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John Burkholder

At-Large Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
14
Total speaking time
1:21:38
Avg per meeting
5:50
Segments
2174

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical→Feb 2026[98]

Commercial and Residential Development

Standard permit fee revenue for the city.

critical↓Jul 2025[72]

Infrastructure and Highway Economics

The board will consider a $10,000 funding agreement for the highway report.

high↓Oct 2025[19]

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Zoning changes can influence property values and future development potential.

high↓Apr 2025[12]

Oil and Gas Regulatory Oversight

The committee's oversight helps mitigate potential costs associated with infrastructure damage from heavy industrial traffic.

critical↓Jan 2024[11]

AST & Science Facility Expansion

Involves multi-million dollar capital and incentive commitments from the Midland Development Corporation operating budget.

high↓Apr 2025[8]

Spaceport Infrastructure Development

The project involves ongoing capital investment to maintain and expand spaceport facilities.

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.

medium↓Apr 2025[7]

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Report

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

high↓Jun 2024[6]

Property Maintenance Standards

The proposed ordinances included potential fines of up to $500 and $2,000 for violations.

high↓Sep 2025[6]

Residential Development Expansion

These projects represent private investment in new housing stock.

medium↑Nov 2025[5]

pet licensing

You'll have to pay a fee to license your pet, or face a fine if you don't.

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↓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↓May 2026[4]

Citizens Collection Station Opening

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

critical↓Dec 2025[3]

Sex Offender Regulations

The ordinance itself does not have a direct financial impact, but enforcement will be part of the Police Department's budget.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

city manager contract termination

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

high↓Jun 2025[3]

Cybersecurity Enhancements

The city is seeking over $175,000 in grant funds, with a local match of approximately $40,000.

medium↓Apr 2025[3]

Sale of Midland Altitude Chamber Complex

The sale of the complex could result in a one-time revenue gain for the MDC.

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.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Burkholder 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-06-09

    Approve

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Amend from a five-year contract to a three-year contract and replace the 180-day cancellation with a 30-day cancellation

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09

    Deferral of Mockingbird Lane Paving Project

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-09

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Defer

  • secondedpassed2026-03-24

    Defer this item to the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve Minutes of February 24, 2026 Regular Session with Changes

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-02-24

    Approve

Decisions during term (19)

Recorded while Burkholder 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…