Kris Beal 10/19/25 Kris Beal 10/19/25

Pizza with Kris & Accomplishments (10.19.25)

Striving to be an Effective Councilmember

What does this mean and what does it look like? After all, I am only one vote, and I am not a magician. So figuring out how to create change has been a process. Some issues are relatively “simple”, most issues are not. The big issues require moving the ball down the field through education, advocacy and engagement. But I am settling into this position and better understand the rhythm of the City and the proper path for different issues. Read More

Kris Beal 8/21/25 Kris Beal 8/21/25

Cannabis, ECHO, Groundwater Basin, and More (8.18.25)

Tomorrow’s meeting has a few interesting items. There will be an presentation on the Utilities Department (L1), a request to purchase an armored rescue vehicle with Supplemental Law Enforcement Surplus Funds (P11), receipt of year end report from ECHO (Q1), and an update (what is the status quo) on cannabis (Q2).

Kris Beal 8/4/25 Kris Beal 8/4/25

Food Trucks! (8.4.25)

Consider attending the Council meeting on Tuesday, August 5. This meeting will be great for newcomers and pros alike. A discussion addressing the Food Truck ordinance (adopted in October) will be interesting. Public works will give their monthly update (which is always informative). Other than that, the agenda is light.. Read More

Kris Beal 2/28/25 Kris Beal 2/28/25

Paso Groundwater Basin, Community Garden and More (2.28.25)

I’m staying busy with meetings with staff on Economic Development and roads, coffee with community members (thank you for coming!), connecting with community organizations/events.

I’m staying busy with meetings with staff on Economic Development and roads, coffee with community members (thank you for coming!), connecting with community organizations/events (Welcome the Mexican Consul) and more!

Tomorrow (March 1) we’re reviving the Community Garden at Uptown Park at 10am - please come! If you’re downtown, consider updating your Library Card when you’re there (it only takes 5 minutes). Read More

Kris Beal 2/17/25 Kris Beal 2/17/25

Paso Basin, Sunrise Villas Ribbon Cutting, and Coffee (2.17.25)

A lot of my time is spent researching issues, connecting with staff, formal briefings, and responding to constituents. But I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can be effective to elevate the issues I campaigned on — affordable housing, diverse economic base and jobs, and places and spaces for our youth.

Kris Beal 1/31/25 Kris Beal 1/31/25

Water, Housing, Coffee & MLK (1.31.25)

My onboarding process continues, and I’m starting to find a rhythm with my different responsibilities. Here are a few updates on issues and ways to engage.

My onboarding process continues, and I’m starting to find a rhythm with my different responsibilities. Here are a few updates on issues and ways to engage. Feel free to reach out to me at kbeal@prcity.com with questions. Emails are great because I’m able to loop in staff and we can get a sense of what the pressing questions are. I also highly recommend subscribing to the biweekly CITY NEWSLETTER to get a great overview of all of the city’s work.. Read More

Kris Beal 1/12/25 Kris Beal 1/12/25

Swearing In & My First Month (1.12.25)

Now for the work. It’s been a busy first month, and the staff and council are gracious in my onboarding process. There are many opportunities for you to engage with local issues - below are some items on how you can get involved in this important work.