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Jonathan Coffman

Place 1 Council MemberNovember 2025 to November 2028

About

Jonathan Coffman's platform centers on government accountability, specifically regarding the implementation of surveillance technology and data privacy. He prioritizes transparency in city operations and has actively challenged the use of automated license plate readers within the Pflugerville community.

Campaign promises (2)

  • transparency
    Jonathan Coffman campaigned on a platform of increasing government transparency and accountability regarding the use of surveillance technology.
    Related votes
  • public-safety
    Coffman advocated for the termination of the city's contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns over privacy and the lack of oversight for license plate reader technology.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
29:30
Avg per meeting
4:13
Segments
523

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Apr 2026[65]

Zoning Code Simplification and Effectiveness

Changes to development regulations can influence housing supply, infrastructure costs, and commercial project timelines.

critical→Apr 2026[60]

Public Engagement on Bond Projects

Postponing bond issuance avoids immediate debt service obligations and property tax increases.

critical↑Apr 2026[34]

Preservation of African American History

Project implementation and board activities will involve municipal resources and potential grant funding or capital improvement allocations.

critical↑Mar 2026[33]

Board Governance and Procedures

None.

critical→Apr 2026[27]

Standardizing Financial Reporting

Reflects PCDC economic development expenditures and sales tax revenue trends for the fiscal year.

high→Apr 2026[26]

Library 5-Year Strategic Plan

Impacts future library operating and capital budgets over the next five years.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

Economic Development Funding for Projects Bravo, Berlin, XPAND, and Anchor

Involves potential local tax incentives or infrastructure investments to support economic growth.

high↑Oct 2026[23]

5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2028-2032)

Involves multi-million-dollar capital investments across drainage, city facilities, and utility systems.

high↑May 2026[22]

Replat Applications

Large-scale residential or mixed-use development will significantly expand local housing and municipal infrastructure needs.

critical→Mar 2026[22]

Water Infrastructure and City Spending

Impacts residential and commercial utility rates across the city starting in the upcoming fiscal year.

high↓Jan 2026[20]

Utility Billing System Enhancements

Residents may see rate adjustments as the city implements the study's recommendations to fund capital improvements.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Carmel East Revision 2 Preliminary Plan

Expands local housing inventory and future tax base.

medium↑Sep 2026[20]

Building Height Restrictions and Places of Worship

Potential impact on construction and development costs for religious and commercial buildings.

high→Apr 2026[20]

Workforce Development and Job Quality

Total grant funding under consideration is $70,000.

critical↓Mar 2026[19]

Water Supply and Conservation

Ongoing construction and repair delays impact municipal utility budgets.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Downtown East Project Phase 1 Construction

Substantial capital investment funded through previous municipal bonds and development agreements.

critical↓Jan 2026[16]

Parkway Drive Infrastructure Completion

The update could lead to higher fees for new developments, potentially impacting housing costs and business development.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Deutscher Pfest 2026 Planning and Community Events

Affects fundraising revenue generation for participating local non-profit organizations.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Bond Proposition Language and Animal Shelter Siting

Potential bond measures would fund capital improvement projects including park expansions and an estimated $18M+ animal shelter facility.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

PCDC Economic Development Project Funding Public Hearings

Allocates up to $4,642,592 in PCDC funds for five-year Monarch facility operations.

Decisions during term (388)

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

Voting record (28)

23 yes5 no

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Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Mr. Metayer moved to approve ordinance 0899 to adopt the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on first and final reading.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Mr. Metayer made a motion to ratify the vote to adopt a budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than the previous fiscal year.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Holiday moved to approve the ordinance 0898 and that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.5436, which is effectively a 3.46 percent increase in the tax

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on first reading.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Mr. Ruiz moved to approve the item.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ratify Property Tax Revenue Increase

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

FY 2027 Property Tax Rate Adoption

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

City Hall Cafe Lease (Two Brews LLC / West Pecan Coffee)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Project Fit Funding Authorization (Monarch Recreation Center)

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on second reading.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Approval of Roadway Impact Fee Ordinance (ORD-0894)

Voted noAug 11, 2026

Mr. Metayer requested an amendment to just do Reunion Park. Mr. Rogers accepted the amendment.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

approve the ordinance on first reading

Voted noAug 11, 2026

Mr. Metayer requested an amendment to just do Reunion Park.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

approve the ordinance on first reading

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Roadway Impact Fee Ordinance (Item 5C)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Charter Amendment - ETJ Non-Voting Advisory Participation

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Approval of Pedestrian Bridge Project Reimbursement Assignment Agreement (Item 6C)

Expressed concerns about committing an unknown dollar amount to the bridge project without a firm cost estimate.

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Acceptance of Maintenance Agreement and Public Access Easement for Lakeside Meadows PID (Item 6E)

Maintained opposition consistent with earlier votes on related PID financing and assignment agreements.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Extend Charter Review Commission Term

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Limited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2026

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Certificates of Obligation Series 2026C

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Eminent Domain for New Sweden Lift Station

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

PCDC and ESD No. 2 Interlocal Agreement

Voted noMar 5, 2026

Recommendation for Technology and Surveillance Board

Voted yesMar 5, 2026

Rejection of Certificate of Obligation Threshold