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Place 1 Council Member· 2025-2028

Stephen Chang

Leander

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
43:03
Avg per meeting
3:19
Segments
700

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Jul 2026[42]

City Charter Review

Nominal administrative costs associated with committee operations.

high↓Jan 2026[23]

City Planning and Advisory Committees

Administrative efficiency through streamlined board meetings and volunteer coordination.

high↓Feb 2026[22]

75 Oaks Special Use Permit for Agricultural and Farm Uses

Generates local economic activity and supports regional small farm producers.

critical→Jan 2026[22]

Economic Development Strategy

The development of these tracts will significantly impact city infrastructure needs and future tax revenue.

high↑Jan 2026[22]

75 Oaks Special Use Permit for Agricultural and Farm Uses

The farm spends nearly $40,000 a year with locally owned Leander businesses and serves over 250 families weekly from 14 communities.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

2027 Employee Health Benefits Contract

Creates tax exemption on group benefits premium payments, reducing city costs for the 2027 plan year.

high↓Jan 2026[20]

Historical Property Marker Program

None anticipated.

critical→Jan 2026[18]

Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery System Delays

Represents multi-million dollar capital investments in major water treatment plant expansions and pipeline infrastructure.

high↓Jul 2026[17]

Consolidation of Advisory Boards into Leander Heritage, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Board

Streamlined volunteer coordination and reduced administrative overhead.

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety

Funded through one-time budget allocations for software licenses and communication upgrades.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Tree Removal Requests for Commercial and Residential Developments

Uses funds from the existing tree mitigation fund to hire a new staff arborist and consultants.

high↓Apr 2026[15]

Public Arts and Culture Master Plan

Funded through existing public art allocations.

critical↓Apr 2026[14]

Law Enforcement Data Access Agreement

Removes approximately $45,000 annually from the police department's proposed technology budget.

high↓Mar 2026[13]

Mobile Food Establishment Infrastructure Requirements

The applicant would have saved costs by delaying infrastructure improvements.

high↓Sep 2026[13]

Infrastructure and Subdivision Application Extensions

Protects prior engineering and planning investments for school and residential projects.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

In-Home Day Care Zoning Regulations Update

Residents fear property values for up to 800 homes in Horizon Park could drop significantly if the commercial zoning proceeds.

critical↓Feb 2026[12]

Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety

Involves multiple contracts totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars in engineering and construction costs.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Solid Waste Collection Services Contract

None at this stage.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

Commercial Dumpster Noise Regulation

Unknown.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Forecast & Long-Term Modeling

Financial impact was not specified for this discussion-only retreat.

Moved or seconded (21)

Motions Chang 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.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-04-02

    Discuss and consider action on the Second Reading of an Ordinance regarding Annexation Case A-25- 0025 Alexander Tract and the adjacent ROW of CR 267 Annexation Case A-25-0026 for the voluntary annexation of 55.152 acres ± in size, more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-04-02

    Approve First Reading of an ordinance regarding Zoning Case Z-25-0205, following a discussion.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-04-02

    Approve consent agenda 9 through 13.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-04-02

    Approval of Task Order for Traffic Signal Design

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-19

    Approve the first reading of an ordinance regarding Zoning Case Z-25-0196, following a discussion.

  • secondedpassed2026-03-19

    Convene into Executive Session pursuant to

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-19

    Approve consent agenda items 10 and 12.

  • movedpassed2026-03-19

    Conduct a Public Hearing regarding Annexation Case A-25-0025 Alexander Tract and the adjacent ROW of CR 267 Annexation Case A-25-0026 for the voluntary annexation of 55.152 acres ± in size, more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District as Parcel R032246; and the

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-03-05

    Approve Resolution for grant submittal.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-05

    Approve consent agenda items 10 through 13.

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-02-19

    Selection of Councilmember Ross as Mayor Pro Tem

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-12026-02-19

    Resolution supporting DarkSky International application

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 7-02026-02-19

    Approve consent agenda items 11, 13, 15 through 17.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-02-10

    Approve Consent item 10 through 18.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-02-10

    Northline Development Property Conveyance Agreement

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-01-15

    Approve Tree Removal Case TRP-25-0043.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-01-15

    Approve consent agenda item 10 through 23.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-15

    Approve Tree Removal Case TRP-25-0038, following a discussion.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-15

    Barksdale Phase 3 and 4 Phasing Plan

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 4-22026-01-06

    Special Use Permit for Mobile Food Establishment Park (Z-24-0122) - Second Reading

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (421)

Recorded while Chang was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Oct 22, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved6-0Oct 22, 2026

Subdivision Case FP-23-0081 Final Plat Extension

approved6-0Oct 22, 2026

Subdivision Case PICP-23-0079 Construction Plan Extension

approved6-0Oct 22, 2026

Approval of the minutes for meeting held on September 24, 2026.

tabledOct 22, 2026

Conduct a Public Hearing regarding Special Use Case Z-26-0225 to consider action on a Special Use Permit to allow for covered storage containers, gun range and storage, outdoor storage, and office space on seven (7) parcels of land 4.37…

approvedOct 22, 2026

Adjournment

approved5-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes

approved5-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on September 28, 2026.

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Consent agenda (items 8, 10-15)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Zeytun Mediterranean Grill alcohol variance amendment (Item 9)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

75 Oaks Special Use Permit (Z-26-0240, Item 16)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority $36.24M bonds (Item 17)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Oakwood Hills Phasing Plan (CP-25-0051, Item 18)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Employee Benefits Trust fund transfer (Item 19)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Police Department Cultural Assessment accepted (Item 20)

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Board and commission appointments (Item 21)

tabledOct 15, 2026

Council Rules of Procedure amendment (Item 22)

approvedOct 15, 2026

Executive session follow-up: Northline option agreement and office lease

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Approval of the minutes for meeting held on October 1, 2026.

approved7-0Oct 15, 2026

Acceptance of public infrastructure improvements associated with Project No. PICP-21-0037 Crystal Falls West Water Reclamation Facility - Phase 2 Public Improvements Construction Plan, generally located to the south of the Good Night Trail…

Voting record (48)

45 yes3 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 1, 2026

Tree Removal Case TRP-26-0057 (Wildspring Phase 3)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Acceptance of 2026 Leander Public Arts and Culture Master Plan

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Second and Final Reading of FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Creation of Employee Benefits Trust

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

FY 2027 Budget and Tax Increase Ratification

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption (First Reading)

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Table Stormwater Master Plan

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Zoning Case Z-26-0246 Approval

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Deerbrooke PID Assessment Plan

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Affirm One Leander Initiative and Focus Areas

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approve FY2026 Budget Amendment

Voted noAug 20, 2026

Denial of Zoning Case Z-25-0195 (Leander Springs PUD Amendment)

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Acceptance of Tax Rate Calculations, Proposed Tax Rate, and Public Hearing Date

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Motion: Approve the proposed tax rate of $0.467986.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Motion: Accept the tax rate calculations for 2026 as presented.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Motion: Approve calling a public hearing on the tax rate on September 17, 2026.

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Postpone Second Reading of In-Home Daycare Ordinance

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Zoning Case Z-26-0212: Life Time Fitness Minor PUD

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Zoning Case Z-26-0220: Newton Nursery Minor PUD

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Acceptance of FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program List

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Settlement Agreement in DeNucci Constructors v. City of Leander

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 9-12)

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Firefighter Compensation Study Comparator List

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Table Ordinance Amending Municipal Civil Service Personnel Files

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Resolution

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Charter Review Committee Appointment Process

Voted noMay 7, 2026

Deny Tree Removal Case TRP-25-0048, following a discussion.

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 10-17)

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Resolution Approving BCRUA Refunding Bonds, Series 2026

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Acceptance of FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Ordinance Amending FY 2026 Budget ($4,264,214)

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Amendment No. 1 to FY 2024-2025 CIP List of Projects

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Funding Option 1 for America 250 Celebration ($120,280)

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

City Manager Evaluation and 4% Salary Increase

Voted yesMar 5, 2026

UASI Grant Resolution for Fire Command Bus

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 10-18)

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement - Project EDA-25-008

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Northline Property Conveyance Agreement

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Zoning Case Z-25-0194 (Hardwood Products and Doors)

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Zoning Case Z-25-0200 (ARS Hero Way)

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Tree Removal Case TRP-25-0038 (Glory Hill)

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Tree Removal Case TRP-25-0043 (Harvest Retreat)

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Tree Removal Case TRP-25-0045 (Titan Commerce Center)

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Barksdale Phase 3 and 4 Phasing Plan

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Residential Phasing Ordinance Review (OR-21-0004 & OR-21-0005)

Voted yesJan 15, 2026

Fire Department Position Reclassification

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