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Eddie Mitchell

District 1 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
16:00
Avg per meeting
1:20
Segments
352

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2026[38]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

Sets the financial roadmap and property tax burden for residents and businesses for the upcoming fiscal year.

critical↑Jul 2026[22]

Chapter 12 Traffic and Vehicles Ordinance Overhaul

Enforcement utilizes existing police traffic overtime funds and generates municipal fine revenue.

critical↑Apr 2026[22]

Residential Growth and Water Supply Due Diligence in ETJ

Potential future capital projects like the La Escalera Ranch lease could reach nearly $1 billion.

critical↑May 2026[22]

Utility Rate Adjustments and Infrastructure Backlog

Increases monthly utility bills for residents and commercial customers by approximately 3%.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Yukon Road Right-of-Way Annexations

Expands the city's corporate limits and long-term tax base.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Utility Rate Adjustments and Senior Exemption

Raises utility revenues by 3% across commercial and residential non-exempt accounts.

medium↑Oct 2026[19]

Odessa Mountain Bike Park Trail Preservation

Potential impact on city land sales revenue and park development costs.

critical↑Oct 2026[19]

Flock Safety Camera Technology and Privacy Oversight

The multi-year contract totals $376,000 through 2029.

high↓May 2026[19]

Economic Development Contractor Agreements

Details revenues and expenditures for economic development in the upcoming fiscal year.

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Duplex Variance Request at 711 Prairie Ave

This project could mean more housing options without breaking the bank for residents.

medium↑Jun 2026[17]

Local Commercial and Residential Replat Approvals

Routine administrative processing fees apply.

medium↓Apr 2026[11]

Board and Commission Appointments

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high↑Oct 2026[10]

Billy Hext Road Widening Design

The design contract is capped at $235,000, funded from FY26 street design accounts.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Large-Scale Data Center Platting in ETJ

Expands commercial property valuations in the ETJ through private capital investment.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Ratliff Ranch Golf Course Expansion Study

A full course expansion is estimated to cost between $25 million and $50 million, requiring potential public-private partnerships.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

West 16th Street Reconstruction and Sidewalk Review

The engineering contract is $312,196, with full construction costs anticipated to be significantly higher if sidewalks are added.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Impact Fee Reduction to Zero

Reduces city revenue from impact fees while lowering upfront costs for new construction and economic growth.

high↓May 2026[9]

52nd Street Reconstruction & Traffic Management

Contract amount is $4,735,113.10.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

North Side Fire Station Land Donation

Contract amount not to exceed $1,040,000 for design services.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Home Rule Charter Review Committee

Election costs for placing charter amendments on the ballot.

Decisions during term (283)

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Voting record (1)

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