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Place 5 Council Member· 2026-2029

Doug Charles

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
4:53
Avg per meeting
1:13
Segments
61

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Aug 2026[52]

Light Industrial Rezoning on Business Park Drive

Not specified in the agenda materials.

critical↑Oct 2026[36]

Saddle Creek Commercial Rezoning

Private commercial investment of approximately 13.6 acres along Preston Road.

critical→Jun 2026[34]

143-Acre Mixed-Use Development Proposal

Substantial long-term economic development and commercial tax revenue impact for the town.

critical↓Jan 2026[32]

Barrington Lake Preliminary Plat

Standard administrative costs for review and recording.

high→Mar 2026[32]

Library Long Range Planning

Planning efforts will inform future library budget allocations and resource deployment.

critical↓Aug 2026[30]

Data Center Withdrawal (Project Tomahawk)

Potential tax revenue generation contrasted with potential infrastructure and road maintenance burdens.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

Downtown Holiday Shopping Campaign

Supports local sales tax revenue through increased downtown and community spending.

medium↑Sep 2026[25]

Open Container Regulations in Downtown

Null

critical→Jul 2026[21]

Saddle Creek Commercial Compatibility

Potential effects on local residential property desirability.

critical↓Jan 2026[21]

FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Tax Rate

Impacts resident tax bills by an average increase of about $115 annually due to taxable value adjustments.

high↑Jan 2026[19]

Downtown Infrastructure and Parking Improvements

Financial estimates for long-term improvements were not disclosed.

high→Sep 2026[17]

Economic Development Incentives and Real Property Negotiations

Potential financial incentives and commercial investments affecting the town's economic growth.

critical↓Feb 2026[14]

Pickleball Pilot Program

Negligible cost, utilizing existing facility resources and staff time for signage and promotion.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

America 250 Celebration

Funded through town event budgeting and community partnerships.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

2027–2030 Long Range Plan and Facility Improvements

Helps guide future budget allocations for library services and facilities.

critical↑Oct 2026[13]

Marco mixed-use development at DNT and University Drive

The zoning itself carries no direct cost, but the project will bring substantial future tax base, infrastructure obligations, and four upcoming development agreements covering utilities, parks, and possible incentives.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

HOA Independence

None.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Estates at Brookhollow Parkland Layout

None directly impacting town funds at this development stage.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Agenda Review and Preparation

medium↑Oct 2026[12]

Upcoming Agenda Preview and Land Use Consultation

Moved or seconded (1)

Motions Charles 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-06-23

    Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement between PAS Property Acquisition Services, LLC, and the Town of Prosper, Texas, related to land acquisition services for the First Street (Coleman – Craig) project, in the amount of $215,000. (AT)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (307)

Recorded while Charles was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

ZONE-26-0009 — Mixed-Use Planned Development, Tracts 16 & 17 (Marco project)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Construction agreement — Mario Sinacola & Sons, DNT NB Frontage Road Repairs and Frontier Parkway Improvements

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Appointment of Charles Cotten to TIRZ 1 and TIRZ 2 boards

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Saddle Creek Commercial PD Amendment Recommendation

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider and act upon the work session minutes from the September 15, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider and act upon the regular minutes from the September 15, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider and act upon a request for a Final Plat of Mirabella Way, Block A, Lot 1X, on 1.3± acres, located on the north side of University Drive and 3,000± feet east of Lakewood Drive. (DEVAPP-26-0082)

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Adjourn.

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Add Raymond Community Park Parking to CIP Priority List

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

approvedOct 14, 2026

Adjournment

tabledOct 14, 2026

Election of Board Officers - Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. (DA)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Adjourn.

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Purchase of ODRA MT4H Mechanical Road Sweeper

tabled6-0Oct 13, 2026

Industrial Rezoning Remand (ZONE-26-0004)

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Subcommittee Reorganizations

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Consider and act upon an Ordinance amending Article 4.02, “Alcoholic Beverages,” of Chapter 4, “Business Regulations,” of the Town’s Code of Ordinances by adding a new Division 3, “Hours of Operation.”