Place 3 Council Member· 2023-2027
Brent Newsom
Mansfield
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:19
- Avg per meeting
- 4:01
- Segments
- 787
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Top issues during term (20)
The Canals at The Reserve Development
Represents hundreds of millions in private investment and future economic growth.
MEDC FY 2026-2027 Budget
Sets property tax bills for residents and funds municipal operations and capital investments for FY 2026-2027.
Roadway Improvements
Uses city and rail coordination resources for infrastructure safety improvements.
Accessory Structure Compliance
None to the city.
Commercial Drone Delivery Regulation
Nominal administrative costs associated with processing specific use permit applications.
Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc. Headquarters Relocation
A $65,000 grant for exterior building improvements supporting a major industrial employer.
Historic Preservation Strategic Planning and Museum Programs
Financial impacts depend on future budget allocations for festival planning and educational video production.
Library Programming and Operations
Operational costs are managed within the existing library budget.
Park Facilities Expansion
Funded through approved capital improvement project budgets.
city council meeting recap
While the specific dollar amounts aren't in this quick recap, council decisions always affect your tax dollars and local services.
Board Officer Elections
None
Facility Infrastructure and ADA Updates
Expends municipal funds for water treatment supplies and park capital improvements.
Historic Preservation Month Events
Specific budget allocations for these educational programs and events were not finalized during the discussion.
Earth Day Planning
Modest operational expenditures related to event staging, vendor bookings, and program materials.
Heritage Ranch Baptist Church Zoning Change
No direct city cost; future commercial portion would go on the tax rolls if sold or developed.
Downtown Housing Diversity and Plat Approval
Adds significant housing units and retail near historic downtown; construction financing reportedly approved.
Downtown Revitalization Incentives
Involves local tax incentives and state economic development program participation.
Historic Property Alterations and National Register Status
Financial impacts are tied to private redevelopment costs versus historic rehabilitation expenses.
Southpointe Phase 9 Final Plat
The developer will build infrastructure and transfer the park to the city for maintenance.
Industrial-Residential Proximity Standards
The applicant must invest in additional screening and landscaping to meet the board's conditions.
Moved or seconded (30)
Motions Newsom 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.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-11
to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
Ordinance - Public Hearing and First Reading on an Ordinance Considering a Request by Winkelmann & Associates, Inc. for a Zoning Change from PD, Planned Development District to PD, Planned Development District for Commercial Uses, Being 18.604 Acres Located Within the B.F
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-08
to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Declaring the Existence of a Public Necessity and Authorizing the City Attorney, or His Designee, and Other City Officials to Take Such Actions as Are Necessary to Acquire Real Property, Being Various Lots Provided Herein Located Within
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-26
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Of Mansfield, Texas, Declaring the Existence of a Public Necessity and Authorizing the City Attorney, or His Designee, and Other City Officials to Take Such Actions as are Necessary to Acquire Real Property and Easements, Being Located Within Pb George
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
Board Appointments: Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Presenters: Susana Marin, City Secretary Page 3 of 108
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-11
to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
- movedpassed 7-02026-04-13
adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Purchase of 800 Highway 287 N #S
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-23
A motion was made by Council Member Newsom to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Resolution - A Public Hearing and Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving and Endorsing the 2026 (52nd Year) Community Development Block Grant Project for the City of Mansfield, Texas; Finding That the Meeting at Which This Resolution is Passed is Open
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
minutes of the February 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as presented
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Board Appointments: Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission Presenters: Susana Marin, City Secretary Attachments: None
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving Amendments to the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission Bylaws; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Providing an Effective Date
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Chapter 72 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking), Adding Section 72.03 (Parking Recreational Vehicles on Streets and Public Right-of-Way); Providing Regulations for Recreational Vehicles; Providing That This
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Mathis Road Extension Project Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
minutes of the February 5, 2026 Joint City Council Meeting as presented
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
City Employee Speaker Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-23
Relocation of Utility Lines Along East and West Broad Street
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-02-23
Surplus City Personal Property Disposal Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (389)
Recorded while Newsom was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution Awarding Construction Contract for Park Monument Signage
Resolution Awarding Water Treatment Chemical Contracts
Approval of October 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Specific Use Permit for Eating Establishment with Drive-Through at Costco Addition
Texas Enterprise Zone Nomination for Mouser Electronics
Zoning Change Request by Stillwater Capital Inc. (Tabled)
Zoning Change Request by The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. (Tabled)
Development Plan Amendment for Setback Partners, LTD
Zoning Change for Heritage Ranch Baptist Church
Adoption of 2026-2027 Legislative Priorities
Board Appointment: Zoning Board of Adjustments
Board Appointment: Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission
Approval of September 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
HLC#26-007: Window Signage for Mansfield Music Mentors at 119 N. Main Street
Appointment of Amanda Kowalski to Preservation Education Sub-Committee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of August 18, 2025 and August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Semiannual Impact Fee Report (July 1 - December 31, 2025)
Approval of Semiannual Impact Fee Report (January 1 - June 30, 2026)
ADJOURN
Voting record (229)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.