Place 4 Council Member· 2023-2027
Andre' Byrd
DeSoto
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 56:05
- Avg per meeting
- 5:37
- Segments
- 649
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Top issues during term (20)
Youth Sports Policy and Security
Involves over $106,000 paid by the organization to the city over six years, plus disputed fees.
Proposed Build-to-Rent Subdivision on N. Westmoreland Rd (Z-1548-26)
Nearby owners fear property value losses; the developer would fund a right-turn lane and drainage improvements.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate
The FY2027 budget will set property tax rates, utility rates, and spending on city services for the coming fiscal year.
City Management and Ethics Oversight
Not publicly known.
Water Distribution System Master Plan Update
$1,800,000 expenditure for water meters, radios, and software subscriptions.
Roadway Infrastructure Management
Requires annual budget allocations between $4 million and $10 million for street and alley maintenance.
Thorn Tree Golf Club Property
Undisclosed — real property transaction terms are being negotiated.
Agenda Request Process
No direct financial impact, but improves operational efficiency.
Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program
Allocates drainage funds for project construction and in-house staffing.
Real Estate Development and Acquisition
Future capital investment and potential land acquisition costs to be determined through master planning and negotiations.
Procurement Process Concerns
Potential delays or adjustments to purchasing policies and specific project contracts.
Lot Size Variance Request
Property value adjustments may occur based on the approval or denial of dimensional variances.
First Responder Mental Health Support
Potential future costs for retention bonuses or feasibility studies.
CDBG Funding Allocation
Allocates federal entitlement grant funding of $268,987 for program year 2026.
Gunfire Detection System Funding
Committed up to $84,000 for drone services and $44,482 for ShotSpotter services utilizing federal forfeiture funds.
FY2026 City Initiatives
The city is reallocating $4.2 million in excess reserves.
Childcare Center Zoning
Supports local businesses and working families by expanding child care capacity.
Drainage and Flood Mitigation
Identified capital improvement projects range from hundreds of thousands to millions per neighborhood.
Brush and Bulk Program
Establishes a $35 per cubic yard administrative fee for excess or non-compliant bulky waste piles.
Student Engagement in Local Government
The financial impact of potential changes to city management is currently unknown.
Decisions during term (82)
Recorded while Byrd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of March 24, 2026 Minutes
Table Zoning Case Z-1548-26 (PD-202 / Avila-Dogwood Canyon)
Consider approval of minutes for the Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026
Consent Agenda Approval
Case No. SP-699-26 Site Plan Approval for South Meadows Office Park
Case No. Z-1542-25 Rezone Denial for Marriott Residence Inn
Approval of City of DeSoto 10-Year Strategic Plan
Paladin Drones Contract Amendment
Ordinance Prohibiting Amusement Redemption Machines (8-Liners)
SoundThinking (ShotSpotter) Contract Extension
Approval of City Council Minutes
Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $134,729.31 for construction materials testing services for the Westmoreland Road…
Consent Agenda (Excluding Items 7, 9, 10, 11, and 14)
Pull and Deferral of Items 7, 9, and 10
Custodial Services Agreement for Aquatic and Recreation Center (Item 11)
Lease Agreement with DeSoto Area Chamber (Item 14)
Westmoreland Road Improvements Project Construction Contract (Item 6)
Materials Testing Services Agreement (Item 8)
Zoning Amendment for Planned Development 129 (Case Z-1546-26)
Site Plan Approval for Crossroads Trade Center (Case SP-696-25)
Voting record (53)
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