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District 4 Council Member· 2026-2030

Amy Stretcher Burkes

Midland

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
18:20
Avg per meeting
1:50
Segments
418

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical→Jan 2026[99]

Commercial and Residential Development

Impact fees will be assessed during final platting and collected at the building permit stage.

critical→Jan 2026[45]

Infrastructure and Highway Economics

The board will consider a $10,000 funding agreement for the highway report.

high↑Jun 2026[43]

Residential Development Expansion

Developers bear the cost of required street, water, sewer and sidewalk improvements; Mockingbird Ridge's developer still owes a share of Fairgrounds and Todd Drive construction.

critical↑Oct 2026[40]

Flock Safety Contract Termination

Terminated at no cost to the city within the allowable 60-day notice window.

high↓Jan 2026[23]

Spaceport Infrastructure Development

The financial scope of the reported space activities was not disclosed.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Oil and Gas Regulatory Oversight

The committee's oversight helps mitigate potential costs associated with infrastructure damage from heavy industrial traffic.

medium↑Sep 2026[7]

board vacancies

While board members are volunteers, the decisions they make directly shape millions in local development funds and property values.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Utility Agreements and Tariffs

This will determine the natural gas rates for residents in the coming year.

high↑Feb 2026[6]

Cybersecurity Enhancements

The city is seeking over $175,000 in grant funds, with a local match of approximately $40,000.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Zoning changes can influence property values and future development potential.

critical↓Feb 2026[5]

AST & Science Facility Expansion

Involves multi-million dollar capital and incentive commitments from the Midland Development Corporation operating budget.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Property Maintenance Standards

The proposed ordinances included potential fines of up to $500 and $2,000 for violations.

medium↓Feb 2026[4]

scam alert

You could lose money if you fall for these fake payment requests.

medium↓May 2026[3]

Citizens Collection Station Opening

Details regarding capital construction and operational costs were not discussed during this ceremonial event.

medium↓Mar 2026[3]

Sale of Midland Altitude Chamber Complex

The sale of the complex could result in a one-time revenue gain for the MDC.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

City Hall closure

No major financial impact, just a few hours of lost productivity.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

AI regulation

This could mean smarter spending on city tech down the line, but setting it up might cost a bit upfront.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

wayfinding signs

Your property taxes won't go up because visitors and hotel guests are footing the entire bill.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

drainage fee

Developers are required to fund retention and detention basins to mitigate runoff.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

city manager contract termination

Significant expenditures for IT services, equipment, and emergency repairs.

Moved or seconded (31)

Motions Burkes 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.

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Approve

  • movedpassed 6-02026-05-12

    Deny

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-05-12

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    Approve

  • movedpassed 6-02026-05-12

    re-appoint Mickey Cargile to the Permian Basin Community Center for MH/MR (PermiaCare) Board of Trustees

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-03-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-03-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-02-24

    Approve

  • movedpassed2026-02-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-02-24

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-02-10

    Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-02-10

    John Burkholder moved to Approve

  • secondedpassed2026-02-10

    John Burkholder moved to Approve

Decisions during term (31)

Recorded while Burkes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Oct 27, 2026

10804 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 4, PLAT OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, & 4, BERKSHIRE PLACE, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SINCLAIR AVENUE AND…

approved6-0Oct 27, 2026

10805 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 41, PERMIAN ESTATES, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RUBY DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET WEST OF RAYMOND ROAD), BY PERMITTING (1) A…

approved6-0Oct 27, 2026

10806 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A 1.812-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 32, BLOCK 38, T-1-S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TODD DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY…

approved6-0Oct 27, 2026

10807 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SHEELER ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST GRIFFIN AVENUE AND FISHER STREET), BY…

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

10795 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 14, BLOCK 15, GRASSLAND ESTATES, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF HATHAWAY COURT), BY PERMITTING A…

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

10805 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 41, PERMIAN ESTATES, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RUBY DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET WEST OF RAYMOND ROAD), BY PERMITTING (1) A…

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

10806 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A 1.812-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 32, BLOCK 38, T-1-S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TODD DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY…

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

10807 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SHEELER ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST GRIFFIN AVENUE AND FISHER STREET), BY…

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

10808 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOTS 1, 2, 15, AND 16, BLOCK 5, EASTOVER THIRD EXTENSION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST ILLINOIS AVENUE AND…

approved7-0Aug 25, 2026

2026-111 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $196,979.40; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

approved6-0May 12, 2026

2026-067 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FLATBED TRAILER FROM BRUCKNER’S TRUCK & EQUIPMENT THROUGH CHOICE PARTNERS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $131,379.00 FOR THE GARAGE DIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL…

approved6-0May 12, 2026

10755 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 17, HALEY HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY…

approved6-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-052 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND IN ASSORTED QUANTITIES FROM PREMIER WATERWORKS, INC. FOR A TOTAL COST OF $173,804.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

approved6-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-054 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SIX REFUSE TRUCKS FROM BDR PREFERRED HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ROBERTS TRUCK CENTER THROUGH SOURCEWELL AT A TOTAL COST OF $1,867,442.26; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

approved6-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-055 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $1,733,792.14; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

approved6-0Apr 28, 2026

2026-058 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE SOLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE LOOP 250 NORTH AND BIG SPRING STREET DRAINAGE ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

approved6-0Apr 28, 2026

10747 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 5 AND THE WEST 36 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 2, THE BEDFORD PLACE, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH H STREET AND…

approved6-0Apr 28, 2026

10762 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE WEST 23.2 FEET OF LOT 5 AND THE EAST 87.6 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 6, MA MAR TERRACE, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

2026-048 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCOTT THANE DITCHING SERVICE, LTD. FOR THE I-20 WATER MAIN RE-ROUTE PROJECT FOR A COST OF $709,370.93; APPROVING $141,874.19 IN CONTINGENCIES; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL…

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

2026-050 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE BENTON SIDEWALK PROJECT TO FANAR 1 ENTERPRISE, LLC OF SPRING, TEXAS, AT A TOTAL COST OF $84,450.00; APPROVING $16,890.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL…

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.