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)(Development)
The Canals at The Reserve Development
Represents hundreds of millions in private investment and future economic growth.
Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc. Headquarters Relocation
A $65,000 grant for exterior building improvements supporting a major industrial employer.
Park Facilities Expansion
Funded through approved capital improvement project budgets.
Downtown Revitalization Incentives
Involves local tax incentives and state economic development program participation.
Downtown Housing Diversity and Plat Approval
Adds significant housing units and retail near historic downtown; construction financing reportedly approved.
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.
Car Wash Permit Application
Loss of potential development and associated economic activity.
Stillwater Capital Mixed-Use Development (The Canals)
Substantial private investment estimated in the hundreds of millions, increasing local commercial and property tax revenues.
Historic Downtown Redevelopment
The city will provide up to $5.5 million in tax-increment grants, but only after the project is built and paying taxes.
Public Art for Fire Station No. 1
Potential future allocation for competition prizes and art supplies.
311 Smith Street Multi-Family Mixed-Use Development
Private investment in downtown commercial and residential growth.
Harmon Mansfield Townhome Rezoning & Traffic Impact
Generates over $1 million in estimated annual tax revenue upon completion.
Adoption of 2024 International Building Codes
Could increase construction and development costs depending on whether optional appendices for solar and EV infrastructure are adopted.
High Five Entertainment Venue Development Agreement Amendment
Adjusts performance deadlines tied to tax value generation and MEDC/TIRZ #4 funding commitments.
Benson Manors Final Plat Review
Property development expands the city's tax base through new construction and improvements.
Departmental Operations and Metrics
The plan will likely influence future budget allocations for museum programming.
Smith & Elm Mixed-Use Redevelopment Agreement
The agreement involves a city property sale for $1,500,000 and up to $5,500,000 in performance-based tax increment grants over 15 years.
Community Center and Library Feasibility Study
Estimated at $135 million for construction and soft costs, with an 84% cost recovery model subsidized by half-cent sales tax revenues.
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 (21)
Recorded while Newsom was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Development Plan Amendment for Setback Partners, LTD
Second Amendment to Economic Development Agreement for High Five Mansfield
Board Appointments: Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation
Board Appointments: Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Economic Development Agreement - Center For Oral & Dental Implant Surgery
Economic Development Agreement - Paper Source Converting & MFG, Inc.
Approval of Economic Development Agreement for Project #22-04
Approval of Resolution RE-4576-26 (Nack Development Agreement Amendment)
Zoning Change for 'The Canals at Mansfield' Planned Development (ZC24-016)
Approval of Economic Development Item ED# 26-03
Approval of Park Facilities Development Corporation Bonds
Approval of TIRZ Development Agreement for Smith & Elm
Approval of Economic Development Agreement ED# 26-05
Authorize Purchase and Sale Agreement for Economic Development Project #25-08
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for 260 N. Mitchell Road
Approval of Mansfield Parks Facilities Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Resolution
Zoning Change for Heritage Parkway Commercial Development (ZC26-004)
Board Appointments: Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Authorization for Economic Development Project #21-10
Economic Development Agreement with Hanna Surveying and Engineering, LLC
Voting record (10)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.