John Norman
About
John Norman's platform is characterized by a focus on local regulatory oversight, specifically regarding the safety and environmental risks associated with industrial activity within city limits. His public stance emphasizes prioritizing community safety over urban drilling operations.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentJohn Norman has publicly advocated against drilling within city limits, citing it as too risky for the community.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 25:20
- Avg per meeting
- 1:49
- Segments
- 498
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Top issues during term (20)
Commercial and Residential Development
Standard permit fee revenue for the city.
Aerospace Corridor Development
Cost of up to $655,000 fully reimbursed through a Texas Space Commission grant.
Substandard Building Abatement
In-house demolition saves thousands per unit compared to outside contractors, with costs tracked via property liens.
Infrastructure and Highway Economics
The board will consider a $10,000 funding agreement for the highway report.
City Council Assembly for Bible Study
Concerns were raised about the financial terms and incentives related to a hotel development deal.
Traffic Safety (Vision Zero)
The program helps the city qualify for state and federal infrastructure grants.
Water Security and T-BAR Property
Violators face a $5,000 fine per incident.
public safety incident
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but investigations and potential medical costs could add up.
Fire Department Drone Program
Total cost of $109,693.20 covered by private donations from Chevron and Exxon.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Zoning changes can influence property values and future development potential.
Zone Change for Horse Grazing in Residential Area
None.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Total budget is approximately $504 million, with general fund expenditures at $197 million, keeping the tax rate at the no-new-revenue level.
park renovation
The total cost for these improvements exceeds $6 million.
Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Road Repair
Permit approval has no direct financial impact; road repair agreement implies costs borne by the company or city for infrastructure maintenance.
Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Microgrant Program
The city has $1.3 million available for distribution, but requests total $2.7 million.
road closures
Waiver of fees totaling over $50,000 for right-of-way vacations.
flood response
Expect some city funds to be redirected to cover emergency response costs and potential infrastructure repairs.
Oil and Gas Regulatory Oversight
The committee's oversight helps mitigate potential costs associated with infrastructure damage from heavy industrial traffic.
Sinclair Avenue and CR 1250 Corridor Expansion
Costs will depend on fair market value appraisals and acquisitions for required real property interests.
Legislative Advocacy
The impact depends on future state funding and policy outcomes.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Norman 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.
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 7, 9, 10, 12 & 15
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-12
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Approve
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Approve
- movedpassed2026-05-12
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 4, 9 & 12
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-12
re-appoint Mickey Cargile to the Permian Basin Community Center for MH/MR (PermiaCare) Board of Trustees
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
Decisions during term (597)
Recorded while Norman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Zone Change for Horse Grazing (Item 4)
Walmart Curbside Pickup Zone Change (Item 5)
Habitat for Humanity Zone Change (Item 6)
Apartment Complex Planned Development (Item 7)
Specific Use Designation for Alcohol at Reina's Mexican Restaurant (Item 8)
Duplex Zone Change on South Dallas Street (Item 9)
Preliminary Plat of Devon Addition Section 11 (Item 11)
Motion approving the September 21, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes.
Approval of May 28, 2025 Minutes
Election of Chairman of the Board
Election of Vice Chairman of the Board
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
Regular meeting of May 28, 2025
MOTION ESTABLISHING A DATE AND TIME FOR THE NEXT TIRZ NO. 2 BOARD MEETING.
ADJOURN
Consent Agenda
Resolution 2026-125: Purchase of Fire Department Drone
Resolution 2026-126: Landfill Compactor Engine
Motion 084-2026: West Texas Aerospace Corridor Master Plan
Voting record (315)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.