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Lubbock County
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Expo Center

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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.

Public comments (15)

OpposedYasidro GutierrezJun 22, 2026

Expressed opposition to the Expo Center lease, urging the court to reject it as it does not align with voter intent.

Commissioners Court Special Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 2:05 →
MixedJenny BubanyJun 22, 2026

Opposed the lease due to lack of termination clauses and supported funding for the Youth Symphony.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 3:44 →
OpposedCarl EisenJun 22, 2026

Criticized the court for continuing to fund the Expo Center project despite previous financial failures.

Commissioners Court Special Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 6:36 →
MixedJenny BubanyJun 22, 2026

Opposed the Expo Center lease due to lack of termination clauses and supported funding for the youth orchestra.

Commissioners Court Special Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 3:44 →
OpposedCarl IsettJun 22, 2026

Criticized the court for moving forward with the lease for a building that doesn't exist yet.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 6:36 →
OpposedIsidro GutierrezJun 22, 2026

Urged the court to reject the lease, arguing it doesn't serve the best interest of taxpayers.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 2:05 →
SupportiveCharlene OlsonMar 23, 2026

Supports the Expo Center, noting it will bring economic benefits and encourage further development in North Lubbock.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026 · 5:23 →
SupportiveScotty BowyerMar 23, 2026

Supports the Expo Center, noting the need for a venue that can host rodeos and other large events.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026 · 1:46 →
SupportiveWayne SchillingMar 23, 2026

Supports the Expo Center, stating that now is the best time to build it.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026 · 3:58 →
OpposedCharles BubanyJan 27, 2026

Warned that the project is a moving target and likely to run a deficit.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — January 27, 2026 · 5:32 →
OpposedJennifer BubanyJan 27, 2026

Stated that residents do not want the Expo Center on North University and suggested a downtown location.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — January 27, 2026 · 7:33 →
OpposedDebbie BartholomewJan 27, 2026

Argued the Expo Center is a 'white elephant' and that the county should stop spending money on it.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — January 27, 2026 · 2:57 →
OpposedDebbie BartholomewJan 26, 2026

Expressed opposition to the Expo Center, calling it a 'white elephant' and suggesting private industry take it over.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — January 26, 2026 · 2:57 →
OpposedJennifer BubanyJan 26, 2026

Voiced opposition to the North University site and advocated for a downtown location.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — January 26, 2026 · 8:03 →
OpposedCharles BubanyJan 26, 2026

Criticized the LCEC's lack of a clear plan and expressed concern about the facility running a deficit.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — January 26, 2026 · 5:31 →