Jody McDowell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 20:00
- Avg per meeting
- 3:20
- Segments
- 291
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Top issues during term (20)
Water system transfer to White House Utility District
Roughly $32,300 in severance and bonus costs paid from ratepayer funds, plus a pending counteroffer of $3.5 million cash against the city's $8.2 million water debt.
EPA Sewer Compliance Order
About $3 million committed tonight, with total costs potentially in the tens of millions — likely paid through new fees or rate increases on sewer customers.
Richland Park Sewer project delays
No liquidated damages or clawback applied on this extension.
City fee structure overhaul (Ordinance 25-60 / draft 26-41)
Could cut applicant printing costs by roughly 90% per sheet.
Industrial district land-use rules change
Metal siding would cut construction costs for large industrial buildings but could affect the appearance of key corridors.
111 Strawberry Street rezone
Roughly $100,000 in sidewalk funds went unspent last year; the current allocation must be spent within 60 days.
Liberty Street traffic and parking complaints
Speed cushions cost a few thousand dollars; a full traffic study would cost more — estimates were requested.
East Knight Street access and State Route 109 congestion
New business tax revenue from bypass growth could ease budget pressures.
Meta grant for park project
The city previously committed up to $1.5 million; the new application could ask for less.
Athletic field lighting policy at city parks
Running lights dark-to-11 p.m. daily would roughly double the ~$75,000 annual lighting budget.
Alley abandonment off Portland Boulevard
The city spent $1,500 on an appraisal of the roughly 6,000-square-foot parcel, which appraised near $15,000.
Old Westmoreland Road residential growth
Off-site road improvements could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and affect whether dense developments remain feasible.
Police K9 grant
Grant funding offsets generator costs the city previously prepared the site for at its own expense.
Portland City Lake development and boat ramp
The city has been investing steadily in lake amenities including parking, paving and fish stocking.
TA Travel Center sign variance
These reviews can shape property values, local tax revenue, and construction costs—though the direct budget impact isn’t clear yet.
Donations policy
Rezonings on Fountain Head Road, TGT Road and North Russell Street
Driver Safety matching grant program
Matching grant — the city would share program costs.
Natural gas pipeline engineering — Red River Crossing
Engineering services agreement; cost not stated in published materials.
Coker Ford/Rapids Road natural gas extension denied
$1.2 million construction cost with a 70-year payback at current subscription.
Decisions during term (265)
Recorded while McDowell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Calendar (including October 19 minutes)
Resolution No. 26-86 — Severance for water department employees transferring to WHUD
Resolution No. 26-87 — America 250th Anniversary recognition
Ordinance No. 26-52 — First reading, rezoning 111 Strawberry Street
Ordinance No. 26-53 — First reading, industrial district zoning amendment
Resolution No. 26-86 — Change Order No. 2, Richland Park Sewer project
Approval of Agenda (Ordinance 26-51 moved from Consent to Utility Infrastructure)
Resolution No. 26-82 - Sumner County Emergency Response Team mutual aid agreement
Resolution No. 26-83 - Woods Road Wastewater Master Meter billing
Ordinance No. 26-51 - Second Reading - 2026 Point Repair Sewer Project contract
Ordinance No. 26-50 - Second Reading - An Ordinance to enter an agreement with McGhee Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the City of Portland Natural Gas Pipelines along West Mt. Vernon Road, Morningside Dr and…
Department Reports for September 2026
Minutes from October 12, 2026
C&D Investments rezone — 113 Strawberry Street
Richard Graves final plat — 104 & 108 West Longview
Ordinance amendment — Table 8-201A industrial district uses
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Agenda (adding Ordinance 26-51)
Voting record (2)
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