District 1 Council Member· 2025-2028
Adam Schiestel
Flower Mound
About
Adam Schiestel's platform appears to focus on fiscal responsibility and property tax relief, as evidenced by the increase in the homestead exemption. His actions on the council also indicate a focus on development, with approvals for mixed-use projects and public improvement districts, while also showing a willingness to deny certain types of development such as self-storage facilities.
Campaign promises (2)
- taxesFlower Mound homestead exemption to increase to 20%.Related votes
- taxesFlower Mound approves homestead exemption increase.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:24:42
- Avg per meeting
- 7:52
- Segments
- 3951
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Top issues during term (20)
Cottonwood Development Traffic
The project is expected to generate significant sales tax revenue for the town.
FY 2026-2027 Town Budget and Tax Rate
Guides upcoming municipal spending and capital project prioritizations for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget.
Capital Improvement Projects Status
Multi-million dollar capital outlay funded through bond funds, 4B community development funds, and park development funds.
Post Oak Preservation
Developers may face increased mitigation costs or design adjustments when removing protected post oak trees.
Time-Based Shared Parking Ordinance
Reduces commercial development and paving costs for businesses.
Traffic Control Device Standards and Roundabouts
Minor installation costs for signs and foundation, utilizing existing spare flashers.
Flower Mound Arts Center
Project costs estimated at approximately $101 million for the aspirational program versus a $75 million budget.
Valley Creek Church Pickleball Lighting Waiver
Private investment by Valley Creek Church for campus improvements.
Utility Asset Management
Will direct future capital improvement expenditures and transportation project funding.
commercial development
Property values near the proposed site could take a hit, and we need to verify if the promised tax revenue actually outweighs the cost of infrastructure upgrades.
Owl and Bat House Initiatives
Financial costs are currently undetermined pending subcommittee review.
Public Tree Planting
None anticipated.
Cultural Arts Center Development
Total project cost is estimated around $49 million, funded by voter-approved bonds, with design services costing $5,038,840.
Utility Rate Increases
Results in a 14% rate adjustment for local gas utility customers.
Peters Colony Memorial Park Public Art Installation
Roughly $100,000 was set aside for this project, with a similar annual public art budget requested going forward.
Transportation Commission Community Outreach
There is no direct fiscal impact expected for this outreach initiative.
Tree Ordinance Regulations Update
Ordinance adjustments aim to bolster conservation funding through increased penalties and dedicated mitigation accounts.
Police Headquarters and Arts Center Funding Strategies
Potential 4-cent increase in the interest and sinking (I&S) tax rate for the police facility alone, with additional operating cost pressures.
Flower Mound Community History Outreach
None.
Historical Commission Meeting Transparency
The decisions made will directly affect how much the town collects in revenue and how services are funded, potentially impacting future tax rates or service fees.
Moved or seconded (31)
Motions Schiestel 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.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Adam Schiestel moved to approve the consent agenda noting tabling item J.2 to the August 17 council meeting and tabling item J.6 to a future date.
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-20
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items J.1 though J.4 as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-20
Wireless Site Marketing Agreement - Consider approval of a Site Marketing Agreement with Diamond Towers V LLC to exclusively market wireless infrastructure and manage the development of new or expanded wireless communication infrastructure on specific Town-owned properties for a period of
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-06
LDR26-0001 - Time-Based Shared Parking - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations (LDR26-0001 – Time- Based Shared Parking) by amending Chapter 82, "Development Standards," related to off-street parking. (PZ recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at its
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-06
Adam Schiestel moved to approve J.1 through J.9 as presented.
- movedpassed 3-22026-06-01
Adam Schiestel moved denial of item 3.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-01
Adam Schiestel moved to approve K.5 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-01
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items 1 thru 9 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items 1-4.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Historical Commission Appointment (Patrick Martin)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Denco 9-1-1 Board of Managers Nomination
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Prologis 380 Agreement - Public Hearing to consider approval of a Chapter 380 Agreement with Prologis for the economic development of Flower Mound, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of Town
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-13
Ann Martin moved to approve the consent agenda as written.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-04
Solid Waste Contract Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-04
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items J.1-8
- movedpassed 4-12026-04-20
ZPD25-0008 - Lakeside Crossing Residence Inn - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance for rezoning (ZPD25-0008 – Lakeside Crossing Residence Inn) to amend Planned Development No. 153 (PD-153) with Campus Commercial uses for both residential and non-residential uses to allow for an extended stay hot
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-20
Adam Schiestel moved to approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Consider approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-03-02
LDR25-0004 - Parking Mitigation and Foundational Planting Update - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations (LDR25-0004 – Parking Mitigation and Foundational Planting Update) by amending Chapter 74, “General Provisions” and Chapter 82, "Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-02
Adam Schiestel moved to approve K.6 with removal of the office retail daytime noise limit.
Decisions during term (337)
Recorded while Schiestel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 12, 2026 Minutes
MPA26-0005 Master Plan Amendment
Z26-0003 Town Initiated Zoning
Minutes of October 12, 2026 - Consider approval of the minutes from October 12, 2026.
Election of Chair
Election of Vice Chair
Approval of September 24, 2026 meeting minutes
Proposed Artwork — Lakeside East Development
Approve minutes 9/24/26. - Consider approval of the minutes from September 24, 2026 meeting.
Election of Chair
Election of Vice-Chair
Approval of New Loan Items for Historical Collection
Approval of Minutes from 08/18/26
Consider approval of the minutes from 08/18/26.
Consent Agenda
Reimbursement Resolution (Resolution No. 21-26)
TRP26-0004 Alexan the Point Phase II Tree Removal Permit
Health Plan Reinsurance Renewal
Minutes 10/5 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Regular meeting held on October 5, 2026.
Chapter 18, "Businesses," Article XII, "Massage Establishments" - Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 18, "Businesses," of the Code of Ordinances by creating Article XII, "Massage Establishments," providing regulations for…
Voting record (223)
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