Place 1 Council Member· 2026-2029
Richard Reno
Midlothian
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 42:05
- Avg per meeting
- 3:50
- Segments
- 735
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Top issues during term (20)
Stone Brook Estates Residential Rezoning Proposal
New homes will add to the city's property tax base; the developer cited city tax contributions as a reason to annex.
FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget
The budget dictates the allocation of MCDC funds for community projects, infrastructure, and operating expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
Bond Referendum
Finances over $32 million in capital projects while maintaining projected debt service tax rates.
Eighth Street Revitalization and Improvement Grant Request
$1,000,000 grant request from MCD funds, matched by $1.5 million in private funds.
Google Data Center Expansion & On-Site Power Generation
Generates substantial county tax revenues and industrial investment while operating under existing tax abatement agreements.
Don Floyd Drive Roadway Infrastructure Extension
Utilizes approximately $800,000 in roadway impact fees collected from service area three.
Midlothian Economic Development Annual Report
Consulting services not to exceed $165,025.
2026 Utility Projects Engineering Design
$354,268.75 for design, funded by water impact fees.
YMCA Recreation Center & MISD Ground Lease
Involves a multi-million dollar capital construction budget supported by bond funds and a $3 million YMCA contribution.
Heritage Plaza Construction
Over $18 million funded through Type A and Type B economic development corporations and city reserves.
zoning change
This project should bring in extra tax revenue for the city and give local shops and restaurants more customer traffic.
Hayes Road Thoroughfare Expansion
$96,750 from roadway impact fees.
Communication Tower SUP Denial
None to city funds.
Home Depot Detailed Site Plan
Generates new sales tax revenue and local employment opportunities.
Redden Farms Commercial Daycare Development
Commercial construction and local employment generation.
Drainage Feasibility Study for MCD Properties
$83,000 expenditure from MCD funds.
RailPort Heavy Industrial and Data Center Development
Supports continued industrial capital investment and employment in Midlothian.
Firefighter training simulator
$220,115 from the 2026-27 tax note.
Water and wastewater rate increases through 2031
Typical residential utility bills will climb each year for the next five years.
Plainview Road traffic speeds and control
Decisions during term (397)
Recorded while Reno was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (2026-353, Items A-I)
PD-27 Amendment for Recreation Center at 1800 South 14th Street (2026-354)
Voluntary Annexation of Stone Brook Estates, 5241 Plainview Road (2026-355)
Rezone Stone Brook Estates to PD-193 for 22 Single-Family Lots (2026-356)
Detailed Site Plan and Parking Variance for Place of Worship, PD-179 (2026-357)
Fireblast Global Fire Training Simulator, $220,115 (2026-358)
PLC Replacement Reimbursement to MDA, $350,000 (2026-359)
Water and Wastewater Rate Ordinance, 2027-2031 (2026-360)
Atwell, LLC Raw Water Pipeline Engineering Amendment, $354,268.75 (2026-361)
Hayes Road Extension Engineering Agreement, $96,750 (2026-362)
Executive Session Action: Real Estate Purchase (2026-364)
Executive Session Action: 4% Merit Raises for City Secretary and Municipal Court Judge (2026-365)
Approval of Board Minutes
Continue Public Hearing on Leasing Impressions Grant
Election of Board Secretary
Subcommittee Reorganization
Drainage Feasibility Study and Survey
Adjourn
Adoption of 2027 Regular Scheduled Meeting Dates
Final Plat for Ashford Estates
Voting record (16)
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