Greg Cox
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 2:49:58
- Avg per meeting
- 8:30
- Segments
- 2658
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Zoning Regulations
Costs for acoustic engineering studies, continuous monitoring, and compliance verifications will be borne by facility operators.
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock) Data Privacy
Future contract obligations could be affected if the city reconsiders the agreement.
Knob Creek Corridor Growth and Traffic Congestion
Total state award of $2,000,000 with a $500,000 local match split equally between Johnson City and Washington County.
City Charter Amendments and Citizen Governance
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Proposed Property Tax Increase
Raises property taxes by 28 cents to fund ongoing operations and capital investments.
Local Property Tax Relief Program
Varies annually based on set relief rates matching state standards.
Community Aquatic Center Funding and Recreational Priorities
Repairing the pool is estimated to cost around $750,000, yielding nearly a decade of continued use.
Downtown Main Street Economic Growth and Activities
The program raised over $190,000 and reinvested $153,000 back into the community through micro-grants and special events.
Crime Statistics and Late-Night Alcohol Sales Ordinance
Cherokee Street Detention Facility Completion
Total project cost is approximately $6 million, including property acquisition and grant funding, with minimal city tax dollar expenditure beyond acquisition.
Stormwater System Infrastructure & Flooding
Expenditures for road salt, overtime, and winter maintenance operations.
Subdivision Infrastructure and Bonding Compliance
The Yorkshire Phase 1A development involves a performance bond of $724,789.
Hopper Road Annexation and Residential Development
Requires future city investments in roadway improvements and traffic calming.
Urban Wildlife Management (Buffalo Mountain Bear)
None currently quantified.
Accessory structure and rear yard fencing at 704 West Pine Street
Fiscal Year 2026 Unaudited Financial Statements
General fund balance increased by $3.4 million, reaching approximately $34.8 million.
School HVAC Upgrades at Mountain View and Indian Trail
$7,280,000 funded by the People's Education Plan.
New Permitting and Building Software (OpenGov)
$599,202.50 over five years, budgeted in the FY 27 budget.
School Resource Officer Grant Funding
Brings in $900,000 in state grant revenue to offset school safety staffing expenses.
$2.54M HomeTrust Bank Loan Commitment
The authority is committing to a $2.54 million loan from HomeTrust Bank.
Decisions during term (306)
Recorded while Cox was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda (Pulled Items 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.3.2)
Ordinance No. 4953-26: Conveyance of Property for Culver's Restaurant
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Rezoning at 201 East Watauga Avenue
Preliminary Plat for 0 Newton Street
Saxon Heights Preliminary Plat
Keebler Meadows Phase Two Preliminary Plat
Davis Replat Preliminary and Final Plat
Hayes Estates Phase Two Final Plat
Approval of Minutes
Housing Authority Board Appointment
Consent Agenda
2026 Local Property Tax Relief Program
FY 2026 Supplemental Budget Ordinance (Third Reading)
Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2026 Special Called Meeting
Consent Agenda: General Fund, TIF Fund, and John Sevier Center Financial Statements
Voting record (160)
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