District 3 Council Member· 2025-2027
Michael Crain
Fort Worth
About
Michael Crain’s platform centers on fostering a collaborative and bipartisan approach to city governance. His priorities emphasize maintaining functional relationships across the council to navigate the city's legislative challenges effectively.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyCouncilman Michael Crain has committed to championing bipartisanship within the city council to foster effective governance.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 22:00
- Avg per meeting
- 2:00
- Segments
- 396
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Top issues during term (20)
Future City Growth and Development
Potential increase in property value and development potential for affected landowners.
Capital Improvement Program Funding
The city is allocating millions of dollars across various capital projects to ensure long-term infrastructure health.
Panther Island District Development
The related development agreement and capacity-charge ordinances tie new sewer fees and incentives to Panther Island growth.
Nuisance Abatement
Civil penalties totaling thousands of dollars were assessed, with potential reductions available via the city's amendment process upon compliance.
Data Center Development and Environmental Impact
Involves a 50 percent tax abatement on business personal property over 10 years for a $1.1 billion capital investment.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed City Budget
The rate collects roughly $18 million more from existing properties than the no-new-revenue rate of $0.6704.
Infrastructure and Public Safety Priorities
The fee is intended to change behavior rather than serve as a primary revenue source.
Master Transportation Plan Update
Seeking nearly $100 million in state and federal grants for the 23rd and Decatur project.
Data Center Regulation
Potential tax revenues balanced against significant infrastructure and utility strains.
Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP)
Funding is now spread across three years instead of front-loaded in year one due to budget constraints.
Affordable Housing and Community Facilities
An $800,000 loan allocation and budget adjustment from HFC fund balances.
Proposed Economic Development Agreement with Carrier Corporation
Discussions involve potential property investments, lease agreements, and financial incentive packages for business prospects.
Industrial Zoning and Land Use
Zoning regulations impact industrial development costs and property values in affected commercial and industrial areas.
Permanent Batch Plant Zoning Text Amendment
Impacts industrial development costs and municipal planning resources.
Polling Location Reductions in Tarrant County
Minimal direct municipal financial impact; county administrative costs.
Street Maintenance and Coordination
Better coordination avoids wasting tax dollars repaving streets that are about to be dug up.
AeternZ Semiconductor Testing Facility Economic Development Agreement
Estimated $50 million in forgone city tax revenue over ten years, offset by an estimated $26.8 million in net new tax revenue after incentives.
Future City Growth and Development
Expands the city's tax base while increasing long-term infrastructure maintenance obligations.
East Side Community Vision and Infrastructure
Significant public and private investments directed toward East Lancaster Avenue and neighborhood revitalization.
Accessory Structure Regulations and Setbacks
Property value enhancements and compliance costs for homeowners.
Decisions during term (586)
Recorded while Crain was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda
Board Appointment - District 3
Board Reappointments - District 8
At Large Appointments for the Art Commission
Evans & Rosedale Urban Village Redevelopment Fee Waiver (9.1.1)
Fire Lift Assist Fee Ordinance (9.2.1)
Affirming Resolution 6224-12-2025 (9.5.1)
Veale Ranch PID Assessment Levy (10.1)
Alcohol Variance at 3718 Altamesa Blvd (10.2)
AeternZ Semiconductor Testing Tax Abatement (10.3)
Zoning ZC-26-132, 2509 Merrick Street (11.1)
Approval of Minutes
Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Engineering Agreement Amendment No. 1 for Water and Sewer Replacement Contract 2022, WSM-A
Tarrant Regional Water District Reimbursement of FY2026 Fort Worth Central City Expenditures by Water Department
Bell Textron CAP
Correct M&C 26-0485 Construction Contract Authorization for Trinity Metro Bus Pads
City Code Chapter 12.5 Text Amendments
Texas Historical Commission Grant Application for Historic Carver Heights Historic Resources Survey
CDM Smith, Inc. Agreement for Construction Management of Mary's Creek Confluence, Walnut Creek Lift Stations Parts 1 and 2, and Mary's Creek Lift Station Site & Force Main Alignment
Tax Notes Series 2026
Voting record (4)
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that 26-6087 be approved with the following addition, in the General Fund portion of Exhibit B, under Park and Recreation, add a $0 fee to allow free admissions to the Nature Center for US military ve
to close the public hearing and that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.70565, which is effectively a 5.26% increase in the tax rate, 26-6096 be approved, and Ordin
Close Public Hearing on FY27 Proposed Budget and Continue Consideration
Street Reconstruction - Campbell Street (M&C 26-0564)
Recused from voting.