Jim Garing

Councilmember2025-2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 35
Total speaking time: 2:02:02
Avg per meeting: 3:29
Segments: 2357

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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

budget planning public engagement

It won’t change your tax bill overnight, but it’s a chance to push spending toward—or away from—the services you actually use.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Property Appraisal and Valuation Requirements

Generates an additional $143,867 for the general fund, costing a median homeowner a modest dollar increase.

Decisions during term (8)

Recorded while Garing was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 19, 2026 Budget Workshop III, the May 26, 2026 Executive Session, the May 26, 2026 Study Session, and the May 26, 2026 Voting Meeting.

approved3-0Jun 2, 2026

Recommendation for July through December 2026 Water Budgets

approved7-0May 26, 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 11, 2026 Budget Workshop II, the May 12, 2026 Executive Session, the May 12, 2026 Study Session, and the May 12, 2026 Voting Meeting.

approved7-0May 12, 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes from the April 27, 2026 Budget Workshop I, the April 28, 2026 Study Session, and the April 28, 2026 Voting Meeting.

Voting record (0)(Budget)

No votes found matching Budget.