Economic Development

Irving City Council

Beth Van Duyne Voting Record

Economic Development

Voted for-

  • Beth voted to grant a permit for gas well drilling to Dale Operating Company. Council approved 8-1. (5-1-08)
  • Beth voted for more economic development services through the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. (10-18-07)
  • Beth voted to send a letter to DART to strongly urge that the construction follow the established schedule. (12-13-07)
  • Beth voted for local business stimulation incentives. (7-19-07)
  • Beth voted to approve an agreement with Hillier Group to design the Irving Convention Center complex. (11-1-07)
  • Beth voted for an agreement with Time Warner Cable and Verizon for a South MacArthur Blvd Gateway Improvements project. (11-1-07)
  • Beth voted for tax abatement agreements with Walnut Hill Business Park, Health Management Systems, Equastone High Pointe L.P., and Kroger Texas L.P. (7-19-07)
  • Beth voted for a rail line to connect Irving to Metroplex cities through the Commuter Rail Network. (5-22-08)
  • Beth voted for economic incentive and tax abatement agreements with Lauth Property Group. (6-14-07)
  • Beth voted for an economic development incentive with Broder Brothers. (9-20-07)
  • Beth voted for a lease agreement with Trinity Energy for gas well drilling. (9-20-07)
  • Beth also supported the Water Street project, the re-development of Texas Stadium, and agreements that brought both Amazon.com and Citibank to Irving.

Voted against-

  • Beth voted against change in Comprehensive Plan from entertainment district to warehouse uses in Las Colinas. Council approved anyway 8-1. (12-14-06)
  • Beth voted against re-zoning for warehouses on E. Irving Blvd. Council passed anyway 5-4. (2-7-08)
  • Beth voted against change in Comprehensive Plan for more multifamily housing in Las Colinas in an area that was zoned for business. Council approved change anyway 6-2. (6-28-07)
  • Beth voted against re-zoning for alcohol sales at a restaurant near a school and church. Council denied re-zoning 9-0. (4-27-06)
  • Beth voted against the use of mobile buildings in the parking lot of a business on W. Irving Blvd. Council approved anyway 8-1. (2-12-08)
  • Beth voted against re-zoning for a carport addition on a home. Council denied the re-zoning for carport 5-4. (2-7-08)
  • Beth voted against re-zoning for warehouse uses at I-635 and Hwy 161. Council approved anyway 7-2. (10-12-06)
  • Beth voted against change in Comprehensive Plan from retail to auto sales and service on W. Airport Fwy. Council approved anyway 8-1. (10-12-06)
  • Beth voted against change in Comprehensive Plan from retail and single family residence to townhouse uses. Council approved anyway 6-3. (3-23-06)