District 1 Council Member· 2026-2028
Andrea Barefield
Waco
About
Andrea Barefield's platform centers on the continued development and revitalization of Waco, with a specific focus on addressing infrastructure needs within District 1. She emphasizes responsible budget management and strategic growth to ensure the city's long-term vibrancy.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructurePrioritize infrastructure upgrades throughout District 1.
- developmentFocus on strategic development and budget management for the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 1:58:36
- Avg per meeting
- 5:09
- Segments
- 2385
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
FY 2027 Annual Operating Budget
Sets city spending and tax collections for the upcoming fiscal year, affecting median homestead property tax bills.
Fiscal Year 2027 Outside Agency Funding
Involves roughly $3.8 million to $4.2 million in potential outside agency funding allocations.
Downtown Infrastructure Financing
Estimated $30.4 million in interest savings compared to traditional bond financing.
water infrastructure funding
This grant means the city doesn't have to spend as much of its own money on upgrading water systems.
Moved or seconded (35)
Motions Barefield 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.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- movedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- movedpassed2026-08-04
2026-474 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Section 28-1134 of Article X “Historic District and Landmark Zoning” of Chapter 28 “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to revise the criteria for members of the
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
2026-478 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone from O-2 Office Residence to C-2 Community Commercial District on approximately 0.707 acres addressed as 722 South 7th Street, and providing for penalties. (Z-26-24, Eric Givens, Waffle House, Inc.)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST AND FINAL READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
- movedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- movedpassed2026-05-19
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while Barefield was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution amending Waco Transit budget and contract for Spare Labs software
2026-632 Consider a resolution: (1) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Improvements Program budgets as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section and the Resolution; and (2) authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to…
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Operating and CIP Budget
Ratification of Property Tax Increase in Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 Operating and CIP Budgets
2026-506 Consider a resolution: (1) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Improvements Program ("CIP") budgets for the General Fund, Abandoned Motor Vehicle Fund, Hazmat Fund, Park Performance Fund, Information…
2026-507 Consider a resolution: (1) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund budget by increasing appropriations by $114,429.50 from Streets Fund; (2) approving the purchase of one new Weedoo TC-3012 Workboat for Public Works…
2026-520 Consider an ordinance: (1) amending Capital Improvement Program budgets as detailed in the Resolution and Fiscal Impact; (2) authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with WBW Single Development Group, LLC – Series 134, the…
Consider a resolution: (1) setting a public hearing for September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to receive comments concerning the proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Program for the City of Waco Fiscal Year 2026-2027; (2) stating…
Consider a resolution: (1) amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget as provided in the resolution; (2) amending the supply contract for LOX Liquid Oxygen to reflect the vendor’s name modification from Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., to…
Consider a resolution: (1) amending Capital Improvement Program budgets as detailed in the Resolution and Fiscal Impact; (2) approving Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Matous Construction II, Ltd., d/b/a Matous Construction, Ltd.,…
Consider a resolution: (1) amending Capital Improvement Program budgets as detailed in the Resolution and Fiscal Impact; (2) awarding a contract for construction services to TTG Utilities, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for the…
Voting record (5)(Budget)
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