James Smallwood
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 3:24
- Avg per meeting
- 1:42
- Segments
- 139
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Top issues during term (8)
Water & Wastewater Authority Board Appointment
Potential fines and infrastructure repair costs for failing sewer and water systems exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Short-Term Rental Regulation and Neighbor Relations
election
Elections are funded through local tax dollars, meaning efficient turnout helps make the most of allocated municipal resources.
Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment Debate
Null
Adequate Facilities Tax Refund Guidelines
$5,000 tax refund plus building permit fees.
Commercial Gas Station Expansion & Setback Variances
Commercial investment of unknown exact dollar amount for gas station modernization.
utility emergency notification
While setting up the new tech might cost a little upfront, it could save money long-term by cutting down on panicked calls to city hall.
surveillance technology
Taxpayers could foot the bill for purchasing and maintaining these new surveillance cameras.
Decisions during term (55)
Recorded while Smallwood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda and Speed Limit Reduction
Bridge Dedication for Gene Denny
Road Commissioner Bond Approval
Board of Education Budget Amendment 2027-04
Planning Office Fee Schedule Revision
Veterans Service Office Lease Agreement
UASI Grant Appropriation and Agreement
Sheriff's Department General Fund Appropriation
Sheriff's Department Appropriation
Youth Services Office Lease Agreement
Approval of Minutes
Case 4444 - William Moore Variance
Case 4445 - Kenneth Griffith Variance
Case 4446 - William Battle Variance
Case 4447 - Rion Edwards Variances
Case 4448 - Michael Bell Variance
Case 4449 - Susan Putnaik Short-Term Rental
Case 4450 - Jimmy Woolard Variances
Case 4451 - Benny Ray Watkins Jr. Tax Refund
2027 Board of Zoning Appeals Calendar
Voting record (28)
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