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What happened at the last meeting, where key issues stand, and what to expect next. Written for residents who want to know what's going on without having to watch a three-hour council recording.
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What Pflugerville Needs to Compete for Jobs and Commercial Growth
Pflugerville needs a clearer economic development strategy: updated rules, focused investment, a stronger vision east of State Highway 130, better sales-tax growth, and more support for small businesses already here.
When Outdated Construction Rules Make Neighborhood Projects Harder
Two nearby fiber projects from the same provider showed how local rules can change cost, timing, and resident experience. Pflugerville needs to keep construction standards current while still protecting neighborhoods.
What Pflugerville Still Needs on AI, Surveillance, and Resident Data
After a council discussion with staff, my position is the same: Pflugerville should adopt practical, enforceable rules for AI, surveillance technology, resident data, and outside agency access.
Pflugerville Is Going to See More Data Center Interest. We Need Rules First.
Central Texas is drawing data center development, and the impacts are specific enough that standard commercial zoning shouldn't cover them: noise, power demand, water use, scale. I pushed to get policy language in front of staff before the first major proposal shows up.
Water Emergency, Pipeline Failure, and What Residents Should Understand
Two problems hit at once: Lake Pflugerville at historically low levels, and the Colorado River refill path cut off by a pipeline break near Boggy Creek. Here's what happened and why emergency restrictions were necessary.
What I Learned Spending a Day with Pflugerville Firefighters
I spent the day with the Quint 211 crew, meeting firefighters, medics, and command staff and seeing the training, teamwork, and preparation that go into public safety.
Why Pflugerville Needs an AI Governance Policy Before It Needs One
A department finds a useful tool, procurement moves faster than policy, and by the time residents ask questions, the contract is already signed. I've been pushing to get rules in place before the next one locks us in.
Water Rate Study: What I Asked For and What's Next
I requested a full water rate structure analysis from city staff at the last meeting. Here's what that means, what data I'm expecting, and the timeline for a public discussion.
More Trees Around Lake Pflugerville Means Better Parks for the Long Term
Lake Pflugerville has seen real progress on tree planting. The updated count from the Urban Forester was 87 trees planted between Fall 2024 and Fall 2025, with more going in around the lake.
What Pflugerville's Flock Cameras Actually Do With Your Data
Pflugerville uses Flock Safety license plate readers. The question isn't whether the system exists. It's what rules govern it. Retention, interagency access, and Council oversight should be defined publicly, not buried in a vendor contract.
What Transparent Government Looks Like in Practice
Transparency isn't a value statement. It's a set of practices. Decisions explained before they're made, not defended after the vote. Residents should be able to follow the reasoning, see the tradeoffs, and hold us accountable.
What a Rate Study Does, and What It Doesn't
A rate study doesn't invent new costs. It tests whether we're recovering real costs fairly. I pushed for affordability analysis and multifamily review to be part of the scope so the results are actually useful.
Pflugerville's Water Rates Have a Design Problem
High fixed charges mean low-usage households pay more per gallon than heavy users. That's regressive by design. I've been pushing for a rate study that includes affordability scenarios and a hard look at how multifamily residents are classified.
Planning & Zoning to City Council: What Actually Changed
What changed when I moved from P&Z to Council: broader responsibility, real authority, direct resident contact. What carried over: a working knowledge of how growth actually moves through this city.
My First Council Meetings: How I'm Approaching the Job
What to expect from this seat: I read the packet, I ask for the backup, and I'll explain the work in plain English as I go.
A First Week on Council That Showed the Work Ahead
My first week on Council made the job very concrete: constituent questions, staff conversations, business recruitment, water-rate work, Charter Review ideas, and community events all happening at once.
Sworn In and Ready to Get to Work
I was officially sworn in to the Pflugerville City Council. I am grateful for the trust residents placed in me, and I am ready to serve with transparency, humility, and a commitment to listening.
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