Lori Blong

Mayor2026-2030

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)

development
Push to protect Midland's mineral rights.
Related votes

At a glance

News mentions: 5

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

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 (3)(Development)

critical↑Jan 2026[15]

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Microgrant Program

The city has $1.3 million available for distribution, but requests total $2.7 million.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Castelion Corporation Lease Amendment

The amendment involves specific rental terms and lease duration, the financial impact of which is detailed within the lease documents.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Parking and Public Space Regulations

Potential for increased revenue from parking fees and economic boost for businesses with patios; no direct city expenditure noted.

Decisions during term (34)

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

approvedOct 5, 2026

Apartment Complex Planned Development (Item 7)

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

083-2026 - MOTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MOTRAN FINAL AGENDA

approved6-0Sep 8, 2026

Voting record (7)(Development)

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Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Resolution 2026-121: SCP Hwy 191 Land Development Agreement

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

appoint Christina Renteria, Barrett Bole and Bernadette Granger to the Airport Planning and Development Board

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

appoint Adrian Villalobos (Hotelier), Mary Sirgo, and Adam Lawlis to the Citizens Development and Hotel/Motel Advisory Board

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

appoint Jeff Gasch to the Midland Spaceport Development Corporation

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

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 located off Mockingbi

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

appoint Joshua Garza to the Planning & Zoning Commission from alternate board member to regular board member to replace Abraham Bejil who was recently appointed to the Midland Development Corporation

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

appoint Hank Hudson to the Airport Planning & Development Board

In the news (5)

Midland Reporter-TelegramAug 13, 2026

Lori Blong

About

Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (3)(Development)

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Microgrant Program

Castelion Corporation Lease Amendment

Parking and Public Space Regulations

Decisions during term (34)

Apartment Complex Planned Development (Item 7)

083-2026 - MOTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MOTRAN FINAL AGENDA

Motion approving the August 17, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Resolution 2026-121: SCP Hwy 191 Land Development Agreement

Motion approving the August 3, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Motion approving the minutes of the July 6, 2026, meeting of the Midland Development Corporation.

Zone Change from MF-16 to PD for Housing Development (Item 9)

Motion approving the July 20, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Motion No. 063-2026: AST & Science Economic Development Agreement

Economic Development Agreement with AST & Science, LLC

Motion approving the June 15, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Motion approving the June 1, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from Texas Water Development Board

Second Reading and Amendment: Solomon Estates Rezone to Planned Development

Public Hearing and Approval: Racquet Club South Planned Development Rezone

Motion approving the May 18, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Motion approving the May 4, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

Motion approving the minutes of the April 13, 2026, meeting of the Midland Development Corporation.

Motion approving the April 20, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()

Motion 036-2026: Economic Development Agreement with Midland 2025 MSO, LLC

Voting record (7)(Development)

Resolution 2026-121: SCP Hwy 191 Land Development Agreement

appoint Christina Renteria, Barrett Bole and Bernadette Granger to the Airport Planning and Development Board

appoint Adrian Villalobos (Hotelier), Mary Sirgo, and Adam Lawlis to the Citizens Development and Hotel/Motel Advisory Board

appoint Jeff Gasch to the Midland Spaceport Development Corporation

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 located off Mockingbi

appoint Joshua Garza to the Planning & Zoning Commission from alternate board member to regular board member to replace Abraham Bejil who was recently appointed to the Midland Development Corporation

appoint Hank Hudson to the Airport Planning & Development Board

In the news (5)

Lori Blong will bring Midland to EPA advisory panel

Mayor Lori Blong addresses 'drainage fee' increase in Midland

Mayor Lori Blong secures re-election in Midland

Mayor Blong vs. Campbell: Key issues in Midland mayoral race

Midland Mayor Lori Blong kicks off re-election campaign