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Jimmy Tran

District 1 Council Member2026-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
2:40
Avg per meeting
0:53
Segments
57

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓May 2026[89]

Community Outreach Programs

Outreach programs operate within designated departmental public education budgets.

critical→Aug 2026[73]

Code Compliance Civil Enforcement

Compliance failures could lead to municipal liens and administrative penalties.

critical→Jul 2026[73]

Potential City Council Attendance at Fire Department Event

None.

high→Feb 2026[61]

Special Events Funding and Prioritization

The city provides matching funds for neighborhood projects, with some projects under $10,000 requiring no match.

critical↓Jul 2026[51]

FY 2026-27 Operating Budget

Affects property tax bills across the city and determines $9.7 million in disputed municipal expenditures.

critical→Apr 2026[50]

Land and Resource Management

The financial impact of this program is not yet known.

low↑Sep 2026[50]

Citizens Fire Academy Class #45 Attendance

None.

critical→Apr 2026[42]

Multifamily Development and State Legislation

The agenda will influence how state funding and regulations affect the city's budget.

high→Feb 2026[36]

Commission Goals and Accomplishments

None.

high→Oct 2026[36]

Downtown Revitalization

Private capital investment in commercial real estate and infrastructure.

medium↓May 2026[35]

Open Meetings Compliance

No direct financial impact, but relates to government transparency and efficiency.

critical↓Feb 2026[34]

Development Compliance and Transparency

Private commercial investment in District 8.

critical↑Sep 2026[31]

Residential Development Proposals on Miller and Bobtown Roads

Developer will pay roadway impact fees in the six figures.

low↑Oct 2026[30]

Public Event Attendance

None.

critical→Apr 2026[28]

City Fees and Utility Transfers

Residential customers will save an average of $12 per month or $144 annually.

critical→Feb 2026[26]

Board and Commission Appointments

Vendor costs for evaluation services are part of the existing administrative budget.

medium↑Aug 2026[25]

Intergovernmental Partnerships Program

Financial impacts will depend on the final structure and resource allocation for the coalition.

low↑Jul 2026[25]

Potential Quorum Notice

None.

critical→Jul 2026[25]

Citywide Parking Regulation Updates

Negligible impact, covering standard sign installation costs.

low↑Sep 2026[20]

Potential Quorum at Ceremonial Event

None directly resulting from this notice.

Decisions during term (211)

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

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Confirmation of Scott Vornberg as Chief of Police

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-21: Rock Ink Tattoos SUP

approved5-3Oct 5, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-24: JPMorgan Chase Rezone and Concept Plan

approved6-2Oct 5, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-23: Watermill Express SUP

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Change Order for HVAC Services Bid No. 0648-24 ACIS $200,000.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Jack Coleman Tennis Center Resurfacing Bid No. REQ00002082 Paragon Sports Constructors, LLC $4,850.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

GP&L Firewheel Tap Testing and Commissioning Bid No. REQ00003157 WSP USA, Inc. $575,357.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Landfill Administration Remodel and Entry Safety Improvements — Construction Services Bid No. REQ00002647 CGC General Contractors $4,360,000.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Construction Contract Award for 2026 Alley Improvements Group 2 Reconstruction Bid No. REQ00002506 R&A Legacy Construction, LLC $1,049,980.85

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Utility and Paving Improvements - Collingwood, Nutmeg, and Catalpa Bid No. REQ00003038 LJB, Inc. $575,830.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

GP&L Marquis to Pace Transmission Line Engineering Services Bid No. REQ00003074 Enercon Services, Inc. $534,400.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

GP&L Marquis Substation Terminal Engineering Services Bid No. REQ00003076 Enercon Services, Inc. $652,000.00

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Z 26-22 Lone Star Green Homes (District 3)

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Z 26-25 ZoneDev (District 3)

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

2027 Annual Council Calendar

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Proposed Renaming of Jack Coleman Tennis Center

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Electric Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A

approved8-0Oct 5, 2026

Garland Housing Agency's Administrative Plan

Voting record (22)

14 yes8 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noSep 15, 2026

Councilmember Moore amended his motion to require the applicant to work with staff on a construction management plan addressing construction access, haul routes, and construction scheduling to minimiz

Voted noSep 15, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-25 (ZoneDev / Bobtown Road)

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Councilmember Dutton made a motion to reconsider the case.

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

motion to approve Christopher Balanciere.

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Reconsideration Request for Zoning Application Z 26-14

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Garland Housing Finance Corporation Appointment

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

to deny the request.

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Reconsideration Request for Zoning Case Z 26-12 (Sweetness Sweets)

Moved to deny the reconsideration request.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Councilmember Lucht made a motion to deny the request.

Voted noJul 21, 2026

Denial of Specific Use Provision for Omega Shipping Ex. Inc. (Z 26-14)

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dutton made a motion to deny the request.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dutton made a motion to deny the request.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Councilmember Tran made a motion to approve the request with a 5-year SUP.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Ott made a motion to approve the request with a 15-year SUP.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dutton made a motion to deny the request.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dutton made a motion to approve the request with a 10-year SUP.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-09: Shan Namkeen SUP

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-12: Sweetness Sweets SUP Denial

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-13: All About Permits / ADA Foods SUP

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Zoning Case Z 26-15: Hamza Iftikhar Saleemi Auto Sales Denial

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

nominate David Morehead for the shared seat representative

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

nominate Mark Enoch for the shared seat representative

In the news (10)