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District C Council Member· 2024-2027

Joanna Ouderkirk

Missouri City

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
47:55
Avg per meeting
2:24
Segments
703

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[42]

Aisha Islamic Center Replat and Infrastructure Concerns

Property values in neighboring subdivisions like Estates of Silver Ridge and Manors at Silver Ridge could be affected by intense commercial development.

critical↓Jan 2026[29]

Trails and Connectivity Plan

The plan will guide future capital investment and grant applications for trail development.

critical↓Apr 2026[27]

Siena Area Mobility and Traffic

Costs are currently undefined and subject to future funding allocation and conceptual feasibility studies.

critical↓Feb 2026[21]

Cravens Road Safety

The city has already spent $70,000 on studies for this intersection.

critical↑Apr 2026[20]

Annexation of Siena MUD 3

Impacts long-term commercial tax revenue and property values along the Fort Bend Parkway corridor.

critical↓Mar 2026[20]

Place of Assembly Zoning Restrictions

Null

critical↓Mar 2026[19]

Public Information Act and Budget Transparency

The lack of transparency regarding bond and budget assumptions could lead to misinformed public support for city spending.

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

TIRZ Oversight and Dissolution

The city currently allocates nearly $10 million annually to these three zones.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Major Thoroughfare Plan and North-South Route 1 Coordination

Null

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

Parks and Recreation Facility Development

Estimated at $7 to $8 million for the water facility project.

critical↓Feb 2026[11]

Corporate Administrative Continuity

The city is now hiring outside counsel to explore legal options, which will incur new legal fees.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Inactive Building Permits

Removes obsolete land-use restrictions, potentially clarifying development potential for property owners.

critical↓Sep 2026[11]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate

Involves a total citywide budget of $305.9 million and a slight property tax rate increase to $0.578363 per $100 value.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

FY2026 Annual Plan Closeout and Performance Metrics

Informs future budget allocations and capital improvement project prioritization for parks and recreation facilities.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Executive Management Contract Extension and Appointment

Salary and benefits for executive staff are covered under approved administrative budgets.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Robinson Road Halloween Traffic and Safety Management

City absorbs additional public safety staffing and overtime costs for crowd and traffic management.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

PID Assessment Communication and Transparency

Annual installment amounts remain flat with no increases for property owners.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Police Recruitment Incentive Increase

Increases lateral hire incentive payouts by $5,000 per eligible certified officer.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Zoning Ordinance Enforcement and Appeals

critical↓Feb 2026[8]

Infrastructure Design Manual Updates

Construction is funded through the current capital projects budget.

Decisions during term (188)

Recorded while Ouderkirk was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (45)

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Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adoption of Debt Service Tax Rate Component

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adoption of Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate Component

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adoption of Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Comprehensive Plan and Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Ouderkirk made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the rate of $0.455029 for the maintenance and operations component of the tax rate, as presented by Staff.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Brown-Marshall made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ouderkirk, to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, and E.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Brown-Marshall made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to adopt the First and Final Reading of the ordinance as captioned.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Brown-Marshall made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clouser, to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Ouderkirk made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clouser, to approve the rate of $0.123334 for the debt component of the tax rate, as presented by Staff.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Ouderkirk made the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clouser, to adopt the First and Final Reading of the ordinance as captioned, providing a total tax rate of $0.578363 per $100 valuati

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Ouderkirk made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the resolution as captioned.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Ouderkirk made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the Second and Final Reading of the ordinance as captioned.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Councilmember Ouderkirk made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the Second and Final Reading of the ordinance as captioned.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Sienna Development Agreement

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Investment Policy Adoption

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the First Reading of the ordinance as captioned

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the First Reading of the ordinance as captioned

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

cast a vote for Kevin Clark, Place 1

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

cast a vote for Emily Crawford, Place 2

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

cast a vote for Corby Alexander, Place 3

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

cast a vote for Austin Lee, Place 4

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the First Reading of the ordinance as captioned

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve this item as amended to correct the deletion of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and the Parks Foundation

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

adopt this resolution as captioned

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

to concur with the appointment of Jim Calloway as the Assistant City Manager.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Extend Interim City Manager Contract

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Appoint Assistant City Manager

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

to amend the contract for personnel services with Interim City Manager Allen Bogard by extending the contract providing for an August 31, 2027 termination date unless extended.

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

approve the First Reading of the proposed ordinance with two amendments: (1) to provide that the Director of Development Services, under the direction of the City Manager, shall have final approval au

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

approve this item as captioned.

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

approve Consent Agenda Items 6A – 6D.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Approval of June 22, 2026 Joint Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

National Opioid Settlement Participation

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Adoption of May 2026 Joint Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJun 12, 2026

Approval of Services Agreement and Interim City Manager Appointment for Allen Bogard

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

Recognition of Firefighters' Union

Voted yesFeb 16, 2026

Authorization to hire outside counsel

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