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District 8 Council Member (At-Large)· 2026-2029

Jason Shelton

Arlington

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
33:13
Avg per meeting
3:01
Segments
409

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↓Jan 2026[28]

Secondary Living Units and Aging in Place

The project is privately funded by the homeowners.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Multifamily Redevelopment Density at 1630 South Pecan Street

Private investment in a multi-million-dollar infill housing project.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

Economic Development and Business Support

Enables future tax incentives for economic development projects.

high↑Sep 2026[18]

Multi-Family Residential Development at 2245 Carter Drive

Private investment in new housing units.

high↓Jan 2026[17]

Shops at Viridian Development

The project is expected to bring high-end retail to the area, potentially increasing local property values.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Light Industrial Expansion on US 287 Highway

Not stated; new commercial development would add to the tax base.

medium↓Mar 2026[11]

Poly Webb Crossing Addition Final Plat

Null

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Hines Master Development Agreement — Collins & I-30

The city pays Hines $1.3 million for master planning work, with future land sale values and incentives still to be negotiated.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Industrial and Auto Repair Use on Blue Danube Street

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Data Center Zoning and Operational Regulations

Potential high-value capital investment and tax revenue generation for the city.

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

Affordable Housing Finance

The bill's proponents suggest it could make housing more affordable and encourage development in targeted areas, potentially leading to increased property tax revenue.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Infill Townhome Density and Safety Concerns

Adds new housing stock on an infill lot but raises infrastructure and density concerns.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

Orion Park Replat Approval

Platting fees and future tax base growth are associated with these developments.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Preliminary Plat for 301 E. Randol Mill Road

medium↓May 2026[2]

Temple O. Harris Addition Replat

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Arlington Plaza 303 Addition Amending Plat

Routine administrative platting with standard municipal review fees.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Residential Lot Splits and Minor Plats

Development costs are covered by the private property owners.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Anthem Redevelopment

The city is committing $24.5 million in public infrastructure improvements on a reimbursement basis.

medium↓Jan 2026[0]

new hotel development

This could mean a big boost to local businesses and city revenue, but we'll have to see how it shakes out.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan & Outreach

None discussed.

Decisions during term (41)

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

approvedOct 27, 2026

Master Development Agreement with Hines DM Services US LLC (11.1)

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Arlington Economic Development Corporation - Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Advanced Composite Structures America Incorporated

approved8-0Sep 29, 2026

Business Innovation & Research & Development (BIRD) Matching Funds Program - Takpar Technologies, LLC

tabled8-1Sep 16, 2026

PD26-16 (511 North Davis Drive) Townhome Development

approved9-0Sep 15, 2026

Fee Adjustments and New Fees Authorization for Planning and Development Services Department Fee Schedule

approved9-0Sep 15, 2026

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - PY2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

approvedVoted yes7-2Sep 8, 2026

Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)

approved9-0Sep 8, 2026

Downtown Redevelopment – Abram Main Acquisition, LLC

approved9-0Aug 25, 2026

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Economic Development and Reimbursement Agreement – TCDFW Development, Inc.

approved9-0Aug 25, 2026

Downtown Redevelopment - Abram Main Acquisition, LLC

approved9-0Aug 25, 2026

Downtown Redevelopment - Abram Main Acquisition, LLC

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

Development Plan PD07-05-DP19 (Shops at Viridian)

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Violent Crimes Unit

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit

approved9-0Aug 4, 2026

United States Department of Justice FY2026 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program - Arlington Police Department Recruitment

approved9-0Jun 23, 2026

Contract for Laserfiche Enhancements for the Planning and Development Services Department, Project 26-0256

approved9-0Jun 23, 2026

Collateral Assignment of the Lincoln Square (“Anthem”) Development Agreement

approved9-0Jun 23, 2026

Collateral Assignment of the Lincoln Square (“Anthem”) Master Development Agreement

approved9-0Jun 9, 2026

Engineering Services Contract for Planning and Development Services Drainage Technical Review and Assistance, Project No. PWDR25003 and PW 26-03

approved9-0Jun 9, 2026

Arlington Economic Development Corporation - All Cash Contract of Sale - Mary A. Stewart - 1215 Altman Drive