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 (18)(General)
Library Service Consolidation
The proposal is budget-neutral for operations but requires capital investment for renovations.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Request at 3501 Antilles Drive
The development is expected to bring new commercial activity and potentially tax revenue to the area.
State-Mandated Zoning and Subdivision Code Overhauls
Streamlined development processes may impact municipal administrative costs and private development investments.
Backyard Hen Regulations
Estimated $66,000 annual cost for an additional animal services officer if permitted, offset partially by $100 permit fees.
Road Repair Prioritization
The city has a $13 million surplus available for additional road projects.
Fleet and Equipment Upgrades
Expenditures exceed $2 million across several cooperative purchasing agreements.
Mandatory Pet Sterilization
Owners would be responsible for the cost, though the city plans to use low-cost partners to keep it affordable.
Youth Programs Standards of Care
This agreement formalizes the partnership for operating the educational channel, likely involving shared costs or responsibilities between the city and the school district.
Delinquent Account Collections
The city will add a 30% collection fee to debts over 90 days past due to cover the cost of the private collection firm.
Personnel Change
Ensuring ethical conduct can prevent costly legal issues and maintain public trust.
Reception Facility Noise and Operations
The applicant will bear the cost of acoustic insulation and testing.
resident portal
Initial investment in new technology may be required, but the goal is to achieve long-term cost savings through reduced labor and improved efficiency.
board appointment
No direct financial impact.
small business support event
Some events may involve fundraising or city support, but direct financial impact not detailed.
Service Station Zoning Change
Potential impact on local businesses and city tax revenue depending on the nature of the allowed uses.
feral hog control
Your property taxes might go up to pay for this, or you might have to shell out for repairs if the hogs keep destroying your lawn.
Behavioral Health Services
The city currently contracts with Parkland for community care services, with annual cost increases.
downtown revitalization
Expect new shops and restaurants to pop up, potentially boosting local spending.
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 (2)
Recorded while Murden was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
An ordinance adopting the 2026-27 Pay Plans for General Government Personnel with an effective date of October 1, 2026.
An ordinance amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, as heretofore approved by Ordinance No. 5183 of the City of Mesquite, Texas, adopted on August 18, 2025, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and…
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.