Les Simpson
About
Les Simpson's platform centers on conservative philosophies and addressing the fundamental needs of the city. As an incumbent, he emphasizes continuing the council's ongoing efforts to identify and respond to these essential city requirements.
Campaign promises (2)
- platformFocus on conservative philosophies and addressing the city's core needs.
- transparencyContinue the council's work to identify and address city needs.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 2:38:07
- Avg per meeting
- 6:52
- Segments
- 2816
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Top issues during term (1)(Board Governance)
Moved or seconded (6)
Motions Simpson personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Motion by Councilmember Simpson, seconded by Councilmember Reid, to approve the consent, agenda absent Agenda Item No. 4.15, as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-3. This item is a first and recommended final reading of a resolution authorizing the application for the administration of a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention (MVCPA) FY27 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant, authorizing
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-2. This item is the first reading to consider a resolution authorizing an application for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justics Assistance Grant, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement to share grant funds with Potter County,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consider Approval - First Amended and Restated Agreement to existing South Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 developer agreement with Attebury Elevators, LLC and Rockrose Development, LLC. This agreement is related to infrastructure investment within the Zone. The amendment would also add H
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-4. This item is the first reading to consider a resolution approving the updated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan for the City Plan, designating an EEO Officer, authorizing implementation and submission to the Federal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-12
Consideration of Resolution No. 05-12-26-1. This item is the first reading to consider a resolution dissolving and abandoning the dedication of an unaccepted public alley to the City of Amarillo, conveying the right-of-way to adjacent property owners and dedicating a public
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Simpson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Board Governance.
Voting record (0)(Board Governance)
No votes found matching Board Governance.