Place 3 Council Member· 2024-2027
Andy Hopkins
Celina
About
Andy Hopkins' platform appears to focus on governance and environmental issues. He has been involved in discussions regarding term limits and mayoral power, indicating a focus on the structure and efficiency of local government. Additionally, his involvement in considering new water conservation regulations suggests a commitment to addressing environmental sustainability.
Campaign promises (3)
- governanceThe council reviewed recommendations regarding term limits for elected officials.
- governanceThe council reviewed recommendations concerning the power of the mayor.Related votes
- environmentThe city is considering new water conservation regulations for 2026.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 9:41
- Avg per meeting
- 2:25
- Segments
- 168
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Top issues during term (6)(Environment)
Infrastructure Investment (Water, Wastewater, Public Safety)
No immediate rate increase in 2026, with planned 4% to 5% annual rate adjustments starting in April 2027.
Spring Beautification Projects
Estimated project cost is approximately $638,000, representing significant savings compared to previous bids.
Water Conservation and Capacity
Substantial capital investments in water wells, storage tanks, and pump stations.
Water Conservation Restrictions and Compliance Enforcement
Potential increased upfront costs for developers and homeowners if mandatory xeriscaping or alternative watering systems are adopted.
Median Landscape Pattern Book Adoption
Reduces long-term water consumption and municipal maintenance costs for divided medians.
Native Planting Education
Moved or seconded (18)
Motions Hopkins 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.
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Koehne motioned to approve the agenda item
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-015
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Economic Development Agreement with Vision and Structure, LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Wigginton motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-017
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-018
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-016
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item
- movedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Mayor Tubbs motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item J
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Resolution No. 2026-012R
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Consider and act upon a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Celina, Texas, finding that a public necessity exists and authorizing condemnation to acquire rights of way totaling 0.032 acres and temporary construction easements totaling 0.009 acres for construction of public
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Ordinance No. 2026-007
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Resolution No. 2026-007R
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
Cybersecurity Contract Renewal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Ordinance No. 2026-009
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
table the item to the March 10, 2026, meeting, and continue the Public Hearing
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Hopkins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.