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Raul H. Gonzalez

District 2 Council Member2024-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
1:57:32
Avg per meeting
3:47
Segments
3301

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (11)(Development)

high↓Jul 2025[43]

Secondary Living Units and Aging in Place

The project is privately funded by the homeowners.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Multifamily Redevelopment Density at 1630 South Pecan Street

Private investment in housing infrastructure with potential impacts on municipal stormwater management.

high↓Mar 2026[20]

Shops at Viridian Development

The project is expected to bring high-end retail to the area, potentially increasing local property values.

high→Feb 2026[13]

Economic Development and Business Support

The LIFT fund has approved over $500,000 in loans, creating 36 jobs, indicating direct financial impact through investment and job creation.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Infill Townhome Density and Safety Concerns

Adds new housing stock on an infill lot but raises infrastructure and density concerns.

critical↓Jul 2025[8]

Affordable Housing Finance

The bill's proponents suggest it could make housing more affordable and encourage development in targeted areas, potentially leading to increased property tax revenue.

medium↓Apr 2026[7]

Orion Park Replat Approval

Platting fees and future tax base growth are associated with these developments.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Poly Webb Crossing Addition Final Plat

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Anthem Redevelopment

The city is committing $24.5 million in public infrastructure improvements on a reimbursement basis.

medium↓Jan 2026[0]

new hotel development

This could mean a big boost to local businesses and city revenue, but we'll have to see how it shakes out.

medium→Jul 2026[0]

Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan & Outreach

None discussed.

Decisions during term (40)

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

approvedSep 29, 2026

Arlington Economic Development Corporation - Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Advanced Composite Structures America Incorporated

approvedSep 29, 2026

Business Innovation & Research & Development (BIRD) Matching Funds Program - Takpar Technologies, LLC

tabled8-1Sep 16, 2026

PD26-16 (511 North Davis Drive) Townhome Development

approved9-0Sep 15, 2026

Fee Adjustments and New Fees Authorization for Planning and Development Services Department Fee Schedule

approved9-0Sep 15, 2026

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - PY2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

approvedVoted no7-2Sep 8, 2026

Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)

approved9-0Sep 8, 2026

Downtown Redevelopment – Abram Main Acquisition, LLC

approved9-0Aug 25, 2026

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Economic Development and Reimbursement Agreement – TCDFW Development, Inc.

approved9-0Aug 25, 2026

Downtown Redevelopment - Abram Main Acquisition, LLC

approved9-0Aug 25, 2026

Downtown Redevelopment - Abram Main Acquisition, LLC

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

Development Plan PD07-05-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Violent Crimes Unit

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Recruitment

approved9-0Jun 23, 2026

Contract for Laserfiche Enhancements for the Planning and Development Services Department, Project 26-0256

approved9-0Jun 23, 2026

Collateral Assignment of the Lincoln Square (“Anthem”) Development Agreement

approved9-0Jun 23, 2026

Collateral Assignment of the Lincoln Square (“Anthem”) Master Development Agreement

approved9-0Jun 9, 2026

Engineering Services Contract for Planning and Development Services Drainage Technical Review and Assistance, Project No. PWDR25003 and PW 26-03

approved9-0Jun 9, 2026

Arlington Economic Development Corporation - All Cash Contract of Sale - Mary A. Stewart - 1215 Altman Drive

approved9-0Jun 9, 2026

Pre-Development and Interim Maintenance and Use Agreement - LS TDMK LLC - 1400 North Collins Street

Voting record (12)(Development)

8 yes4 no

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Voted noSep 8, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the approval of Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 for ’Shops at Viridian’, a retail development located within the “Viridian PD”

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Councilmember T. Ware made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 1013 North Mesquite Street to Planned Development (PD) fo

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 1605 Wilma Lane to Planned Development (PD) for Resid

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 noMar 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 noJan 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