District 3 Council Member· 2022–2025

David McDonald

Leander

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At a glance

News mentions: 3

Term ending Jul 31, 2025.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 6:46
Avg per meeting: 6:46
Segments: 52

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All categories Development Environment General Governance Public Safety

Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Sep 2024[42]

Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety

The top 16 recommended projects are estimated to cost approximately $14 million.

high↑Jun 2023[17]

Pickleball Court Availability

Unknown.

critical→Dec 2024[17]

Water Security and Aquifer Usage

Well owners face significant costs, sometimes $40,000-$50,000, to drill deeper when water levels drop.

high

David McDonald

Top issues during term (20)

Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety

Pickleball Court Availability

Water Security and Aquifer Usage

Commercial Dumpster Noise Regulation

flood relief efforts

Economic Development Updates

Legislative Advocacy

Quartermaster Position

population growth

Bryson Farmstead Rehabilitation

mixed-use development

police staffing

election results

city manager resignation

water restrictions

Council member resignation and county run

election recount

short-term rental regulations

downtown development and city hall relocation

affordable housing

Decisions during term (0)

In the news (3)

Leander calls special City Council election, accepts McDonald’s resignation

Leander City Council member David McDonald to resign, run for Williamson County Commissioners Court

Leander City Council member David McDonald to resign, run for Williamson County Commissioners Court in 2026