Place 3 Council Member· 2026-01 to 2029-05
Jay Patterson
Abilene
About
Jay Patterson's platform centers on improving local government accountability through increased transparency. Additionally, he has prioritized addressing housing needs within Abilene as a primary objective for his tenure on the City Council.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyPatterson intends to prioritize increased transparency in city government operations.Related votes
- developmentPatterson has identified housing as a key focus area for his term on the council.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 3:54
- Avg per meeting
- 0:59
- Segments
- 68
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Top issues during term (20)
Firefighter Compensation and Contract Negotiations
The cost of the study will be determined by the contract award.
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
Allocates district funds for administrative overhead, dispatch services, and operational expenses totaling over $2 million.
Comprehensive Plan and Multiple Zoning Changes
Property values and development potential in designated areas may shift.
Fundraising and Outreach
The current event raised roughly $3,700 this year; any new fundraising arm could grow that.
City of Abilene ADA Assessment and Accessibility Plan
Developing the transition plan requires unbudgeted municipal resources.
Sears Recreation Center Renaming
Minimal costs associated with new exterior lettering and commemorative plaques.
Housing Expansion and Zoning Flexibility
Encourages private investment in residential construction and utilizes city revitalization programs.
Temporary Worker Housing
Unknown at this time.
Sign Height Variance Request at 2101 W. Stamford Street
Private commercial investment by the property owner.
Industrial District Traffic and Drainage
The denial prevents potential infrastructure strain but requires the applicant to seek alternative development plans.
IH-20 Utility Relocation Phase 2 Engineering
Contract pricing and funding allocations will be detailed in the staff presentation.
Utility Rate Adjustments and Fee Increases
Reduces district revenues while lowering monthly fee burdens for local residents and business owners.
General Planning Consultant Services
Covered under existing MPO planning funds and UPWP allocations.
election logistics
Doesn't cost you a dime, though keeping informed saves you from wasting gas on a closed polling place.
Deputy Marshal Injury Leave Protections
Potential unknown legal and personnel costs if injury leave policies are challenged in court.
Buffalo Gap Road Self-Storage Facility
Increases commercial tax base and provides neighborhood storage options.
City Compensation Study
The cost of the study will be determined by the contract award.
Parking System Upgrades and Employee Parking Lot Construction
Capital improvement costs associated with parking equipment replacement and engineering task orders.
economic development impact
More jobs are coming, but housing and childcare costs might go up.
Shirley Road Rezoning and Code Compliance
Nullifies speculative development plans for the 56-acre parcel.
Moved or seconded (11)
Motions Patterson 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 7-02026-06-11
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.020 Acres Out Of The SW/4 of Section No. 48, Blind Asylum Lands
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-11
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Condemnation for a Permanent Widening and Drainage Easement, and Authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings, for property described as Containing 0.012 Acres Out Of Lots 19
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-11
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 Contai…
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-11
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the consent agenda, now consisting of items 3, 4 and 6-8.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-11
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-11
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 La…
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-11
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 …
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-28
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-14
Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 6-02026-05-14
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-22026-05-14
Councilmember Yates moved to approve the item as presented. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion; motion carried.
Decisions during term (548)
Recorded while Patterson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of July 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Review of On-Order Catalog and Book Orders
Consent Agenda Items (Excluding Item 11)
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-56: 718 S 11th St Zoning Change
Professional Services Contract for IH-20 Utility Relocates - Phase 2
Professional Services Contract with Hazen and Sawyer for PFAS Evaluation
Application to Texas Water Development Board for PFAS Evaluation Funding
Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on October 8, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)
Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-16: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 2.21 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC) to Allow Wholesaling and…
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-58: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms of PDD-154. Specifically, to allow Multi-Family (MF). Located at 3457 N 10th Street. (Tim Littlejohn)
Election of Officers
Approval of August 18, 2026 Minutes
General Planning Consultant Master Agreements
Specialized Transit Plan Adoption
Executive Director Annual Evaluation
Adjournment
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Renaming Sears Recreation Center to Billy Enriquez Recreation Center
Renaming Multipurpose Room to Ovelia Campos Multipurpose Room
Minutes (Discussion and Action)
Voting record (131)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 4-7.
Councilmember Espinoza moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Patterson moved to reconsider resolution number 182-2026 for Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.
Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented with the clarification of screen fencing on all sides.
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the item as presented.
Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.
Motion to Reconsider Axon Camera Contract (Resolution No. 182-2026)
Axon Enterprise Contract Approval
Denial of Zoning Request Z-2026-49 (Shirley Road)
Moved to deny due to unaddressed stop-work order violations and neighborhood concerns.