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)

transparency
Patterson intends to prioritize increased transparency in city government operations.
development
Patterson has identified housing as a key focus area for his term on the council.
Related votes

At a glance

News mentions: 4

Term ending May 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 3:06
Avg per meeting: 3:06
Segments: 60

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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↑Jun 2026[23]

Regional Transportation Planning

Operational funding and fare collection updates impact CityLink's transit budget.

Jay Patterson

About

Campaign promises (2)

Top issues during term (20)

Monument Sign Variance at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road

City Budget Transparency

Regional Transportation Planning

Firemen's Pension Fund Management

Sears Recreation Center Renaming

Firefighter Compensation and Contract Negotiations

Street Maintenance Funding

Code Compliance and Unauthorized Site Work

Temporary Worker Housing

Industrial District Traffic and Drainage

PFAS Water Contamination

Property Maintenance and Public Safety

Child Advocacy Center Fundraising

City of Abilene ADA Assessment and Accessibility Plan

Special Events Accessibility

Open Meetings Act Compliance

Fundraising and Outreach

CityLink Transit Operations and Ridership Updates

FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate

Runoff Election for Place 4

Decisions during term (334)

Consent Agenda (Items 2-14)

Zoning Case HOZ-2026-02 (1902 North 1st Street)

Zoning Case Z-2026-43 (803, 825, and 833 Pine Street)

Zoning Case Z-2026-45 (6002 Texas Avenue)

Zoning Case Z-2026-46 (3234 Beltway S.)

Zoning Case Z-2026-47 (5534 Health Way Dr.)

Zoning Case Z-2026-48 (6648 Butterfield Trail)

FY 2025-2026 Revised Budget (Item 22)

FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption (Item 23)

Property Tax Increase Ratification (Item 23)

FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Adoption (Item 24)

FY 2026-2027 Fees and Charges (Item 25)

Fire Fighter Compensation Ordinance (Item 26)

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Contribution (Item 27)

Boards and Commissions Appointments (Item 29)

City Manager Evaluation (Item 30)

City Secretary Evaluation (Item 31)

Case #24-0001130: 2970 S 6th St

Case #24-000771: 1857 Jeanette St

Case #26-000774: 1641 Simmons Ave

Voting record (45)

Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2026-2027 (First Reading)

Ordinance Z-2026-39 (South 14th Street Rezoning)

Councilmember Yates 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

In the news (4)

'I'm proud of our guys' Coach Patterson optimistic after ACU loss to Texas Tech

GALLERY: City mourns loss of Abilene fire fighter Hunter Patterson

Jay Patterson takes Place 3 seat, shares vision for Abilene’s future

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

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.

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 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.

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

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.

Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-21 (3035 Buffalo Gap Road)

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.