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Jennifer Wilson

District 5 Council Member2022 to May 2030

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending May 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
22
Total speaking time
1:02:42
Avg per meeting
2:51
Segments
1323

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jan 2026[88]

Proposed Regulations and Zoning for Large-Scale Data Centers

Potential water reservation fees and infrastructure coordination costs for developers, along with future tax revenue for the city.

critical↓Jan 2026[44]

Industrial Development and Community Impact

The grant for the TTX Company project is $152,000.

critical↓Jun 2025[43]

FY 2026-27 Budget Planning

Rising costs for equipment like fire trucks (15% annual increase) are putting pressure on the city's ability to maintain current service levels.

high↓Apr 2026[33]

Regional Freight Mobility

An additional $500,000 will be allocated to the road maintenance fund.

critical↓Jan 2026[31]

Neighborhood Commercial Buffering along 34th Street

Property values and commercial investment potential in the 34th Street corridor will shift as new office and retail spaces are developed.

high→Dec 2025[30]

Board Appointment Diversity Discussion

None.

critical↑Jan 2026[29]

Lubbock Power & Light Infrastructure Investment

The transformer purchase order totals over $1.3 million.

critical→Nov 2025[21]

zoning change

Property values and local tax bases may shift with commercial and industrial development.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

2022 and 2024 Street Bond Right-of-Way Acquisitions

Involves capital improvement funds allocated under previously approved street bond programs.

high↓Jan 2026[20]

District 4 City Council Runoff

The city will incur costs associated with administering a runoff election.

medium↑Nov 2025[19]

Mac Davis Statue and Roundabout Art Project

Funded through the North Overton Tax Increment Financing Fund and Capital Project Fund.

medium↑Jun 2025[14]

Community Service and Volunteerism

These organizations often leverage private donations to provide services that supplement city resources.

high↓Oct 2025[14]

Civic Center and Expo Center future

Decisions made could impact the city's budget and assets related to the Civic Center.

critical↓Sep 2026[13]

FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and Property Tax Rate Increase

Generates an estimated additional tax levy of $6.37 million to balance the municipal budget.

critical↓Oct 2025[12]

Alley Sewer Infrastructure

Residents are facing $1,000+ repair bills for infrastructure they do not own.

critical↑Mar 2026[12]

Pending Litigation

Potential savings or costs associated with litigation and compliance.

medium↑Sep 2026[12]

General Municipal Operations and Services

The discussion may influence future budget priorities for city services.

critical↓Mar 2026[11]

Intergovernmental and Interlocal Agreements

The approved budget of $835,043 ensures the agency can continue to operate and pursue external funding.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Lubbock City Charter Review and Amendments

Impacts on administrative costs depend on the specific charter changes proposed.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Program

Initial program funding is set at $25,000.

Moved or seconded (22)

Motions Wilson 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.

  • movedfailed 3-42026-05-12

    approve this item

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-12

    approve items 6.1-6.4; 6.6-6.14; and 6.16-6.32

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-12

    postpone this item to the June 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

  • movedpassed 5-22026-05-12

    approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0061

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-12

    approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0059

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0031.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10

    to approve the February 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24

    to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0028.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24

    to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0029.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24

    to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0026.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-24

    to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0027.

  • secondedfailed 2-52026-02-24

    to approve this item.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10

    Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve the January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-27

    Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0015.

  • secondedfailed 2-42026-01-27

    Main Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve this item as presented.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-27

    Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve the December 9, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes and the Decemb…

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-27

    Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0012.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-27

    Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0017.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-27

    Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0016.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-27

    Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0013.

Decisions during term (611)

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

approved8-0Oct 1, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved8-0Oct 1, 2026

Zone Case 0809D (Justin Kreiner)

approved7-1Oct 1, 2026

Zone Case 3560 (Mark Cavazos / Tomorrow's Leaders)

approved7-0Oct 1, 2026

Zone Case 2995-II (AMD Engineering / Jeremy Steen)

approved7-0Oct 1, 2026

Zone Case 3304A (Hugo Reed & Associates / Larry Elliott Land & Development)

denied0-7Oct 1, 2026

Zone Case 3561 (AMD Engineering / Robert Breyer)

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved6-1Sep 22, 2026

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report

approved6-1Sep 22, 2026

CDC Foundation Community Health Worker Grant Agreement

approved6-1Sep 22, 2026

HOME ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Contract Amendment

approved6-1Sep 22, 2026

LEDA Economic Development Agreement with Seals Commercial Holdings

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Zoning Cases 6.1 through 6.5

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Northwest Passage PID 2026 Assessment Rate

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Commercial and Industrial Tax Abatement Guidelines

approvedVoted yes5-2Sep 22, 2026

Data Center 90-Day Moratorium Study Resolution

denied0-7Sep 22, 2026

Petition-Initiated 18-Month Data Center Ordinance

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

CRMWA II Project Memorandum of Understanding

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

August 25, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting September 1, 2026 Special City Council Meeting

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2026-O0117, Amendment 36, respecting the Valencia Public Improvement District Fund, to provide funding for playground mulch to replenish existing material and…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2026-O0121, Amendment 37, respecting the General Fund and Solid Waste Capital Project Fund, for the purchase of a Landfill Compactor Chassis.

Voting record (20)

4 yes16 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Data Center 90-Day Moratorium Study Resolution

Stated a pause is needed to protect infrastructure, water, and the electrical grid.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate

Voted noSep 1, 2026

to amend the main motion as follows: to further reduce expenses by $100,000 from the money allocated to Market Lubbock, Inc.

Voted noSep 1, 2026

Motion to Amend Budget: Reduce Market Lubbock Allocation

Voted noAug 25, 2026

approve this item

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Postponement of Zone Case 0470-A (Marshall Street Batch Plant)

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Denial of Zone Case 3557 (6714 104th Street)

Voted noMay 26, 2026

approve the zone change at 7501 19th Street

Voted noMay 26, 2026

Denial of Zone Case 3545 Rezoning for 7501 19th Street

Voted against the zone change.

Voted noMar 24, 2026

Zone Case 3016-G (9901 Upland Avenue)

Lot design, drainage easement, and proximity to neighborhood make commercial inappropriate.

Voted noFeb 24, 2026

to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0019.

Voted noFeb 24, 2026

to approve this item.

Voted noFeb 24, 2026

Failure of Zone Case 3541 (Briercroft Office Park - Item 7.3)

Voted noFeb 24, 2026

Approval of Zone Case 3537 2nd Reading (Heavy Commercial on Frankford Ave.)

Voted noFeb 10, 2026

Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

Voted noFeb 10, 2026

Approval of Zone Case 3537 for Starlight Development, LLC (Item 7.1)

Not in support of heavy commercial zoning at this location.

Voted noJan 27, 2026

Zone Case 3540 (East 4th Street General Industrial)

Voted noJan 27, 2026

Main Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve this item as presented.

Voted noJan 13, 2026

to approve this item.

Voted noJan 13, 2026

Berl Huffman Turf Fields Fee Rollback Ordinance

Voted against the fee reduction, supporting user fees as the appropriate mechanism for maintaining public infrastructure.

In the news (3)