District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028
John Norman
Midland
About
John Norman's platform is characterized by a focus on local regulatory oversight, specifically regarding the safety and environmental risks associated with industrial activity within city limits. His public stance emphasizes prioritizing community safety over urban drilling operations.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentJohn Norman has publicly advocated against drilling within city limits, citing it as too risky for the community.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 29:47
- Avg per meeting
- 1:59
- Segments
- 600
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Top issues during term (11)(Development)
Aerospace Corridor Development
Funded through state SEARF grant allocations with MDC leading project execution.
Permian Basin Specialty Care Center
MDD Hangar Infrastructure Project at the airport
$8.37 million contract plus $4.23 million in contingencies, all from the airport fund with no property tax support.
Residential growth in Mockingbird Ridge
The developer must pay one-third of the cost of Fairgrounds and Todd Drive arterial construction plus complete water, sewer, and sidewalk work before the plat records.
Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Microgrant Program
The city has $1.3 million available for distribution, but requests total $2.7 million.
Westridge Village Site Plan Review
Private investment by developers will fund the internal access drives and required roadway medians.
Commercial Site Plan Review at Thomason Drive and Tradewinds Boulevard
Commercial Site Plan Review on South Loop 250 West
Hotel Development in Original Town Addition
None directly to the city, but expected economic benefits from hotel operation.
Parking and Public Space Regulations
Potential for increased revenue from parking fees and economic boost for businesses with patios; no direct city expenditure noted.
Castelion Corporation Lease Amendment
The amendment involves specific rental terms and lease duration, the financial impact of which is detailed within the lease documents.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Norman 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.
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
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- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
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- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
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- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 7, 9, 10, 12 & 15
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-12
Approve
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Approve
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Approve
- movedpassed2026-05-12
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 4, 9 & 12
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-12
re-appoint Mickey Cargile to the Permian Basin Community Center for MH/MR (PermiaCare) Board of Trustees
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Approve
Decisions during term (34)
Recorded while Norman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
10815 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI, “PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT”, CHAPTER 2, “PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS” OF THE CITY CODE OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, SO AS TO (1) CONFORM THE ZONING DISTRICTS REFERENCED THEREIN TO THE ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED IN…
- Motion approving the October 5, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Apartment Complex Planned Development (Item 7)
Motion approving the August 17, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Resolution 2026-121: SCP Hwy 191 Land Development Agreement
Motion approving the August 3, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Zone Change from MF-16 to PD for Housing Development (Item 9)
Motion approving the July 20, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Motion approving the minutes of the July 6, 2026, meeting of the Midland Development Corporation.
Motion No. 063-2026: AST & Science Economic Development Agreement
Economic Development Agreement with AST & Science, LLC
Motion approving the June 15, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Motion approving the June 1, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from Texas Water Development Board
Second Reading and Amendment: Solomon Estates Rezone to Planned Development
Public Hearing and Approval: Racquet Club South Planned Development Rezone
Motion approving the May 18, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Motion approving the May 4, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Motion approving the April 20, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
Economic Development Agreement with Midland 2025 MSO, LLC (Item 15)
Voting record (7)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.