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Mansfield
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Todd Simmons

Place 5 Council Member2025-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
48:50
Avg per meeting
2:27
Segments
809

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (17)(Development)

critical↓Aug 2025[55]

The Canals at The Reserve Development

Incentives provided will impact municipal economic development funds in exchange for projected capital investment and job creation.

high↓Jan 2025[31]

Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc. Headquarters Relocation

A $65,000 grant for exterior building improvements supporting a major industrial employer.

high↑Jan 2025[23]

Park Facilities Expansion

Funded through approved capital improvement project budgets.

high↑Sep 2026[21]

Harmon Mansfield Townhome Rezoning & Traffic Impact

Generates over $1 million in estimated annual tax revenue upon completion.

critical↑Jan 2025[18]

311 Smith Street Multi-Family Mixed-Use Development

Substantial private investment in downtown Mansfield.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Southpointe Phase 9 Final Plat

Generates private development investment and establishes future public infrastructure maintenance responsibilities.

high↑Sep 2026[13]

Downtown Housing Diversity and Plat Approval

Private investment in downtown mixed-use and residential development.

high↑Apr 2025[12]

High Five Entertainment Venue Development Agreement Amendment

No direct change to city tax incentives, but timeline adjustments ensure the project meets minimum tax value requirements.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Historic Property Alterations and National Register Status

Private commercial investment in property conversion to a professional office.

medium↓Jan 2026[10]

Car Wash Permit Application

Loss of potential development and associated economic activity.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Benson Manors Final Plat Review

Property development expands the city's tax base through new construction and improvements.

high↓Apr 2026[9]

Departmental Operations and Metrics

The plan will likely influence future budget allocations for museum programming.

high↓May 2025[7]

Downtown Revitalization Incentives

The proposed changes would involve city funding for grants and incentives, though specific budget impacts are still being developed.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Public Art for Fire Station No. 1

Costs will be determined based on the scope of the art competition and installation requirements.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Sign Regulation Moratorium for Sporting Events

Potential increase in local business revenue during the event period.

high↓Apr 2025[1]

new city hall and mixed-use development

No direct purchase cost listed for the property.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Sign Regulation Moratorium for Sporting Events

Potential increase in local business revenue during the event period.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Simmons 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.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-06-08

    Ordinance - Public Hearing and First Reading on an Ordinance Considering a Request by Winkelmann & Associates, Inc. for a Zoning Change from PD, Planned Development District to PD, Planned Development District for Commercial Uses, Being 18.604 Acres Located Within the B.F

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-06-08

    to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-26

    Resolution - A Resolution of the City Of Mansfield, Texas, Declaring the Existence of a Public Necessity and Authorizing the City Attorney, or His Designee, and Other City Officials to Take Such Actions as are Necessary to Acquire Real Property and Easements, Being Located Within Pb George

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-11

    Resolution: Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-05-11

    to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

  • movedpassed 3-02026-03-23

    Approval of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board Meeting Minutes

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-23

    Easement Agreement for Mountain Creek Sewer Project

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-23

    adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-03-23

    Public Hearing on a Request Submitted by Triangle Engineering for a Specific Use Permit to Allow a Car Wash at 1561 E Broad Street, Located on 2.6 acres and Situated in the Henry Odele Survey Abstract No. 1196 Tract 4 (SUP25-004). The applicant has requested a continuance of the

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09

    TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09

    Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Stillwater Capital LLC, for a Specific Use Permit for Apartments in the Reserve PD Workplace Sub-District on 10.034 acres located at 240 N. Mitchell Road, also known as 2212 Domain Drive, or more generally located near the southwest corner

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-09

    adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    Purchase of 800 Highway 287 N #S

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    City Professional Services Contract with The Beck Group

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    minutes of the February 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as presented

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving Amendments to the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission Bylaws; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Providing an Effective Date

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    Mathis Road Extension Project Funding

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    minutes of the February 5, 2026 Joint City Council Meeting as presented

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    City Employee Speaker Policy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-23

    Relocation of Utility Lines Along East and West Broad Street

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (25)

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

approved7-0Sep 28, 2026

Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the City of Mansfield, Texas, to Renew the Existing Chapter 380 Agreement with Bloomfield Homes, L.P. For the Purpose of Promoting Economic Development within the City of Mansfield, Texas; Finding that…

approved7-0Sep 28, 2026

Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Second Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement Between the City of Mansfield, Texas, the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation, the…

approved7-0Sep 28, 2026

Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving an Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement Between the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation and Go ECM, Inc.; Finding that the Meeting at…

approved7-0Sep 14, 2026

Board Appointments: Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation

approved7-0Sep 14, 2026

Board Appointments: Mansfield Economic Development Corporation

approved7-0Sep 1, 2026

Economic Development Agreement - Center For Oral & Dental Implant Surgery

approved7-0Sep 1, 2026

Economic Development Agreement - Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc.

approvedVoted yes6-0Aug 10, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Agreement for Project #22-04

approvedVoted yes6-0Aug 10, 2026

Approval of Resolution RE-4576-26 (Nack Development Agreement Amendment)

approved5-0Aug 6, 2026

Zoning Change for 'The Canals at Mansfield' Planned Development (ZC24-016)

approved6-0Aug 4, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Item ED# 26-03

approved5-0-1Jul 13, 2026

Approval of Park Facilities Development Corporation Bonds

approved6-0Jul 13, 2026

Approval of TIRZ Development Agreement for Smith & Elm

approved7-0Jul 7, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Agreement ED# 26-05

approvedVoted yes6-0Jun 22, 2026

Authorize Purchase and Sale Agreement for Economic Development Project #25-08

approvedVoted yes5-0-1Jun 22, 2026

Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for 260 N. Mitchell Road

approved7-0Jun 11, 2026

Approval of Mansfield Parks Facilities Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Resolution

approved5-1Jun 8, 2026

Zoning Change for Heritage Parkway Commercial Development (ZC26-004)

approved7-0Apr 27, 2026

Board Appointments: Mansfield Economic Development Corporation

approved7-0Apr 27, 2026

Authorization for Economic Development Project #21-10

Voting record (14)(Development)

14 yes0 no

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Voted yesAug 10, 2026

approve Resolution RE-4576-26, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to negotiate, finalize, and execute a Second Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement with Nack Development, LLC, p

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Agreement for Project #22-04

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Approval of Resolution RE-4576-26 (Nack Development Agreement Amendment)

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

A motion was made by Council Member Bounds to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2026 Joint City Council, Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation, and Mansfield Public Library Advisory Boar

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Authorize Purchase and Sale Agreement for Economic Development Project #25-08

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for 260 N. Mitchell Road

Voted yesApr 27, 2026

A motion was made by Council Member Fresquez to authorize the City Manager or his Designee to negotiate and execute all legal documents related to Economic Development Project #21-10 as discussed in e

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

repeal and replace Resolution RE-4480-25, previously approved by Council on December 8, 2025, with a new Resolution memorializing additional terms into the Third Amendment to the Master Development Ag

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

A resolution of the city council of the city of mansfield, texas, authorizing the amendment to the economic development agreement between the city of mansfield, texas and arcadia realty corp; finding

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an MOU related to the proposed development located on Broad and Pond as discussed in executive session.

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Agreement Amendment with Arcadia Realty Corp.

Voted yesJan 12, 2026

to approve the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH MANSFIELD SPORTS DISTRICT, INC., REGARDING PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY 17.419 ACRES IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK

Voted yesJan 12, 2026

Consent to Assignment and Amendment of TIRZ No. 1 Development Agreement

Voted yesJan 12, 2026

Approve Development Plan for Mansfield Sports District

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