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District 2 Council Member· 2026-2028

Justin Caraway

Garland

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
15:30
Avg per meeting
2:13
Segments
184

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical→Jan 2026[52]

Code Compliance Civil Enforcement

Operational efficiency improvements for code compliance.

critical↓Jan 2026[37]

Naaman Forest High School Ribbon Cutting

None.

critical↑Feb 2026[35]

All Abilities Initiatives

Potential low-cost adjustments will be researched by staff.

critical→Apr 2026[33]

Short-term Rental Zoning

Hosts cited over $100,000 a year in permit fees and 7% hotel occupancy tax the city collects from short-term rentals.

high→Feb 2026[23]

Animal Shelter Operations and Outreach

Outreach programs operate within existing department resources.

critical↑Jan 2026[18]

FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Rebalancing

The city's $1 billion budget funds services residents use daily, with 64% of the general fund going to police and fire.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

Granville Arts Center Renovation Input

Utilizes approved bond funds to execute $25 million in facility upgrades.

high↓May 2026[12]

Shelter Operations Update

Operational costs are managed within the existing Animal Services department budget.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Vaccine and Microchip Clinics

Vaccine clinics are supported through departmental resources and nominal fee structures.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Facilities Contract Management & Downtown Agreements

Identified potential savings and efficiencies across security camera support contracts, furniture procurement, and billing error recoveries.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Community Outreach and Nighttime Vaccine Clinic

Vaccine clinics are supported through departmental resources and nominal fee structures.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Technology and Communication Accessibility

Utilizing remaining project funds for room equipment upgrades.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Fallen Officer Memorial Service

None expected, as it's a ceremonial event.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Waste Wizard & Recycling Contamination

Reduces sorting costs and contamination penalties at recycling facilities.

high↓May 2026[2]

downtown construction update

Costs associated with right-of-way and easement acquisitions for roadway improvements.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Smoke and Tobacco Shop Zoning Regulations

None directly quantified, though enhanced enforcement could require additional code compliance resources.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Termination of Telehealth Contract and Election Cancellation

A recurring $6 monthly fee per billing unit unless opted out.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Data Center Development and Impact

Data centers are projected to contribute significantly to the TIF's tax base, but their long-term sustainability and infrastructure demands require careful consideration.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Used Tire Disposal and Recycling Challenges

Potential costs for increased tire collection, disposal, or recycling programs; savings from reduced illegal dumping.

medium→Aug 2026[0]

surveillance technology

Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the installation and ongoing subscription costs of these camera networks.

Moved or seconded (1)

Motions Caraway 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-05-19

    Councilmember Moore made a motion to approve the consent agenda as written.

Decisions during term (2)

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

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.