Council Member Place 1· 2021-2027
James Traylor
Forney
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- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 46:17
- Avg per meeting
- 1:43
- Segments
- 886
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Library and YMCA Bond Proposal
Estimated peak tax increase of $290 per year for an average $350,000 home.
Parking Standards in Industrial Districts
Potential property value impacts for neighboring homeowners and infrastructure costs related to drainage and road improvements.
Comprehensive Data Center Prohibition
Protects surrounding residential property values by preventing incompatible industrial intrusions.
Industrial Park Concept Plan Amendment for Planned Development 22-25
Brings a new small business and service provider into the local industrial park.
Economic Development Recruitment & Incentives
Potential financial incentives or agreements involving corporation funds to attract businesses to the city.
Abatement of Substandard Residential Structures
Costs for city-ordered demolition or legal processing may be assessed against the property owners as liens.
Fox Hollow Commercial Plaza Addition Preliminary Plat
Expands commercial tax base and retail infrastructure in a high-growth area.
Commercial Development Expansion
Generates new sales and property tax revenue for the city through commercial and residential construction.
Regional Housing Authority
Utilizes existing staff time and police records to improve neighborhood code compliance and community safety.
Carter Automotive Expansion and Rezoning
Generates commercial tax base growth.
O'Reilly Auto Parts store near Monitor Boulevard and F.M. 741
Forney Hospital Addition revised site plan
Expect a boost to the local economy through new jobs and increased property values near the site.
Rental Inspection and Crime Addendum
Potential impact on individual property resale values noted by the speaker.
Townhome Development Rezone Request
Private investment in housing development was proposed, but no direct municipal capital expenditure was outlined.
Economic Development Incentives and Business Prospects (Project House)
Potential financial incentives or agreements may be offered to business prospects to encourage location or expansion within Forney.
Commercial Growth and Traffic
These projects will bring new jobs and tax revenue to the city.
urban development
The project aims to replace aging structures with higher-value commercial and hospitality uses.
Regional Housing Authority
The city would share the cost of one employee for the first year.
Removal of Downtown Mural at 117 E. Main Street
Property owner bears the cost of wall repairs and repainting.
Comprehensive Exterior Renovation at 411 S. Center Street
Significant private investment in historic property restoration.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Traylor personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-19
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Minutes as presented.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-19
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Traylor moved to Remove the Item from the Table.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Minutes as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item with the following amendment: Change the minimum setback of 1,000 feet to 5,000 feet from any property zoned in a residential distr…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 102 development standards for 1.25 acres of property located east of North F.M. 548 and north 103 of North Gateway Boulevard. The property is zoned by Ordinance 13-04. (Staff/Planning 104
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-07
accept the explanation as presented
- movedpassed 6-02026-04-07
Council Member Traylor moved to table the item to the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
- movedpassed 6-02026-04-07
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item as presented, with the membership consisting of five (5) members.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items VI.1-5 and 7.
- movedpassed 6-02026-01-06
Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the 1st Choice Insurance 52 Office project. (Staff recommends approval of the item.) 53 [APPROVED] 54 55
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-01-06
Council Member Traylor moved to table the item to the February 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting, along staff time to return with a modified ordinance draft to include points di…
- movedpassed 5-02025-11-18
Council Member Traylor moved to discuss the item in Executive Session under Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, of the Texas Government Code.
- secondedfailed 2-42025-11-18
Consider approval of the quarterly investment report ending 09/30/25. (Staff recommends 68 approval of the item.) 69 [APPROVED] 70 71
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-11-04
approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02025-11-04
Consider approval of the Minutes of the September 16, 2025 (Regular) Meeting. (Staff 32 recommends approval of the item.) 33 34 The minutes were presented for consideration. 35
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item as presented.
Decisions during term (11)
Recorded while Traylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Amend Planned Development Ordinance 2225 and Concept Plan
Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 22-25 (Akron Way Industrial Park)
Resolution Authorizing NDAs for Economic Development Projects
Appointment to Forney Economic Development Corporation
Ordinance Amending Development Standards for 1.25 Acres (Bahama Bucks site)
Street Light Funding Policy for Existing Developments
Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and an Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Red River Gateway,…
Wholesale Wastewater Services Agreement for Willow Ranch Development
Wholesale Wastewater Services Agreement for Oak National Development
Zoning Amendment for Fox Hollow Development
Consider a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and an Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Sunshine’s Wings and Catfish, LLC.…
Voting record (2)(Development)
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