Eugene Escobar Jr.
About
Eugene Escobar Jr.'s mayoral platform focused primarily on managing the rapid population growth and development pressures facing the city of Princeton, Texas. His campaign emphasized efforts to slow down development amidst tensions surrounding the town's growing pains.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe mayor campaigned on managing and slowing down the city's rapid growth and development.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 3:19:28
- Avg per meeting
- 5:52
- Segments
- 5060
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget
Sets spending and service levels citywide for the coming year.
Parks Bond Program Capital Projects Update
Bond-funded parks projects affect how voter-approved park money is spent.
CDC and EDC Bylaw Amendments
None directly from the discussion, though future spending thresholds and contract rules will be affected.
Harvest Point Economic Development Negotiations
Financial terms and potential incentives are currently under confidential negotiation.
Princeton Micro-Hospital Final Plat
Supports local job creation and expands property and sales tax revenues.
Fire Department SAFER Grant Reconsideration
Requires initial city matching funds of over $218,000 in year one, scaling up significantly in subsequent years.
EDC and CDC Staffing Study and Organizational Capacity
The study contract cost isn't stated yet, but findings could affect future staffing budgets.
Library Board Governance and Volunteerism
No construction cost is attached yet — this is the land dedication step.
Meeting Schedule Change
This hire dictates the efficiency and strategy behind how your tax dollars are managed across all city departments.
City-Wide Wayfinding and Signage Initiative
A CDC partnership could determine how wayfinding signage is funded.
Princeton-180 (Serenity) Public Improvement District Assessments
Establishes formal assessment mechanisms for infrastructure financing within the Serenity PID.
Library Operations and Senior Programming
Fiscal impact will be determined during final budget adoption by the city council.
Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule Update
New fees would shift more of the city's development-review costs onto permit applicants rather than taxpayers.
Data Center Zoning Regulations
Could affect the city's tax base by making large data center projects harder — but not impossible — to build.
155-foot cell tower at Walmart
Longneck Road Rezoning to Planned Development 46
Road widening costs were not identified; road improvements would be borne by developers per-project or left unfunded.
Cybersecurity Incident and Data Privacy
Potential unquantified costs related to cybersecurity remediation and financial fraud impacts on residents.
Steven and Judy Deffenbaugh Community Center Audit
Details regarding audit findings and potential financial adjustments will be presented.
Commercial Gas Station Expansion at Myrick and South Beauchamp
New commercial development would add to the city's sales and property tax base.
Multi-Year Roadway Management Plan and Pavement Repairs
The proposed multi-year roadway reconstruction plan is estimated at approximately $20 million.
Decisions during term (381)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October meeting minutes (2026-066)
Purchase of fitness equipment from Marathon Fitness (2026-073)
E.1 ORD-2026-11-09-01 — Rezoning to PD 47, S Beauchamp Blvd & Myrick Lane
E.2 ORD-2026-11-09-02 — 155-foot Walmart cell tower SUP
E.3 ORD-2026-11-09-03 — Rezoning to C-2 at 1523 Longneck Road
E.4 ORD-2026-11-09-04 — SUP for Automobile Repair (major), 1523 Longneck Road
F.1 2026-018 — Ceigen Conveyance Plat, Forest Grove South & W Princeton Dr
F.2 2026-019 — Retail Partners Replat (QuickTrip car wash site)
F.3 2026-020 — Cope Retail Final Plat (Shoppes at Monticello)
F.4 2026-021 — KB Home Princeton Estates Phase 2 Final Plat
F.5 2026-022 — D.L. Caldwell Preliminary Plat, 107 W Princeton Dr
F.6 2026-023 — JB Princeton I, LP Replat (Princeton Business Park)
F.7 2026-024 — Christian Heights Preliminary Plat (freestanding ER site)
Consent Agenda Approval
First Amendment to Community Center Operations Agreement
Acceptance of Councilmember Steven Deffibaugh's Resignation
Ordinance No. 2026-10-26-01 (Fee Schedule Amendments)
FEMA SAFER Grant Acceptance
Crossmill Phase 1B Final Plat
Alternate City Manager Contract Approval
Voting record (12)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Debt Service Tax Rate (Ordinance No. 2026-08-17)
Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ceiling for Notice
Approval of Eastridge PID Improvement Area 6 Assessment Ordinance
Issuance of Eastridge PID Series 2026 Bonds
Adoption of Electronic Micromobility Regulations
Contract for Public Safety Building Project Management Services
On-Call Road Construction Contract Award
Adoption of Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund Policy
Adoption of Revised Purchasing Policy
Resolution Adopting Amendments to TIRZ Number Three Project and Financing Plan
Categorically opposed to TIRZ incentives and how they encourage density.