District 2 Council Member· 2022-2026
Tommy Cones
League City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:18:27
- Avg per meeting
- 3:16
- Segments
- 1784
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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 (12)
Motions Cones 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.
- movedpassed 8-02026-03-24
approve the appointments for all members.
- movedpassed 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
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-17
approve Resolution No. 2026-45 authorizing an agreement for the purchase of up to four generators for various city facilities utilizing FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding…
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-24
to approve Ordinance No. 2026-05 approving a Rezoning Application, MAP 25 0010 (3143 W FM 517), a request to rezone approximately 54.656 acres from “RSF 7” (Residential Single Fami…
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-24
to reject all bids and direct the City Manager to go out for new bids immediately, and bring them back at a special meeting or next regular meeting
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-10
to amend the motion to add a budget work session on July 27, 2026 at 6 p.m., remove the July 28 work session, and maintain the other two work session dates
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-10
to direct staff to proceed as discussed in executive session
- movedpassed 8-02026-01-27
approve Ordinance No. 2026-03 rezoning approximately 1.971 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), MAP 25 0008, (2955 East League City Parkway), gen…
- movedpassed 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 7-02026-01-13
to appoint members to non-city organizations as presented.
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-13
approve Resolution No. 2026-03 updating and adopting a schedule of fees pertaining to water and wastewater rates for Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League Cit…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
to approve Resolution No. 2026-08 authorizing a variance to Chapter 10 of the City of League City Code of Ordinances, to allow a restaurant located at 3729 East League City Parkway…
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Cones 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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