Reappointment of Larry Thompson to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board

Council approved Larry Thompson’s reappointment to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board on a 6-0 vote.

Vote Tracker

Approved 6-0.

Motion by: Steve Deffibaugh Second by: Bryan Washington

Eugene Escobar Jr.

Mayor

not voting

Terrance Johnson

Place 1

yes

Cristina Todd

Place 2

yes

Bryan Washington

Place 3

yes

Vacant

Place 4

vacant

Steve Deffibaugh

Place 5

yes

Ben Long

Place 6

yes

Carolyn David-Graves

Place 7

yes

Why This Matters

Appointments like this can look routine, but regional utility boards matter in a fast-growing city. On April 27, council backed the reappointment unanimously, preserving continuity in Princeton’s representation at a board that touches long-term infrastructure and water issues.

Why we flagged it: Board representation at NTMWD matters because water and regional utility policy affect Princeton’s long-term growth and service capacity.

What approval means

Princeton keeps the same appointee in place on the NTMWD board.

If it had failed

Council would have needed a different appointment path or a new nominee.

Potential Pros

Maintains continuity in a regional board role tied to utilities and infrastructure.
Avoids unnecessary disruption in representation.

Potential Cons

Routine appointment items can still get little public scrutiny.
The agenda alone does not explain competing options because none were presented here.

Tracker Note

This tracker entry is based on the official agenda and the meeting notes currently captured by The Princeton Journal. If official minutes, video, or backup records clarify anything further, the tracker can be updated to match the final record.