Place 2 Council Member· November 2023 to November 2026
Ceasar Ruiz
Pflugerville
About
Council Member Ceasar Ruiz's platform appears to focus on improving governmental processes and accountability. Key initiatives include enhancing transparency and oversight within the city council, as well as establishing a dedicated finance and budget subcommittee to manage fiscal matters more effectively.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyDiscussed transparency and oversight within the city council.
- transparencyEstablished a finance and budget subcommittee.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 19:13
- Avg per meeting
- 1:29
- Segments
- 419
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Top issues during term (14)(Development)
Development Review and Permitting Audit
$45,000 contract for consulting services.
Historic Colored Edition Beautification and Infrastructure
Community advocates requested formal city investment and funding for the african-american corridor project.
Parking Maximums and Reductions in Development Standards
Reduces construction and paving costs for developers while potentially shifting parking demand dynamics.
Cameron Ranch Subdivision Revision 1 Preliminary Plan
Private development investment with associated public infrastructure maintenance responsibilities upon completion.
Preservation of African American History
Project execution utilizes city staff resources and planned community engagement allocations.
Downtown East Project Phase 1 Construction
Multi-million-dollar capital project funded by previous bond and city funds.
Nonprofit Regulatory Compliance and Basic Needs Support
Potential impact on city administrative resources and inspection enforcement.
Fencing Standards Variance for Yarley by Taylor Morrison Townhomes
Private investment by the developer to complete the housing community.
Heatherwilde Commons Preliminary Plan
None directly on city funds; development costs pertain to private infrastructure installation.
Carmel East Revision 2 Preliminary Plan
Expands local housing inventory and future tax base.
Dixon-Lockett Project Rezoning (1304 & 1312 Taylor Ave)
Increases property tax base and brings infill residential investment to the historic subdivision.
Cameron Valley Subdivision Parkland Dedication
Generates over $490,000 for city park improvement funds.
Pfarm Subdivision Final Plat Approval
Private investment for subdivision infrastructure development.
Project Nexus Owner's Representative Services
397,350 dollars for professional services
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Ruiz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
2026-1042 Approving payment in an amount not to exceed $140,000 to Wastewater Transport Services LLC. (WWTS) for the provision of pump and haul services pursuant to the Development Agreement regarding the Meadowlark Preserve development.
Contract for Development Review Audit
Project Berlin Economic Development Incentive Agreement
2026-0588 Professional Services Agreement with the Broussard Group, Inc. (dba TBG Partners) in the amount of $375,511 for Site Inventory and Analysis, Conceptual Development, and a Preliminary Engineering Report associated with Destination…
2026-0319 Professional services agreement with Hayat Brown in the amount of $151,334 for Financial and Transactional Advisor Services associated with the current city hall redevelopment located at 100 E. Main Street and 100 W. Main Street.
Approving the 2026 Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Director's Ethics Policy for annual board signature.
2026-0130 1.) Executive Session Item: Consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for discussion regarding Case No. 1:24-cv-00914-ADA, Impact Way, LLC v. Pflugerville Community Development…
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.