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Celina
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Andy Hopkins

Place 3 Council Member2024-2027

About

Andy Hopkins' platform appears to focus on governance and environmental issues. He has been involved in discussions regarding term limits and mayoral power, indicating a focus on the structure and efficiency of local government. Additionally, his involvement in considering new water conservation regulations suggests a commitment to addressing environmental sustainability.

Campaign promises (3)

  • governance
    The council reviewed recommendations regarding term limits for elected officials.
  • governance
    The council reviewed recommendations concerning the power of the mayor.
    Related votes
  • environment
    The city is considering new water conservation regulations for 2026.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
9:41
Avg per meeting
2:25
Segments
168

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2024[76]

Downtown Square Redevelopment

The city is providing a $1-acre property lease/transfer and up to $3.05 million in TIRZ 11 and CDC grants.

critical↓Aug 2025[32]

Business Infrastructure and Utility Reliability

The project is part of the Ramble CISD development plan.

medium↑Jan 2026[26]

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment

Minimal administrative impact.

critical↓Apr 2026[25]

City Budget Adjustments

Total general fund revenues and expenditures projected at approximately $69.3 million, supporting a tax rate that results in a lower average homestead tax bill due to declining median taxable values.

high→Apr 2026[24]

FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan

Guided by the adopted annual public art budget.

high↑May 2026[23]

Willock Master Plan

Estimated full build-out could generate around $1.8 million in revenue from hotels, sales tax, and property tax.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Community Events and Promotion

Modest promotional expenditures offset by increased sales tax revenue and tourism activity.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Spring Beautification Projects

Estimated project cost is approximately $638,000, representing significant savings compared to previous bids.

critical↓Aug 2025[21]

Downtown Wayfinding Signage

Costs for signage design and installation will be discussed.

high↑Jan 2026[19]

Library Board Leadership

None anticipated.

critical↓Aug 2025[17]

Water Conservation and Capacity

Future development costs and municipal water infrastructure demands may be impacted by new landscaping rules.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

City Boards and Commissions Appointments and Policy Review

None directly associated with this administrative review and interview process.

critical↓Jun 2024[15]

Preston Club Senior Living

These developments will likely impact local infrastructure and tax revenue.

high↑Apr 2026[15]

Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Planning

Staff time and minor event supplies.

critical↓Apr 2025[12]

Infrastructure Investment (Water, Wastewater, Public Safety)

Total project cost is capped at $70,346,850 including contingency.

critical↓Oct 2024[11]

Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment

The city will incur costs for land acquisition and construction, with funds appropriated from a lawful source.

high↑Sep 2024[11]

Hazard Mitigation Planning

The plan helps the city qualify for federal funding to reduce disaster risks.

high↓Sep 2024[11]

Personnel Appointment

These are volunteer positions, so there is no direct salary cost to taxpayers.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

1010 KC Robinson Planned Development Rezoning

Private commercial investment on the subject parcel.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

CEDC Operational Restructuring

The EDC will pay the city $90,000 annually for office space and administrative/financial services.

Moved or seconded (18)

Motions Hopkins 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-03-10

    Council Member Koehne motioned to approve the agenda item

  • movedpassed2026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-015

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Economic Development Agreement with Vision and Structure, LLC

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-10

    Council Member Wigginton motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-017

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item

  • movedpassed2026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-018

  • movedpassed2026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-016

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item

  • secondedpassed2026-03-10

    Mayor Tubbs motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item J

  • movedpassed2026-03-10

    Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Resolution No. 2026-012R

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    Consider and act upon a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Celina, Texas, finding that a public necessity exists and authorizing condemnation to acquire rights of way totaling 0.032 acres and temporary construction easements totaling 0.009 acres for construction of public

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    approve Ordinance No. 2026-007

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    approve Resolution No. 2026-007R

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Cybersecurity Contract Renewal

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    approve Ordinance No. 2026-009

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    table the item to the March 10, 2026, meeting, and continue the Public Hearing

Decisions during term (326)

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