Place 3 Council Member· 2026-2030
Jessica Walden
Anna, TX
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 2:42:33
- Avg per meeting
- 6:46
- Segments
- 3337
Want every word Walden has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Walden said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (20)
Sherley Farms Planned Development Zoning Amendment
Impacts long-term property values and construction costs for residential builders in the Sherley Farms subdivision.
FY2027 Municipal Budget and Property Tax Rate
Sales tax collections are up double digits, indicating a strong local economy and increased revenue for economic development initiatives.
E. White Street Commercial Rezoning
Modest increase in local commercial property tax revenue.
Monument Sign Requirements
Minor administrative impacts on sign permitting.
Slater Creek Middle School Campus and Stadium Rezoning
The school district will bear the cost of stadium seating and parking improvements; no direct city cost was cited.
Subdivision Development Delays and Missing Amenities
Homeowners report paying high monthly utility bills up to $500-$600 during summer and steep PID/MUD fees without completed neighborhood amenities.
FY2027 Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates
Residents are seeing monthly water bills as high as $300; relief options are under study.
Dark Sky Community certification pursuit
No direct financial impact identified.
Drone Delivery Infrastructure Zoning Regulations
Minimal municipal impact, enabling private commercial logistics investment.
Acquisition and Contract Assignment for 602 South Riggins Street
Involves funds allocated for property acquisition to support strategic economic development.
Camden Park Subdivision Drainage Erosion & Undeveloped Lots
Homeowners pay approximately $9,370 annually in stormwater fees while facing potential private repair costs for public runoff impacts.
Proposed crime and fire district funding study
Would shift roughly 0.25 cents of sales tax from the general fund to dedicated police and fire funding.
Highway 75 Corridor Signage and Curb Appeal
Murphy USA is projected to generate significant sales tax revenue over 30 years; the sign denial does not affect the store itself.
Anacapri Community Lagoon Delays
Impacts individual homeowner mortgage and utility expenses, as well as property valuation perceptions.
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Absorbed within existing staff resources with potential future access to state grants.
EMS Rescue Vehicle Acquisition
Could offset the cost of a new ambulance with state grant funds.
Public Improvement Districts (Liberty Hills and Sherley Farms)
Finances $27.4 million in public infrastructure through $33.9 million in special assessment bonds backed entirely by property assessments within Improvement Area #1.
Oak Ridge Development Agreement Zoning
The Anna CDC will reimburse up to $294,147.15 from future budgeted funds.
Finley Park Construction and Capital Improvement Projects
Funded through existing capital improvement project budgets.
Keep Anna Beautiful Program Enhancements
Enhancements will utilize existing staff resources and potential grant or partnership opportunities.
Decisions during term (385)
Recorded while Walden was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Items 6.a-6.g
Rezone 0.51 acre on E. White Street to Local Commercial (C-1)
Rezone 30 acres south of W. Rosamond Parkway from PD to SF-7.2
Sign variance VAR 26-0002 (Murphy USA 75-foot pylon sign) — DENIED
Sign variance VAR 26-0003 (Shirley Farms illuminated entrance sign) — APPROVED
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 5a - 5e)
Appointment of Acting City Secretary
Consent Items.
Review the Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes for August 6, 2026. (Director of Economic Development Natasha Roach)
Approval of September 9, 2026 meeting minutes (Consent Item 5.a)
Rezone 0.51 acre at 219 E. White Street from SF-7.2 to Local Commercial (C-1)
Rezone 30 acres on W. Rosamond Parkway from PD to SF-7.2 (Ord. No. 760-2017 area)
Consent Agenda - Approval of August 6, 2026 Minutes
Resolution Authorizing Property Acquisition at 602 South Riggins Street
Adjourn.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 6a-6f
Sherley Farms Planned Development Zoning Amendment (Ord. No. 1137-2025-02)
Oak Ridge Development Zoning Ordinance
Creation of Historic Preservation Ordinance (Article 9.06)
Comprehensive Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment
Voting record (19)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.