District 3 Council Member· 2020–2026
Josh Borderud
Waco
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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)
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.
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.
2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan Funding
Approval of the annual plan affects the allocation of federal funding for local housing programs.
business development program
The financial impact of potential concessions is currently unknown as the city assesses the situation.
Miguel House Boutique Hotel Development
The project is expected to increase local property values and tourism activity.
At-Risk Historic Properties and Demolition Trends
Staff time and resources dedicated to oral history collection and community engagement events.
Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities on South 17th Street
Private investment providing specialized community housing infrastructure.
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.
Housing Development and Property Portfolio Updates
Directly affects property management and operational costs for local public housing sites.
Amendment 2 to Convey 2050: Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Shapes long-term capital investments and regional infrastructure planning over the next decades.
quiet zone construction
The project is funded at $10.7 million.
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.
SUB-26-02-FP Final Plat for Waco Downtown Redevelopment Addition, Phase 1
SUB-26-02-FP: Final Plat for Waco Downtown Redevelopment Edition, Phase 1
Downtown Redevelopment – Barons Branch (Phase 1A) Project Request
Preliminary Plat of Waco Downtown Redevelopment Plat, Phase 1
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.