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 (20)(Development)
The Pines at Waco duplex development
Cutting from 48 to 36 units would have fundamentally changed the project's finances, developers said; the project adds tax base and housing instead.
Barron's Branch Public Improvements and Master Development Agreement
Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.
Parks and Recreation Planning and Advisory
Impacts city park maintenance and recreation funding as part of the FY27 budget process.
Park Development Projects Update
Impacts city funding allocations for park maintenance and capital improvement projects in the FY27 budget.
Subdivision Plats for New Housing
Private investment in new residential infrastructure.
Creekside Village Veteran Housing Phase I
Phase I of the Creekside Village project is estimated to cost approximately $15,000,000, with individual home sponsorships priced at $50,000.
Cordova Springs Residential Redevelopment
Involves over $100 million in private investment and $15 million in public infrastructure improvements.
Demolition Permit Delay for 606 N. 15th Street
Placemaker Pro Mixed-Use Development Project
$3,480,131 in total public funding requested for a $37,000,000 capital investment project.
City of Waco Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (ADM-1)
Proper policy compliance mitigates potential legal liabilities associated with workplace discrimination claims.
Short-Term Rental Regulation and Neighborhood Compatibility
Potential rental income for the property owner and minor tourism economic activity.
Downtown Redevelopment Infrastructure
The project is part of a 12-20 year redevelopment plan.
park redevelopment
This project will likely cost millions, but the long-term economic boost from a better park is the goal.
TIF Zone Management
Distributes $1.18 million in unspent funds back to the city, county, and college district.
Poehls Addition Preliminary Plat Expansion
Private investment in residential infrastructure.
Melody Grove II RAD/Section 18 Redevelopment
Details regarding capital stack and federal funding allocations will be outlined during the project briefing.
Downtown Redevelopment Project & Master Development Agreement
Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.
Waco Surf Desperado Master Planned Community
Generates projected annual taxable sales of $30 million+ and increases tourism visitation while providing a 45% sales tax rebate after a base threshold.
South Terrace Management Transition and Construction
Involves property management contracts and construction expenditures at South Terrace.
Commission Meeting Schedule Adjustment
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 (13)
Recorded while Barefield was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
East Waco Redevelopment Agreement and TIF Funding
2026-601 Consider a resolution approving a home rehabilitation construction project involving a deferred forgivable loan in an amount not to exceed $106,087.35, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via the…
2026-603 Consider a resolution approving Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Millis Development and Construction – Dallas, LLC, for construction services at China Spring Park, in an amount not to exceed $31,625.00, bringing the total…
2026-621 Consider a resolution: (1) awarding a contract for construction services with Zamco Services, LLC, for limited renovations at the Mae Jackson Development Center in an amount not to exceed $283,458.07, under TIPS contract 241001;…
2026-565 Consider a resolution approving a professional engineering services agreement with Walker Partners, LLC, for public infrastructure described in the June 29, 2026 Chapter 380 Economic Development and Performance Agreement with Waco…
Approval of Master Development Agreement for Waco Surf Desperado Project
Approval of Fourth Amendment to Catalyst Riverfront Master Development Agreement
2026-501 Consider a resolution approving an economic development agreement with Brazos Waterfront, LLC (the “Company”) for a grant amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from TIF No. 1 Funds allocated to the South Martin Luther King Jr.…
2026-502 Consider a resolution approving an economic development agreement with Bawa Venture LLC (the “Company”) for a grant amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 4 Funds allocated to the South Martin…
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 approving a tax exempt financing by the Mission Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in an amount not to exceed $145,548,078.00, for the benefit of Graphic…
Economic Development Agreement: Waco High Lofts
Economic Development Agreement: Cornerstone Caregiving
Voting record (2)(Development)
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