Council Member at Large· 2024-2028
Craig Stoker
Odessa
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 4:40
- Avg per meeting
- 1:33
- Segments
- 85
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
Sets the financial roadmap and property tax burden for residents and businesses for the upcoming fiscal year.
Chapter 12 Traffic and Vehicles Ordinance Overhaul
Enforcement utilizes existing police traffic overtime funds and generates municipal fine revenue.
Utility Rate Adjustments and Infrastructure Backlog
Increases monthly utility bills for residents and commercial customers by approximately 3%.
Yukon Road Right-of-Way Annexations
Expands the city's corporate limits and long-term tax base.
Utility Rate Adjustments and Senior Exemption
Raises utility revenues by 3% across commercial and residential non-exempt accounts.
Residential Growth and Water Supply Due Diligence in ETJ
Expands the city's tax base while requiring future infrastructure investments in roads and utilities.
Odessa Mountain Bike Park Trail Preservation
Potential impact on city land sales revenue and park development costs.
Flock Safety Camera Technology and Privacy Oversight
The multi-year contract totals $376,000 through 2029.
Duplex Variance Request at 711 Prairie Ave
This project could mean more housing options without breaking the bank for residents.
Economic Development Contractor Agreements
Over $2.6 million allocated from ODC revenues for economic development contracts.
Billy Hext Road Widening Design
The design contract is capped at $235,000, funded from FY26 street design accounts.
Large-Scale Data Center Platting in ETJ
Expands commercial property valuations in the ETJ through private capital investment.
Local Commercial and Residential Replat Approvals
Encourages local private investment and property development without direct municipal capital outlay.
Ratliff Ranch Golf Course Expansion Study
A full course expansion is estimated to cost between $25 million and $50 million, requiring potential public-private partnerships.
West 16th Street Reconstruction and Sidewalk Review
The engineering contract is $312,196, with full construction costs anticipated to be significantly higher if sidewalks are added.
Impact Fee Reduction to Zero
Reduces city revenue from impact fees while lowering upfront costs for new construction and economic growth.
52nd Street Reconstruction & Traffic Management
Contract amount is $4,735,113.10.
Board and Commission Appointments
It's unclear how these new hires will affect city finances just yet.
North Side Fire Station Land Donation
Contract amount not to exceed $1,040,000 for design services.
Donation Box Regulation and Safety
Decisions during term (264)
Recorded while Stoker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjourn to Executive Session
Adjourn Meeting
Approval of Consent Agenda (Minutes and Ordinances)
FY 2026 Third Quarter Investment Report
ODC Performance Agreement for Team Refurb & Support, LLC
FY 2026-2027 Vehicle and Equipment Lease Agreements
On-Duty Health Agreement for Firefighter Cancer Screenings
Donation of Surplus Fire Department Vehicles
Berkshire Hathaway Medical Stop-Loss Contract
Land Swap Interlocal Agreement with Ector County and Odessa College
Windmill Crossing PID Assessment Collection Agreement
Windmill Crossing PID Operations & Maintenance Assessment Ordinance
Annexation and Zoning for DJK / Betenbough Development (304.76 Acres)
Midland County Right-of-Way Annexation (24.36 Acres - Yukon Road)
Midland County Right-of-Way Annexation (16.86 Acres)
Voluntary Annexation for DJK Inc. (231.46 Acres)
FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule and Utility Rate Increase Ordinance
Rescheduling November 10, 2026 City Council Meeting
Appointment to Public Arts Committee
Consider approval of City Council minutes, September 16, 2026.
Voting record (1)
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