District 5 Council Member· 2025-2028
Scott Higginbotham
League City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 6:16
- Avg per meeting
- 0:42
- Segments
- 151
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
Automated License Plate Reader Ballot Proposition
Staff and administrative resources required to support committee operations.
Data Center Zoning Regulations
Potential major investment and tax base expansion from high-tech infrastructure.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
Determines the timeline and depth of review for the city's multi-million dollar operating and capital budget.
Tourism and Destination Development Initiatives
Projects are funded through dedicated Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenues.
Historic Window Preservation
The rezoning could potentially impact the property values of nearby residential homes.
AI in policing
It's unclear if this AI tech will save or cost the city money in the long run, but it's definitely sparking debate.
Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement
Unknown.
Rezoning at 2904 Hill Avenue
The rezoning could lead to industrial development in the area, potentially impacting property values and local businesses.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
There is no significant financial impact expected as the city shifts permitting responsibilities to the state.
Immigration Enforcement Cooperation
The city is receiving a 100% grant for equipment, with no local match required.
Clear Creek Village Soundwall Project
The project costs are within the previously allocated budget.
EMS Mutual Aid with Dickinson
The city charges fees for mutual aid to recover the costs of operating ambulances and staffing.
Moved or seconded (5)
Motions Higginbotham personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-12026-03-24
(Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit 3-phase overhead power lines along Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road; subject to certain property owner commitments (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-24
to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed 8-02026-01-27
approve Ordinance No. 2026-02 rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF 7” (Residential Single Family 7), MAP 25 0007, (3102 McFarland Road), genera…
- movedpassed 8-02026-01-27
approve Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships on Fi…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
approve the balance of the Consent Agenda
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Higginbotham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (10B)
General Election Order
26-0055 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-02, an ordinance rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF-7” (Residential Single-Family 7), MAP-25-0007, (3102 McFarland Road), generally located along…
26-0056 Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-03, an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.971 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), MAP-25-0008, (2955 East League City Parkway), generally located…
Voting record (4)(General)
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