Stanford · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Stanford voter guide

City budget

Jun 11, 2026

The amended 2026-2027 city budget ordinance

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesEddie CarterVoted yes on the amended 2026-2027 city budget ordinance (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJason HigniteVoted yes on the amended 2026-2027 city budget ordinance (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJerry WilkinsonVoted yes on the amended 2026-2027 city budget ordinance (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJoe TackettVoted yes on the amended 2026-2027 city budget ordinance (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesRonnie DeatherageVoted yes on the amended 2026-2027 city budget ordinance (passed 6-0, June 2026).

City of Stanford · Jun 11, 2026Link

Interim mayor

Jun 11, 2026

Appointing Jeremy Johnson interim mayor through December 2026

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesEddie CarterVoted yes on appointing Jeremy Johnson interim mayor through December 2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJason HigniteVoted yes on appointing Jeremy Johnson interim mayor through December 2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJerry WilkinsonVoted yes on appointing Jeremy Johnson interim mayor through December 2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJoe TackettVoted yes on appointing Jeremy Johnson interim mayor through December 2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesRonnie DeatherageVoted yes on appointing Jeremy Johnson interim mayor through December 2026 (passed 6-0, June 2026).

City of Stanford · Jun 11, 2026Link

Mayor's pay

Mar 12, 2026

Ordinance 120.62A setting the mayor's salary at $45,000

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, March 2026

  • YesEddie CarterVoted yes on Ordinance 120.62A setting the mayor's salary at $45,000 (passed 6-0, March 2026).
  • YesJason HigniteVoted yes on Ordinance 120.62A setting the mayor's salary at $45,000 (passed 6-0, March 2026).
  • YesJerry WilkinsonVoted yes on Ordinance 120.62A setting the mayor's salary at $45,000 (passed 6-0, March 2026).
  • YesJoe TackettVoted yes on Ordinance 120.62A setting the mayor's salary at $45,000 (passed 6-0, March 2026).
  • YesRonnie DeatherageVoted yes on Ordinance 120.62A setting the mayor's salary at $45,000 (passed 6-0, March 2026).

City of Stanford · Mar 12, 2026Link

Property taxes

Sep 10, 2026

Adopting Ordinance T2026, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11 cents per $100

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, September 2026

  • YesEddie CarterVoted yes on adopting Ordinance T2026, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11 cents per $100 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJason HigniteVoted yes on adopting Ordinance T2026, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11 cents per $100 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJerry WilkinsonVoted yes on adopting Ordinance T2026, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11 cents per $100 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJoe TackettVoted yes on adopting Ordinance T2026, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11 cents per $100 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesRonnie DeatherageVoted yes on adopting Ordinance T2026, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11 cents per $100 (passed 5-0, September 2026).

City of Stanford · Sep 10, 2026Link

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