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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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Pflugerville Is Going to See More Data Center Interest. We Need Rules First.
Central Texas is an obvious target for data center development. The impacts — noise, power demand, water use, scale — are specific enough that they shouldn't get handled through standard commercial zoning. I pushed to get policy language to staff before the first major proposal arrives.
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 interrupted by a pipeline break near Boggy Creek. Here's what happened and why emergency restrictions were necessary.
Why Pflugerville Needs an AI Governance Policy Before It Needs One
The standard pattern: a department finds a useful tool, procurement moves faster than policy, and by the time residents ask questions, the contract is signed. I've been pushing to get rules in place before the next contract 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.
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 Utility Rate Study Actually 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.
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