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 (4)(Budget)
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.
school funding litigation
If the district wins, more of your property tax dollars would stay in Midland to improve local school facilities and teacher pay.
animal services funding
This cash injection means more money for programs that help control the number of stray and unwanted pets.
IT cost savings
Taxpayers are getting more value for their money as the city saves nearly a million dollars on IT.
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 (5)
Recorded while Norman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
086-2026 - MOTION APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $800,000.00 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ENGINEERING SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET TO A PROJECT ACCOUNT THAT WILL BE CREATED FOR THE WADLEY AVENUE AND CROWLEY BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL…
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget (Ordinance 10788)
Ordinance 10788: FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption with Firefighter Pay Amendments
ED-524 FY 2026-2027 Budget Approval
Ordinance No. 10711 - Budget Amendments
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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