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CITY • Galveston County, TX

City of Galveston

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 48.9/100▼ -2.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1106 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #43 (TIER 2 LARGE)
Fiscal Restraint
75/100
Regulatory Restraint
24/100
Debt Burden
42/100
Population / Scale
53,538
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4165
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$161.7M
+2.7% YoY • +16.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$426.61M
Code of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AP
Alex Porretto
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
alexporretto@galvestontx.gov
BB
Bob Brown
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
bobbrown@galvestontx.gov
JM
Jason M. Hardcastle
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
jasonhardcastle@galvestontx.gov
JL
Jeffrey L. Taylor
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
jeffreytaylor@galvestontx.gov
JP
John Paul Listowski
Mayor (At-Large)
MN
Michael Niebuhr
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
michaelniebuhr@galvestontx.gov
SB
Sharon B. Lewis
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
sharonlewis@galvestontx.gov

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Galveston Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Galveston Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Galveston Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/galveston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICHGATE
Last Codified Supplement: 2026-08-17

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 48.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galveston
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($161,699,397) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.416500 per $100 valuation: $0.364000 M&O + $0.052500 I&S) for City of Galveston. Source: Galveston County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Rate Roll.

Total Appropriation
$161.7M
General Fund
$89.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$29.5M
Capital Projects
$9.5M
Per Capita
$3,020
Public Safety: $45.9M (28%)
0
Public Works: $38.9M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $8.0M
Administration: $16.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4165 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 50.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-A.) — City of Galveston
Official PDF

Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($157,478,961) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.408687 per $100 valuation) for City of Galveston.

Total Appropriation
$157.5M
General Fund
$87.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$29.0M
Capital Projects
$9.3M
Per Capita
$2,941
Public Safety: $44.4M (28%)
0
Public Works: $37.8M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $7.8M
Administration: $15.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.408687 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 50.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galveston
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($153,765,239) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.408850 per $100 valuation) for City of Galveston.

Total Appropriation
$153.8M
General Fund
$84.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$29.0M
Capital Projects
$9.1M
Per Capita
$2,872
Public Safety: $43.1M (28%)
0
Public Works: $36.7M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $7.6M
Administration: $15.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.40885 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galveston
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Galveston (Galveston County) totaling $147,595,737. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4089 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$147.6M
General Fund
$81.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$27.8M
Capital Projects
$8.7M
Per Capita
$2,757
Public Safety: $41.3M (28%)
0
Public Works: $35.3M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $7.3M
Administration: $14.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.40885 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 51.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galveston
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Galveston (Galveston County) totaling $143,477,920. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4445 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$143.5M
General Fund
$78.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$27.1M
Capital Projects
$8.5M
Per Capita
$2,680
Public Safety: $40.2M (28%)
0
Public Works: $34.3M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $7.1M
Administration: $14.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4445 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$161.70M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $89.4MPer Capita: $3,020Tax Rate: $0.4165Freedom: 48.9 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2026$157.48M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $87.0MPer Capita: $2,941Tax Rate: $0.408687Freedom: 50.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$153.77M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $84.4MPer Capita: $2,872Tax Rate: $0.40885Freedom: 50.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2024$147.60M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $81.0MPer Capita: $2,757Tax Rate: $0.40885Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$143.48M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $78.8MPer Capita: $2,680Tax Rate: $0.4445Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$138.35M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $76.0MPer Capita: $2,584Tax Rate: $0.4985Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$132.81M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $72.9MPer Capita: $2,481Tax Rate: $0.500494Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$128.29M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $70.4MPer Capita: $2,396Tax Rate: $0.508502Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$123.45M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $67.8MPer Capita: $2,306Tax Rate: $0.513587Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$120.27M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.0MPer Capita: $2,246Tax Rate: $0.519236Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$116.78M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $64.1MPer Capita: $2,181Tax Rate: $0.517678Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$112.44M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $61.7MPer Capita: $2,100Tax Rate: $0.520784Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$109.36M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.1MPer Capita: $2,043Tax Rate: $0.523909Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2014$105.02M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $57.7MPer Capita: $1,962Tax Rate: $0.527052Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2013$102.18M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.1MPer Capita: $1,909Tax Rate: $0.527579Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2012$99.42M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.6MPer Capita: $1,857Tax Rate: $0.529162Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2011$96.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.9MPer Capita: $1,799Tax Rate: $0.525987Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2010$92.82M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $51.0MPer Capita: $1,734Tax Rate: $0.527039Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2009$89.85M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.3MPer Capita: $1,678Tax Rate: $0.527566Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2008$87.32M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.9MPer Capita: $1,631Tax Rate: $0.529149Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2007$84.29M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.3MPer Capita: $1,574Tax Rate: $0.529149Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2006$80.92M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.4MPer Capita: $1,511Tax Rate: $0.533382Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2005$77.85M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.7MPer Capita: $1,454Tax Rate: $0.536582Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2004$75.10M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.2MPer Capita: $1,403Tax Rate: $0.540875Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2003$73.11M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.1MPer Capita: $1,366Tax Rate: $0.540875Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2002$71.17M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.1MPer Capita: $1,329Tax Rate: $0.540875Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2001$68.87M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.8MPer Capita: $1,286Tax Rate: $0.541957Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2000$66.15M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.3MPer Capita: $1,236Tax Rate: $0.543583Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDF

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Ord. 2026-09-22-B. • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
BEACHFRONT CONSTRUCTION/DUNE PROTECTION PERMITS
BEACHFRONT CONSTRUCTION/DUNE PROTECTION PERMITS...
Ord. 2026-09-22-B. (c4133d) • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
BEACHFRONT CONSTRUCTION/DUNE PROTECTION PERMITS
BEACHFRONT CONSTRUCTION/DUNE PROTECTION PERMITS...
Ord. 2026-A. • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
ABANDONMENT
Enacted by City of Galveston in Planning Commission on 2026-09-22 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). ABANDONMENT...
Ord. 2026-A. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
PLATS
Enacted by City of Galveston in Planning Commission on 2026-09-22 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). PLATS...
Ord. 2026-09-22-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Adopt 2026 Planning Commission Award Recipients (Staff)
Adopt 2026 Planning Commission Award Recipients (Staff)...
Ord. 2026-09-22-5-item_ • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Galveston on 2026-09-22. Item considered during City of Galveston Galveston Wharves Board Regular...
Ord. 2026-09-22-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Galveston on 2026-09-22. Item considered during City of Galveston Galveston Wharves Board Annual ...
Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Enacted by City of Galveston in Landmark Commission on 2026-09-21 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS...
Ord. 2026-A. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Review Initial Feedback
Enacted by City of Galveston in Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee 3 on 2026-09-18 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Review Initial Feedback...
Ord. 2026-A. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Engagement Overview (Updates to Infographic) Overview of all public engagement methods Discussion: Committee participation and feedback
Engagement Overview (Updates to Infographic) Overview of all public engagement methods Discussion: Committee participation and feedback...
Ord. 2026-A. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Agenda Items & Feedback for Future Meetings Provide immediate feedback to project team on this Steering Committee meeting. Preview next Steering Committee Meeting: reviewing feedback from the first Community Workshop, refining the plan’s vision, and providing guidance on future land use development.
Agenda Items & Feedback for Future Meetings Provide immediate feedback to project team on this Steering Committee meeting. Preview next Steering Committee Meeti...
Ord. 2026-09-17-A. (f63161) • General RegulationOverreach: 74/100
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1220 Avenue M 1/2, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M B Menard Survey. West 1/2 Of Lot 12 & East 1/2 Of Lot 13 (12-1), Northwest Block 23, Galveston Outlots, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer Record The Property's
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1220 Avenue M 1/2, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property I...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits And Business Regulations”, Article III. “Concessions And Peddlers”, And The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, “Uses And Supplemental Standards” And Article 14, “Definitions”, To Provide Regulations For Mobile Food Vending I
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits And B...
Ord. 2026-N. • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider for approval accepting all public infrastructure improvements for Pirates Beach Cottages Subdivision for the initial two-year maintenance period.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)
Consider for approval accepting all public infrastructure improvements for Pirates Beach Cottages Subdivision for the initial two-year maintenance period.  Auth...
Ord. 2026-C. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider for approval purchases of police equipment and uniforms with GT Distributors, through the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. Estimated costs for products are not to exceed City Council approved budgets for the Galveston Police Department. (D. Balli)
Consider for approval purchases of police equipment and uniforms with GT Distributors, through the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. Estimated costs for products...
Ord. 2026-10. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS)
ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS)...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
<span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits And Business Regulations”, Article III. “Concessions And Peddlers”, And The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, “Uses And Supplemental Standards” And Article 14, “Definitions”, To Provide Regula
<span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapt...
Ord. 2026-09-17-A. (1f5124) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences Information regarding holiday schedules Recognition of Individuals a. Constitution Week b. Big Brothers Big Sisters Month c. Recognition of Rev. Kerry W. Tillmon Reminders regarding City Council events Reminders regarding community events H
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences ...
Ord. 2026-09-17-O. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider for approval Change Order #1 to the contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY2025 Pavement Preservation project (RFP #25-16) decreasing the contract by $106,552.04 from the amount of $1,496,302.39 to the final amount of $1,389,750.35; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)
Consider for approval Change Order #1 to the contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY2025 Pavement Preservation project (RFP #25-16) decreasing ...
Ord. 2026-09-17-O. (fbefa6) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider for approval Change Order #1 to the contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY2025 Pavement Preservation project (RFP #25-16) decreasing the contract by $106,552.04 from the amount of $1,496,302.39 to the final amount of $1,389,750.35; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)
Consider for approval Change Order #1 to the contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY2025 Pavement Preservation project (RFP #25-16) decreasing ...
Ord. 2026-09-17-A. (d1f79e) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended”, Chapter 2 “Administration”, Section 2-22, “Personnel Rules and Regulations”, by making changes to the City of Galveston’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and Handbook (aka – City of Galveston Employee Handbook), Chapter 23 “Vacation”; making various findings a
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended”, Chapter 2 “Administration”, S...
Ord. 2026-09-17-R. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider for approval, issuance of a Task Order #05 to DCMC Partners for Disaster Support Services for $9,724.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents upon the review and approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)
Consider for approval, issuance of a Task Order #05 to DCMC Partners for Disaster Support Services for $9,724.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign all docu...
Ord. 2026-U. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)
Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)...
Ord. 2026-U. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)
Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)...
Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Galveston County Emergency Communication District - FY2025 Annual Audit Report and Proposed FY2027 Budget
Galveston County Emergency Communication District - FY2025 Annual Audit Report and Proposed FY2027 Budget...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (32)

RUNOFF • 2026-06-13

2026 Entity Runoff Election — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 804 (2.2% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of Galveston District 1 (District 1)
Sharon B. Lewis WINNER
58.8% (200 votes)
Gerald Wilson
41.2% (140 votes)
City of Galveston District 5 (District 5)
Michael Niebuhr WINNER
56.7% (456 votes)
Beau James Rawlins
43.3% (348 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-02

2026 May Entity Election — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 5,708 (15.7% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of Galveston Mayor
John Paul Listowski WINNER
60.2% (3,437 votes)
Marie Robb
36.8% (2,101 votes)
William Boike
3.0% (170 votes)
City of Galveston District 1 (District 1)
Sharon B. Lewis WINNER
37.9% (172 votes)
Gerald Wilson
37.0% (168 votes)
Tarris L. Woods
25.1% (114 votes)
City of Galveston District 2 (District 2)
Jeffrey L. Taylor WINNER
54.7% (555 votes)
Luke Bohlman
45.3% (460 votes)
City of Galveston District 3 (District 3)
Bob Brown WINNER
62.9% (486 votes)
Raymond Arce
37.1% (287 votes)
City of Galveston District 4 (District 4)
Alex Porretto WINNER
73.9% (403 votes)
Floyd William Holder IV
26.1% (142 votes)
City of Galveston District 5 (District 5)
Michael Niebuhr WINNER
41.3% (435 votes)
Beau James Rawlins
32.8% (345 votes)
Charlie Worthen
25.9% (273 votes)
City of Galveston District 6 (District 6)
Jason M. Hardcastle WINNER
41.7% (747 votes)
Scott Hickman
35.8% (641 votes)
Daryl Williams
7.8% (140 votes)
George R. Guajardo
7.3% (131 votes)
Shane McKinney
7.3% (131 votes)
PRIMARY • 2026-03-03

2026 Joint Primary Election — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 31,634 (86.9% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Criminal District Attorney Galveston County (District Attorney)
Kenneth Cusick (REP)WINNER
58.4% (18,480 votes)
Jennifer Ott (REP)
41.6% (13,154 votes)
GENERAL • 2025-11-04

2025 November Constitutional Election — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 5,368 (14.8% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04

City of Galveston 2025 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

2025 May Entity Election — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 14,622 (40.2% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04

2024 May Entity Election — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 3,519 (9.7% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of Galveston, Mayor
Craig K. Brown WINNER
69.5% (2,445 votes)
Frank Thomas Maceo
30.5% (1,074 votes)
City of Galveston, Council Member District 1 (District 1)
Sharon B. Lewis WINNER
100.0% (181 votes)
City of Galveston, Council Member District 2 (District 2)
David Finklea WINNER
48.2% (379 votes)
Luke Bohlman
35.2% (277 votes)
Paul Courville Morgan Jr
16.5% (130 votes)
City of Galveston, Council Member District 3 (District 3)
Bob Brown WINNER
55.8% (375 votes)
Jeff Ehrich
44.2% (297 votes)
City of Galveston, Council Member District 4 (District 4)
Alexander Porretto WINNER
53.2% (218 votes)
Michael 'Mikey' Bouvier
46.8% (192 votes)
City of Galveston, Council Member District 5 (District 5)
Beau J. Rawlins WINNER
50.1% (326 votes)
Michael Niebuhr
49.9% (325 votes)
City of Galveston, Council Member District 6 (District 6)
Marie Robb WINNER
100.0% (636 votes)
Galveston County WCID #1, Board of Directors
Jeffrey Spriggins WINNER
33.3% (254 votes)
John Mitchiner
20.0% (153 votes)
Darrell Hartwick
18.1% (138 votes)
Tony Valdez Jr.
16.6% (127 votes)
Bill Gaffey
12.0% (92 votes)
PRIMARY • 2024-03-05

2024 Primary — City of Galveston

Voter Turnout: 26,179 (71.9% of 36,405 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Galveston County Party Chair
Patrick J. McGinnis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (26,179 votes)
Galveston County Party Chair
Tierr'ishia B Gibson (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (8,558 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 9,101 (25.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
61.0% (5,552 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (3,549 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,645 (21.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
66.0% (5,046 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (2,599 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,917 (19.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
67.0% (4,634 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (2,283 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,922 (30.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
61.0% (6,662 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (4,260 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,097 (14.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
55.0% (2,803 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (2,294 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 9,101 (25.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
70.0% (6,371 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (2,730 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,281 (20.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
66.0% (4,805 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (2,476 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,194 (28.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
55.0% (5,607 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (4,587 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,097 (14.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
65.0% (3,313 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (1,784 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,373 (23.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
58.0% (4,856 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (3,517 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,922 (30.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
59.0% (6,444 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (4,478 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,922 (30.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
64.0% (6,990 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (3,932 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,645 (21.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
68.0% (5,199 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (2,446 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,825 (16.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
72.0% (4,194 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (1,631 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,194 (28.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
65.0% (6,626 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (3,568 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,737 (24.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
63.0% (5,504 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (3,233 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,189 (17.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
66.0% (4,085 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (2,104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,373 (23.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
71.0% (5,945 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (2,428 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,281 (20.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
54.0% (3,932 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (3,349 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,281 (20.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
56.0% (4,077 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (3,204 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,825 (16.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
64.0% (3,728 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (2,097 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,737 (24.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
56.0% (4,893 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (3,844 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 9,101 (25.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
66.0% (6,007 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (3,094 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Galveston Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,097 (14.0% of 36,406 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
John Paul Listowski WINNER
62.0% (3,160 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (1,937 votes)

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2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Landmark Commission

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2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Sister Cities Program Committee

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2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Planning Commission

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2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Planning Commission

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2026-09-22 • WORKSHOP SESSION

Planning Commission Workshop

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2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Planning Commission Workshop

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2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Galveston Wharves Board Regular Meeting

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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Galveston Wharves Board Annual Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Galveston City Council.

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Landmark Commission

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2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Landmark Commission

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2026-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee 3

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1.: Call to OrderA.: Roll CallB.: Declaration of Quorum2.: Approval of Meeting MinutesA.: August 14, 2026, Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee MinutesB.: Steering Committee Meeting #2 Summary3.: Community Workshop #1 and Ongoing Engagement Recap (45 min.)B.: Discussion: “How Galveston Grows” prioritiesC.: Next Steps for Future Land Use4.: Break (5 min.)5.: Plan Recommendations Update Process (45 min.)A.: Review of 2011 Plan OrganizationB.: Discuss Drafting and Review Process for 2027 Plan6.: Information & Discussion: Engagement Process Updates (10 min.)B.: Overview of upcoming October 15, 2026, Community Workshop7.: Public Comment (10 min.)8.: New Business and Adjournment (10 min.)B.: Upcoming Steering Committee Meeting Dates Friday, November 6, 9:00 am-11:30 am.C.: Closing Remarks (Chair)A.: Engagement Overview (Updates to Infographic) Overview of all public engagement methods Discussion: Committee participation and feedbackA.: Agenda Items & Feedback for Future Meetings Provide immediate feedback to project team on this Steering Committee meeting. Preview next Steering Committee Meeting: reviewing feedback from the first Community Workshop, refining the plan’s vision, and providing guidance on future land use development.A.: Review Initial Feedback
2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Regular Meeting

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1.: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER2.: ROLL CALL3.: INVOCATION4.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE5.: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST6.: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER7.: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONSA.: 26-071 Jana Garcia; 26-072 Cynthia Motte; 26-073 Liza Nelms; 26-074 Aaron R. Josey; 26-075 Roman Salinas8.: PUBLIC HEARINGS9.: PUBLIC COMMENTA.: Agenda ItemsB.: Non-Agenda Items11.: CONSENT ITEMSC.: Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1628 Avenue N And A Half, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As Abstract 628, M.B. Menard Survey South 66 Feet Of Lot 14 (14-2), Northwest Block 46 Galveston Outlots, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer Record The PropertB.: Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending the Code of the City of Galveston, as amended, by amending Chapter 33 “Article VII – Use and Distribution of Hotel Occupancy Taxes” clarifying the percentages being disbursed under section 33-103 – Distribution of Hotel Occupancy Taxes; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effeA.: Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended”, Chapter 2 “Administration”, Section 2-22, “Personnel Rules and Regulations”, by making changes to the City of Galveston’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and Handbook (aka – City of Galveston Employee Handbook), Chapter 23 “Vacation”; making various findings aA.: Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the 2027 Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant, which allows the airport to be reimbursed up to $100,000 for eligible airport maintenance expenses upon final approval of the City Attorney (M. Shahan).B.: Consider for approval purchases of police equipment and uniforms with Galls, through the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. Cost for products are estimated to be $150,000.00. (D. Balli)D.: ​Consider for approval ​the renewal of the LeadsOnline PowerPlus Investigation System annual subscription. (D. Balli)E.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With Galveston County For Continued Participation In The Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force; Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective I.: Consider approval for payment to Texas Background Investigators LLP for the outsourcing of pre-employment police cadet and lateral police officer applicants, committing up to a total amount of $22,000.00. This action is necessary to improve the cost effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of the department's hiring process for sworn personnel. (D. Balli)J.: C onsider for the approval allowing the purchasing of light-to-heavy duty auto parts and services, utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Contracts with the listed vendors for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the agreements upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)K.: Consider for the approval allowing the purchasing of light to heavy-duty auto parts and services, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contracts with the listed vendor(s) for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the agreements upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)L.: Consider for the approval allowing the purchasing of fuel station parts and services, utilizing the Choice Partners Cooperative Purchasing Contract, with the listed vendor for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)M.: Consider for the approval of a one-year agreement with GPS Insight through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing organization (contract #102924-GPI), to provide GPS monitoring for City vehicles and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)P.: Consider approval of a contract with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc. for the construction of the new Traffic Signals and Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at the intersections of 33rd Street & Seawall Boulevard and 75th Street & Seawall Boulevard in the amount of $751,981.35; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R. Winiecke)N.: Consider for approval accepting all public infrastructure improvements for Pirates Beach Cottages Subdivision for the initial two-year maintenance period. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)F.: Consider for approval to allocate $48,000.00 in en encumbrance/purchase order for Bay Bridge Administrators to facilitate Article 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (D. Balli)O.: Consider for approval Change Order #1 to the contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY2025 Pavement Preservation project (RFP #25-16) decreasing the contract by $106,552.04 from the amount of $1,496,302.39 to the final amount of $1,389,750.35; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)Q.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving An Interlocal Agreement With The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) For The Utilization Of The City's Recreation Centers As Temporary Reunification Sites; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Necessary Documents; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. PT.: Consider council ratification of FY2026 and approval of FY2027 Revised Purchasing Manual to address federal requirements for federal procurement for grants, disaster recovery, and other state and local laws and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary revisions. (Paola Allen)V.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving An Interlocal Agreement With The Park Board Of Trustees Of The City Of Galveston Concerning The Operation Of The Galveston Naval Museum Located Within Seawolf Park In The City Of Galveston; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Necessary Documents; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing ForW.: Consider for approval to purchase ammunition to replenish necessary stock. (D. Balli)X.: Consider for Approval the Arts Development Commission's recommendations to fund the 2026 Transitional Calls for Public Art. (A. Lynch)Z.: Consider for Approval the purchase of a 2026 Pierce Type 3 Wildland Truck and associated equipment from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the HGAC cooperative for a total price of $684,421.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (M. Varela)AA.: Consider for approval Minutes of the August 13, 2026 Meeting and the August 27, 2026 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)BB.: Consider for approval the City of Galveston 2027 State Legislative Agenda. (S. Bakko)12.: ACTION ITEMSA.: Discuss and consider for approval a letter of support for Title XI Federal Ship Financing Program Reforms. (Listowski)B.: Consider for possible action a motion authorizing the Legal Department to proceed in accordance with item discussed in executive session.13.: RECEIVE AND FILE (Non-Action Items)14.: ADJOURNMENTC.: Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees: Airport Advisory Committee Arts Development Commission Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals Civilian Review Board Ethics Commission Finance, Fiscal Affairs and Investment Committee Galveston Housing Finance Corporation/Galveston Property Finance Authority Galveston Wharves Board Landmark Commission PaR.: Consider for approval, issuance of a Task Order #05 to DCMC Partners for Disaster Support Services for $9,724.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents upon the review and approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)G.: Consider for approval an increase to the disposal fee tonnage rate charged to Third­ Party Haulers as prescribed by terms of the BFI contract for the operation of the Solid Waste Transfer Station. The increase is proposed at 2.57% in accordance with the 2025 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers ("CPI-W"). The inflationary adjustment of $2.00 per ton increases the rate fU.: Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)A.: Galveston County Emergency Communication District - FY2025 Annual Audit Report and Proposed FY2027 BudgetS.: Consider for approval a Contract between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees providing for: the use of HOT Taxes by the Park Board; the delegation by the City of duties arising out of Texas Tax Code Chapter 351; and delivery of Hotel Occupancy Taxes to fund those duties to the Galveston Park Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. (C. Ludanyi)H.: Consider for approval an increase to the disposal fee tonnage charged to the city of Galveston as prescribed in the terms of the BFI contract for the operation of the Solid Waste Transfer Station. The increase is proposed at 4% in accordance with the prescribed adjustment defined in section 7.02 of Contract# COG-CON-3212. The inflationary adjustment of $2.46 per ton increases the rate to the city C.: Consider for approval purchases of police equipment and uniforms with GT Distributors, through the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. Estimated costs for products are not to exceed City Council approved budgets for the Galveston Police Department. (D. Balli)Y.: Consider for approval of an agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas and the Rosenberg Library Association related to the payment of Ad Valorem Taxes to the Rosenberg Library. (C. Ludanyi)B.: Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits And Business Regulations”, Article III. “Concessions And Peddlers”, And The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, “Uses And Supplemental Standards” And Article 14, “Definitions”, To Provide Regulations For Mobile Food Vending I10.: ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS)D.: Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Commercial, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (C-HDDZ-5) And Residential Single-Family, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-1-HDDZ-5) Base Zoning District To Develop A Mixed-Use Development On Property Commonly Known As 10302 Seawall BoulevA.: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences Information regarding holiday schedules Recognition of Individuals a. Constitution Week b. Big Brothers Big Sisters Month c. Recognition of Rev. Kerry W. Tillmon Reminders regarding City Council events Reminders regarding community events HA.: Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1220 Avenue M 1/2, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M B Menard Survey. West 1/2 Of Lot 12 & East 1/2 Of Lot 13 (12-1), Northwest Block 23, Galveston Outlots, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic Preservation Officer Record The Property's
2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston City Council Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Galveston City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER2.: ROLL CALL3.: INVOCATION4.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE5.: CONFLICTS OF INTERESTA.: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items:<ol><li>Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences</li><li>Information regarding holiday schedules</li><li>Recognition of Individuals<br>a. Constitution Week<br>b. Big Brothers Big Sisters Month<br>c. Recognition of Rev. Kerry W. Tillmon</li><li>Reminders regarding City Council eventE.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With Galveston County For Continued Participation In The Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force; Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective I.: Consider approval for payment to Texas Background Investigators LLP for the outsourcing of pre-employment police cadet and lateral police officer applicants, committing up to a total amount of $22,000.00. This action is necessary to improve the cost effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of the department's hiring process for sworn personnel. (D. Balli)H.: Consider for approval an increase to the disposal fee tonnage charged to the city of Galveston as prescribed in the terms of the BFI contract for the operation of the Solid Waste Transfer Station. The increase is proposed at 4% in accordance with the prescribed adjustment defined in section 7.02 of Contract# COG-CON-3212. The inflationary adjustment of $2.46 per ton increases the rate to the city F.: Consider for approval to allocate $48,000.00 in en encumbrance/purchase order for Bay Bridge Administrators to facilitate Article 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (D. Balli)J.: <strong>C</strong>onsider for the approval allowing the purchasing of light-to-heavy duty auto parts and services, utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Contracts with the listed vendors for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the agreements upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)K.: Consider for the approval allowing the purchasing of light to heavy-duty auto parts and services, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contracts with the listed vendor(s) for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the agreements upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)L.: Consider for the approval allowing the purchasing of fuel station parts and services, utilizing the Choice Partners Cooperative Purchasing Contract, with the listed vendor for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)M.: Consider for the approval of a one-year agreement with GPS Insight through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing organization (contract #102924-GPI), to provide GPS monitoring for City vehicles and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)P.: Consider approval of a contract with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc. for the construction of the new Traffic Signals and Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at the intersections of 33rd Street & Seawall Boulevard and 75th Street & Seawall Boulevard in the amount of $751,981.35; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R. Winiecke)Q.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving An Interlocal Agreement With The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) For The Utilization Of The City's Recreation Centers As Temporary Reunification Sites; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Necessary Documents; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing For An Effective Date. (M. PR.: Consider for approval, issuance of a Task Order #05 to DCMC Partners for Disaster Support Services for $9,724.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents upon the review and approval of the City Attorney. (T Wrobleski)T.: Consider council ratification of FY2026 and approval of FY2027 Revised Purchasing Manual to address federal requirements for federal procurement for grants, disaster recovery, and other state and local laws and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary revisions. (Paola Allen)V.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas Approving An Interlocal Agreement With The Park Board Of Trustees Of The City Of Galveston Concerning The Operation Of The Galveston Naval Museum Located Within Seawolf Park In The City Of Galveston; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Necessary Documents; Providing For Findings Of Fact And Providing ForW.: Consider for approval to purchase ammunition to replenish necessary stock. (D. Balli)X.: Consider for Approval the Arts Development Commission's recommendations to fund the 2026 Transitional Calls for Public Art. (A. Lynch)Z.: Consider for Approval the purchase of a 2026 Pierce Type 3 Wildland Truck and associated equipment from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the HGAC cooperative for a total price of $684,421.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (M. Varela)AA.: Consider for approval Minutes of the August 13, 2026 Meeting and the August 27, 2026 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)BB.: Consider for approval the City of Galveston 2027 State Legislative Agenda. (S. Bakko)14.: ADJOURNMENTS.: Consider for approval a Contract between the City of Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees providing for: the use of HOT Taxes by the Park Board; the delegation by the City of duties arising out of Texas Tax Code Chapter 351; and delivery of Hotel Occupancy Taxes to fund those duties to the Galveston Park Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. (C. Ludanyi)Y.: Consider for approval of an agreement between the City of Galveston, Texas and the Rosenberg Library Association related to the payment of Ad Valorem Taxes to the Rosenberg Library. (C. Ludanyi)U.: Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)G.: Consider for approval an increase to the disposal fee tonnage rate charged to Third­ Party Haulers as prescribed by terms of the BFI contract for the operation of the Solid Waste Transfer Station. The increase is proposed at 2.57% in accordance with the 2025 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers ("CPI-W"). The inflationary adjustment of $2.00 per ton increases the rate fN.: Consider for approval accepting all public infrastructure improvements for Pirates Beach Cottages Subdivision for the initial two-year maintenance period.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)B.: <span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Code Of The City Of Galveston, As Amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits And Business Regulations”, Article III. “Concessions And Peddlers”, And The 2015 Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, “Uses And Supplemental Standards” And Article 14, “Definitions”, To Provide RegulaC.: <span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 1628 Avenue N And A Half, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As Abstract 628, M.B. Menard Survey South 66 Feet Of Lot 14 (14-2), Northwest Block 46 Galveston Outlots, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Historic PreservaD.: <span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Commercial, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (C-HDDZ-5) And Residential Single-Family, Height And Density Development Zone, Zone 5 (R-1-HDDZ-5) Base Zoning District To Develop A Mixed-Use Development On Property CommonlO.: Consider for approval Change Order #1 to the contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY2025 Pavement Preservation project (RFP #25-16) decreasing the contract by $106,552.04 from the amount of $1,496,302.39 to the final amount of $1,389,750.35; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)
2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston City Council Workshop

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Galveston City Council.

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Zoning Board of Adjustment - Special Meeting

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2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston City Council Regular Meeting

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2026-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Arts Development Commission

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2026-08-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Planning Commission - Notice of Potential Quorum

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Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
2026-08-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Landmark Commission - Notice of Potential Quorum

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
2026-08-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston City Council - Notice of Potential Quorum

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2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston City Council Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
3.: INVOCATION13.: RECEIVE AND FILE (Non-Action Items)14.: ADJOURNMENT4.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE5.: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST1.: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER2.: ROLL CALLD.: Consider for approval the annual cost of the City of Galveston self-insured workers compensation program administered by Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for the 2026–2027 fund year. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Council. (R. Simmons)E.: Consider for approval the City Auditor's Audit Plan for FY 2027 (G. Bulgherini)G.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Entering Into An Interlocal Agreement With Galveston County To Accept The City’s Portion Of A 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant From The Department Of Justice In A Total Amount Of $21,961.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Agreement With Galveston County; Providing For Findings Of Fact H.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement Between The Galveston Police Department (GPD) And The Houston City College System (HCCS) To Allow GPD Cadets To Attend The HCCS Fall 2026 Basic Peace Officer Academy; Providing For Findings Of Fact And An Effective Date. (D. Balli)I.: Consider for approval an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for the allocation of nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000.00) to Shield Park remediation and renovations, authorizing the City Manager to sign any required documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. (M. Pierce)J.: Consider for Approval an Economic Development Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Industrial Development Corporation of the City of Galveston approving funding for the Galveston Fire Department’s ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey in the amount of $48,500. (M. Varela)K.: Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed rolling stock (two Pro-FX 820 Mules) and associated equipment for Parks and Recreation from UVC Powersports who was the lowest bidder for $29,538 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the contract upon final approval from the City Attorney. (D. Smith)L.: Consider for the approval of the purchase of seven (7) Chevrolet Service Trucks for Municipal Utilities to be purchased from Caldwell Country through the Buy Board Co-Op for a total price of $307,775 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the purchase upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)O.: Consider for the approval of the purchase of rail trolley lifts for Island Transit to be purchased from Reeder Distributors through the Buy Board Co-Op for a total price of $127,792.24 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the purchase upon final approval by the City Attorney. Funding will be from a 5337 80/20 formula grant. (D. Smith)P.: Consider for the approval of the contract and payment totaling $49,500 to Sky Wonder Pyrotechnics for the 2027 July 4<sup>th </sup>1.3G class show which will be funded by special events and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)Q.: Consider approving a professional services contract with Freese and Nichols Inc. (FNI) to provide professional engineering services to update and finalize the design documents for the Causeway Waterline Project in an amount of $603,505.00; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)M.: Consider approval of the purchasing of GPS units with a three-year service contract from CDW-G Samara through Texas Department of Information Resources co-op for an annual fee of $6,384.40 totaling $19,153.20 which will be funded from a formula grant and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the purchase upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)R.: Consider approval of a contract with Industrial TX Corp. for the construction of the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Belt Press and Biosolids Building Replacement Project in the amount of $9,628,346.00; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. (R Winiecke)S.: Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Approving The Use Of Additional Local Funds To Acquire Easements And Fund Construction Activities Related To And Necessary For The Completion Of The Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Funded South Shore Drainage Improvement Project; Authorizing The City ManW.: Consider for approval the updated City costs necessary to complete and install the Bernardo de Gálvez mural donated by the City of Málaga, Spain, and authorize expenditure of an amount not to exceed $7,000 from the Arts Development Commission’s Public Art Operations and Maintenance allocation, HOT Fund 1084. (A.Lynch)X.: Consider for approval ratification of an emergency purchase of water line repair services for the repair of the 30” supply water line (WL) on Harborside near 32nd Street which was damaged by a contractor. The services were provided by PipeCore Solutions LLC. in the amount of $17,928.40 whom the City has worked with on several other occasions for similar services. Approval of this item will authoriY.: Consider for approval the sole source purchase of six (6) Flygt submersible pumps from Hahn Equipment Company in the amount of $116,395.00. Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final review and approval by the City Attorney (T Arnold)Z.: Consider for approval allowing the City Manager to execute and accept the Catalytic Converter Grant isued by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for $399,167 (Grant #608-26-0840400C). (D. Balli)AA.: Consider for approval Minutes of the July 23, 2026 Workshop and Regular Meeting. (J. Williams)V.: Consider for Approval an Application to the Arts Development Commission from the Z Krewe for permission to paint the intersection at 21<sup>st</sup> and Strand, consistent with long tradition and in compliance with the standards set out in Section 32-3 “Notices, drawings, or caricatures on pavement” of the City of Galveston Code and contingent upon final approval from TXDOT. (A.Lynch)T.: Consider for approval the City’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy and adopt the mandated Texas AI Code of Ethics as required by Texas Government Code 2054.702. These documents establish clear standards for the responsible, secure, transparent, and ethical use of AI while protecting City data, supporting accountability, and maintaining public trust. (H. Dean)N.: Consider for the approval of the procurement and contract of an outside vendor to conduct TxDOT Safety Security Oversight (SSO) mandated by the Internal Safety Review (ISR) to the vendor who meets the qualifications as identified in the scope, DCCM, at a cost of $15,014 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the final contract upon final approval by the City Attorney. (D. Smith)10.: ORDINANCES (NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS)B.: Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District For A Golf Cart, Sales Or Rental, And Golf Cart Service In A Commercial (C) Zoning District Within 200 Feet Of Residential Land Uses, On Property Commonly Known As 4002 Broadway/Avenue J, And Which Is Legally Described As Abstract 628, M.B. Menard Survey, Lots 8 ThrA.: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items:<ol><li>Expressions of thanks, gratitude and condolences</li><li>Information regarding holiday schedules</li><li>Recognition of Individuals<br>a. Tanya Nolan Day <br>b. Diaper Need Awareness Month</li><li>Reminders regarding City Council events</li><li>Reminders regarding community events<F.: Consider for issuance of Task Order #7 to Plexos Group, LLC for the Grant Administration and associated services related to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) for the South Shore Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $407,325.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (T Wrobleski)C.: <span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Creating A Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zoning District In A Residential, Single-Family (R-1) Base Zoning District To Allow The Property To Be Used As A Place Of Private Assembly On Property Commonly Known As 7402 Stewart Road, And Which Is Legally Described As Abstract 121 Hall & Jones SurU.: Consider approving the COG-CON-22-976 contract amendment #1 for the upgrade of IGM Technologies/ ClearGov Gravity cloud-based solution for an additional amount of $15,000. (C. Ludanyi)
2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston City Council Workshop

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: ROLL CALL3: CONFLICTS OF INTERESTA: Clarification Of Consent And Regular City Council Agenda Items - This Is An Opportunity For City Council To Ask Questions Of Staff On Consent And Regular Agenda Items (1 Hour)B: Discussion of the City Attorney Recruitment (R.Jones)C: Discussion of the City Auditor's Audit Plan for FY 2026-2027 (G. Bulgherini)D: Receive and discuss an update on Flock Cameras, including the number of cameras and locations on the Island, Galveston Police Department's Policy governing their use, authorized access, maintenance of the access log, the number of cases cleared through their use, and any other pertinent information regarding the cameras (Taylor/Lewis - 20 min)E: Receive and discuss a report on LeVass and Hines recommendations and the next steps for the Stewart Beach RFP (Brown/Listowski - 15 min)F: Receive and discuss an update of the Seawall Boulevard 6th to 71st Mill and OVerlay and the Multi-Modal end-to-end study (Brown/Listowski - 15 min)G: Discussion of the Galveston Island Tourism Public Improvement District (Legal - 30 min)5: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Galveston Wharves Finance Committee Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Planning Commission

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2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galveston Planning Commission Workshop

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