The City of Amarillo’s Mayor and Council Members represent the residents and help cast the city’s vision. Meetings are held regularly, and residents are encouraged to participate.
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Amarillo City Hall
Third Floor - Suite 3500
623 S Johnson St
Amarillo, TX 79101
council meetings & agendas
Discover information about past and upcoming Amarillo City Council meetings, agendas, and minutes.
Amarillo City Council – Rolling Agenda Planner
The City of Amarillo will post its Rolling Agenda Planner each time an agenda is posted for a Regular Meeting of Amarillo City Council. Please follow the link below to get a look at the items staff anticipates will come before the City Council at upcoming meetings:
City Council Agenda Planner posted May 23, 2025
City Council - Rolling Agenda Planner Archive Links
You may click on the following links to access Rolling Agenda Planners that were published on previous dates.
- City Council Agenda Planner posted May 12, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted April 30, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted April 4, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted March 21, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted March 11, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted February 26th, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted January 22, 2025
- City Council Agenda Planner posted December 30, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted November 25, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted November 18, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted October 25, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted September 20, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted September 9, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted August 23, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted August 12, 2024
- City Council Agenda Planner posted August 5, 2024
more about amarillo's City Council
The Amarillo City Council is made up of the Mayor and four Councilmembers, each elected to serve two-year terms. Together, they set policies, approve budgets, and guide the city’s strategic direction.
The current Council, elected in May 2025 and serving through May 2027, includes:
Mayor Cole Stanley
Tim Reid, Councilmember Place 1
Don Tipps, Councilmember Place 2
Tom Scherlen, Councilmember Place 3 (Pending Runoff Election)
Les Simpson, Councilmember Place 4
Cole Stanley – Mayor
Term of Office: 2023-2027
Email: cole.stanley@amarillo.gov
Phone: 806-584-6175
Cole Stanley Bio
Cole Stanley was born and raised in Amarillo and has been in business as a residential and commercial builder since 1999. Cole and his family attend church at Messiah’s House.
Cole has a heart for mentoring business owners. He has dedicated his life to encouraging and fostering small businesses through mentoring and has helped start almost 30 small businesses in Amarillo, nearly all of whom are still operating today. Above all else, he believes that access to opportunity should be across Amarillo and not limited by education, status, or zip code.
Cole and his wife Shiloh have been married for 23 years and have two beautiful daughters, Avery and Addison. Avery owns a small business in Canyon, TX and Addison is a freshman at Dallas Baptist University.
Cole served as Councilmember, Place 1 from 2021 – 2023, prior to taking the office of Mayor.
Tim Reid – Councilmember, Place 1
Term of Office: 2025-2027
Email: tim.reid@amarillo.gov
Phone: 806-376-0780
Tim Reid Bio
Tim Reid has been the Executive Director of the Texas Panhandle War Memorial since September 26, 2022. Mr. Reid graduated from Montclair State University in 1982 with a B.A. in Communications, and then received his certification in Criminal Justice from Seton Hall University in 1983. He graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in 1986 and was assigned to the Dallas Field Office. After a brief stay in Dallas, he was reassigned to the Amarillo Resident Agency, working as a street agent and then as the Senior Resident Agent.
Tim spent 32 years in law enforcement, retiring in 2013 from the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the Unit Chief of Law Enforcement Online of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division. During this time, he had overseas assignments in South America, Africa, and Asia, including tours in Iraq and Pakistan during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He then moved back to Amarillo and began a career in education, serving as the Director of Athletics and Campus Safety at Ascension Academy. During his tenure there, he also taught Geography, Crime Scene Forensics, and Geopolitics and coached boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball and tennis.
Tim has been a long-time advocate for children. From 1992 to 1997, he served as board president of Potter-Randall Counties Child Protective Services and helped co-found Amarillo Area CASA, where he served as board president in 1998. From 1997 to 2005, Mr. Reid served on the Canyon ISD Board of Trustees. He was elected to the Texas Association of School Boards and served as a budget committee member in 2005. Mr. Reid has also served as a board member of the Golden Spread Council of the Boy Scouts, Amarillo Zoo Friends, and presently serves on the advisory board of the Heart Gallery.
Tim and his wife Katy have a blended family with five children, Emily, John, Timothy, Mary Clair, and Emma, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, Arabell.
Don Tipps – Councilmember, Place 2
Term of Office: 2023-2027
Email: don.tipps@amarillo.gov
Phone: 806-673-7770
Don Tipps Bio
Don Tipps is a dedicated and passionate member of the Amarillo City Council, working to make our community a better place to live, work and thrive. Born and raised in Amarillo, Don has deep roots in Amarillo and an understanding of its unique needs and challenges.
Don’s journey in education began at Amarillo College, where he laid the foundation for his academic pursuits. He later completed his business administration degree at West Texas A&M University, equipping him with the knowledge and skill necessary for success in the business world. In 2000, Don took a significant leap and started his own insurance agency, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to serving the community. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to providing quality insurance services and building relationships with his clients.
Don’s personal life is anchored by his marriage to his wife, Kristi, and together, they have been blessed with six adult children. Family has always been a cornerstone for Don, and he understands the importance of fostering a safe, nurturing environment for future generations.
In 2019, Don and his wife embarked on a new venture by staring their own property investment company. This endeavor further showcases his innovative thinking and determination to contribute to the economic growth and stability of our city.
Don’s character is defined by his unwavering integrity, which guides his actions both personally and professionally. As a member and leader of Trinity Fellowship church since 1989, he has demonstrated his commitment to faith and service, fostering a sense of community and compassion among its members.
As a city council member, Don brings experience, business acumen, and a genuine love for our city to the table. His dedication to improving the lives of our residents and his ability to tackle challenges head-on make him an asset to our city. His goal is to guide our city to a bright and prosperous future.
Tom Scherlen – Councilmember, Place 3
Term of Office: 2023-2025
Email: tom.scherlen@amarillo.gov
Phone: 806-670-6104
Tom Scherlen Bio
Tom Scherlen is an Amarillo business leader, community servant, and graduate of Frank Phillips College and West Texas A&M University. Tom spent nearly four decades as a businessman, including time as the chief executive officer of Austin Hose.
Tom currently serves as President of the Amarillo Senior Citizens Association and as a member of AMBUCS. In the past, he served as a member of the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. Tom volunteers with numerous organizations in the community.
Les Simpson – Councilmember, Place 4
Term of Office: 2023-2027
Email: les.simpson@amarillo.gov
Phone: 806-681-9452
Les Simpson Bio
Les Simpson was elected to serve on the Amarillo City Council in June 2023. He’s been a resident of Amarillo since 2002.
Les was publisher of the Amarillo Globe-News from 2002-2018. After leaving the newspaper, he started his own business, The Entrepreneur’s Source. He helps clients explore business ownership as a possibility to reach their goals and has worked with many clients who have started their own businesses in Amarillo and across the country.
He has served in a variety of community roles, including co-chairing the United Way fundraising campaign and serving on the board of directors of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, the West Texas A&M University Foundation, the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, the Amarillo Club and other community organizations.
He was the founding board president of Downtown Amarillo Inc. and a member of the City of Amarillo Local Government Corporation, which oversaw the development of several downtown catalyst projects, including Hodgetown, home of the AA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Les is married to Denise, a pharmacist. They are members of First Baptist Church. Their family includes daughter Faith, her husband Taylor and their son Miller; daughter Meredith and a mini-Australian Shepherd, Murphy.