District 3 Council Member· 2023–2026
Elise Bowers
Rowlett
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:41
- Avg per meeting
- 2:19
- Segments
- 1136
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Top issues during term (20)
FY27 Budget Process and Founders Day
Total proposed budget is $227 million, maintaining the property tax rate at $0.807891 per $100 valuation.
Commercial Oversaturation and Auto Repair Facilities on Lakeview Parkway
Filling the long-vacant bank lot would add sales tax revenue, but staff argued the use limits future diverse commercial development.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
Increased annual permit fees ($2,000) and potential revenue loss for local STR operators.
Summit Wood Estates Subdivision Plat
Generates new residential development and future property tax revenue for the city.
Animal Shelter Location Concerns
The design contract amendment totals $550,000, funded from the animal shelter bond allocation.
Park Safety and Maintenance Concerns
Unknown — resident suggested dirt, sand, and filler work is needed.
The Trails at Cottonwood Creek PID Assessment and Development
The city takes on maintenance of 685 feet of Troy Road frontage, and the developer pays nothing toward it under the agreement.
Public Art and City Aesthetics
The city is not paying extra for the re-design, but the delay impacts the project timeline.
Liberty Grove Road Traffic and Commercial Overdevelopment
Staff's preliminary model estimated only about $268,000 in net fiscal benefit to the city over ten years.
Lake Bend Estate Screening Wall Rebid
Engineering design services authorized at a cost not to exceed $128,400, with estimated total project costs exceeding $1.4 million.
Public Safety Surveillance
Over $218,000 spent to date with ongoing annual maintenance costs.
Merritt Crossing Townhome Development and Tree Removal
The applicant was required to pay $31,917.50 into the city's tree reforestation fund.
Hereford Park Municipal Complex Proposal
Utilizes previously issued bond funds, with ongoing discussions regarding total project costs and potential real estate acquisition.
Residential Accessory Structures and Drainage Impacts
Property damage costs incurred by the affected homeowner.
North Shore Infrastructure Funding
The district is managing a $15.153 million developer reimbursement obligation alongside a $127 million pool of potential city-funded projects.
Infrastructure Investment and Maintenance
Potential future liability or repair costs related to roadway infrastructure.
Downtown TIRZ #3 Financial Strategy
Commercial development directly impacts the city's property and sales tax base, influencing residential tax burdens.
Animal Services and Adoption
Building on city-owned land is estimated to be more cost-effective than acquiring new property.
DART Governance Revisions
Involves city sales tax allocations of approximately $9.5 million annually and potential long-term debt liabilities.
City Project Management Software
The strategic plan will influence how the city prioritizes future capital investments and resource allocation.
Decisions during term (111)
Recorded while Bowers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Variance Request for 7400 Dalrock Road
Consider approval of the minutes
Canvass General Election Results
Approval of Amended Plat for 4450 Industrial Street
Approval of Rowlett Business Park 2 Amended Plat (Item 4C)
Approval of Coyle Lake Townhomes Preliminary Plat Amendment (Item 4D)
Approval of Merritt Crossing Preliminary Plat (Item 4B)
Recommendation of Approval for Merritt Crossing Tree Removal Permit (Item 5A)
Consider approving minutes for April 14, 2026 regular meeting
Consent Agenda Approval
Trails at Cottonwood Creek PID Assessment Ordinance
Trails at Cottonwood Creek PID Bond Issuance
Public Art Policy Resolution
Donation Bins Ordinance
Table Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Table Sex Offender Residency Ordinance
Kenwood Drive Unmanned Aircraft Systems Hub SUP
Kenwood Drive Special Use Permit for UAS Hub
Fuqua Road Planned Development Zoning
Voting record (2)
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