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Councilmember Ward 2· 2024-05-14 – 2027-05-01 (oath of office May 14, 2024 per May 14, 2024 City Council regular meeting agenda item III.1; month-level end: May 2027 per Term Expires on https://rockporttx.gov/70/City-Council)

Matt Anderson

Rockport

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Term ending May 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
10:34
Avg per meeting
3:31
Segments
157

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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Volunteer Fire Department Funding

Quarterly operational funding and monthly janitorial reimbursements would come from the city budget; exact amounts were not stated.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Permit posting requirements for tree trimming or removal

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Police Department staffing increase to 32 officers

Adding five officer positions would increase the city's payroll budget, though the exact cost wasn't stated on the agenda.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Crime victim notification grant

Grant-funded, so no direct hit on the city budget.

critical↓May 2026[4]

Water Emergency and Corpus Christi Curtailment Rules

Severe curtailment would hit households and businesses during drought; long-term water contract negotiations could lock in future supply costs.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Impending water issues

Depending on what restrictions hit, households and businesses could see higher costs from compliance, penalties, or changed operations—but the details aren’t set yet.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Sex offender residency ordinance conformity

medium↓May 2026[2]

Cybersecurity partnership with UTRGV

No cost to the city — covered by a state grant authorized by the legislature.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Water Shortage Emergency Extension

Expect possible higher water costs, restrictions on outdoor use, and pressure on local businesses that depend on steady water supply.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

South Rockport drainage and flooding

Expect sudden costs from closed roads, emergency response, and possible flood damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Solicitor and charitable solicitation ordinance amendments

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Generator project funding gap (DR-4485)

A funding gap exists; the amount was not stated in the available documents.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Police equipment donation from the 100 Club

Donated funds; no cost to the city budget.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Operation Stonegarden Grant Application

Would bring grant funding to the police department; local match requirements, if any, were not stated on the agenda.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Catalytic converter theft prevention grant

A grant program — the city's cost share was not stated in the available documents.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Homeland security grant for police department

A grant application could bring state funding to the police department at little local cost.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Demolition of unsafe or substandard structures

Demolition costs can eventually fall on property owners through liens if the city orders demolition and the owner fails to act.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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