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Jack Ladd

District 3 Council Member2026-2030

About

Jack Ladd's platform centered on the essential municipal priorities of infrastructure development, specifically targeting water and road systems. He also prioritized fiscal responsibility by addressing tax-related concerns for the residents of District 3.

Campaign promises (2)

  • infrastructure
    The candidate focused his campaign platform on addressing critical city infrastructure needs, specifically water and road improvements.
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  • taxes
    The candidate addressed fiscal policy and local tax concerns as a primary component of his campaign platform.
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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
6:10
Avg per meeting
3:05
Segments
84

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Top issues during term (19)(General)

critical→Feb 2026[98]

Commercial and Residential Development

Standard permit fee revenue for the city.

medium↓Feb 2026[8]

scam alert

You could lose money if you fall for these fake payment requests.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Utility Agreements and Tariffs

This will determine the natural gas rates for residents in the coming year.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

surveillance cameras

Canceling the contract could save taxpayer money on fees, but might also mean walking away from hardware the city already uses.

medium↓May 2026[4]

Citizens Collection Station Opening

Details regarding capital construction and operational costs were not discussed during this ceremonial event.

medium↓Aug 2026[4]

judicial suspension

Taxpayers are still footing the bill for the judge's salary while he's suspended, plus the potential cost of hiring a temporary replacement.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

city manager contract termination

Significant expenditures for IT services, equipment, and emergency repairs.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

City Council Assembly for Bible Study

No direct financial impact, but it's about making sure your voice is heard on issues that *do* affect your wallet.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

City Hall closure

No major financial impact, just a few hours of lost productivity.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

cemetery management

The city will likely face expensive lawsuits and the high cost of auditing and fixing their entire burial database.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

AI regulation

This could mean smarter spending on city tech down the line, but setting it up might cost a bit upfront.

medium↓Mar 2026[2]

public meeting security

While it's not explicitly stated, expect some city funds to be redirected towards these new security upgrades.

medium↓Jan 2026[2]

utility fee protest

Terms of the agreements were not detailed, but they relate to property usage rights.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

drainage fee

Developers are required to fund retention and detention basins to mitigate runoff.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

wayfinding signs

Your property taxes won't go up because visitors and hotel guests are footing the entire bill.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

board vacancies

While board members are volunteers, the decisions they make directly shape millions in local development funds and property values.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

drainage fee increase

Your wallet's about to feel a little lighter thanks to higher utility bills.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

internet outage

City services are likely taking a hit, and who knows how long this will last.

high→Sep 2026[0]

county judge appointment

Since he is just stepping into an existing role early, it shouldn't hit taxpayers with any unexpected costs.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Ladd 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.

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Approve

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09

    Approve

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09

    Approve

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09

    Approve

  • movedpassed 7-02026-06-09

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 7, 9, 10, 12 & 15

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Approve

  • movedpassed 6-02026-05-12

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs.

  • secondedpassed 5-22026-05-12

    Amend with a Motion to add the requirement of a 4-way stop at the corner of Alysheba Lane and Sir Barton Parkway. Also, to consider the primary entrance for the development to be l…

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.

Decisions during term (19)

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

approved7-0Aug 25, 2026

2026-111 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $196,979.40; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

approved6-0May 12, 2026

2026-067 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FLATBED TRAILER FROM BRUCKNER’S TRUCK & EQUIPMENT THROUGH CHOICE PARTNERS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $131,379.00 FOR THE GARAGE DIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL…

approved6-0May 12, 2026

10755 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 17, HALEY HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY…

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-052 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND IN ASSORTED QUANTITIES FROM PREMIER WATERWORKS, INC. FOR A TOTAL COST OF $173,804.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-054 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SIX REFUSE TRUCKS FROM BDR PREFERRED HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ROBERTS TRUCK CENTER THROUGH SOURCEWELL AT A TOTAL COST OF $1,867,442.26; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-058 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE SOLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE LOOP 250 NORTH AND BIG SPRING STREET DRAINAGE ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

2026-048 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCOTT THANE DITCHING SERVICE, LTD. FOR THE I-20 WATER MAIN RE-ROUTE PROJECT FOR A COST OF $709,370.93; APPROVING $141,874.19 IN CONTINGENCIES; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

2026-050 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE BENTON SIDEWALK PROJECT TO FANAR 1 ENTERPRISE, LLC OF SPRING, TEXAS, AT A TOTAL COST OF $84,450.00; APPROVING $16,890.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

10740 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE EAST 26 FEET OF LOT 17, ALL OF LOT 18, AND THE WEST 14.5 FEET OF LOT 19, AVALON ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STANOLIND AVENUE,…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

10742 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 1 AND THE EAST 23 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 3, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 3 OF JOHNSON AND MORAN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

10745 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 7, BLOCK 22, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH DALLAS STREET AND EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE),…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

10746 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 7, BLOCK 22, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO SF-3, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

10747 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 5 AND THE WEST 36 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 2, THE BEDFORD PLACE, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH H STREET AND…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

10751 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 45, COWDEN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE…

approved7-0Mar 24, 2026

030-2026 - MOTION GRANTING CLOVIS SIGN SERVICES’ APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GARNETT ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE…

approved7-0Feb 24, 2026

2026-026 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SKID STEER LOADER FROM KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION D/B/A KAIGE KUBOTA, LLC THROUGH BUYBOARD AT A TOTAL COST OF $101,983.82; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

approved7-0Feb 24, 2026

016-2026 - MOTION GRANTING CLOVIS SIGN SERVICES’ APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1A, BLOCK 61, BELMONT ADDITION, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST…

approved7-0Feb 24, 2026

019-2026 - MOTION GRANTING CLOVIS SIGN SERVICES’ APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GARDEN TWENTY ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF…

approved6-0Jan 13, 2026

2026-001 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A CART REFUSE TRUCK FROM BOND EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. THROUGH BUYBOARD AT A TOTAL COST OF $439,367.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SAID PURCHASE (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE…