District 5 Council Member· 2023 to November 2026
Jacob Powell
Baytown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 47:16
- Avg per meeting
- 3:09
- Segments
- 810
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Top issues during term (13)(Development)
Goose Creek Commerce Center Development Proposal
Involves $27 million in upfront private infrastructure spending with no city capital required, aiming for $200 million in taxable value.
TIRZ Strategic Planning
Informs capital improvement spending and strategic allocation of TIRZ funds.
Grand Port Logistics Preliminary Plat Review
Industrial development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction may influence local commercial activity and future tax bases.
Old Needlepoint Road Multifamily Development
Private investment in residential housing and commercial growth.
Affordable Housing Preservation
The city may consider funding additional inspection staff in the upcoming budget cycle.
Massey Villas Residential Development Waiver and Plat
Private investment for residential infill development.
Residential Subdivision Waiver on Morelos Road
Modest increase in residential housing options and utility district connections.
State Legislative Priorities for 2027-2029
Aims to streamline procurement and reduce costs on municipal and special district infrastructure projects.
Demolition Backlog and Abatement Funding
The proposed budget increases demolition funding from $50,000 to $250,000.
Gas Station Regulations
Stricter regulations could potentially limit future tax revenue from new gas station developments.
Rollingbrook Apartments Foundation Repairs
$160,000 requested in CDBG funding.
H.O. Chambers Business Park Section 1 Plat
Private commercial investment with associated long-term tax base contributions.
Unified Land Development Code Updates
Helps streamline local residential construction and property management regulations.
Decisions during term (22)
Recorded while Powell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and City Council Municipal Development District meetings held on September 10, 2026.
Approval of Municipal Development District and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Palo Verde Partners
Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to Carter Construction, LLC., for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program funded Market Street Revitalization Project.
Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Municipal Development District Regular Joint Meeting held on June 25, 2026.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33
Unified Land Development Code Amendments for Short-Term Rentals
Dissolve Economic Development Advisory Committee and Youth Leadership Academy
Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Joint Municipal Development District meeting held on May 28, 2026.
Consider a resolution authorizing a professional service agreement to DCCM North America, LLC., for the State of Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation - Method of Distribution (CDBG-MIT-MOD) Grant No.…
Consider approving the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 5, 2026.
Consider approving the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 12, 2026.
Consider approving the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 19, 2026.
Approval of Municipal Development District and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes
Vida Mariscos Economic Development Agreement
Community Development Advisory Committee Appointments
Consider an ordinance amending Subpart B "Land Development Code," Chapter 110 "Floods" Article II "Flood Damage Prevention" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas to revise as required by the Texas Water Development Board ("TWDB"), and…
Consider an ordinance authorizing a Water Metering Device and Access Easement with CFT NV Developments, LLC.
Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on March 12, 2026.
Voting record (1)(Development)
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