Civic Service
Pflugerville City Council
I was elected to Place 1 in November 2025. I am working to lower household costs, expand housing choices, and make infrastructure decisions easier for residents to follow.
I start with what residents need, use evidence to choose a direction, and explain the tradeoffs plainly. I bring that same approach to city government that I use in product work.
Pflugerville families are paying some of the highest water bills in Central Texas. New development is outpacing infrastructure investment. Residents need a clearer path into decisions that affect them. I ran for office to work on those problems.
My campaign site, JonathanForPflugerville.com, has campaign updates, priorities, and ways to get involved.
What I am working on
Lower utility bills
Pflugerville's water rate structure hits low-use households, seniors, single adults, and renters the hardest. The fixed charge is too high, there is no lifeline tier, and multifamily housing is categorized as commercial. I pushed for a full rate study that includes affordability scenarios. That request for proposals is now out.
Housing affordability and development rules
Teachers, first responders, seniors, and young families should be able to afford to live in Pflugerville. I support more housing types, including triplexes, fourplexes, accessory dwelling units, and cottage courts. Smaller minimum lots and fewer parking mandates can lower costs without taking away a benefit residents use.
Transparency and governance
City government should work for residents. I filed charter proposals for open budget data, fiscal equity impact statements, and clear rules for surveillance technology and AI in city operations.
Growth and economic development
Pflugerville needs growth east of SH-130 and thoughtful infill west. Good jobs and a stronger commercial tax base can reduce the burden on homeowners. Impact fees and permitting should support projects that serve those goals.
Infrastructure that is funded and maintained
Every infrastructure commitment needs a clear plan for funding, operations, and maintenance. Capital planning should be public, forecasts should match actuals, and the council should be able to measure progress against the plan.
Regional work
Affordability, workforce, and transportation cross city lines. Pflugerville needs to work with Austin and nearby cities on workforce development and transit coordination.
Before the Council
I have been involved in Pflugerville civic life for more than a decade. Before winning Place 1 in November 2025, I spent three years on the Planning and Zoning Commission, including two as chair. I also chaired the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and contributed to city master plans and strategic documents.
That work gave me a close view of how city decisions are made. On council, I can vote on those decisions and hold the city to the plans it adopts.
Campaign and updates
My campaign site and Facebook updates have current policy positions, campaign information, and council updates. This site covers my professional and civic background. The links below separate official city business from campaign activity.
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