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2026-1058 • Regular AgendaCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)
Discussion and consideration of proposed zoning and development regulations for self-storage facilities, quick-lube and oil-change establishments, poker lounges or clubs, data centers, and event centers, including permitted locations, site-development sta
Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - August 04, 2026 on 2026-08-04
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and consideration of proposed zoning and development regulations for self-storage facilities, quick-lube and oil-change establishments, poker lounges or clubs, data centers, and event cente”
JC
John Cowen, Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and consideration of proposed zoning and development regulations for self-storage facilities, quick-lube and oil-change establishments, poker lounges or clubs, data centers, and event centers, including permitted locations, site-development sta
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).