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District 3 Council Member· 2020–2026

Josh Borderud

Waco

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending May 12, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
4:23
Avg per meeting
0:38
Segments
128

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Top issues during term (18)(Development)

critical↓Feb 2026[26]

Barron's Branch Public Improvements and Master Development Agreement

Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.

medium→Feb 2026[23]

Parks and Recreation Planning and Advisory

Impacts city park maintenance and recreation funding as part of the FY27 budget process.

critical↓May 2026[9]

Downtown Redevelopment Infrastructure

The project is part of a 12-20 year redevelopment plan.

medium↑Mar 2026[7]

park redevelopment

This project will likely cost millions, but the long-term economic boost from a better park is the goal.

high↓Mar 2026[7]

TIF Zone Management

Distributes $1.18 million in unspent funds back to the city, county, and college district.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Poehls Addition Preliminary Plat Expansion

Private investment in residential infrastructure.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Melody Grove II RAD/Section 18 Redevelopment

Details regarding capital stack and federal funding allocations will be outlined during the project briefing.

critical↓Jan 2026[6]

Downtown Redevelopment Project & Master Development Agreement

Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.

critical↓May 2026[4]

2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan Funding

Approval of the annual plan affects the allocation of federal funding for local housing programs.

medium↓Jan 2026[4]

business development program

The financial impact of potential concessions is currently unknown as the city assesses the situation.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Miguel House Boutique Hotel Development

The project is expected to increase local property values and tourism activity.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

At-Risk Historic Properties and Demolition Trends

Staff time and resources dedicated to oral history collection and community engagement events.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities on South 17th Street

Private investment providing specialized community housing infrastructure.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Housing Tax Credit Program Resolutions of Support

Developers requested nominal fee waivers of at least $500 per project while leveraging millions in state tax credit equity.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Housing Development and Property Portfolio Updates

Directly affects property management and operational costs for local public housing sites.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Amendment 2 to Convey 2050: Metropolitan Transportation Plan

Shapes long-term capital investments and regional infrastructure planning over the next decades.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

quiet zone construction

The project is funded at $10.7 million.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

economic development hiring

Expect potential new jobs and maybe even some tax revenue boosts down the line if this new hire works their magic.

Moved or seconded (18)

Motions Borderud 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.

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING BASED ON STAFF'S CURRENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: SECTION 4.2 (BUILDING HEIGHT AND MASSING) BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM BU…

  • movedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • movedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO WITHDRAW

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • movedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO WITHDRAW

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion To Approve The Consent Agenda With The Following Revision: On RES-2026-188, Addition Of The Words "Subject To City Council Approval" Inserted At The End Of Number 3.

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion to Approve on Second Reading

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion to Approve on First Reading

  • movedpassed2026-03-17

    Motion to Disapprove

  • secondedpassed2026-03-17

    Motion to Approve on First Reading

  • secondedpassed2026-03-03

    Motion to Approve on Second Reading

  • movedpassed2026-02-17

    Motion to Approve

  • movedpassed2026-02-17

    Motion to Approve

Decisions during term (4)

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

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.

In the news (1)