Steven Villela
About
Steven Villela's platform centers on essential public services, with a specific emphasis on securing reliable water resources and upgrading county infrastructure. His priorities reflect a commitment to addressing the foundational needs of Midland County to support its growth and operational stability.
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Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureSteven Villela has prioritized the improvement and management of local water resources.Related votes
- infrastructureVillela campaigned on a platform focused on the development and maintenance of county infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 4:47:31
- Avg per meeting
- 15:08
- Segments
- 5787
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
Road Construction Standards
Paved roads are significantly more expensive to build initially but reduce long-term maintenance costs for the county.
zoning change
Local property values and construction spending could get a nice little bump from the redevelopment of this empty lot.
Subdivision Plats and Infrastructure Improvements
Infrastructure improvement costs and development review fees.
building permits
This surge in construction signals a healthy local economy and likely boosts property values across the county.
Canine Officer Pavlov Retirement and Adoption
Nominal purchase fee for the canine officer.
utility contract management
Your monthly water bill could fluctuate as the county takes over operations, so expect some uncertainty regarding future costs.
local government conduct
While there's no direct price tag yet, constant infighting often leads to stalled projects and wasted taxpayer time.
Midland Health Community Initiative
There is no direct monetary cost to the county for this partnership.
meeting schedule
No direct financial impact from setting the routine meeting calendar.
wayfinding signs
Zero impact on your local property taxes since visitor lodging taxes and partner funds are footing the entire bill.
waste management
You'll save money on standard landfill tipping fees by taking advantage of this one-day waiver.
annexation and municipal expansion
You might see your property tax bill change or get hit with new city fees depending on how the annexation shifts the local tax base.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Villela 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.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Discuss and take action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Midland for FY2026 Mill & Fill Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Move we approve the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Sheriff's Office Pay Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that for JP 1, 2, 3 and 4 on their 5005 to add $8,000.00
- movedfailed2026-08-18
Motion to remove the $300,000.00 out of 10-500-10.7110 for the Command Center.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Sheriff's Office Pay Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Reducing Public Communications 5315 by $2,000.00.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion to approve engagement letter with Shafer, Davis, O'Leary, & Stoker, P.C., and authorizing the firm to represent Midland County in both these cases.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Line item 100-145-00.5790 increasing that line item by $10,000.00 for professional services.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
On 100-500-10.6350 remove the telephone for the laptop phone for the Captain and Admin.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion is Road and Bridge 200-900-00.7030 adding $4.5 million for the FY27 Chip Seal.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion reducing Education and Training at the Horseshoe line 6105 by $2500.00.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion to approve this budget amendment as presented.
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Installation of Fencing and Concrete for K9 Kennels
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Task Work Order with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Revising Risk Manager Job Description
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Replacement of Flagpoles at Centennial Library
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Replace Padding in Violent Cells
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Cancellation of Leaf/Kinetico Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Villela was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.