District 3 Council Member· 2025-2027
Stewart Jacobson
Sugar Land
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 28:23
- Avg per meeting
- 1:54
- Segments
- 470
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Top issues during term (20)
Imperial Char House Preservation Project
The project GMP is $14.9 million, with total projected costs around $17.5 million including contingencies, funded by certificates of obligation backed by economic development sales tax.
Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria Revision
Focuses future property tax abatements on higher-value capital projects exceeding $10 million.
Animal Shelter Operations and New Facility Updates
Funded through capital allocations and prior foundation donations.
Del Webb Ryehill Section 2 Final Plat
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Runway 17-35 Reconstruction and Airport Improvements
Total project cost is approximately $46.2 million, funded entirely by FAA/state grants and airport revenues without local property taxes.
Lake Pointe Redevelopment District Zoning Amendments
No direct financial impact to the city budget.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Establishes the financial plan and capital projects spending framework for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Art Funding and Program Plan
Proposed funding of $97,400 for FY27 public artwork.
Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule and Utility Rate Adjustments
Delays a proposed $2.47 increase in the monthly base customer rate for residential gas customers.
Fire Apparatus Fleet Replacement
$50,000 revenue and expenditure budget increase funded entirely by private donation.
Fire Prevention and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Intersection Safety and Infrastructure Contracts
Over $1 million allocated for the Austin Parkway project, supported by a $600,000 settlement fund contribution.
Rear Yard Setback Exception at 2127 Echo Ridge
None
Solid Waste and Commercial Operator Ordinance Updates
Affects municipal waste service contracts and commercial waste operating fees.
Mister Car Wash Private Well Compliance
Unknown exact uncollected wastewater and fee amounts, but involves a commercial volume of roughly 10 million gallons per year.
2026 Property Tax Rate
Establishes the property tax levy for 2026, balancing revenue needs with taxpayer impact.
historic preservation funding
Your tax dollars are going towards saving a cool old building!
Deliverant Reinvestment Zone Designation
Requires no direct city financial incentive for this specific zone action, while supporting an $11.5 million capital investment and 55 new jobs.
Sugar Land Community Champion Award
Minimal administrative impact utilizing existing staff resources and promotional channels.
state legislative session priorities
The city’s priorities could shift state funding and rules that affect local budgets, taxes, or services, but the source doesn’t attach dollar figures yet.
Decisions during term (162)
Recorded while Jacobson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Acceptance of Federal and State Aviation Grants (Resolution No. 26-43)
Adoption of 90th Texas Legislature Agenda (Resolution No. 26-39)
First Consideration of School Zone and Parking Ordinance No. 2418
Acceptance of Animal Services Donations
Texas Municipal League Region 14 Director Election Vote
First Consideration of Lake Pointe Redevelopment District Ordinance No. 2420
Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria Resolution No. 26-34
Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Construction Contract (CIP 2301)
Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Professional Services Contract
Imperial Char House Preservation Construction Contract (CMU 2509)
Purchase of Two Fire Apparatus Pumpers
Groundwater Reduction Plan Participation Agreement - Mr. Carwash
Water Well Drilling Permit Application - Mr. Carwash
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CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATIONS OF FIRST COLONY, INC.
CONTRACT WITH FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC., DBA FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
CONTRACT WITH GOWAN/GARRETT, INC.
REJECTION OF BID NO. 2026-ITB-044
Consent Agenda Approval
Voting record (58)
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Ratification of Property Tax Revenues
Ordinance No. 2415 - Revised Fee Schedule and Utility Rates
A motion to Adjourn at 6:01 p.m.
Set Date for FY 2027 Budget Consideration
Propose 2026 Tax Rate and Schedule Public Hearing
A motion to Approve setting a date to place an item on the September 15, 2026 agenda for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
A motion to approve the setting of a maximum proposed property tax rate at $0.381116 per $100 valuation, which is effectively a 6.18% increase in the tax rate, and to set a public hearing on September
A motion to Approve consent agenda items A and B
A motion to Adjourn at 6:20 p.m.
Consent Agenda Approval
Animal Shelter Location Resolution 26-26
Second Consideration of Solid Waste Ordinance No. 2406
A motion to Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2406
A motion to Approve the consent agenda items A through G
A motion to Approve Resolution 26-26
Approve the consent agenda items A through G
Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2406
Approve Resolution 26-26
Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2406.
Approve the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation Donations.
Approve the acceptance of monetary donations for Animal Services.
Approve the construction contract with B&D Contractors, Inc.
Approve consent agenda items A-H.
Consent Agenda Approval
Acceptance of Animal Services Monetary Donations
Adjourn at 6:52 p.m.
Approve the Solid Waste Contract Amendment with Republic Services
Sugar Land Legacy Foundation Donations and Annual Report
Contract with B&D Contractors, Inc. for Ditch H Trail Project
Solid Waste Contract Amendment with Republic Services
Ordinance No. 2406 First Consideration (Solid Waste Amendments)
A motion to Approve the May 20, 2026, meeting minutes
A motion to Approve the performance agreement between Sugar Land 4B Corporation, Vino & Vinyl, LLC, and LCFRE Sugar Land Town Square, LLC., under the Retail Refresh Grant Program, for a reimbursement
A motion to Adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn at 5:53 p.m.
Approve consent agenda items A through G
A motion to Adjourn at 5:53 p.m.
A motion to Approve consent agenda items A through G
Approve the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
Approve the Economic Development Performance Agreement between The Sugar Land Development Corporation, DeliverIt Outsourcing & Solutions LLC, and DeliverIt Outsourcing & Solutions 7, Inc.
Adjourn at 4:49 p.m.
Table Mister Car Wash Water Well Permit
Requested to table until staff could report on commercial water purchase costs versus well pumping and uncollected wastewater treatment fees.
Approve the donation acceptance from the Finest and Bravest Foundation
Approve the acceptance of monetary donations to Sugar Land Animal Services
Adjourn at 5:56 p.m.
Approve consent agenda items A through G and I.
Consent Agenda Items A through G and I
Donation Acceptance from The Finest & Bravest Foundation
Acceptance of Monetary Donations for Animal Services
Professional Services Contract with Quiddity Engineering, LLC
Stated it is a much needed district three project.