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 (10)(Development)
Water Infrastructure and Drought Management
Potential future utility rate adjustments and capital bonding to fund hundreds of millions in necessary water and sewer projects.
Hotel Market Study
The study provides data to guide future investment decisions in the district.
data center development
This could mean higher electricity bills for everyone if the power grid gets overloaded.
BPAAB Master Plan and Park Beautification
Staff time and maintenance resources dedicated to reseeding and increased watering.
Developer Agreement Amendment
Potential future incentive packages and financial commitments to incoming business prospects.
Tradewind Airpark Unit No. 22 Plat Approval
Approving plats allows for the creation of new lots, facilitating residential and commercial development, which can stimulate economic activity.
Residential Development Growth
Property values and tax revenues in the area may increase as agricultural land is developed into residential housing.
Industrial Area Residential Infill
The project may create long-term maintenance liabilities for the city if private infrastructure is not properly funded.
Industrial Park Expansion
Expansion of industrial land can attract businesses, create jobs, and boost the local economy.
Commercial Alley Requirement Variances (West End Village)
Reduces infrastructure construction costs for commercial developers.
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 (6)
Recorded while Simpson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consider Acceptance - Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Award. This item considers acceptance of the 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) grant award. Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Amount: $200,052.00…
Resolution No. 09-08-26-1 - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Budget
Consider Award - Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Landscape Agreement. This item considers the award of a contract for a new landscape site development plan consisting of new fencing, masonry columns, sidewalks, irrigation…
Consider Acceptance - Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Award. This item considers acceptance of the 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) grant award. Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Amount: $350,779.00…
Rezoning 2026-19-Z (Downtown Campus Style Development)
Consider Approval - Location Incentive Agreement Between Amarillo Economic Development Corporation and Owens Corning Composite Materials, LLC. This item is to consider approval of a Location Incentive Agreement (LIA) between the Amarillo…
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.