Place 6 Council Member· 2024-2027
Becki Ross
Leander
About
Becki Ross has positioned herself as a collaborative problem-solver focused on addressing the city's growth and governance challenges. Her platform emphasizes active participation in city leadership to navigate complex municipal issues and improve local outcomes.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyBecki Ross campaigned on a commitment to be part of the solution for the city's challenges.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 4:06:53
- Avg per meeting
- 10:44
- Segments
- 3457
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Top issues during term (20)
City Charter Review
Nominal administrative costs associated with committee operations.
City Planning and Advisory Committees
Administrative efficiency through streamlined board meetings and volunteer coordination.
75 Oaks Special Use Permit for Agricultural and Farm Uses
Generates local economic activity and supports regional small farm producers.
Economic Development Strategy
The development of these tracts will significantly impact city infrastructure needs and future tax revenue.
75 Oaks Special Use Permit for Agricultural and Farm Uses
The farm spends nearly $40,000 a year with locally owned Leander businesses and serves over 250 families weekly from 14 communities.
2027 Employee Health Benefits Contract
Creates tax exemption on group benefits premium payments, reducing city costs for the 2027 plan year.
Historical Property Marker Program
None anticipated.
Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery System Delays
Represents multi-million dollar capital investments in major water treatment plant expansions and pipeline infrastructure.
Consolidation of Advisory Boards into Leander Heritage, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Board
Streamlined volunteer coordination and reduced administrative overhead.
Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety
Funded through one-time budget allocations for software licenses and communication upgrades.
Tree Removal Requests for Commercial and Residential Developments
Uses funds from the existing tree mitigation fund to hire a new staff arborist and consultants.
Public Arts and Culture Master Plan
Funded through existing public art allocations.
Law Enforcement Data Access Agreement
Removes approximately $45,000 annually from the police department's proposed technology budget.
Mobile Food Establishment Infrastructure Requirements
The applicant would have saved costs by delaying infrastructure improvements.
Infrastructure and Subdivision Application Extensions
Protects prior engineering and planning investments for school and residential projects.
In-Home Day Care Zoning Regulations Update
Residents fear property values for up to 800 homes in Horizon Park could drop significantly if the commercial zoning proceeds.
Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety
Involves multiple contracts totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars in engineering and construction costs.
Solid Waste Collection Services Contract
None at this stage.
Commercial Dumpster Noise Regulation
Unknown.
Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Forecast & Long-Term Modeling
Financial impact was not specified for this discussion-only retreat.
Moved or seconded (23)
Motions Ross 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 5-02026-06-04
PEC Franchise Agreement Extension
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-04
Approve the Consent Agenda Items 8 through 14.
- movedwithdrawn2026-06-04
Table any formal action until the July 2, 2026, regular meeting, following a discussion.
- movedpassed 7-02026-04-02
Discuss and consider action on the Second Reading of an Ordinance regarding Annexation Case A-25- 0025 Alexander Tract and the adjacent ROW of CR 267 Annexation Case A-25-0026 for the voluntary annexation of 55.152 acres ± in size, more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02
Approval of Task Order for Traffic Signal Design
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02
Approve First Reading of an ordinance regarding Special Use Case Z-25-0203, following a discussion.
- movedpassed 5-22026-04-02
Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance regarding Zoning Case Z-25-0196.
- secondedpassed2026-03-19
Approve first reading of an ordinance regarding adjacent ROW of CR 267 Annexation Case A-25-0026, following a discussion.
- movedpassed2026-03-19
Approve the first reading of an ordinance regarding Zoning Case Z-25-0196, following a discussion.
- movedpassed2026-03-19
Convene into Executive Session pursuant to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-19
Convene into Executive Session pursuant to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-19
Approve consent agenda items 10 and 12.
- secondedpassed2026-03-19
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding Annexation Case A-25-0025 Alexander Tract and the adjacent ROW of CR 267 Annexation Case A-25-0026 for the voluntary annexation of 55.152 acres ± in size, more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District as Parcel R032246; and the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-05
Approve Resolution for grant submittal.
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-05
Parkland Water Line Installation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-05
Approve Ordinance making findings pursuant to Chapter 26.
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-10
Northline Development Property Conveyance Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-10
Economic Incentive Agreement - Project EDA-25-008
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-01-15
Residential Phasing Ordinance Review (OR-21-0004 & OR-21-0005)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-15
Approve consent agenda item 10 through 23.
Decisions during term (421)
Recorded while Ross was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Subdivision Case FP-23-0081 Final Plat Extension
Subdivision Case PICP-23-0079 Construction Plan Extension
Approval of the minutes for meeting held on September 24, 2026.
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding Special Use Case Z-26-0225 to consider action on a Special Use Permit to allow for covered storage containers, gun range and storage, outdoor storage, and office space on seven (7) parcels of land 4.37…
Adjournment
Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes
Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on September 28, 2026.
Consent agenda (items 8, 10-15)
Zeytun Mediterranean Grill alcohol variance amendment (Item 9)
75 Oaks Special Use Permit (Z-26-0240, Item 16)
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority $36.24M bonds (Item 17)
Oakwood Hills Phasing Plan (CP-25-0051, Item 18)
Employee Benefits Trust fund transfer (Item 19)
Police Department Cultural Assessment accepted (Item 20)
Board and commission appointments (Item 21)
Council Rules of Procedure amendment (Item 22)
Executive session follow-up: Northline option agreement and office lease
Approval of the minutes for meeting held on October 1, 2026.
Acceptance of public infrastructure improvements associated with Project No. PICP-21-0037 Crystal Falls West Water Reclamation Facility - Phase 2 Public Improvements Construction Plan, generally located to the south of the Good Night Trail…
Voting record (61)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Acceptance of 2026 Leander Public Arts and Culture Master Plan
Second and Final Reading of FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance
Resolution Authorizing Creation of Employee Benefits Trust
Approve Zoning Case Z-25-0197 to amend the current zoning to GC-3-A, following a discussion.
FY 2027 Budget and Tax Increase Ratification
Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption (First Reading)
Consent Agenda Approval
Table Stormwater Master Plan
Oak Creek PID Assessment Plan
Deerbrooke PID Assessment Plan
Crystal Springs PID Assessment Plan
Table Advisory Board Consolidation Ordinance
Postpone Zoning Case Z-25-0197
Approve Diwali Festival Special Event Permit
Authorize Land Acquisition for Public Purpose
Approve Zoning Case Z-25-0197 to amend the current zoning to GC-3-C and Zoning Case Z-26-0239 for a special use permit for a food truck for two (2) years, following a discussion
Reconsider Zoning Case Z-25-0197 to amend the current zoning to GC-3-C and Zoning Case Z-26-0239 for a special use permit for a food truck for two (2) years, following a discussion
Table Zoning Case Z-25-0197 to amend the current zoning to GC-3-C
Approve Zoning Case Z-26-0239 for a special use permit for a food truck for two (2) years
Approve Special Event Application for the Leander Diwali Festival to be held on October 17, 2026, at Devine Park, following a discussion.
Denial of Zoning Case Z-25-0195 (Leander Springs PUD Amendment)
Acceptance of Tax Rate Calculations, Proposed Tax Rate, and Public Hearing Date
Motion: Approve Zoning Case Z-25-0197, following a discussion.
Motion: Approve Zoning Case Z-25-0239 Special Use Permit for two (2) years for one (1) food truck, following a discussion.
Motion: Accept the tax rate calculations for 2026 as presented.
Motion: Approve the proposed tax rate of $0.467986.
Motion: Approve calling a public hearing on the tax rate on September 17, 2026.
Denial of Special Use Permit for 1202 Drake Cove Daycare
Expressed concern over safety, precedent, and unpermitted garage conversions.