District 2 Council Member· 2025-2029
Joe Self
San Angelo
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Top issues during term (20)
Fort Concho Museum Operations and Preservation
This could mean more money flowing into local arts organizations and businesses.
Fairmount Cemetery Trust Account and Financial Management
Directly impacts the ongoing maintenance and preservation funding for Fairmount Cemetery.
property buyouts
It's a chance for homeowners to get cash for their flood-damaged homes, potentially saving them from future repair costs.
new city leadership
It's too early to tell how this new leadership will shake up city finances, but change is definitely in the air!
graffiti removal
Cleaning up this graffiti is costing taxpayers money that could be used elsewhere.
city council election
Your tax dollars could be impacted by the decisions this council member makes, so knowing who they are matters!
Coliseum renovations financing
Your tax dollars might be going towards fixing up the Coliseum, so get ready for potential budget impacts.
rezoning approval
This could mean new jobs and tax revenue, but we'll have to see the final details.
hazard mitigation project
Expect potential costs for infrastructure upgrades, but the long-term savings from preventing disaster damage could be huge.
tax foreclosure properties
You might find a steal on a house or land, but the city also gets some cash back to fund services.
data center zoning
This could mean more upfront costs for data centers wanting to set up shop here.
data center regulations
These new rules might make it more expensive to build new data centers, potentially affecting tech companies looking to set up shop.
city manager retirement
We don't know yet how much this will cost the city, but finding a new manager could involve recruitment fees and a new salary.
water usage data
Those big water users could be paying a lot more, which might mean lower rates for the rest of us.
aviation grant application
This grant could inject millions into local infrastructure and potentially create jobs, but we'll have to wait and see if we get it.
city personnel appointment
New hires mean new salaries, but hopefully, they'll bring in smart financial strategies to save the city money in the long run.
zoning change
This could mean new jobs and tax revenue for San Angelo if the data center gets built.
tax abatement agreements
Your property taxes could go up or down depending on how these deals shake out.
tax abatement
It's a toss-up whether this means more jobs for you or just a handout to big companies.
affordable housing tax credits
This could mean more affordable homes and apartments, potentially easing the burden on renters and buyers.
Decisions during term (18)
Recorded while Self was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.