Lago Vista · 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.

Lago Vista voter guide

Debt refunding

Mar 19, 2026

The ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, March 2026

  • YesAdam C. BenefieldVoted for the ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000 (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesAmanda ChavarriaVoted for the ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000 (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesJess Hall, Jr.Voted for the ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000 (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesKaren Van NessVoted for the ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000 (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesNorma OwenVoted for the ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000 (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesShane SaumVoted for the ordinance ratifying issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $14,080,000 (passed 7-0, March 2026).

Lago Vista City Council agenda packet, Mar. 19, 2026 (draft minutes of Feb. 19 and Mar. 5, 2026) · Mar 19, 2026Link

Emergency sirens

Feb 19, 2026

Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, January 2026

  • YesAdam C. BenefieldVoted for Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens (passed 7-0, January 2026).
  • YesAmanda ChavarriaVoted for Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens (passed 7-0, January 2026).
  • YesJess Hall, Jr.Voted for Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens (passed 7-0, January 2026).
  • YesKaren Van NessVoted for Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens (passed 7-0, January 2026).
  • YesNorma OwenVoted for Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens (passed 7-0, January 2026).
  • YesShane SaumVoted for Resolution 26-2192 authorizing the City Manager to work with Travis County on SB 3 funding for emergency sirens (passed 7-0, January 2026).

Lago Vista City Council agenda packet, Feb. 19, 2026 (draft minutes of Jan. 15, 2026) · Feb 19, 2026Link

Golf course irrigation

Feb 19, 2026

Award the golf course irrigation system replacement contract, with irrigation subcommittee review before signing

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, January 2026

  • YesAdam C. BenefieldVoted to award the golf course irrigation system replacement contract, with irrigation subcommittee review before signing (passed 7-0, January 2026).
  • YesNorma OwenVoted to award the golf course irrigation system replacement contract, with irrigation subcommittee review before signing (passed 7-0, January 2026).

Lago Vista City Council agenda packet, Feb. 19, 2026 (draft minutes of Jan. 15, 2026) · Feb 19, 2026Link

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