Place 4 Council Member· 2023-05 to 2026-06

Brian Yates

Abilene

About

Brian Yates' platform is centered on a commitment to community service, leveraging his background in military service to transition into a local leadership role. His campaign priorities focus on civic engagement and public representation for the residents of Abilene's Place 4.

Campaign promises (1)

public-service
Brian Yates intends to transition from his military service to serving the Abilene community in the Place 4 City Council seat.
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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Jun 23, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 28
Total speaking time: 2:15:10
Avg per meeting: 4:50
Segments: 1928

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[100]

Monument Sign Variance at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road

Negligible impact on city finances, primarily involving zoning enforcement review.

critical↑Jan 2026[85]

City Budget Transparency

This will set the property tax rate and city spending levels for the next fiscal year.

critical→Nov 2025[35]

Public Art Expansion

The cost of signage and branding updates will be incurred by the city.

critical

Brian Yates

About

Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (20)

Monument Sign Variance at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road

City Budget Transparency

Public Art Expansion

Water Infrastructure Upgrades

RV Park Development at Lake Fort Phantom Hill

Regional Transportation Planning

Firemen's Pension Fund Management

Property Maintenance and Code Compliance

Firefighter Compensation and Contract Negotiations

Temporary Worker Housing

Fire Station 6 Modernization

Flock License Plate Reader Security

PFAS Water Contamination

Storm Drainage Maintenance

Open Meetings Act Compliance

Swenson House Historical Society Operations

Child Advocacy Center Fundraising

Special Events Accessibility

Air Service Transparency

Trash and Waste Management

Decisions during term (389)

Canvassing of June 13, 2026 Runoff Election

Approval of October 30, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Approval of 2026 Street Maintenance Program Update Report

Selection of 2027 Street Maintenance Projects

Scheduling Future Meeting

Approval of May 19, 2026 Minutes

Parks Assessment Directive

Resolution for Kirby Lake Parkland Reservation

Approval of April 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes

Election of Chairperson

Election of Vice Chairperson

Approval of CDBG and HOME Funding Recommendations

Approval of Minutes

Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement (Item 5)

Abandonment of Ross Avenue Right-of-Way (TC-2026-02)

Zoning Change: 4489x Caldwell Road (Z-2026-23)

Zoning Change: ES 11th St and Oldham Ln (Z-2026-25)

Zoning Change: 1700-1742 Ambler Avenue (Z-2026-27)

Board Appointments (Item 14)

Approval of April 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voting record (215)

Councilmember Yates moved to approve the item as presented.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.027 Acre Out Of Lot 1, Block A, Se

Councilmember Patterson moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as 15 Feet Wide and Containing 0.112 Acre of L

In the news (1)

Abilene City Councilman Brian Yates announces he won't seek reelection

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.003 Acre Out Of the W. Berr

Councilmember Craver moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.108 Acre Out Of Lot 1, Block A, S

Councilmember Yates moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.487 Acre of Land, Being Out Of Lot

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 3, 4 and 6-8.

Councilmember Yates moved to approve the item as presented.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve Tract 1 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Tract 2 as RR1.

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Espinoza moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.028 acres out of Block 3 of the Bowyers Subdivision, City of Abi

Councilmember Yates moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property being 15 feet wide and containing 0.103 acre of land out of

Councilmember Espinoza moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.202 Acre Out Of Lot 1, Block A,

Councilmember Patterson moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire described as Containing 0.012 Acres Out Of Lots 19 & 20, Etheridg

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.006 Acres Out Of Lot 23, Et

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.006 Acres Out Of Lot 24, Etheridge

Councilmember Craver moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.006 Acres Out Of Lot 29, Etheridg

Councilmember Espinoza moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.026 Acres Out Of Lots 31-34 & T

Councilmember Yates moved that the City Council of the City of Abilene authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property described as Containing 0.020 Acres Out Of The SW/4 of Secti

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 5-10 and 13-14.

Councilmember Espinoza moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented with the additional condition of adding ornamental trees to the east side of the property.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.

Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Beard moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.