results): general · priority: medium
- [animal control policy](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-control-policy): general · priority: medium
- [utility rates](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/utility-rates): general · priority: medium
- [DART withdrawal elections](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/dart-withdrawal-elections): governance · priority: medium
- [Mayoral Election](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: high
- [water restrictions](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/water-restrictions): environment · priority: high
- [mayoral inauguration](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/issues/mayoral-inauguration): governance · priority: high


## Development applications (17)

- [Child Care Centers (Shared Institutional Facility) Ordinance Amendment](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/child-care-centers-shared-institutional-facility-ordinance-amendment): other · under-review
- [Planned Development 202 (PD-202) Subdivision](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/planned-development-202-pd-202-subdivision): pud · under-review
- [1001 Crestwood Court Variance](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/1001-crestwood-court-variance): variance · approved
- [Lease Agreement with DeSoto Area Chamber](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/lease-agreement-with-desoto-area-chamber): other · approved
- [Westmoreland Road Improvement Project](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/westmoreland-road-improvement-project): other · approved
- [Unica Enterprises Services Agreement](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/unica-enterprises-services-agreement): other · approved
- [Streets Division Skid Steer Purchase](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/streets-division-skid-steer-purchase): other · pending
- [Senior Center Roof Replacement](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/senior-center-roof-replacement): other · pending
- [Holiday Inn I35 Hotel](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/holiday-inn-i35-hotel): other · approved
- [South Meadows Office Park No. 3](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/south-meadows-office-park-no-3): site-plan · approved
- [Thorn Tree Golf Club Redevelopment](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/thorn-tree-golf-club-redevelopment): other · conditions-required
- [Williamsburg Village - Section D](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/williamsburg-village-section-d): site-plan · approved
- [PD-129 Amendment (Harbor Freight Signage)](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/pd-129-amendment-harbor-freight-signage): other · conditions-required
- [Crossroads Trade Center Addition](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/crossroads-trade-center-addition): site-plan · approved
- [Williamsburg Village Office/Medical Office](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/williamsburg-village-officemedical-office): site-plan · approved
- [Sign Height Variance - 2716 Hwy 67](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/sign-height-variance-2716-hwy-67): variance · under-review
- [Red Sea Addition Rezoning](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/development/red-sea-addition-rezoning): rezone · approved


## Community topics (6)

- [Youth Sports Organizations](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/community/youth-sports-organizations): youth-sports
- [Thorn Tree Golf Club](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/community/thorn-tree-golf-club): real-estate
- [Citizen Appearance](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/community/citizen-appearance): procedural
- [Youth Mentoring](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/community/youth-mentoring): youth-mentoring
- [MD Pathways Health Care Program](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/community/md-pathways-health-care-program): community-services
- [ARC senior citizen fees](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/community/arc-senior-citizen-fees): community-services


## Officials (24)

- [Rachel L. Proctor](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/rachel-l-proctor): Mayor
- [Pierette Parker](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/pierette-parker): District 2 Council Member
- [Ken Waters](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/ken-waters): District 3 Council Member
- [Andre' Byrd](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/andre-byrd): District 4 Council Member
- [Debrah North](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/debrah-north): District 5 Council Member
- [Crystal Chism](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/crystal-chism): District 6 Council Member
- [Letitia Hughes](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/letitia-hughes): District 7 Council Member
- [Ahmad Garrett-Price](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/ahmad-garrett-price): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Serita Edwards](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/serita-edwards): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Michael Baldwin](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/michael-baldwin): DeSoto Development Corporation Board President — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Mark Jones](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/mark-jones): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Felicia Pierson](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/felicia-pierson): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Secretary-Treasurer — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Akilah S. Wallace](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/akilah-s-wallace): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Tanya Brooks](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/tanya-brooks): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [James Pruitt](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/james-pruitt): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Brian Laurore](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/brian-laurore): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Micaela Herndon](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/micaela-herndon): DeSoto Development Corporation Board Member — DeSoto Development Corporation
- [Gilbert Graim](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/gilbert-graim): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Donald Dewberry](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/donald-dewberry): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Vickie Alexis](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/vickie-alexis): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Ahmed Alqaisi](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/ahmed-alqaisi): Director of Development Services — Development Services
- [Joseph J. Gorfida, Jr.](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/joseph-j-gorfida-jr): City Attorney — Administration
- [Sofine Lewis-Aubrey](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/sofine-lewis-aubrey): City Secretary — Administration
- [Majed Al-Ghafry](https://desoto.myopentexas.org/officials/majed-al-ghafry): City Manager — Administration