R. Rex Parris
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 24:28
- Avg per meeting
- 6:07
- Segments
- 534
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Top issues during term (12)(Development)
Housing subdivisions continued to December
Future homeowners in these tracts will pay the CFD special tax; existing residents' taxes are unaffected.
AVPH community event hall at 44247 10th Street West
Charter amendment on council size and district elections
Avoided election costs for the special measure, though none was stated.
Church expansion and community services at Challenger Way
Parkway Village Specific Plan
Long-term development value over 435 acres; no immediate city cost stated.
Retirement of Chairman James Vose after 18 years
Quail Crossing rental-to-condo conversion and tenant protections
Units will sell at market rate, which tenants on fixed incomes may not be able to afford; no cost to the city.
Avanti South Development Agreement Extension
Housing Rehabilitation Program expansion
Up to $300,000 in HOME program funds for FY26, already budgeted.
CDBG and HOME Housing Funding Adopted
$1.59M CDBG plus $718K HOME for 2026-27; no hit to the general fund.
Election Certification and New Council Seated
Running a standalone all-mail election cost roughly $89,000 in postage alone, per a public speaker.
economic development / manufacturing facilities
More local payroll and tax revenue could follow, but the city’s incentives, infrastructure costs, and total investment aren’t disclosed.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Parris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
CC 13: $2.2 Million Appropriation for HD Development of Maryland Reimbursement
CC 3 – Avanti South Development Agreement First Amendment (Ordinance No. 1152)
PH 1 – Avanti South Development Agreement Amendment (DA No. 18-001)
PH 4 – Jensen Enterprises, Inc. Development Agreement (DA No. 26-001), Introduction of Ordinance No. 1151
Appropriate Funds for the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for Home American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
Voting record (3)(Development)
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CC 13: $2.2 Million Appropriation for HD Development of Maryland Reimbursement
Family trust may hold an interest in property in the area; recused to avoid the appearance of impropriety