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Elected officials for Galveston — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
John Paul Listowski
MayorMay 2026 - May 2028
Mayor John Paul Listowski's platform centers on the fiscal management of Galveston, with a specific focus on balancing city taxes and spending. His administration prioritizes sustainable urban growth and development as the city navigates ongoing challenges regarding local infrastructure and land use.
City council
Sharon B. Lewis
District 1 Council MemberMay 2024 - May 2028
Sharon B. Lewis is running for Galveston's District 1 council member, emphasizing her commitment to putting in the work for the city. Her campaign appears to focus on dedicated service and representing the interests of District 1.
Jeffrey Taylor
District 2 Council MemberMay 2026 - May 2028
Bob Brown
District 3 Council MemberMay 2024 - May 2028
The provided articles do not contain specific details about Bob Brown's campaign promises or platform positions beyond his candidacy for reelection as Galveston City Council District 3 representative. The focus of the articles is on election results and other candidates.
Alex Porretto
District 4 Council MemberMay 2024 - May 2028
The provided articles do not detail specific campaign promises or platform positions for Alex Porretto beyond his candidacy for re-election to Galveston City Council District 4. The focus is primarily on election results and candidate entries/withdrawals.
Michael Niebuhr
District 5 Council MemberJune 2026 - May 2028
Michael Niebuhr's campaign platform centered on the management of Galveston's growth and the improvement of city infrastructure. His priorities focused on addressing the developmental needs of District 5 to support the city's evolving landscape.
Jason Hardcastle
District 6 Council MemberMay 2026 - May 2028
Former officials (10)
Beau Rawlins
District 5 Council Member2024-2026
Beau Rawlins' platform appears to center on the key issues of urban growth and infrastructure development within Galveston. He also expressed a stance on public safety by advocating for the defunding of the city's parking police.
Becca Scoville
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberCarol Hollaway
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberLidija Bikova
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberMark Metzger
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberNick Lankford
Zoning Board of Adjustment AlternateSusan Syler
Zoning Board of Adjustment MemberCraig Brown
Mayor2024-2026
David Finklea
District 2 Council Member2024-2026
Marie Robb
District 6 Council Member2024-2026
The articles indicate that the Galveston mayoral race is centering on issues of growth, taxes, and spending. One candidate has specifically proposed cutting taxes to zero. Marie Robb is a council member in Galveston, Texas.
Boards & commissions
Herb Walpole
Planning CommissionerJohn Lightfoot
Planning CommissionerStan Humphrey
Planning CommissionerTom Singleton
Planning CommissionerMary Jan Lantz
Planning CommissionerAnthony Rios
Planning CommissionerBrita Blesi
Position 2Joe Cappadona
Sister Cities Program Committee MemberSherrill Hilton
Position 6Vicki Blythe
Position 7Lynne Langdale
Landmark Commission MemberAlice Ann O'Donell
Position 2Debby Keese
Position 3Weez Doherty
Position 4Marlee Williams
Position 5Christian Bourgeois
Vice-ChairpersonSharon Stetzel-Thompson
Landmark Commission MemberBill Tuite
District 1B. Matt Hannon
Position 1Bryan Fisher
ChairmanSandra Tetley
Position 7Nancy Greenfield
Position 6 (Chair)Eileen Donlon
Sister Cities Program Committee MemberDyann Polzin
Position 6Ruth Ruiz
Vice ChairmanCharlyn Vaiani
Position 1Jonathan Chastain
Landmark Commission MemberMike Burke
District 5Walla
Planning Commission MemberJames Fagan
Zoning Board of Adjustments MemberSarah Moore Click
ChairpersonTony Lyle
Position 3Hank Thierry
Landmark Commission MemberJohn Allen
AlternateKesendra Foreman
Sister Cities Program Committee MemberDr. Elgene Mainous, DDS
District 4John Campbell
Position 5Jane Fitz
Landmark Commission MemberAlyson Svendsen
AlternateVirginia Adams
Sister Cities Program Committee MemberBlair Alexander
Position 2Trey Click
Position 5Patricia Bolton-Legg
Sister Cities Program Committee MemberSusan Nelson
Position 3Diana Davison
Position 4Jonathan Crummett
Alternate 1Rose Tijerina
Position 7Lacey White
Alternate 2Nellie Cornett
Position 1Sidney Tregre
Sister Cities Program Committee MemberCity staff
Janelle Williams
City SecretaryTeresa Evans
Executive Director of Development ServicesDonna Fairweather
Interim City AttorneyBrian Maxwell
City ManagerBrian Maxwell's platform centers on fiscal responsibility and the management of city finances. His priorities involve navigating the city's economic challenges and administrative oversight as a key figure in Galveston's local government.
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