Mayor· 2026-2028

Jim Holmes

Waco

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At a glance

News mentions: 3

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 0:06
Avg per meeting: 0:06
Segments: 4

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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

high↓Mar 2026[2]

water infrastructure funding

This grant means the city doesn't have to spend as much of its own money on upgrading water systems.

high→Mar 2026[0]

non-profit funding cuts

Get ready for fewer services as the city tightens its belt and cuts non-profit funding.

Decisions during term (2)

approved5-0Jan 15, 2026

Jim Holmes

Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

water infrastructure funding

non-profit funding cuts

Decisions during term (2)

Adoption of 2020 Municipal Budget

Adoption of 2020 Sanitation District Budget

Voting record (0)(Budget)

In the news (3)

Waco voters re-elect Mayor Holmes, Council Member Barefield - The Waco Bridge

Waco mayor Jim Holmes re-elected after dominating win over David Howard Ponder

Holmes, Ponder split on city spending, debt and economic development in Waco Mayor race