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Place 1 Council Member· 2026-2029

Richard Reno

Midlothian

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
42:05
Avg per meeting
3:50
Segments
735

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (16)(Development)

high↑Oct 2026[21]

Eighth Street Revitalization and Improvement Grant Request

$1,000,000 grant request from MCD funds, matched by $1.5 million in private funds.

critical↓Feb 2026[11]

Heritage Plaza Construction

Over $18 million funded through Type A and Type B economic development corporations and city reserves.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Home Depot Detailed Site Plan

Generates new sales tax revenue and local employment opportunities.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Redden Farms Commercial Daycare Development

Commercial construction and local employment generation.

critical↓Aug 2026[10]

RailPort Heavy Industrial and Data Center Development

Supports continued industrial capital investment and employment in Midlothian.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Downtown Character and Development

Affects downtown property values and commercial investment potential.

critical↓May 2026[7]

Eastside Village Walmart Development & Traffic Impacts

Generates significant sales tax revenue and new construction investment, but residents voiced concerns regarding property value depreciation.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Life Church Proposed Facility and Parking Variance

Brings institutional development and community services to the area.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Municipal Hotel/Motel Tax Oversight

Potential multi-million dollar commitments over 10 years.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Kotha Holdings Industrial Infrastructure Agreement

$4.3 million forgivable loan funded by MED.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

Rancho Lago Residential Development Proposal

Projected total capital value creation of $1.7 billion, accompanied by developer commitments of a 54-acre public park and millions in Hayes Road construction.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Bluebonnet Hills Development Standards Amendment

Homes on larger lots are anticipated to feature higher price points ranging from $450,000 to $550,000.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Specific Use Permit for Multi-Family Development in PD-146

Developer faces a setback in project timeline and potential loss of investment if City Council upholds the denial.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Walnut Grove Road Daycare Development

Developer will fund site improvements and the required southbound left-turn lane.

critical↓Sep 2026[0]

Digital Ranch Advanced Technology Campus & Data Center

Generates substantial new ad valorem and TIRZ tax revenues while requiring major private capital investment in public infrastructure.

high↓Aug 2026[0]

Industrial Accessory Structures

The city is providing a $4.3 million forgivable loan.

Decisions during term (31)

Recorded while Reno was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledOct 13, 2026

Conduct a public hearing and consider and act upon an ordinance amending and restating the development and use regulations of Planned Development District No. 165 (PD-165) for Lot 2, Midlothian Heritage High School, and a 1.41-acre portion…

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Digital Ranch Development Agreement

approved7-0Sep 8, 2026

Appointment to Midlothian Community Development Board

approvedAug 27, 2026

Consider and act upon minutes from the Midlothian Community Development board meeting on July 23, 2026

approved6-0Aug 25, 2026

Redden Farms PID Reimbursement Agreement & Development Amendment

approved6-1Aug 11, 2026

Economic Development Agreement with CCOT Investors

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

Appointment to Midlothian Community Development Board

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

Consulting Services Expenditure for Economic Development Plan

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Economic Development Performance Agreement with Kotha Holdings Group, LLC

approved6-0Jul 28, 2026

PD-179 Development Regulations Amendment

approvedJul 28, 2026

Action resulting from Executive Session, Item #3: Economic Development

approvedJul 23, 2026

Consider and act upon minutes from the Midlothian Community Development board meeting on June 25, 2026

approved6-0Jul 14, 2026

First Amendment to Development Agreement with Midlothian South TRS

approved6-0Jul 14, 2026

Economic Development Agreement for Weber MG Midlothian II

tabled6-0Jul 14, 2026

Economic Development Agreement for 67287 CCOT Investors

approvedJun 25, 2026

Consider and act upon minutes from Midlothian Community Development board meeting on May 28, 2026

approved4-1Jun 16, 2026

Approval of PD-179 Amendment for Main and Highway 67 Development

approved5-0May 26, 2026

Economic Development Bylaws Amendment (Item C)

tabledMay 12, 2026

Conduct a public hearing and consider and act upon an ordinance amending the development and use regulations of a 7.632+ acre portion of Planned Development District No. 179 (PD-179) by adopting a Detailed Site Plan. The property is…

denied2-5Apr 28, 2026

Denial of Rancho Lago Planned Development District (Z29-2025-075)

Voting record (0)(Development)

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