Beth Van Duyne For Mayor of Irving

Irving City Council

Beth Van Duyne Voting Record

Taxing and Spending

Voted against-

• Beth voted against an increased 2% hotel tax. The Council approved anyway 8-1. (3-13-08)
• Beth voted against a 1% increase of sales tax on gas and electricity for residential uses Council approved anyway 7-2. (9-27-07)
• Beth voted against a new fee imposed on water, sewage, and waste pick-up services. Council approved anyway 7-2. (9-20-07)
• Beth voted against the $94,000 raise to the City Manager because the city already had to release other employees. Council approved anyway 7-2. (6-12-08)
• Beth voted against the 2007-08 Irving Budget because of the increased fees on all residents it required. Council approved anyway 7-2. (9-27-07)
• Beth voted against the Texas Stadium deal made with the Cowboys regarding the conditions of their vacating the Irving-owned stadium. Council approved anyway 8-1. (1-25-07)
• Beth voted against paying for new convention center with raised taxes on admissions, parking, and hotels. Council approved anyway 7-2. (9-5-07)
• Beth voted against $11,000,000 being transferred to improve the Texas Stadium site. Council approved anyway 7-2. (4-17-08)
• Beth voted against new storm water drainage fees. (Ordinance #8851)
• Beth voted against increased funding for additional support to Hispanic-owned businesses. Council approved anyway 7-2. (4-3-06)
• Beth voted against the adoption of the articles of incorporation for the Irving Housing Finance Corporation. Council approved anyway 7-1. (11-2-06)