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Barbara Odom-Wesley

District 8 Council Member2020–2026

About

Barbara Odom-Wesley's platform centers on promoting equity within the city of Arlington. This focus on equity appears to be a key differentiator in her campaign, as highlighted in discussions about her platform.

Campaign promises (1)

  • equity
    Focus on equity in the city.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending May 12, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
1:19:01
Avg per meeting
3:46
Segments
1643

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Top issues during term (8)(Development)

Decisions during term (15)

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

approved7-0May 5, 2026

Program Year 2026 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

approved7-0May 5, 2026

Fee Adjustment Authorization for Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department's Fee Schedule

approved9-0Apr 21, 2026

Unified Development Code (UDC) Text Amendment: Adoption of Form-Based Code Provisions

approved9-0Apr 7, 2026

Unified Development Code Text Amendment: Form-Based Code Provisions

approved9-0Apr 7, 2026

All Cash Contract of Sale – Arlington Economic Development Corporation

approved9-0Apr 7, 2026

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment Reprogramming and Amendment to Resolution No. 24-124 to Provide Funding for Tenant Relocation Assistance for 1220 West Division Street Project

approvedVoted yes7-1Mar 24, 2026

Development Agreement - Wolverine Interests, LLC

approved8-0Mar 4, 2026

Unified Development Code Amendment for Form-Based Zoning

approved9-0Feb 24, 2026

Anthem Development Agreement

approved9-0Feb 24, 2026

Amendment to Resolution No. 20-153 and Resolution No. 21-031 to Authorize the Reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant–COVID Funds for Lighting of City Parks

approved9-0Feb 10, 2026

U.S. Department of Transportation – Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program, FY 2026 (Capital Projects)

approved9-0Feb 10, 2026

U.S. Department of Transportation – Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program, FY 2026 (Planning)

approved9-0Jan 27, 2026

Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP18 (C2A Townhomes)

approved8-0Jan 6, 2026

Fee Adjustment Authorization for Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department's Fee Schedule

approved8-0Jan 6, 2026

Fifth Amendment to the Lincoln Square Master Development Agreement

Voting record (8)(Development)

8 yes0 no

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Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Councilmember B. Odom-Wesley made a motion to approve final reading of an ordinance amending the allowed uses in the commercial tracts and approve the Development Plan for the commercial tracts on cer

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance amending the allowed uses in the commercial tracts and approve the Development Plan for the commercial tracts on certain property known as 800 Debbie Lane zoned P

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Medium-Densi

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 2301 N. Collins Street to Planned Development (PD) for Community Commercial (CC) uses plus a Billi

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Arlington and Wolverine Interests, LLC for a mixed-use redevelopment project located in Downtown Arlington

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Development Agreement - Wolverine Interests, LLC

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 1112 North Collins Street, Suite A to Planned Development (PD) for Entertainment District Overlay

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a resolution calling a public hearing as soon as practicable for a Planned Development (PD) for RMF-22 uses, for the property located at 6001 and 6041