District Ward 4 Council Member· 2025-2028
Jon Strong
Huntsville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 44:10
- Avg per meeting
- 2:19
- Segments
- 693
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Top issues during term (20)
Budget Amendments and Financial Oversight
Provides oversight of municipal revenues and expenditures totaling millions across multiple funds.
Downtown and Tourism Development
Directs municipal planning and resource distribution for tourism promotion.
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Expansion Petitions
McKenzie said the ETJ additions are 'a very good move for our utility fund,' with no immediate cost to taxpayers.
Wastewater Infrastructure Expansion
Estimated 17% increase in monthly sewer bills for customers using 5,000 gallons, translating to an increase of roughly $7.40 per month.
FEMA DR-4781 disaster recovery consulting
Up to $200,000 contract ceiling, with only about $36,000 newly added; FEMA reimbursement anticipated.
Zoning Changes for Development
Potential impact on future development landscaping and compliance costs.
Walker County Economic Development Corporation Funding Agreement
Involves municipal financial support for regional economic development programs.
FY 26-27 Municipal Budget Discussion
The discussions pertain to future municipal expenditures affecting city services and programs.
Airport Infrastructure and TxDOT Projects
Impacts involve municipal airport revenues, fuel sales, and state-funded TxDOT capital improvement projects.
Visitor Experience Strategic Plan
Guides future municipal investments in tourism infrastructure and marketing.
Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction and Drainage
Totaling $858,290 for construction and $343,393 for engineering services.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Expansion
Details on funding and capital allocation for the expansion phase were reviewed during the presentation.
Municipal Facility Custodial Services Contract
Estimated savings of $30,000-$40,000 per year for taxpayers.
Parks and Leisure Department Operations
Park maintenance and improvement projects draw from existing departmental operational budgets.
Budget Calendar Development
Directly determines property tax burdens for Huntsville property owners based on the adopted rate.
City Secretary Personnel Review
Financial impacts depend on any potential contractual or personnel decisions resulting from the evaluations.
Cultural Plan Updates
Potential future allocation of resources based on updated cultural priorities.
Federal Housing Inspections (NSPIRE)
Ensures continued federal funding eligibility and compliance with HUD operational standards.
hospital infrastructure expansion
Expect a hefty price tag for the construction, which will likely require a mix of city bonds, state grants, or increased hospital service fees.
FY 2027 Technology Infrastructure Replacements
$785,641.49 purchase; locking in now avoids an $88,000 price increase.
Moved or seconded (22)
Motions Strong 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.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-02
Resolution 2026-20: Trinity River Authority Bond
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-06-02
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-02
LJA Engineering Agreement (First Reading)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-02
Resolution 2026-19: Private Resale of Tax Trust Property
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-05-05
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through f.
- movedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Tenaska Waterline Infrastructure Design Direction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Autumn Lake Flood and Drainage Project Engineering Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Robinson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Engineering Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-04-07
Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through d.
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-07
City Manager Contract Renewal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-07
2026-2027 Budget Calendar
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-17
First Reading — Consider Ordinance No. 2026-07, modifying the Code of Ordinances Chapter 48, Article 3 - Tow Trucks, to allow for a comprehensive policy administered by the Police Department. James Barnes, Lieutenant Roy Moore
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-17
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-17
Receive presentation from Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP, CPAs concerning the audit and consider acceptance of the audit for FY 24-25. Lance Hall, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-17
First Reading -Consider and possible action approving expenditure of $2.35 million to purchase FBO Operating Agreement from Huntsville Aviation Inc. and Wade Gillaspie. Lance Hall, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-03
First Reading - Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-01, Amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Ordinances. Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Entergy Texas Rate Participation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Consider Mutual Release and Termination Agreement from the Public Improvement Agreement dated June 17, 2021, with Epoch Huntsville Tenant, LLC. Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer Ricardo Villagrand, Assistant City Manager
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Councilmember Casey Cox made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through e.
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Approve Resolution Supporting Housing Tax Credit Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (224)
Recorded while Strong was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve minutes of the October 6, 2026 Finance Committee meeting
Matrix Imaging Solutions — utility billing printing and mailing
Walker County Hardware — MRO supplies (Bid No. 26-31)
NAPA Auto Parts — vehicle parts (Sourcewell #100124-GPC)
Core server, storage, network and battery backup purchases (FY 2027)
Computers and servers (FY 2027 replacement schedule)
Stuart Consultants — FEMA DR-4781 assistance (Task Order 1 amendment)
Consent Agenda Items 1.a.-1.e. and 1.i.
Ordinance No. 2026-30 — ETJ addition, BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 acres)
Ordinance No. 2026-31 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (644.462 acres)
Ordinance No. 2026-32 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (322.82 acres)
Custodial services contract — Ranger Facility Group (Bid No. 26-18)
Stuart Consultants agreement — FEMA DR-4781
Core server and IT infrastructure purchase — FY 2027
Consent Agenda (excluding items 1.g and 1.h)
Tyler Technologies Software Maintenance
Google Workspace Annual Maintenance
Cline Street Rezoning
ETJ Inclusion Petition - BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 Acres)
ETJ Inclusion Petition - TW Keeland LTD (644.4 Acres)
Voting record (167)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
adopt Ordinance No. 2026 - 30, Amending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and recommend approval of the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 51.2 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 4) in
adopt Ordinance No. 2026 - 31, Amending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and approving the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 410.092 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 16 and a
adopt Ordinance No. 2026 - 32, Amending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and approving the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 20 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 5), approximately 15
Ordinance No. 2026-30 — ETJ addition, BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 acres)
Recused himself from the three ETJ items and left the Council Chambers.
Ordinance No. 2026-31 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (644.462 acres)
Recused himself from the ETJ items and left the chambers.
Ordinance No. 2026-32 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (322.82 acres)
Recused himself from the ETJ items.