District 2 Council Member· 2024-2027
Raul H. Gonzalez
Arlington
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 2:10:48
- Avg per meeting
- 3:51
- Segments
- 3514
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Deficits
About $576,000 combined from drainage capital funds for engineering and inspection work.
Withdrawn Zoning Case PD26-4
None at this time due to withdrawal.
AT&T Stadium Lease Agreement Clarification
Protects city revenues by clarifying maintenance versus capital improvement funding responsibilities.
Sidewalk and Infrastructure Maintenance
The developer is responsible for road improvements to the midpoint of the property.
FIFA World Cup agreement
Generated record hotel room revenues, top-tier sales and mixed beverage tax increases for June and July 2026, and cost reimbursements from the host committee.
University-City Partnership
UTA is investing $350 million in campus infrastructure, which supports the local economy.
Multi-Family Recycling Expansion
The financial impact of a franchise agreement for recycling services is not yet determined but is expected to involve costs for service provision and potential revenue from recycled materials.
city service updates
There are adjustments to library fees, which could impact the cost of services for patrons.
State of the City address
No major financial shifts are expected from this address, it's more of a progress report.
Personnel Appointment
The financial terms of the settlement were not publicly disclosed but represent a resolution to a legal claim against the city.
recycling event
It's free, so you save money by not having to pay for disposal!
holiday service schedule
No major financial impacts, just a heads-up to avoid missed pickups.
World Cup preparations
Generated record hotel room revenues and boosted monthly city sales tax collections by approximately 30%.
business program policy change
It's unclear if this change will directly impact business funding, but it's about following the rules.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The city cited potential risks to federal funding as a primary driver for the change.
vaping regulations
Smokers and vapers might have to buy more e-liquids or cartridges if they have to step outside more often.
business program changes
Potential costs associated with the contract for recordkeeping services.
tourism certification
Potential budget allocation for celebratory events.
Stadium Lease Extension
The deal involves $750 million in private team investment and utilizes existing venue tax funds, with no new or increased taxes.
Municipal Court Relocation
No major financial impacts are expected from this move, as it's just a return to a previous location.
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Gonzalez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Replat - Bob-O-Links Addition , zoned Community Commercial (CC); generally located north of East Arbrook Boulevard, and east of South Collins Street, addressed as 3675 South Collins Street and 1001 East Arbrook Boulevard.
Replat - Hillcrest Addition , zoned Residential Medium Density-12 (RM-12); generally located South of West Sanford Street and just West of Orange Street addressed as 602 and 606 Orange Street.
Replat - Quiktrip 853 Addition , zoned Industrial Manufacturing (IM); generally located just South of East Pioneer Parkway and East of State Highway 360, addressed at 3316 East Pioneer Parkway.
Replat - T.O. Harris Addition , Lots 66R1, 66R2, and 66R3, zoned General Commercial (GC); generally located North of West Harris Road and West of South Coper Street, addressed at 7200 South Cooper Street.
Replat - St. Joseph Estates , Lots 1X,1 1X2, and 1X3 and Lot 2, Block 2, Residential Single-Family-7.2 (RS-7.2); generally located South of West Interstate Highway 20 and West of Park Spring Boulevard, addressed at 4796 Springsong Lane and…
Replat- Bob-O-Links Addition , zoned Community Commercial (CC); generally located north of East Arbrook Boulevard, and east of South Collins Street, addressed as 3675 South Collins Street and 1001 East Arbrook Boulevard.
Amending Plat - Murray Estates Addition , zoned Entertainment District Overlay (EDO)-Community Commercial (CC); generally located north of East Randol Mill Road and just west of North Collins Street addressed at 1106 and 1106A North…
Replat - Orion Park , Section One, Lots 2A1A-1, 2A1A-2, and 2A1A-3, Block 6, zoned Community Commercial (CC); generally located north of West Pioneer Parkway, and east of West Green Oaks Boulevard, with the approximate address being 1301…
Canvassing General Election Results of May 2, 2026
Authorize Execution of Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program – General (HHSP) Grant Agreement and Implementation of the HHSP – General Program
Resolution Authorizing Submission of General and No Litigation Certificate
Office of the Governor – General Victim Assistance Grant Program, FY2027 Grant
Resolution Authorizing Submission of a General and No Litigation Certificate
Ordinance Ordering a May 2, 2026 General Election
Ordinance Ordering a May 2, 2026 General Election
Office of the Governor – General Victim Assistance Grant Program, FY2027 Grant
Voting record (1)(General)
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