District 6 Council Member· 2025-2027
Brandon Murden
Mesquite
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- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 52:17
- Avg per meeting
- 2:16
- Segments
- 986
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Garage Conversions and Parking Requirements
None.
Industrial Development and Infrastructure
Potential commercial tax base growth balanced against infrastructure and power grid strain.
Torrington Creekside Affordable Housing Financing
Enables up to $50 million in conduit debt financing backed entirely by project revenues without creating a general obligation for the city.
Inaugural Annual Economic Incentive Report
Incentive spending depends on future agreements; the policy itself sets the rules.
Beer and Wine Sales Variance
An expenditure of nearly $288,000 for convention center upgrades.
Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities
Minimal.
Unpermitted Concrete Construction and Backyard Coverage
Potential removal and remediation costs for property owners.
housing development
The approval of Torrington Creekside will allow for the development of affordable rental housing, potentially impacting the local housing market and providing tax revenue.
Upcoming Municipal Policy Briefings and Comprehensive Plan Update
Impact fee studies and comprehensive updates involve municipal budgeting and future infrastructure funding.
Temporary Classroom Building at Antioch Worship Church
Private fundraising costs for church building construction.
housing code enforcement
Potential for administrative fees for non-compliance, and costs associated with code enforcement operations.
Fragrance Manufacturing Facility
Brings commercial investment and 14 jobs from Garland into the City of Mesquite.
Long Creek Road Data Center Proposal
Will generate increased review fees and property tax benefits from high-value industrial investments.
affordable housing development
This decision supports the development of affordable housing, which can impact housing availability and affordability in the city.
Electrical Contractor Expansion on Rodeo Center Boulevard
Supports local business expansion and commercial property improvement.
Residential Accessory Structure and Carport Relief
Allows the homeowner to retain existing structures and install needed storage without incurring major removal costs.
Caballo Crossing Family-Oriented Rental Development
Private investment by Dominion Development to construct a high-quality residential community with public sidewalk improvements.
Highway 80 Temporary Concrete Batch Plant Extension
Private project funding supporting regional highway infrastructure improvements.
Self-Storage Facility Development at Northwest Drive
Private commercial investment generating future property tax revenue for the city.
Faith-Based Childcare Center on Military Parkway
Expands community services and local educational childcare infrastructure.
Moved or seconded (22)
Motions Murden 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.
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Murden and approved unanimously.
- secondedpassed2026-05-18
Mr. Casper moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows.
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Mr. Hubacek moved to table consideration of the proposed application.
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Mr. Green moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z0326-0442, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with certain stipulations, and adding the following stipulations…
- secondedpassed2026-03-16
Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-16
TIRZ #14 Reimbursement Agreement Assignment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-16
Mr. Casper moved to keep the public hearing open and postpone consideration of the ordinance to the April 6, 2026, City Council meeting.
- movedpassed2026-03-16
8 Ordinance Attachments: Consider an ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Mesquite, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-16
approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows.
- movedpassed2026-03-16
Regional Transportation Council Appointment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-16
Affordable Housing Development No Objection
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-16
Michael White and BNM Ventures, LLC v. John Doe, the Acting Building Official of the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-21715 - Filed 11-20-2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-02
approve Ordinance No. 5231, as presented to the City Council at tonight's meeting, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2025-26 PAY PLANS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMEN…
- secondedpassed2026-02-16
Mr. Green moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, as follows.
- secondedpassed2026-02-16
Temporary Concrete Batch Plant Permit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-16
Appointment to Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-02
Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting.
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Mr. Murden moved to appoint Kelly Baird as a Regular Member (Position No. 3) to the Landmark Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2027.
- secondedpassed2026-01-05
Mr. Green moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z1125-0429, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with certain stipulations, and to approve Ordinance No. 5224
- secondedpassed2026-01-05
Mr. Green moved to keep the public hearing open and postpone consideration of Zoning Application No. Z0425-0391 to the January 20, 2026, City Council meeting.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Murden was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to Professional Services Contract for Market Analysis/Development Potential Study with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., for travel expenses in the amount of $839.00.
Zoning Application Z0126-0439 (Johnson Development Self-Storage)
Resolution No. 07-2026 - Dominium Affordable Housing Development
Zoning Application Z1225-0433 (JPI Development)
Voting record (1)(Development)
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