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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.

Olivia voter guide

Electric power supply

Oct 5, 2026

The amendment to the MMPA power sales agreement

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesGeorge EbbersVoted yes on the amendment to the MMPA power sales agreement (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesMatt BaumgartnerVoted yes on the amendment to the MMPA power sales agreement (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesTodd W. HowardVoted yes on the amendment to the MMPA power sales agreement (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Olivia · Oct 5, 2026Link

Garbage service

Jun 1, 2026

Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, June 2026

  • YesBlanca FergusonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesGeorge EbbersVoted yes on Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesMatt BaumgartnerVoted yes on Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesTodd W. HowardVoted yes on Resolution 2026-57 awarding a contract for residential refuse collection services (passed unanimously, June 2026).

City of Olivia · Jun 1, 2026Link

Housing and zoning

Jan 5, 2026

Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 152 regarding lot size and density

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, January 2026

  • YesGeorge EbbersVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 152 regarding lot size and density (passed unanimously, January 2026).
  • YesMatt BaumgartnerVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 152 regarding lot size and density (passed unanimously, January 2026).
  • YesTodd W. HowardVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04 amending Chapter 152 regarding lot size and density (passed unanimously, January 2026).

City of Olivia · Jan 5, 2026Link

May 18, 2026

Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, May 2026

  • YesBlanca FergusonVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesGeorge EbbersVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesMatt BaumgartnerVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesTodd W. HowardVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential (passed unanimously, May 2026).

City of Olivia · May 18, 2026Link

Police

May 18, 2026

The purchase of Marrero Armor rifle-rated ballistic shields for police

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, May 2026

  • YesBlanca FergusonVoted yes on the purchase of Marrero Armor rifle-rated ballistic shields for police (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesGeorge EbbersVoted yes on the purchase of Marrero Armor rifle-rated ballistic shields for police (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesMatt BaumgartnerVoted yes on the purchase of Marrero Armor rifle-rated ballistic shields for police (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesTodd W. HowardVoted yes on the purchase of Marrero Armor rifle-rated ballistic shields for police (passed unanimously, May 2026).

City of Olivia · May 18, 2026Link

Taxes and budget

Oct 5, 2026

Resolution 2026-94 approving the preliminary 2027 tax levy

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesMatt BaumgartnerVoted yes on Resolution 2026-94 approving the preliminary 2027 tax levy (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesTodd W. HowardVoted yes on Resolution 2026-94 approving the preliminary 2027 tax levy (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Olivia · Oct 5, 2026Link

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