District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Marca Ewers-Shurtleff
Bryan
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:44
- Avg per meeting
- 2:11
- Segments
- 1692
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget Adoption
Sets the maximum property tax burden for Bryan property owners for the upcoming fiscal year.
Surveillance Technology (Flock Cameras)
None discussed directly at this meeting.
Variance for Lot Depth in Midtown Corridor
Impacts the value and future tax generation of key downtown-adjacent parcels.
Texas Avenue Medians
Potential future capital expenditures related to roadway reconfiguration if approved by voters.
Citywide Economic Development and Regional Growth Update
$65 million capital investment with guaranteed minimum ad valorem tax payments of $312,000 annually.
Design Review Board Consolidation
None.
Rezoning Request for 3094 Club Drive (The Traditions)
Property values and development potential for the 2.57-acre parcel are at stake.
Neighborhood Political Sign Disputes
BTU Board Appointments
Judicial services contract and administrative costs for municipal court operations.
Bryan ISD Bond Election
The bond would fund significant capital improvements for the school district.
Attorney-Client Privilege Waiver on Charter Amendment Proposition A
Cost of outside legal counsel for the memo review.
Rellis Campus Data Center Tax Abatement
Incentive packages could involve tax abatements or infrastructure support to encourage corporate investment.
Municipal Court Leadership
Judicial compensation and contract terms are covered within the municipal court operating budget.
Atmos Energy Neighborhood Gas Line Replacement Project
Funded entirely by Atmos Energy capital investments with no direct cost to the city.
candidate forum
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Madewell Ministries Rezoning and Neighborhood Compatibility
None directly to the city, though property values and neighborhood character are at stake.
Right-of-Way Abandonment Policy
Generates revenue for the city from land sales and protects public asset value.
Historic Hotel Bryan Redevelopment Agreement
Involves a $350,000 city grant paid in three installments, backed by a minimum taxable value guarantee of $1.8 million.
crime statistics and public safety
Lower crime rates mean less money spent dealing with property loss and police response, keeping our local economy and property values on solid ground.
city council meeting
No immediate financial impact is detailed, but staying informed helps you keep an eye on how tax dollars might be spent.
Decisions during term (320)
Recorded while Ewers-Shurtleff was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Separation of Item 2D from Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 2A, 2B, 2C)
Vacating Plat VP26-01 (Oakmont - Phase 7)
Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 1, 2026.
Replat RP26-33: Siegert Subdivision
Final Plat FP26-12: Reveille Park - Phase 2
Approval of Consent Agenda
Quasi-Judicial Board Appointments
Appointment of Associate Municipal Court Judge
Decline Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge
Waive Attorney-Client Privilege on Charter Amendment Proposition A Memo
Adjourn
Approval of Rezoning Request RZ26-16 (Louis Street)
Approval of Rezoning Request RZ26-19 (N. Earl Rudder Freeway E. Frontage Road)
Approval of Rezoning Request RZ26-20 (2701 E. 29th Street)
Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 5C)
Approval of CMAR Contract for Animal Center Project
Adoption of TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for Finfeather Road and West Dodge Street Signal
Approval of Replacement Lighting Contract for Bryan Tennis Center
Approval of Williamson Park Playground Equipment Contract
Voting record (9)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Property Tax Rate Ordinance
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase
Tax Rate Reduction Amendment Motion
Agreed with concerns about the difficulty of restoring rates once reduced.
Adoption of Property Tax Rate
Adoption of FY 2027 Budget
Adoption of Amended BTU Electric Rates Ordinance (Solar Compensation)
Expressed concern regarding reasonable reliance and expectations of citizens who invested heavily based on previous policies.
Postponement of Rezoning Request RZ 25-12 (Madewell Ministries)
Wanted clarification on neighborhood services definitions and the planned development ordinance.