District 3 Council Member· May 2026 to 2029
David Bruegel
Lubbock
About
David Bruegel's platform centers on fiscal conservatism and community security. His primary priorities include maintaining low tax burdens for citizens and strengthening public safety measures within District 3.
Campaign promises (2)
- taxesMaintain low tax rates for city residents.Related votes
- public-safetyPrioritize public safety initiatives to ensure the security of the community.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 21:16
- Avg per meeting
- 1:25
- Segments
- 466
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Top issues during term (20)
2022 and 2024 Street Bond Right-of-Way Acquisitions
Involves capital improvement funds allocated under previously approved street bond programs.
Lubbock City Charter Review and Amendments
None directly from the review process.
FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and Property Tax Rate Increase
Property owners will experience a 6.78% effective increase in municipal property tax revenues.
General Municipal Operations and Services
Discussions cover municipal budgeting and utility operations, which directly impact city finances and ratepayer costs.
Joint Economic Development Discussion with LEDA
Details regarding financial impacts will be reviewed during the LEDA board discussions.
Electric Utility Board Participation
Financial impacts relate to ongoing utility risk management strategies, power portfolio operations, and potential legal settlements.
2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Development
Protects federal funding eligibility for existing and planned roadway projects across the MPO boundary.
Adaptive Reuse of Vacant School Property (Jackson Elementary)
Private grant funding and volunteer efforts will drive renovations, avoiding city capital outlays.
Ty Cooke Gas Generating Facility Sale
The buyer offered an additional $200,000 for the 45-day extension, which the city will not receive due to the denial.
Loop 88 and US 84 Corridor Funding Amendments
Incorporates $40 million in additional category-one funding into regional highway planning.
Roadway Functional Classifications and Federal Funding Eligibility
Protects federal funding eligibility for existing and planned roadway projects across the MPO boundary.
Highland Oaks Public Improvement District Bond Issuance & Infrastructure
Involves issuing special assessment revenue bonds and executing public works contracts for water distribution.
Community Service and Volunteerism
These organizations often leverage private donations to provide services that supplement city resources.
District 4 City Council Runoff
The city will incur costs associated with administering a runoff election.
surveillance technology
Taxpayer dollars are funding these camera contracts, which could lead to higher city spending on tech maintenance and data storage.
Industrial Dust and Pollution
Residents are paying out-of-pocket for frequent car washes and home cleaning due to the dust.
Office Space and IT Infrastructure Costs
Will determine future facility and IT operating costs for the MPO.
LP&L Delivery System Electric Rate Tariff
Rate adjustments are projected to be revenue-neutral overall, though low-use customers may see slight monthly increases.
irrigation restrictions
You'll save some cash on your water bill, but mess up the schedule and you'll be paying for it with costly city fines.
Municipal Employee Excellence and Professional Development
Recognized staff actions saved taxpayer funds by avoiding outside contractor costs.
Moved or seconded (1)
Motions Bruegel 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.
- secondedfailed 3-42026-05-26
approve this ordinance
Decisions during term (412)
Recorded while Bruegel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Election of Committee Chair
Election of Committee Vice Chair
Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Meeting Schedule
Approval of Roadway Functional Classification Recommendations
Initiation of Public Review for MTP and TIP Amendments
September 8 and 15, 2026 Minutes Approval
Consent Agenda
Ty Cooke Gas Generating Facility Sale Extension
Board and Commission Appointments (General)
Electric Utility Board Appointment - Dr. Sonia Castro-Carino
Reimbursement Resolution for FY 2026-27 Capital Projects
Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Consider Ordinance No. 2026-O0124, abandoning a dedicated estate in a 2.185-acre tract of real property, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 34th Street and Mackey Avenue, in the…
Resolution - Right-of-Way: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement, by and between Loop 88, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and the City of Lubbock, in connection with the purchase of a…
Ordinance 1st Reading - Right-of-Way: Consider an ordinance abandoning and closing an alley located in Block 137 of Original Town of Lubbock, in Section 1, Block O, west of Avenue E, between 13th Street and Broadway.
Resolution - Right-of-Way: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement, and related documents, with David Leyva, for the purchase of a 0.2254-acre tract located in Section 21, Block E, Lubbock County,…
Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement 17625, and related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Freese and Nichols, Inc., for an…
Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 17636, and related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Halff Associates, Inc., to amend the…
Resolution - Planning: Consider a resolution amending the Special Projects in Neighborhoods Program, in conjunction with the Neighborhood Planning Program, which provides up to $10,000 in funding for neighborhood-initiated projects on City…
Resolution - Water Utilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 22105500, with Zone Industries, LLC., to purchase membrane pressure pumps for the South Water Treatment Plant.
Voting record (11)
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Electric Utility Board Appointment - Dr. Sonia Castro-Carino
Argued that Dr. Castro-Carino's c-suite level experience and technical expertise make her well-suited for the complex utility board.
Data Center 90-Day Moratorium Study Resolution
Agreed a methodical approach is needed while awaiting state legislature feedback.
to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0116 as follows: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.107586 for the City's Interest and Sinking Fund; and $0.399763 for t
to appoint Mayor Mark W. McBrayer, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, and Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia to the legislative committee.
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
"I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.107586 for the City's Interest and Sinking Fund; and $0.399763 for the City's General Fund for Maintenance and Operat
Adopt FY 2026 Property Tax Rate
Voted no as a respectful objection, noting constituents would prefer offsetting public safety investments with across-the-board cuts.
Postponement of Zone Case 0470-A (Marshall Street Batch Plant)
Denial of Zone Case 3557 (6714 104th Street)
approve the zone change at 7501 19th Street
Denial of Zone Case 3545 Rezoning for 7501 19th Street
Voted to honor the property owner's request against the zone change.