District 1 Council Member· 2025-2027
Suzanne Whatley
Sugar Land
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 35:53
- Avg per meeting
- 2:15
- Segments
- 644
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Imperial Char House Preservation Project
The project GMP is $14.9 million, with total projected costs around $17.5 million including contingencies, funded by certificates of obligation backed by economic development sales tax.
Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule and Utility Rate Adjustments
Delays a proposed $2.47 increase in the monthly base customer rate for residential gas customers.
state legislative session priorities
The city’s priorities could shift state funding and rules that affect local budgets, taxes, or services, but the source doesn’t attach dollar figures yet.
Mosquito Control Pilot Study and Service Level Evaluation
Optimizing spray frequency could yield operational efficiencies in vector control allocations.
World Cup hosting
Generates $250,000 in outside revenue via a county sub-sponsorship and requires a corresponding $250,000 budget adjustment.
cybersecurity breach
You might have to wait a bit to pay your bills, and the city is likely spending a chunk of change to fix this mess.
historic district acquisition
Taxpayer money is now tied up in this historic property, so we'll have to wait and see if it pays off or costs us more.
historic district plan
This plan could impact property values and development costs in the historic area.
land acquisition
Your tax dollars are going towards a massive project that could boost property values and bring new businesses, but it's a big chunk of change upfront!
historic property acquisition
This could mean a boost for local businesses as the area gets a facelift.
homeowner assistance program
Homeowners could see larger reimbursements for their renovation expenses.
jail escape
No direct financial impact on taxpayers, but it's a reminder of the costs associated with security and recapture.
public health
You might spend a bit more on bug spray, but it's a small price to pay to stay healthy.
rain barrel program
You'll save money on your water bill by collecting free rainwater for your plants.
social district
Local businesses could see a boost as people are encouraged to linger and spend more time enjoying the city's atmosphere.
surveillance technology
While the exact cost isn't clear, taxpayers are footing the bill for this new neighborhood watch program.
tourism promotion
More tourists means more cash flowing into local shops and restaurants.
upcoming projects
These projects will likely mean higher taxes or fees for residents to pay for all the upgrades.
vertiport study
It's costing us almost $200K to figure out if flying taxis are in our future.
cybersecurity incident
We don't know the cost yet, but cyberattacks can get pricey to fix.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Whatley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.