Lori Blong
About
Mayor Lori Blong's campaign focused on re-election and key issues facing Midland. A notable platform point was her push, alongside Rep. Pfluger, to protect the city's mineral rights. The articles indicate a strong focus on her re-election bid and her position as mayor.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentPush to protect Midland's mineral rights.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 5:48:29
- Avg per meeting
- 20:30
- Segments
- 8506
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Top issues during term (20)
Commercial and Residential Development
Standard permit fee revenue for the city.
Substandard Building Abatement
In-house demolition saves thousands per unit compared to outside contractors, with costs tracked via property liens.
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.
Zone Change for Horse Grazing in Residential Area
None.
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.
Legislative Advocacy
The impact depends on future state funding and policy outcomes.
Wadley Avenue and Crowley Boulevard Traffic Signal
Costs $800,000 reallocated from the existing engineering services operating budget.
Wildcatter Trail Land Acquisition and Development
Involves advance payments up to 10% of fair market value under possession and use agreements, plus standard acquisition costs.
TIRZ No. 2 Annual Report & Downtown Development
Participating entities contributed over $480,000 in tax increments for FY 2026, with projected increases for FY 2027.
Annual City Fee Schedule
Adjusts fees and charges for various municipal services and permits.
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Utility Agreements and Tariffs
This will determine the natural gas rates for residents in the coming year.
2026-2027 Municipal Budget
$23,875,603 total expenditure budget funded largely by sales tax revenues and net position reserves.
City Council Meeting Agenda
This meeting could mean big spending on parks, roads, and city vehicles, so expect your tax dollars to be put to work!
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.
road closure
Waiver of fees totaling over $50,000 for right-of-way vacations.
surveillance cameras
Canceling the contract could save taxpayer money on fees, but might also mean walking away from hardware the city already uses.
Centennial Tower Office Lease Extension
Ongoing operational lease costs for five years.
Decisions during term (597)
Recorded while Blong 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.
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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 (313)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.