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District 2 Council Member· 2024-2027

Raul H. Gonzalez

Arlington

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
34
Total speaking time
2:10:48
Avg per meeting
3:51
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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[34]

Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Deficits

About $576,000 combined from drainage capital funds for engineering and inspection work.

critical↓Feb 2026[29]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate

A small tax increase could cost the average homeowner about $1.29 per month.

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.

critical↓Jan 2026[25]

Withdrawn Zoning Case PD26-4

None at this time due to withdrawal.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

Economic Development and Business Support

Enables future tax incentives for economic development projects.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

AT&T Stadium Lease Agreement Clarification

Protects city revenues by clarifying maintenance versus capital improvement funding responsibilities.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Yaakub Ira Vijandre Resolution Request

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Zoning Change for MLK Drive Parcel

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.

high↓Jan 2026[15]

Sidewalk and Infrastructure Maintenance

The developer is responsible for road improvements to the midpoint of the property.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Polling Place Reductions and Voter Access

No direct financial impact to the city operating budget.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Downtown Banquet Hall Expansion

Generates private investment in the downtown core and utilizes existing municipal parking infrastructure.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Garage Conversion and Medical Hardship at Tempest Drive

No direct city cost; the owner will pay for permits and inspections.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Light Industrial Expansion on US 287 Highway

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

critical↓Jan 2026[14]

Police Department Performance

The city currently maintains contracts for these services, though specific costs were not detailed in this discussion.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Building Inspections Department State Certification

No direct fiscal impact reported.

critical↑Mar 2026[11]

2026 Capital Budget and Downtown Master Plan Funding

The city provides a $150,000 design grant and an $850,000 reimbursement grant for building improvements, repaid over the lease term.

medium↓Mar 2026[11]

Poly Webb Crossing Addition Final Plat

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Decisions during term (727)

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

tabledOct 27, 2026

Resolution of Support for Ya'akub Ira Vijandre

approvedOct 27, 2026

Appointment to Landmark Preservation Commission — Julia Hunt

approvedOct 27, 2026

Consideration of October 13, 2026 Minutes

approvedOct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 7.1–7.7, 7.9–7.11)

approved0-0-1Oct 27, 2026

Arlington Museum of Art Grant Agreement (7.8)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Specific Use Permit SUP25-13 — 500 East Abram Street (First Reading)

tabledOct 27, 2026

Zoning Case PD26-07 — 1630 South Pecan Street (Continuance)

approvedOct 27, 2026

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

approvedOct 27, 2026

TML Region 8 Director Election (11.2)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Renewal of Annual Requirements Contracts for the Purchase, Alteration, and Delivery Services of Uniforms for the Arlington Police Department, Project 25-0399

approvedOct 27, 2026

Sole Source Purchase of Ozone Power Supply Units, Project 27-0034 & WUTR25012

approvedOct 27, 2026

United States Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Competitive Grants Program

approvedOct 27, 2026

Approval to Execute Annual Federal Transportation Administration and Texas Department of Transportation Grant Agreements

approvedOct 27, 2026

Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement Method for the Exterior Gutter and Downspout System Replacement Services at Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center, Project 27-0063 & CMPD26001

approvedOct 27, 2026

Modification to Contract for Demolition, Abatement, and Site Preparation Services of Nine Residential Properties Located at 1310 and 1402 North Center Street, 1211, 1213, 1219, 1403, 1409, 1421, and 1505 Altman Drive, Project 26-0229 and…

approved8-0-1Oct 21, 2026

Approval of October 7, 2026 Minutes

approved9-0Oct 21, 2026

Amendment to Rules for Public Comment

approved9-0Oct 21, 2026

Consent Agenda - Plats Approved with Conditions

approved8-0-1Oct 21, 2026

Consent Agenda - Plats Disapproved

approved8-1Oct 21, 2026

Notice of Continuation - PD26-16 (511 North Davis)

Voting record (84)

64 yes20 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Zoning Case PD26-15 — 6203 Tempest Drive (First Reading)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Zoning Case PD26-10 — 7201 and 7205 US 287 Highway (First Reading)

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 29, 2026

Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance approving Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 for a Secondary Living Unit, on certain property known as 2401 Havenwood Drive,

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve a resolution requesting the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to consider alternatives to the reduction of polling places for the November 2026

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Master Agreement and a ten year Lease Agreement between the City of Arlington and SiNaCa Studios rela

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Tarrant County November 2026 Election Polling Places

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 (2401 Havenwood Drive)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

SiNaCa Studios Master Agreement and Lease

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

approve final reading of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes to support the FY2027 operating budget.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Levying Taxes for Fiscal Year 2027

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

approve final reading of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes to support the FY2027 operating budget.

Voted noSep 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

Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 91-37, which approved Zoning Case PD91-09 and changed the zoning classification on property known as

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arlington, Texas, accepting and approving an Updated Service and Assessment Plan for

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve first reading of a substitute ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and e

Voted noSep 8, 2026

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

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Updated Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Levying Taxes for Fiscal Year 2027

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Consideration of Minutes

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Amendments to the Election Chapter

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Amendments to the Health and Sanitation Chapter

Voted noAug 11, 2026

to approve a resolution proposing consideration of a property tax rate for the City of Arlington, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.

Voted noAug 11, 2026

Resolution on Proposed Property Tax Rate and Notice of Publication of Tax Year 2026 Property Tax Rates

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 noAug 4, 2026

Councilmember L. Pham made a motion to approve final reading of an an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 6710, 6706, 6704, 6700, and 6608 US 287 Highway to Pla

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Zoning Case PD26-03 (Campbell Place)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Motion for Reconsideration of Zoning Case PD26-03 (Campbell Place)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Zoning Case PD26-03 (Campbell Place - First Reading)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Councilmember T. Ware made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of one gas well permit on property located at 4801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive pursuant to the “Gas Drilling a

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of one gas well permit on property located at 4151 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive pursuant to the “Gas Drillin

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a Reconsideration of Zoning Case PD26-03.

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Councilmember L. Pham made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 6710, 6706, 6704, 6700, and 6608 US 287 Highway to Planne

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Zoning Case PD26-03 (Campbell Place)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Specific Use Permit SUP08-15R1 (Stoner Drill Site)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Specific Use Permit SUP07-17R1 (Landing Drill Site)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Zoning Case PD25-22 (1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive)

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Councilmember B. Odom-Wesley made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain properties known as 6710, 6706, 6704, 6700, and 6608 US 287 Highway to

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember L. Pham made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance designating a drilling zone on certain property known as 4801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and use of an existing tempo

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance designating a drilling zone on certain property known as 4151 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive by adopting an amended Speci

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive to Planned Develo

Voted yesMay 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 yesMay 19, 2026

Zoning Case PD21-28R1 (Harmony Court - 800 Debbie Lane)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Canvassing General Election Results of May 2, 2026

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Canvassing Special Election Results of May 2, 2026

Voted yesMay 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