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 (13)(Business Jobs)
Advisory Board Annual Reports and Governance Review
Administrative restructuring with no direct fiscal impact.
East Waco Redevelopment and 25th Street Activation Initiatives
A $196,000 contract funded through TIF-4.
Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Outreach
Efforts aim to streamline vendor onboarding and reduce administrative costs through system standardization.
AJGA Waco Junior Open Incentive Request
Four fall sports events generated an estimated 6,042 hotel room nights and over $1.1 million in dining spend.
Tourism incentive requests for 2027 events
Up to $35,500 in recommended incentive awards from a $300,000 annual incentive budget funded by hotel occupancy taxes.
Convention Center Branding Project Replacement
Operational impacts tied to ongoing convention center facility management.
Commercial Rezoning for Waffle House on S. 7th Street
Brings new commercial investment, job creation, and sales tax revenue to the downtown area.
Line of Credit Extension for Grassroots Community Development
Financial details regarding the line of credit extension were scheduled for board review.
AI Enablement and Workflow Modernization Contract
Details regarding the contract cost were not detailed in the summary packet.
Establishment of GradAssist Pilot Private Loan Program
Involves setting loan terms, interest rates, and potential credit support documents for student borrowers.
Brazos Higher Education Student Loan Note Program (2026-2028)
Zero financial impact or debt liability for the City of Waco, as bonds are secured entirely by student loan collateral.
Parking Authority Annual Report
Details on parking revenues and administrative expenditures were presented in the annual report.
National League of Cities Endorsement for Council Member Barefield
None.
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 (0)
Recorded while Barefield was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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