Around Town

Listening, showing up, and doing the work.

A look at where Jonathan has been hearing from neighbors: local events, site visits, civic moments, and everyday conversations around Pflugerville.

Jonathan Coffman and community leaders touring The Monarch recreation center construction site
Jonathan Coffman listening to business owners at a Pflugerville Chamber event
Jonathan Coffman with residents at Deutschen Pfest

Community work timeline

August 2026

Water & Utilities

Proposed 2027 water rates would lower bills for most households.

The proposed rate structure would lower or stabilize combined water and wastewater bills for roughly three out of four residential customers, with the largest reductions going to households that use the least water.

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August 2026

Fiscal Responsibility

Why Council did not call a November bond election.

Pflugerville has real capital needs, including a new animal shelter, but Council decided this was not the right time to ask voters to approve another bond package without clearly defined projects and a responsible financial plan.

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August 2026

Media Appearance

Discussing Flock privacy concerns with CBS Austin.

CBS Austin interviewed Jonathan after Pflugerville delayed a vote on a proposed Flock Safety contract amid resident concerns about privacy, data sharing, and access to license plate reader data.

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August 2026

Local Business

Hearing Pflugerville's mid-year economic development update.

At the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce August Luncheon, Economic Development Director Jerry Jones Jr. shared a mid-year look at the partnerships, business support, and strategy shaping Pflugerville's growth.

Pflugerville Economic Development Director Jerry Jones Jr. giving a mid-year update at the Chamber's August luncheon
August 2026

Youth & Community

Connecting families with community resources and school supplies.

The People Pfirst Pflugerville CommUNITY Fair brought together more than a dozen nonprofits to share local resources while families picked up free school supplies for the year ahead.

Families visiting nonprofit resource tables at the People Pfirst Pflugerville CommUNITY Fair
August 2026

Growth & Infrastructure

Opening the Helios Way extension.

The Helios Way extension, funded by the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation, is now open and improving access for the businesses and employers in this growing part of Pflugerville.

Jonathan Coffman and community leaders at the ribbon cutting for the Helios Way extension
August 2026

Public Safety

Strengthening the City and Fire Department partnership.

The Pflugerville Fire Department and ESD #2 Board presented Jonathan with a letter of appreciation for helping improve the relationship between the City and the District and supporting a stronger partnership focused on public safety and emergency medical services.

Pflugerville Fire Department and ESD #2 board members presenting Jonathan Coffman with a letter of appreciation
July 2026

Public Safety

Why I supported moving ambulance service to ESD #2.

Council approved bringing emergency transport and first response under one local public-safety system with stronger ambulance availability, performance reporting, and accountability requirements.

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June 2026

Growth & Infrastructure

Modernizing the rules behind neighborhood projects.

When lower impact, less expensive, but still high-quality construction methods aren't allowed, Pflugerville must act quickly to iterate our rules.

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June 2026

Youth & Community

Showing up for local teams and families.

Quality of life is built in places like sports fields where families, coaches, volunteers, and more all help shape Pflugerville's future.

Youth football players lined up at a Pflugerville game
June 2026

Local Business

Listening to the people building Pflugerville's economy.

Roundtable conversations with local employers and small-business owners help connect council decisions to the realities of hiring, permitting, affordability, and growth.

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May 2026

Civic Life

Representing Pflugerville at State of the City.

Community events like State of the City are a chance to hear where residents, educators, businesses, and civic partners see momentum and pressure points.

Jonathan Coffman with Pflugerville leaders at State of the City
March 2026

Public Safety

Learning from firefighters and medics on the job.

Spending a day with the ESD #2 - Quint 211 crew made the training, equipment, facilities, staffing, and judgment behind public safety decisions much more concrete.

Pflugerville firefighters participating in a live-fire training exercise
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March 2026

Parks & Quality of Life

Tracking long-term park investments.

Tree planting around Lake Pflugerville is a reminder that parks are infrastructure: shade, irrigation, trails, and maintenance all affect how residents use public spaces.

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February 2026

Public Safety

Getting a closer look at public safety operations.

Jonathan did an overnight ride-out with the Pflugerville Police Department to help translate budget and policy questions into a clearer understanding of response, coordination, technology, and field conditions.

Inside a Pflugerville Police cruiser during a night ride-out
February 2026

Growth & Infrastructure

Seeing major projects before they become ribbon cuttings.

A site visit at The Monarch gave council members a closer look at the scale, sequencing, and public-private coordination behind a major recreation investment.

Jonathan Coffman and community leaders at The Monarch construction site
January 2026

Council Service

Planning the work with council colleagues.

Council retreats and working sessions create space to align on priorities, ask better questions, and understand how city work moves from strategy to implementation.

Pflugerville council members and staff gathered at a council retreat
January 2026

Regional Service

Showing up for the broader Central Texas community.

Local service does not stop at the city limits. Regional gatherings and civic events like Austin's MLK Day programs help keep Pflugerville connected to the larger conversations affecting our residents.

A crowd gathered for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the Texas Capitol
December 2025

Service

Helping neighbors during the holidays.

Community service projects like Blue Santa are where city partnerships become practical: volunteers, public safety teams, civic groups, and residents working together in the same room.

Jonathan Coffman and a Pflugerville public safety officer handing a holiday gift bag to a family
December 2025

Civic Life

Celebrating and recognizing community work.

Holiday gatherings and city recognitions are another way to stay connected to the people and organizations doing steady work across Pflugerville.

A large Pflugerville community group gathered for a holiday recognition photo
November 2025

Council Service

Sworn in and ready to get to work.

The campaign conversations turned into the responsibility of serving residents from the dais, asking better questions, and staying accountable after Election Day.

Jonathan Coffman taking the oath of office for Pflugerville City Council Place 1
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