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District 3 Council Member· 2026-2029

Nikkie Hunter

Arlington

About

Nikkie Hunter's primary focus and top priority for her campaign is public safety. While other articles discuss general election information and council votes on unrelated issues, this article highlights her commitment to ensuring the safety of Arlington residents.

Campaign promises (1)

  • public-safety
    Public safety is my number-one priority.

At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
6
Total speaking time
5:28
Avg per meeting
0:55
Segments
105

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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 Hunter 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

Voting record (14)(Development)

8 yes6 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 6203 Tempest Drive to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Single-Family-5 to allow a garage c

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 7201 and 7205 U.S. 287 Business Highway to Planned Development (PD) for limited Light Industrial (

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the approval of Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 for ’Shops at Viridian’, a retail development located within the “Viridian PD”

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

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

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Councilmember T. Ware made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 1013 North Mesquite Street to Planned Development (PD) fo

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 1605 Wilma Lane to Planned Development (PD) for Resid

Voted noMay 19, 2026

Councilmember B. Odom-Wesley made a motion to approve final reading of an ordinance amending the allowed uses in the commercial tracts and approve the Development Plan for the commercial tracts on cer

Voted noMay 5, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance amending the allowed uses in the commercial tracts and approve the Development Plan for the commercial tracts on certain property known as 800 Debbie Lane zoned P

Voted noMay 5, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Medium-Densi

Voted noMar 24, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 2301 N. Collins Street to Planned Development (PD) for Community Commercial (CC) uses plus a Billi

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Arlington and Wolverine Interests, LLC for a mixed-use redevelopment project located in Downtown Arlington

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Development Agreement - Wolverine Interests, LLC

Voted noMar 10, 2026

approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 1112 North Collins Street, Suite A to Planned Development (PD) for Entertainment District Overlay

Voted noJan 6, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a resolution calling a public hearing as soon as practicable for a Planned Development (PD) for RMF-22 uses, for the property located at 6001 and 6041

In the news (2)