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 (8)(Environment)
Water Security and T-BAR Property
$110,000 for design and construction documents, plus construction costs to follow.
flood response
Expect some city funds to be redirected to cover emergency response costs and potential infrastructure repairs.
Water Infrastructure Capacity
The city is investing in new water main infrastructure.
ETJ Development and Water Sustainability
Infrastructure review ensures new developments meet city codes without undue public fiscal burden.
water quality
Get ready to shell out more cash for repairs and replacements because hard water is a killer for your washing machine and dishwasher.
water pollution cleanup
Taxpayers are footing the bill for a cleanup that's taking way too long, meaning more money down the drain.
water pressure issues
While inconvenient, there's no immediate financial hit mentioned, just a temporary plumbing headache.
wastewater spill
Taxpayer money is likely being spent on the cleanup and any necessary repairs.
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
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-09
Approve
- 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 (0)
Recorded while Norman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.