Mark McBrayer
About
Mark McBrayer's platform appears to be centered on a focus on neighborhoods. He has announced his reelection campaign for Mayor of Lubbock, Texas.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentFocus on neighborhoods.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 7:03:24
- Avg per meeting
- 13:39
- Segments
- 8874
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Industrial Development and Community Impact
The grant for the TTX Company project is $152,000.
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.
Regional Freight Mobility
An additional $500,000 will be allocated to the road maintenance fund.
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.
Board Appointment Diversity Discussion
None.
Lubbock Power & Light Infrastructure Investment
The transformer purchase order totals over $1.3 million.
zoning change
Property values and local tax bases may shift with commercial and industrial development.
2022 and 2024 Street Bond Right-of-Way Acquisitions
Involves capital improvement funds allocated under previously approved street bond programs.
District 4 City Council Runoff
The city will incur costs associated with administering a runoff election.
Mac Davis Statue and Roundabout Art Project
Funded through the North Overton Tax Increment Financing Fund and Capital Project Fund.
Community Service and Volunteerism
These organizations often leverage private donations to provide services that supplement city resources.
Civic Center and Expo Center future
Decisions made could impact the city's budget and assets related to the Civic Center.
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.
Alley Sewer Infrastructure
Residents are facing $1,000+ repair bills for infrastructure they do not own.
Pending Litigation
Potential savings or costs associated with litigation and compliance.
General Municipal Operations and Services
The discussion may influence future budget priorities for city services.
Intergovernmental and Interlocal Agreements
The approved budget of $835,043 ensures the agency can continue to operate and pursue external funding.
Lubbock City Charter Review and Amendments
Impacts on administrative costs depend on the specific charter changes proposed.
Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Program
Initial program funding is set at $25,000.
Decisions during term (611)
Recorded while McBrayer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Zone Case 0809D (Justin Kreiner)
Zone Case 3560 (Mark Cavazos / Tomorrow's Leaders)
Zone Case 2995-II (AMD Engineering / Jeremy Steen)
Zone Case 3304A (Hugo Reed & Associates / Larry Elliott Land & Development)
Zone Case 3561 (AMD Engineering / Robert Breyer)
Consent Agenda Approval
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report
CDC Foundation Community Health Worker Grant Agreement
HOME ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Contract Amendment
LEDA Economic Development Agreement with Seals Commercial Holdings
Zoning Cases 6.1 through 6.5
Northwest Passage PID 2026 Assessment Rate
Commercial and Industrial Tax Abatement Guidelines
Data Center 90-Day Moratorium Study Resolution
Petition-Initiated 18-Month Data Center Ordinance
CRMWA II Project Memorandum of Understanding
August 25, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting September 1, 2026 Special City Council Meeting
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…
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 (19)
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Data Center 90-Day Moratorium Study Resolution
Noted the moratorium balances growth concerns with necessary state guidance.
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
LP&L Delivery System Electric Rate Tariff Schedule
Voted against because he believed the utility should have prepared for rate reductions rather than maintaining higher costs after hold-harmless fees expired.
approve this item
Postponement of Zone Case 0470-A (Marshall Street Batch Plant)
Denial of Zone Case 3557 (6714 104th Street)
approve the zone change at 7501 19th Street
approve this ordinance
Denial of Zone Case 3545 Rezoning for 7501 19th Street
Voted in alignment with the property owner's written opposition to deny the zone change.
Denial of Zone Case 2911-E (10909 Wayne Ave)
Voted against the zone change in response to neighborhood opposition.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0061
approve this item
Zone Case 2911-E (10909 Wayne Avenue)
Zone Case 3543 Part 2 (114th Street & 116th Street)
Zone Case 3016-G (9901 Upland Avenue)
Current office designation is appropriate for the lot condition and surroundings.