District 4 Council Member· 2022–2026
Karen Cherry-Brown
Duncanville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 3:08
- Avg per meeting
- 1:03
- Segments
- 40
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Top issues during term (20)
Arts Grant Program First-Year Review
Grant ledgers in the packet show tens of thousands of dollars in city arts grants, including $4,000 for the Arts & Business Mixer and $3,000 toward the KidsVenture outdoor mural.
Automated Surveillance Cameras and Drone Funding
Involves an Axon technology contract allocation of $340,575.
Community Engagement and Public Input
Utilizes existing staff resources and communications infrastructure.
Commercial Development and Utility Easements
The budget proposes a $200,000 reduction in annual street repair funding.
Parks Master Plan Update
Trail development costs depend on project prioritization and potential grant funding.
Main Station Partnership Redemption
Involves a proposed buyout amount returning capital to the DCEDC fund balance.
Library Programming and Outreach
Routine operational activities managed within existing library budgets and grant opportunities.
Teen Council Initiative
None reported.
Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing
Null
Committee Appointments
None.
Residential Zoning Density
Minimal financial impact, primarily saving administrative resources by removing special use permit hearings.
City Manager Recruitment
The salary and benefits for a new City Manager will be a significant line item in the city's annual budget.
Commission Leadership and Mission Review
Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Water Loss
Some residents may see higher bills reflecting previously under-measured usage; the project itself was a budgeted capital investment.
Poet Laureate Program Policy Revisions
Involves a stipend for the selected Poet Laureate position.
Duncanville Fieldhouse Mural Design
Committed $3,500 toward mural material supplies.
BloomFest Event Planning
The event is intended to serve as an economic driver for local businesses.
Traffic and Parking Congestion
The project is proposed to be funded by the DCEDC as an offsite infrastructure project.
Curb Appeal and Neighborhood Beautification
None discussed.
Audit Committee Policy Manual Update
Businesses may face new registration fees and costs to comply with storage and recordkeeping requirements.
Moved or seconded (10)
Motions Cherry-Brown personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-05
Councilmember Don McBurnett made a motion to approve the item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-07
to close the public hearing
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-07
to approve the item
- secondedpassed 5-22026-03-03
Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-03
Consider a resolution to adopt the new Community Pillars, Core Values and Mission Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-03
Mayor Pro-Tem DeMonica Gooden made a motion to approve the item
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Table Arts and Cultural District Steering Committee Nominations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-12026-01-06
approve the item
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-06
Conduct a public hearing for consideration and action for ZONE-2025-00018 request of Costco Wholesale, applicant, for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for accessory and incidental fuel pumps, on real property located at 250 W. Highway 67, legally described as Lot 2, Block A of Three Corners
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-06
Miscellaneous Expenses • Reimbursements for special events offered in conjunction with conference meetings will be authorized for the employee or official. Reimbursement will also be made for attendance by the spouse when attendance by both is
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (133)
Recorded while Cherry-Brown was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Resolution Recognizing Public Works Professionals as First Responders
ZONE-2026-00011: Zoning Change for 1023 N. Cockrell Hill Road
ZONE-2026-00012: Zoning Change for 1435 Candlelight Avenue
Consider the minutes for the April 21, 2026, and May 5, 2026, City Council Meetings.
Approval of April 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Incentive Agreement for Red Bird Bowling Lanes, Inc.
Incentive Agreement for A2Z Trading LLC dba JZ Embroidery
Incentive Agreement for Lin and Jen's Hats On, LLC
Incentive Agreement for People Folks LLC
Consider the April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Approval
Grant Request for 'Art Exhibit' by Day Drink Wine and Cocktail Lounge
Grant Request for 'Midsummer Music Festival'
Grant Request for Museum of Art Building Mural Project
Grant Request for Rebloom Creative Reuse Pop-Ups
Temporary Art Activation Permit (TAAP) presented by Ron Thompson
Adjournment
Approval of March 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Sign Variance Request (ZBA-2026-00003)
Voting record (6)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.