Andrea Barefield
About
Andrea Barefield's platform centers on the continued development and revitalization of Waco, with a specific focus on addressing infrastructure needs within District 1. She emphasizes responsible budget management and strategic growth to ensure the city's long-term vibrancy.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructurePrioritize infrastructure upgrades throughout District 1.
- developmentFocus on strategic development and budget management for the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:41:24
- Avg per meeting
- 4:50
- Segments
- 2108
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Top issues during term (19)(General)
Data Center Development Concerns
Potential long-term strains on regional utility infrastructure and water supplies.
Personnel Appointment
The impact on the city budget is currently unknown.
surveillance technology policy
Taxpayers are footing the bill for both the camera subscriptions and the repairs caused by the ongoing vandalism.
Severe Weather Response
Costs associated with emergency response and infrastructure damage are currently being assessed.
Residential Property Compliance
Action on these properties may involve municipal expenditures for abatement or fines levied against owners.
criminal charges against city employee
Taxpayer money could be on the line for legal fees and potential settlements, not to mention the cost of fixing any broken systems.
visitor economy strategy
Boosting tourism can pump more cash into Waco's local businesses and potentially ease the tax burden on residents.
city manager appointment
It's too early to tell if this appointment will impact your wallet, but new leadership often means new priorities.
office closure
No big financial impact here, just a heads-up to avoid a wasted trip.
litter enforcement
The city might spend more on cleanup if they don't enforce littering rules, but fines could bring some cash back.
data center expansion
This could mean big bucks for the city, but we might end up footing the bill for increased utility costs.
data center zoning
The project involves a $10 billion investment but raises concerns about utility strain.
job fair
This could mean more money in your pocket if you land a new job!
Public Health Director Appointment
This new leadership could mean changes in how health funds are allocated and spent.
voting rights and representation
This could mean big changes to campaign spending and how local elections are funded.
landfill operations
No major cost changes are expected for residents with this switch.
landfill closure
Expect potential changes to your trash bill as the city figures out new ways to handle waste.
Hotel Carmichael Opening Timeline
The project has built-in interest reserves and variable rate savings that help mitigate the impact of a delayed opening.
city manager hiring
This hire could mean big shifts in how your tax dollars are spent, depending on the new manager's priorities.
Moved or seconded (39)
Motions Barefield 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.
- movedpassed2026-09-01
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- movedpassed2026-09-01
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-09-01
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- secondedpassed2026-09-01
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- movedpassed2026-08-04
2026-474 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Section 28-1134 of Article X “Historic District and Landmark Zoning” of Chapter 28 “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to revise the criteria for members of the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
2026-478 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone from O-2 Office Residence to C-2 Community Commercial District on approximately 0.707 acres addressed as 722 South 7th Street, and providing for penalties. (Z-26-24, Eric Givens, Waffle House, Inc.)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST AND FINAL READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
- movedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-05-19
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Barefield was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (1)(General)
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