District 5 Council Member· 2026-2028

Margaret Lucht

Garland

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 42
Total speaking time: 3:29:20
Avg per meeting: 4:59
Segments: 4008

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All categories Animal Services Arts Arts And Culture Arts And Culture Budget Development Education General

Top issues during term (20)

critical↑May 2026[154]

Community Outreach Programs

The financial impact of establishing this coalition is currently unknown.

critical↑Nov 2026[96]

Potential City Council Attendance at Fire Department Event

There is no direct financial impact associated with this ceremonial attendance.

medium→May 2026[67]

Open Meetings Compliance

No direct financial impact, but relates to government transparency and efficiency.

Margaret Lucht

Top issues during term (20)

Community Outreach Programs

Potential City Council Attendance at Fire Department Event

Open Meetings Compliance

Development Compliance and Transparency

Special Events Funding and Prioritization

Multifamily Development and State Legislation

Land and Resource Management

City Fees and Utility Transfers

Commission Goals and Accomplishments

DART Governance and Funding

Citywide Parking Regulation Updates

Homestead and Senior Tax Exemptions

Board and Commission Appointments

Director's Update on City Initiatives

Omnium Circus Premiere

Senior Social Support and Case Management

Police Promotion Eligibility

Departmental Capacity and Call Volume

Vendor Scrutiny for EMS Program

Callejo Drive Traffic Safety

Decisions during term (96)

Approval of June 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of April 22, 2026 Minutes

Consensus on FY 26-27 Proposed Budget

Approval of May 19, 2026 Minutes

Approval of March 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Consent Agenda

Confirmation of Interim Police Chief

Downtown Historic District Revitalization Grant Program

SUP Request for 2430 Lonecker Drive

Approval of Council Member Moore's travel to Infrastructure Summit

Approval of April 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes

June 8, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes

Z 26-11 Lone Star Green Homes (District 2)

Approval of March 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Budget Allocation for Promotional Supplies

Adjournment

Approval of March 11, 2026 Minutes

Recommendation to Forward Fire/EMS Staffing Plan to City Council

Consent Agenda Approval

Adoption of City of Garland Housing Strategy

Voting record (1)

DART Board Appointment (Shared Seat)

In the news (1)

Margaret Lucht is Garland's newest city council member, following runoff election win