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Mayor· 2017-2028
William Benton
Rosenberg
About
William Benton's platform emphasizes local public safety and community protection, as demonstrated by his policy proposals targeting door-to-door solicitors to prevent theft and protect homeowners.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyPropose a ban on door-to-door sales following reports of solicitors stealing from homeowners.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 33
- Total speaking time
- 13:12:54
- Avg per meeting
- 24:02
- Segments
- 16181
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
high↓Jun 2026[4]
Over-65 Property Tax Homestead Exemption Increase
Each $5,000 increase in the exemption costs the city approximately $50,000 in lost revenue.
high↓Jan 2026[1]
Seabourne Creek Regional Sports Complex Baseball Field Phase II Design
Design contract valued at $180,715, funded via RDC budget.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Benton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved7-0Sep 22, 2026
Ordinance No. 2026-53 (Fire Station No. 3 Roof Replacement Budget Amendment)
approvedVoted yes7-0Sep 1, 2026
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget
approved7-0Aug 25, 2026
Set Final Vote on FY 2027 Proposed Budget
approvedVoted yes7-0Aug 11, 2026
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-33 for the CCPD Budget
approved7-0Aug 4, 2026
Setting Public Hearing Date for FY2027 Budget
approved5-0Jul 8, 2026
Review and Recommend FY2026-2027 RDC Budget
approvedJun 2, 2026
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-4057, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rosenberg, Texas, approving the FY2027 Personnel, Supplemental, and Capital Budget Requests. (Luis Garza, Executive Director of…
Voting record (2)(Budget)
2 yes0 no
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