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Place 3· September 2024 - June 2028

Karen Brennan

Keller

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Term ending Jun 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
57:45
Avg per meeting
3:51
Segments
1996

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Aug 2026[36]

Westlake Data Center Legal Challenge

Potential negative impacts on residential property values and increased municipal resource demands.

high→Apr 2026[31]

Automatic License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)

Ongoing annual subscription costs of approximately $3,000 per camera.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

Samantha Springs Mixed-Use Development Proposal

The project promised roughly $700,000 in new tax revenue, but council members feared long-term vacancy risks.

high↑Sep 2026[21]

Providence Residential Subdivision Development

The project is expected to add over $44 million in tax base and contribute $450,000 annually to Keller ISD.

high↑Oct 2026[19]

Preserve at Willow Creek Zoning Change

Property tax revenue will increase as 13.65 acres of vacant land are developed into 26 single-family homes.

medium↑Apr 2026[16]

Old Town Keller / Keller Depot Restroom and Economic Development

Cost to the city of $7,302 funded from the economic development incentive budget.

critical↓Apr 2026[16]

FY 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate and Budget

Total citywide budget of $112.5 million with a proposed tax rate structured around the no-new-revenue threshold.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Proposed Keller Sports Authority Board

The city recently allocated budget funds for dedicated staff support to oversee park amenities.

high↑May 2026[14]

Accessory Dwelling Unit and Medical Land Use Approvals

The facility loses roughly $134,000 in annual revenue per added resident, per the applicant's own estimate cited by a neighbor.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Old Town Keller Parking and Salon Concentration

Private investment in building renovations was proposed, but the project was halted by the commission's recommendation for denial.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Accessory Structure Setback Encroachments and Size Limits

Property investments of $120,000 or more are at stake for homeowners constructing custom workshops.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

TRIDENT Center Regional Police Partnership

Involves reallocating one existing detective position from the Keller Police Department.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Impacts of Surpassing 50,000 Population Milestone

Estimated recurring cost of $470,000 per year for staffing and traffic signal maintenance.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Garages of America on a difficult Town Center tract

Roughly $27 million in total development value and new ad valorem tax base for the city.

medium→Apr 2026[8]

Keller Hicks Road Railroad Crossing Agreement

Financial terms are tied to the broader Keller Hicks Road construction project.

high↓May 2026[7]

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Potential revenue from annual registration fees and hotel occupancy taxes.

high↓May 2026[7]

Setback Variance in Highland Terrace Mobile Home Park

None.

high↓May 2026[7]

Indoor Entertainment Facility on Keller Parkway

Brings commercial activity and sales tax revenue to a vacant retail space.

critical↓Jun 2026[6]

Citywide Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement

Will impact household waste collection rates and city operational expenditures.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Automobile Electric Charging Stations UDC Amendment

Nominal administrative costs for processing SUP applications.

Decisions during term (268)

Recorded while Brennan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes (Consent Item D.1)

approved6-1Oct 27, 2026

Luna Loco mural at 228 South Main Street (MURAL-2609-0001)

denied0-7Oct 27, 2026

6,620 sq ft accessory building SUP at 1432 Mount Gilead Road (SUP-2609-0029)

denied0-7Oct 27, 2026

Elite Care Assisted Living expansion SUP at 553 Big Bend Drive (SUP-2609-0028)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Signature Barber SUP at 241 South Main Street Unit C (SUP-2610-0033)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Persimmon Club indoor entertainment SUP at 8835 Davis Boulevard (SUP-2609-0031)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Garages of America planned development zoning change (ZONE-2608-0005)

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

denied1-6Oct 20, 2026

Denial of Samantha Springs Commerce Planned Development Zoning Change

denied1-6Oct 20, 2026

Denial of Samantha Springs Commerce FLUP Amendment

approved5-1-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Providence Planned Development Zoning Change

approved5-1-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Providence FLUP Amendment

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Specific Use Permit for 7 Brew Coffee Drive-Thru

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Site Plan Amendment for 901 Keller Parkway

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Authorization of Westlake Data Center Litigation Settlement Negotiations

tabledOct 20, 2026

Discuss Bates Street Park Restrooms

tabledOct 20, 2026

Discuss Impact Fee Program Update

tabledOct 20, 2026

Discuss the proposed Short-Term Rental ordinance.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three -year agreement with Datavox, of Houston, Texas, for the purchase of Zoom Phone, a city-wide cloud-based phone system, through the State of Texas Department of…

Voting record (29)

25 yes4 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

table the proposal for a resolution creating the Keller Sports Authority to the October 6, 2027 Regular City Council Meeting.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

table the proposal for a resolution enhancing Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR’s) public safety guidelines to the October 6, 2027 Regular City Council Meeting.

Voted noSep 15, 2026

deny a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and pursuant to the city's economic development policy, with The Hive & Holding C

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

approve as Resolution No. 5105 approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and pursuant to the city's economic developme

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Keller Sports Authority Resolution

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) Guidelines

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

The Hive & Holding Co. LLC Chapter 380 Agreement

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Specific Use Permit for Eagle Tavern (Indoor Entertainment)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, and 4.

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Westlake Data Center Legal Action Authorization

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Consent Agenda Items F1, F2, and F4

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

TRIDENT Center Memorandum of Understanding (Item F3)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Chapter 380 Agreement for HOPS Keller Inc. (Item H-1)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Specific Use Permit for Detached Garage at 1289 Ottinger Road (Item H-2)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

UDC Amendments for Town Center Medical Overlay (Item H-3)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Proposed Tax Rate Resolution (Item H-4)

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Adoption of Resolution Opposing Westlake Data Center

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Specific Use Permit for Amazing Hair Salon

Voted noJul 7, 2026

The Preserve at Keller Oaks Rezoning

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Future Land Use Plan Amendment for The Preserve at Keller Oaks

Voted noMay 5, 2026

approve the Specific Use Permit with conditions

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Baylor Scott & White to operate a medical office in an existing lease space located at 1006 Keller Parkway, Suite 103.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

SUP for Baylor Scott & White Medical Office at 1006 Keller Parkway

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

A motion was made by Mayor Armin Mizani, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ross McMullin, to approve Resolution No. 5030 approving a Detailed Site Plan for the Rosebury Planned Development, a PD consisting of

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ross McMullin, seconded by Council Member Karen Brennan, to approve Resolution No. 5031 approving an appeal to the City of Keller Unified Development Code, Article 1

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Resolution Approving Detailed Site Plan for Rosebury Planned Development

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Resolution Approving Tree Preservation Appeal for Rosebury Planned Development

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

A motion was made by Council Member Shannon Dubberly, seconded by Council Member Karen Brennan, to approve Ordinance No. 2265 approving a two-year extension of the Specific Use Permit (SUP) approved o

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Ordinance Approving Two-Year SUP Extension for Frost Bank at 1231 Keller Parkway