Councilmember / Mayor Pro Tem· current-term start: ceremonial oath of office at the 2025-05-20 City Council meeting (CivicClerk agenda); earlier continuous service since before Dec 2022 (first-office day not sourced); month-level end: May 2027 per fbgtx.org/84/City-Council
Bobby Watson
Fredericksburg
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 2:15
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 42
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Top issues during term (8)(Business Jobs)
Economic development incentives consideration at 405 Goehmann Lane
Unknown — incentive terms were discussed in closed session.
Nature Shoppe relocating to East Main
Limited retail use permit at 1403 E. Main Street
Edward Jones Downtown Expansion
Local Economy and Sales Tax Trends
2025 sales tax dropped about $2 million in taxable revenue; Q1 2026 is up 4%, good news for the city budget.
Local economy and housing
Street closures for 'The Colonel' film production
About $750,000 in estimated local economic impact from the production.
Warehouse Row Makers Market
Organizers cover roughly $5,000 in traffic control; a road-closure fee structure is being considered citywide.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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