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 (9)(General)
Community Service and Volunteerism
These organizations often leverage private donations to provide services that supplement city resources.
surveillance technology
Taxpayer dollars are funding these camera contracts, which could lead to higher city spending on tech maintenance and data storage.
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.
North Lubbock Residential Development Costs
Developers are requesting a standardized, lower price per lot to ensure project viability.
cybersecurity incident
The specific cost of the software upgrade has not yet been disclosed.
officer-involved shooting
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal fees or settlements if the investigation reveals any policy violations.
citizens academy
None directly associated with the recognition.
federal law enforcement grant
This is essentially free money for the city, meaning no extra hit to your wallet.
public health alert
You might end up spending a few extra bucks on repellent and yard maintenance to keep the mosquitoes away.
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 (11)
Recorded while Bruegel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Board and Commission Appointments (General)
Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 5): Consider Ordinance No. 2026-O0128, for Zone Case 3559, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for Loop 88, LLC, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to General…
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2026-O0121, Amendment 37, respecting the General Fund and Solid Waste Capital Project Fund, for the purchase of a Landfill Compactor Chassis.
Public Hearing - Planning (District 5): Consider a request for Zone Case 3559, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for Loop 88, LLC, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to General Industrial District…
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2026-O0086, Amendment 34, respecting the General Fund and General Facilities System Improvements Capital Project Fund in connection with Capital Improvement…
Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 34, respecting the General Fund and General Facilities System Improvements Capital Project Fund in connection with Capital Improvement Project 8675,…
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2026-O0071, Amendment 30, respecting the General Fund and Grant Fund in connection with accepting grant funding from the Texas Department of State Health…
Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 30, respecting the General Fund and Grant Fund in connection with accepting grant funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services, for the…
Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 5): Consider Ordinance No. 2026-O0068, for Zone Case 3546, a request of McDougal Realtors for Premier Apex, LLC, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to General…
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2026-O0057, Amendment 27, respecting the General Fund in connection with Cost Center 4211, Code Enforcement Operating Budget - Demolitions.
May 2, 2026 General Election Canvass
Voting record (1)(General)
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