Place 6 Council Member· 2025-2028
Manny Singh
Anna, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 5:59:47
- Avg per meeting
- 10:17
- Segments
- 7671
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Top issues during term (20)
Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Guides millions of dollars in future capital improvement project spending and grant applications over the next decade.
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.
Streamlining Development Approval Process
Streamlines development approvals, reducing administrative holding costs for builders.
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.
Sustainable Development Standards
Solar canopies could lower utility bills for businesses and potentially increase sales tax revenue.
FY2027 Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates
Residents are seeing monthly water bills as high as $300; relief options are under study.
W. Rosamond Parkway Residential Rezoning
New single-family home construction will increase municipal property tax revenues.
Water Conservation
No direct cost, but helps avoid potential future infrastructure strain.
Flock Safety Surveillance
None discussed at this meeting.
Economic Development Strategy
Sales tax revenues and economic development funding allocations directly impact municipal services and infrastructure projects.
Dark Sky Community certification pursuit
No direct financial impact identified.
Senior Advisory Committee
The budget will set the tax rate and spending priorities for the entire city for the next year.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Progress
Routine maintenance and CIP projects draw from previously allocated city park funds.
Drone Delivery Infrastructure Zoning Regulations
Minimal municipal impact, enabling private commercial logistics investment.
Park Accessibility
Negligible financial impact, primarily involving staff time to draft policies and potential future costs for standardized memorial plaques or markers.
Senior Property Tax Relief
Would reduce property tax revenue modestly; Singh cited the city's young average age of 34 as limiting the fiscal impact.
Decisions during term (524)
Recorded while Singh 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 (33)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of EDC Property Acquisition (602 S. Riggins St.)
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden moved to approve. Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to approve. Council Member Bryan seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to approve.
Consent Item 6.e: Meryl Street Project Maintenance Bond Assumption (City Council)
Consent Item 6.f: Meryl Street Project Maintenance Bond Assumption (APFC)
Item 7.h: FY2027 Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates
moved to approve.
Council Member Herndon moved to approve.
move to include the comments in items 7.i. – 7.m. of the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
approve
Council Member Toten moved to take no action; we already have a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.
to end the Liaisons program
Approve Blue Star and Gold Star Flag Program
Approval of Consent Agenda Items A, B, and D
Sherley Tract Public Improvement District No. 2 (Item 6.c)
Creation of Liberty Hills Public Improvement District No. 1
approve with the prohibited uses list and any deviation will require a Special Use Permit (SUP).
approve with conditions
approve a daycare with the conditions of starting construction within 14 months with a reasonable extension not to exceed six months
approve
extend the acting City Manager's contract until the new City Manager's start date.
Enter Closed Session for Personnel Matters
Postpone The Parks at Foster Crossing Planned Development Amendment
The Woods at Lindsey Place Assessment Plan and Bond Issuance
Crystal Park PID No. 2 Assessment Plan and Bond Issuance
Postpone Collin CAD Board of Directors Vote
Amend City Council Governance Guide on Agenda Item Placement
Cedar Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Why are we taking on this burden when we've got a lot of other roads to deal with?