District 3 Council Member· 2026-2028
Jed Cole
Waco
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 3:45
- Avg per meeting
- 0:56
- Segments
- 73
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Data Center Development Concerns
Potential long-term strains on regional utility infrastructure and water supplies.
surveillance technology policy
Taxpayers are footing the bill for both the camera subscriptions and the repairs caused by the ongoing vandalism.
Museum Capital Improvements
Involves a $10 million state funding allocation for museum and site improvements.
Severe Weather Response
Costs associated with emergency response and infrastructure damage are currently being assessed.
Kate Ross Sidewalk Replacement Phase II Contract Award
Funds will be allocated under Project No. 82420261 for construction services.
Residential Property Compliance
Action on these properties may involve municipal expenditures for abatement or fines levied against owners.
Personnel Appointment
The impact on the city budget is currently unknown.
Tourism Incentives and Marketing Strategy
Unknown incentive amounts discussed for upcoming tourism events.
Executive Search Firm Proposals Review
Engaging an executive search firm will involve professional service fees.
Downtown Revitalization
The project is expected to guide long-term private investment in the downtown core.
Riverwalk project
Advances significant private investment along the downtown riverfront without direct city financial subsidies for the final phases.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Siting
The city has invested in land acquisition, but specific construction costs for a plant remain unbudgeted.
data center zoning
The project involves a $10 billion investment but raises concerns about utility strain.
criminal charges against city employee
Taxpayer money could be on the line for legal fees and potential settlements, not to mention the cost of fixing any broken systems.
city manager appointment
It's too early to tell if this appointment will impact your wallet, but new leadership often means new priorities.
Airport Operations and Capital Improvements
Details regarding capital improvement costs and grant funding were scheduled for presentation.
Employee Health Insurance Plan Adjustments & Shortfall
Requires a 12% city contribution increase (~$2.2 million) and a 7% employee premium hike to eliminate a $4 million fund shortfall.
data center expansion
This could mean big bucks for the city, but we might end up footing the bill for increased utility costs.
litter enforcement
The city might spend more on cleanup if they don't enforce littering rules, but fines could bring some cash back.
office closure
No big financial impact here, just a heads-up to avoid a wasted trip.
Moved or seconded (29)
Motions Cole 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.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Approval of Waco Police Association Meet and Confer Agreement (First Reading)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
2026-473 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to revise the Schedule of Drainage Charges for the Municipal Drainage Utility System in the City of Waco (“Schedule of Drainage Charges”) by increasing the monthly fee per Equivalent Residential Unit by $0.20
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
MOTION TO APPROVE
- movedpassed2026-08-04
2026-475 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending various Sections of Chapter 28 “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to comply with recent legislation, to allow for HUD-code manufactured homes as a permitted use by
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
2026-477 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance changing the land use designation from Suburban Residential to Industrial and rezoning from R-1B Single Family Residence District to M-2 Light Industrial District, on approximately 1.69 total acres addressed as
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
2026-472 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution: (1) approving the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (”Action Plan”) where that Action Plan has met all requirements of the City‘s Citizen Participation Plan prior to filing with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
- movedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO DISAPPROVE
- secondedpassed2026-06-16
MOTION TO APPROVE ON EMERGENCY SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO APPROVE
- movedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO CONTINUE TO THE JUNE 16, 2026, COUNCIL MEETING
- movedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Cole was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.