Place 2 Council Member· 2025-2029
Tamera Bounds
Mansfield
About
Tamera Bounds is running for Mansfield City Council, District 3, with a platform focused on fiscal responsibility and transparency. She also prioritizes improving public safety, ensuring efficient city services, and promoting responsible development to maintain Mansfield's quality of life.
Campaign promises (4)
- electionTamera Bounds is running for Mansfield City Council, District 3.Related votes
- transparencyBounds aims to bring a focus on fiscal responsibility and transparency to the council.Related votes
- public-safetyShe is committed to improving public safety and ensuring efficient city services.Related votes
- developmentBounds also emphasizes the importance of responsible development and preserving Mansfield's quality of life.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 1:49:59
- Avg per meeting
- 4:47
- Segments
- 1347
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Top issues during term (20)
The Canals at The Reserve Development
Represents hundreds of millions in private investment and future economic growth.
MEDC FY 2026-2027 Budget
Sets property tax bills for residents and funds municipal operations and capital investments for FY 2026-2027.
Roadway Improvements
Uses city and rail coordination resources for infrastructure safety improvements.
Accessory Structure Compliance
None to the city.
Commercial Drone Delivery Regulation
Nominal administrative costs associated with processing specific use permit applications.
Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc. Headquarters Relocation
A $65,000 grant for exterior building improvements supporting a major industrial employer.
Historic Preservation Strategic Planning and Museum Programs
Financial impacts depend on future budget allocations for festival planning and educational video production.
Library Programming and Operations
Operational costs are managed within the existing library budget.
Park Facilities Expansion
Funded through approved capital improvement project budgets.
city council meeting recap
While the specific dollar amounts aren't in this quick recap, council decisions always affect your tax dollars and local services.
Board Officer Elections
None
Facility Infrastructure and ADA Updates
Expends municipal funds for water treatment supplies and park capital improvements.
Historic Preservation Month Events
Specific budget allocations for these educational programs and events were not finalized during the discussion.
Earth Day Planning
Modest operational expenditures related to event staging, vendor bookings, and program materials.
311 Smith Street Multi-Family Mixed-Use Development
Private investment in downtown commercial and residential growth.
Heritage Ranch Baptist Church Zoning Change
Private church construction and potential future commercial development.
Downtown Revitalization Incentives
Involves local tax incentives and state economic development program participation.
Historic Property Alterations and National Register Status
Financial impacts are tied to private redevelopment costs versus historic rehabilitation expenses.
Southpointe Phase 9 Final Plat
None directly to the city beyond future park maintenance upon acceptance.
Industrial-Residential Proximity Standards
The applicant must invest in additional screening and landscaping to meet the board's conditions.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Bounds personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-11
to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
BRINSAP Channel Repairs
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Katherine Rose Memorial Park Improvements
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as presented.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Shannon Creek Flume Improvements
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments, for the Purpose of Providing Funding Through the United States Department of Homeland Security and
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Approval of Elm and Brown Street Design Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Approval of Professional Services Contracts (SH 360 Water Line)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as presented.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving Funding for Right-of-Way and Easement Acquisition in an Amount Not to Exceed $165,000 for the Heritage Parkway Road Project and an Amount Not to Exceed $170,500 for the Heritage and South
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Approval of Elm and Brown Street Design Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Of Mansfield, Texas, Declaring the Existence of a Public Necessity and Authorizing the City Attorney, or His Designee, and Other City Officials to Take Such Actions as are Necessary to Acquire Real Property and Easements, Being Located Within Pb George
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving the Purchase of Concrete in an Amount not to Exceed $190,000.00 from Cornerstone Concrete; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Cost Reimbursement Agreement For Water Improvements Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Ashton Holdings, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $131,681.90; Finding that the Meeting at Which this
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Approval of April 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-05-11
A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2026 Revitalization of Historic Downtown Mansfield Sub-Committee Meeting as presented.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Premier Lighting Enterprises, LLC in the Amount of $149,970.00 for Holiday Decor and Light Display Services; Finding that the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Contract Amendment: Spiars Engineering, Inc.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Resolution: Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.00 for Annual Right of Way Litter Management
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (390)
Recorded while Bounds was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution Awarding Construction Contract for Park Monument Signage
Resolution Awarding Water Treatment Chemical Contracts
Approval of October 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Specific Use Permit for Eating Establishment with Drive-Through at Costco Addition
Texas Enterprise Zone Nomination for Mouser Electronics
Zoning Change Request by Stillwater Capital Inc. (Tabled)
Zoning Change Request by The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. (Tabled)
Development Plan Amendment for Setback Partners, LTD
Zoning Change for Heritage Ranch Baptist Church
Adoption of 2026-2027 Legislative Priorities
Board Appointment: Zoning Board of Adjustments
Board Appointment: Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission
Approval of September 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
HLC#26-007: Window Signage for Mansfield Music Mentors at 119 N. Main Street
Appointment of Amanda Kowalski to Preservation Education Sub-Committee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of August 18, 2025 and August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Semiannual Impact Fee Report (July 1 - December 31, 2025)
Approval of Semiannual Impact Fee Report (January 1 - June 30, 2026)
ADJOURN
Voting record (339)
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