Ollie Simpson
Where this profile comes from
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Summary
Ollie Simpson is a longtime Lowry Crossing resident on Simpson Road. He is the most frequent public-comment speaker at City Council in the indexed minutes (2023–2026), focused on Simpson Road infrastructure, environmental impact of new subdivisions, and pond/tree preservation. He was elected to a Ward 4 2-year term in November 2025 but was hospitalized at the time of swearing-in; the seat was treated as vacant pending an attorney review of eligibility, and he is on the May 2, 2026 ballot for the Ward 4 'vote for two' race.
Verified public-record facts
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Address: 1190 Simpson Road, Lowry Crossing.
Source: City Council minutes, multiple meetings 2023–2026 (citizen comment register)
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Elected to Ward 4 2-year term in the November 2025 city election; not present for swearing-in due to hospitalization.
Source: CC Minutes 11-11-25
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At the December 9, 2025 meeting council noted he was 'still in the hospital' and the city was 'determining eligibility with attorney.' Two other Ward 4 applicants (Muhanad Hijazen and Rachel Guo) interviewed for appointment.
Source: CC Minutes 12-9-25
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Simpson Road has its own Public Improvement District (PID) for road operation and maintenance, financed by Ord. 380/381 and bond issuance approved June 10, 2025.
Source: CC Minutes 6-10-25 (Ord. 383)
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On the official Collin County sample ballot for the May 2, 2026 Ward 4 'vote for two' race.
What the council minutes show
More than two years of consistent public comment at City Council meetings on a tightly-defined set of issues: Simpson Road infrastructure and PID, stormwater (MS4) and TCEQ enforcement, pond restoration, tree preservation, construction-debris management at adjacent subdivisions, and reopening Old Myrick Lane.
- March 10, 2026Asked council position on the city's MS4 (stormwater) program.
- February 24, 2026Environmental impact — stormwater runoff from neighboring development.
- October 28, 2025Thanked staff for Open Records assistance and council for moving the city forward.
- September 9, 2025Pond restoration — asked council to revisit current pond condition.
- August 19, 2025Asked the city to reopen Old Myrick Lane to give Lowry Crossing a quicker connection to the rest of the city.
- April 8, 2025TCEQ ditch report; trash from construction sites; questioned excess fuel capture for the Simpson PID.
- March 11, 2025Trash on his property from neighboring construction.
- February 11, 2025Reported TCEQ enforcement was being put back on the city.
- June 11, 2024Lennar Homes blew construction debris down his driveway after street cleanup.
- April 9, 2024Reported developers were moving forward with promised actions, but slowly.
- March 12, 2024Asked for reimbursement on pond and tree analysis he had paid for.
- February 13, 2024Asked the city to keep PID-related land mowed.
- January 9, 2024Asked council if they had read his pond document; requested speed bumps on Simpson Road.
- December 12, 2023Pond survey crew climbed his fence without notice.
- November 14, 2023Reported damage to a 100-year-old pecan tree by Meritage Homes; trees burned during a burn ban; silt fence not maintained.
- September 12, 2023Thanked council and Lennar for resolving items he had raised.
- August 8, 2023Public comment.
- July 11, 2023Public comment.
How to reach the candidate
Public comment record makes Mr. Simpson reachable through the city clerk's office during the public-comment portion of any council meeting (4th Tuesday work session, 2nd Tuesday regular meeting). We have not located a published campaign email or phone.
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