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## Recent meetings (32)

- [2026-05-12 — City Council to Meet with Cold Springs HOA](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/d5e9c17f-16aa-453c-933c-a76bc13107f2): General
- [2026-04-27 — Leander Economic Development Committee Approves Past Meeting Minutes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/e15a2567-f16c-44f9-84f7-14d38b71ab6c): Economic Development Committee
- [2026-04-27 — Leander TIRZ OKs Northline Retail property split, hears budget forecast](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/dc11ab3c-8dff-4a5b-97e6-be6193eeed40): General
- [2026-04-23 — Daycare at Drake Cove Faces Scrutiny Over Parking and Zoning](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/37d19fd1-7c22-48e9-8c84-bb887c792551): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-04-16 — Leander Council Approves Used Car Sales, Car Wash Zoning, and Infrastructure Projects](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/53342188-c41c-43ef-a7aa-889ea08180d6): City Council
- [2026-04-15 — Historical Preservation Commission OKs Past Meeting Minutes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/47964b81-d637-47ef-9dd7-efb59f4d4a90): Historical Preservation Commission
- [2026-04-09 — Leander P&Z Approves Tree Removal for Development, Extends Plat Deadlines](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/1c5eed68-8719-47e5-9bb4-7b503ce0b6bf): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-04-08 — Leander Arts Commission Tackles Master Plan, Sculpture Project](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/cf626f68-500e-4a93-b76e-2fa2828e2fdf): Public Arts and Culture Commission
- [2026-04-02 — Leander Council Approves Opioid Settlement, Traffic Signal Design, and Annexation](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/b4948cbc-5fc8-4cb5-9209-5e9d49ee75e0): City Council
- [2026-03-19 — Leander Kicks Off Comprehensive Plan Update](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/218c015c-97cd-4fdb-8cb9-f9445efe801f): City Council
- [2026-03-19 — Leander Kicks Off Major Plan Updates](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/6c448508-d891-4a91-8af7-4a041977fc77): General
- [2026-03-18 — Leander Historical Preservation Commission Approves Past Meeting Minutes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/329f1b41-dc58-4818-8f84-328dc0df8d02): Historical Preservation Commission
- [2026-03-12 — Car wash near homes sparks debate, tree removal approved](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/ab052821-f21d-4015-a512-36d9a13193cc): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-03-11 — Arts Commission Tackles 250th Anniversary Mural and Master Plan](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/9419851a-7058-4c1c-9866-bb1a09053063): Public Arts and Culture Commission
- [2026-03-05 — Leander Council Tackles Stormwater, Park Water Line, and City Planning](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/d44f192d-5ee1-4bd7-902a-14ccec2f2ea1): City Council
- [2026-02-27 — Leander Welcomes First Black Woman Mayor in Historic Ceremony](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/242d983a-8b31-48aa-9204-990cc517e478): General
- [2026-02-26 — Leander P&Z OKs used car lot, rezoning changes for 55-acre development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/bf6f0e6b-4b02-4694-b902-0bc725929966): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-02-25 — Leander Arts Commission Approves Funding for 250th Anniversary Mural](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/5a532aac-17e7-42c5-8835-6e696752ab86): Public Arts and Culture Commission
- [2026-02-23 — Library Plan Gets Green Light, Winter Fun Discussed](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/13bc79ba-2d55-4b4a-8648-5599c1850b31): Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- [2026-02-19 — Leander Council Approves Radio Upgrades, DarkSky Bid](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/3441273a-6306-4c6b-90d6-88a10bbb71c4): City Council
- [2026-02-18 — Leander Historical Preservation Commission gears up for events, approves minutes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/bb888423-549e-4b5a-be41-c2640042749e): Historical Preservation Commission
- [2026-02-17 — Leander Elects New Mayor and Council Member](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/1bd2d177-fbe7-40f1-bb49-7a4e873cd7d9): General
- [2026-02-12 — Leander P&Z OKs zoning change for new homes, delays auto repair zoning](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/a8daf167-8b55-4393-b874-902aaafb0ca6): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-02-10 — Leander Council OKs zoning changes, annexation, and economic incentives](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/78ea1061-57ea-4817-bfda-9ff66dd5317c): City Council
- [2026-01-27 — Civil Service Commission Elects New Leaders, Approves Past Minutes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/00f418fa-9cfe-4111-a051-b35e8a99b358): General
- [2026-01-21 — Leander Historical Preservation Commission Elects New Leaders, Plans for 2026 Events](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/127c4c9d-6d8c-4e17-9fe1-e8bd56068400): Historical Preservation Commission
- [2026-01-15 — Leander Council Approves Fire Safety Plan, Approves New Franchise](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/f0dca6b5-851c-47a4-a86d-184328636894): City Council
- [2026-01-14 — Leander Arts Commission Eyes 250th Anniversary, Social Media Presence](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/886f4cd2-ebf9-4286-b1e1-75d43f351e34): Public Arts and Culture Commission
- [2026-01-13 — Leander Council to Discuss Roads, Water at Senior Center Meetup](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/3310d2d2-b329-43dd-bcf6-d1789a445f77): General
- [2026-01-08 — Leander P&Z OKs tree removal for developments, extends project deadlines](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/bbfcc7ba-03d4-4989-9cc7-7984e5e0d629): Planning and Zoning Commission
- [2026-01-07 — Leander Ethics Commission Elects New Leaders, Reviews Ethics Rules](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/c9129de5-97a3-4452-802f-867c10d29122): General
- [2026-01-06 — Leander Council Approves New Trucks, Park Upgrades, and Zoning Changes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/meetings/698192c9-3ab9-41d8-84f7-896a2d048207): City Council


## Civic issues (50)

- [new development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/new-development): development · priority: high
- [zoning change](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/zoning-change): general · priority: high
- [parks and recreation development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/parks-and-recreation-development): development · priority: high
- [economic development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: critical
- [Annual Financial Report and Budget Amendment](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/annual-financial-report-and-budget-amendment): finance · priority: high
- [Approval of Meeting Minutes](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/approval-of-meeting-minutes): governance · priority: medium
- [special use permit denial](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/special-use-permit-denial): general · priority: high
- [Historical Property Marker Program](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/historical-property-marker-program): historical-preservation · priority: high
- [public event policy](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/public-event-policy): general · priority: high
- [infrastructure projects](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-projects): general · priority: critical
- [City Planning and Advisory Committees](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/city-planning-and-advisory-committees): city-planning · priority: high
- [Revised Master Plan](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/revised-master-plan): planning · priority: critical
- [mayor's priorities](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/mayors-priorities): governance · priority: critical
- [road construction](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: critical
- [large-scale development approval](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/large-scale-development-approval): development · priority: high
- [infrastructure project](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-project): general · priority: high
- [intergovernmental relations](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/intergovernmental-relations): general · priority: medium
- [development services process improvement](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/development-services-process-improvement): development · priority: medium
- [water restrictions](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/water-restrictions): environment · priority: critical
- [major development project](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/major-development-project): development · priority: medium
- [Recognition of Leander High School Band](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/recognition-of-leander-high-school-band): education · priority: medium
- [Fire Department Grant Funding](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/fire-department-grant-funding): public-safety · priority: high
- [economic development agreement](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development-agreement): development · priority: high
- [crime prevention](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/crime-prevention): public-safety · priority: high
- [Board Subcommittees](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/board-subcommittees): governance · priority: medium
- [City Council appointment](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/city-council-appointment): governance · priority: high
- [Social Media Engagement Strategy](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/social-media-engagement-strategy): community-engagement · priority: medium
- [Review of Rules of Procedure](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/review-of-rules-of-procedure): governance · priority: high
- [election](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/election): governance · priority: high
- [city council election](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: high
- [noise ordinance](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/noise-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [city growth challenges](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/city-growth-challenges): general · priority: high
- [Leander Public Library Strategic Plan](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/leander-public-library-strategic-plan): library · priority: high
- [mixed-use development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/mixed-use-development): development · priority: high
- [senior center opening](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/senior-center-opening): general · priority: medium
- [Public Safety Radio Upgrades](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/public-safety-radio-upgrades): public-safety · priority: high
- [city manager appointment](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/city-manager-appointment): general · priority: high
- [small business support tool](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/small-business-support-tool): general · priority: medium
- [police staffing](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/police-staffing): public-safety · priority: high
- [election results](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: critical
- [Artist Registry Process](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/artist-registry-process): artist-support · priority: low
- [housing development zoning](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/housing-development-zoning): development · priority: high
- [mayoral election](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: high
- [Ethics Ordinance Amendments](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/ethics-ordinance-amendments): governance · priority: high
- [Wildfire Preparedness and Community Resilience](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/wildfire-preparedness-and-community-resilience): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Volunteer Process](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/volunteer-process): volunteer-management · priority: medium
- [Solid Waste Collection Services Contract](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/solid-waste-collection-services-contract): utilities · priority: medium
- [Vehicle Purchases for City Operations](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/vehicle-purchases-for-city-operations): public-works · priority: medium
- [Black History Month Recognition](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/black-history-month-recognition): community · priority: medium
- [mayor resignation](https://leander.myopentexas.org/issues/mayor-resignation): governance · priority: high


## Development applications (39)

- [Northline Retail Property](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/northline-retail-property): other · approved
- [Dew Drops Montessori Preschool](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/dew-drops-montessori-preschool): other · denied
- [Russi Replat](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/russi-replat): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Glory Hill Subdivision](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/glory-hill-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Villas at Speaking Rock](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/villas-at-speaking-rock): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Leander ISD Elementary School #30](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/leander-isd-elementary-school-30): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Tylerville South Lots 2A and 2B Minor Site Development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/tylerville-south-lots-2a-and-2b-minor-site-development): site-plan · approved
- [Hero Way Elevated Storage Tank (EST)](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/hero-way-elevated-storage-tank-est): annexation · approved
- [675 Kauffman Loop PUD - Car Wash](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/675-kauffman-loop-pud-car-wash): pud · under-review
- [Alexander Tract and CR 267 ROW Annexation](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/alexander-tract-and-cr-267-row-annexation): annexation · approved
- [Harmony Public School Public Improvements Construction Plan](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/harmony-public-school-public-improvements-construction-plan): other · approved
- [Leander Estates Phase 2 Final Plat](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/leander-estates-phase-2-final-plat): subdivision · approved
- [675 Kauffman Loop PUD Amendment](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/675-kauffman-loop-pud-amendment): pud · pending
- [675 Kauffman Loop Lot 1, Block B](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/675-kauffman-loop-lot-1-block-b): other · approved
- [Oak Grove Estates](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/oak-grove-estates): other · approved
- [Special Use Permit for Used Vehicle Sales](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/special-use-permit-for-used-vehicle-sales): conditional-use · approved
- [Gabriels Horn Development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/gabriels-horn-development): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Messina Commercial Site Development Permit](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/messina-commercial-site-development-permit): site-plan · conditions-required
- [Zoning Case Z-25-0205](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/zoning-case-z-25-0205): rezone · tabled
- [Zoning Case Z-25-0196 (Alexander Tract)](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/zoning-case-z-25-0196-alexander-tract): rezone · approved
- [Bagdad Cemetery Minor Site Development Permit](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/bagdad-cemetery-minor-site-development-permit): site-plan · conditions-required
- [Preserve at Mason Creek Construction Plans](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/preserve-at-mason-creek-construction-plans): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Bagdad Retail Outlet Site Development Permit](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/bagdad-retail-outlet-site-development-permit): site-plan · conditions-required
- [Lion Drive Waterline Improvements](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/lion-drive-waterline-improvements): subdivision · conditions-required
- [KNR Properties Short Form Final Plat](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/knr-properties-short-form-final-plat): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Titan Commerce Center](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/titan-commerce-center): site-plan · approved
- [Barksdale Phase 3 and 4](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/barksdale-phase-3-and-4): subdivision · pending
- [Glory Hill Public Improvement Construction Plans](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/glory-hill-public-improvement-construction-plans): other · approved
- [Zoning Case Z-25-0194](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/zoning-case-z-25-0194): rezone · pending
- [Zoning Case Z-25-0200](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/zoning-case-z-25-0200): rezone · pending
- [Harvest Retreat](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/harvest-retreat): site-plan · approved
- [Bagdad Gas Station](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/bagdad-gas-station): site-plan · approved
- [183A RE Investments development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/183a-re-investments-development): subdivision · approved
- [Cypress Meadows development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/cypress-meadows-development): subdivision · approved
- [Leander Kinder Care Infrastructure](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/leander-kinder-care-infrastructure): other · approved
- [Crossroads PUD](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/crossroads-pud): pud · approved
- [Special Use Permit for Outdoor Entertainment, Farmer's Market, and Mobile Food Establishment Park](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/special-use-permit-for-outdoor-entertainment-farmers-market-and-mobile-food-esta): conditional-use · approved
- [2100 S. Bagdad Road PUD](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/2100-s-bagdad-road-pud): pud · approved
- [Rezoning near Hero Way](https://leander.myopentexas.org/development/rezoning-near-hero-way): rezone · approved


## Community topics (23)

- [In-Home Daycare Special Use Permit](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/in-home-daycare-special-use-permit): childcare
- [Dew Drops Montessori Preschool](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/dew-drops-montessori-preschool): zoning
- [Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan Update](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/comprehensive-plan-and-transportation-master-plan-update): development
- [Glory Hill Subdivision](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/glory-hill-subdivision): development
- [Funeral Home Development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/funeral-home-development): development
- [Water Supply and Drought Concerns](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/water-supply-and-drought-concerns): water-supply
- [Code Violation](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/code-violation): code-enforcement
- [Public Comments](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/public-comments): governance
- [Water Supply Contract](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/water-supply-contract): water-supply
- [Wildfire Preparedness - Green Belt Areas](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/wildfire-preparedness-green-belt-areas): public-safety
- [Wildfire Preparedness - Risk Assessment](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/wildfire-preparedness-risk-assessment): public-safety
- [Wildfire Preparedness - Code Enforcement](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/wildfire-preparedness-code-enforcement): public-safety
- [Backflow Prevention Testing](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/backflow-prevention-testing): water-supply
- [Code Violations in North Creek Subdivision](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/code-violations-in-north-creek-subdivision): quality-of-life
- [Sports Complex Development](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/sports-complex-development): infrastructure
- [Zoning Case Z-25-0196](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/zoning-case-z-25-0196): development
- [Development Impact](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/development-impact): development
- [TxDOT SH 29 Project](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/txdot-sh-29-project): transportation
- [Friends of the Library](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/friends-of-the-library): community
- [Traffic Congestion and Safety](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/traffic-congestion-and-safety): transportation
- [Council Unity and Community Inclusion](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/council-unity-and-community-inclusion): administration
- [Solid Waste Disposal and Collection Services Contract](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/solid-waste-disposal-and-collection-services-contract): utilities
- [Blue Santa Program](https://leander.myopentexas.org/community/blue-santa-program): community-services


## Officials (18)

- [Na'Cole Thompson](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/nacole-thompson): Mayor
- [Stephen Chang](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/stephen-chang): District 1 Council Member
- [Michael Herrera](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/michael-herrera): District 2 Council Member
- [Natomi Blair](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/natomi-blair): District 3 Council Member
- [Annette Sponseller](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/annette-sponseller): District 4 Council Member
- [Andrew Naudin](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/andrew-naudin): District 5 Council Member
- [Becki Ross](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/becki-ross): District 6 Council Member
- [Jay Coats](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/jay-coats): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Karen Lewis](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/karen-lewis): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Joseph Morales](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/joseph-morales): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [James Oliver](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/james-oliver): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Donnie Mahan](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/donnie-mahan): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Laura Lantrip](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/laura-lantrip): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Tyler Bray](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/tyler-bray): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Robin M. Griffin](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/robin-m-griffin): Executive Director of Development Services — Development Services
- [Dara Crabtree](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/dara-crabtree): City Secretary — City Secretary
- [Todd Parton](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/todd-parton): City Manager — Administration
- [Stefanie Brown](https://leander.myopentexas.org/officials/stefanie-brown): City Attorney — Administration