Craig Coats
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- Meetings spoken in
- 57
- Total speaking time
- 8:01:08
- Avg per meeting
- 8:26
- Segments
- 8696
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Council Member Craig Coats on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Craig Coats consistently prioritizes infrastructure oversight, regulatory precision, and community development, frequently advocating for utility access and rigorous project standards. He has actively engaged in land use decisions, including zoning changes and development approvals, while expressing skepticism toward overly broad mandates like trailer tarping requirements. His record reflects a pragmatic approach to city management, demonstrated by his support for the UAMPS power agreement and his decisive opposition to development deadline extensions, all while maintaining active participation in local community events like Cotton Days.
Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget
Involves a $136 million municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
EMS sales tax vote
You'll pay a bit more at the register if the sales tax passes, but it guarantees reliable funding for local ambulances and paramedics.
public funds misuse
If this is true, taxpayer money could have been wasted on luxury tickets instead of essential city services.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Coats was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
FY 2025/2026 Budget Amendment
FY 2026/2027 Budget Adoption
Adoption of FY 2026/2027 City Budget
FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Voting record (8)(Budget)
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