Mayor· 2025 to 2028-06
Rachel L. Proctor
DeSoto
About
Rachel Proctor, who grew up in DeSoto, is focused on improving the city as its mayor. Her campaign centers on making positive changes and enhancing the community she calls home.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentTo better the city of DeSoto.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 8:44:44
- Avg per meeting
- 16:56
- Segments
- 9436
Want every word Proctor has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Proctor said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)
Youth Sports Policy and Security
Involves over $106,000 paid by the organization to the city over six years, plus disputed fees.
Crime Control Prevention District & Fire/EMS District
No direct financial impact yet — this meeting only establishes board leadership.
City Council Rules and Procedures Manual Update
Police Department Policy Management Software
Expenditure of $49,614.95 from federal forfeiture funds.
Gunfire Detection System Funding
Committed up to $84,000 for drone services and $44,482 for ShotSpotter services utilizing federal forfeiture funds.
First Responder Mental Health Support
Potential future costs for retention bonuses or feasibility studies.
Critical Facilities Safety Compliance and Notification Policy
May impose equipment and operational compliance costs on private senior residential facilities.
City Management and Ethics Oversight
Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras & Crime Grant
Grant total is $327,054 with a 20% local city match of $65,411 funded from federal forfeiture accounts.
Prohibition of Amusement Redemption Machines (8-Liners)
None specified.
Wyndham Dallas South-DeSoto Litigation
Legal proceedings involve potential litigation costs or settlement terms affecting the city and property owners.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Proctor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.