The Issues

Here's what the current council has done - and where they stand - on the issues that matter to Fate.

1. Taxes

When property values fall, a city can raise the tax rate to keep collecting the same amount of money. This council held the rate flat. As a result, the vast majority of Fate homeowners will see their property tax bill go down for the first time in over a decade.

2. Flock Cameras

The City Council, led by Mayor Greenberg, voted to turn off the Flock cameras in Fate. Turning them back on would require a majority vote from a future City Council.

3. Accountability for Budget Spending

During the budget process, staff is required to fully justify every request, line by line. Every dollar the city spends comes out of residents' pockets. You deserve to know why money is being spent and where it's going.

4. Public Safety and City Employees

Every city employee received a raise in the new budget, with some receiving substantial increases. In the budget presentation, the city manager reported that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) was fully staffed and did not need additional personnel.

5. Development and Proposed Projects

Development decisions shape Fate for decades. This council evaluates every project based on whether it's good for the city and has said no when it wasn't.

• City Council has approved zero new high-density housing or apartment developments. Most recently, Council voted down the zoning for a proposed townhome development on FM 551.
• Council also declined a proposed development in rural North Fate that violated the Comprehensive Plan.
• When residents show up to speak about development, their concerns are heard. Fate's growth should reflect the interests of the people who already live here.

6. Transparency

Residents need access to information to hold officials accountable. This council voted to release a record amount of material to the public.

7. Data Centers

People are more important than data centers. Every proposal is evaluated based on what it costs residents - not just what it promises the tax base.

8. Boards and Commissions

A city belongs to the people who live in it. This council opened board and commission seats to new faces.

9. Families

Children and families matter to this community. Mayor Greenberg issued a proclamation recognizing the Nuclear Family.