District 4 Council Member· May 2024 - May 2028
Alex Porretto
Galveston
About
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.
Campaign promises (1)
- electionAlex Porretto is seeking to retain his seat on the Galveston City Council for District 4.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 2:32:07
- Avg per meeting
- 7:36
- Segments
- 3641
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Top issues during term (16)(Business Jobs)
Galveston Economic Development Partnership Funding Increase
The base contract under consideration provides $50,000 to GEDP, plus $50,000 more if an additional staff member is hired; amendments could alter that.
Arts Grant Panelist Selection
Indirectly affects the proper distribution of grant funds through peer review.
Heritage Tourism and Local Event Updates
Supports ongoing tourism marketing and event sponsorships.
Evaluation of Inactive Sister City Partnerships
Impact is limited to administrative costs and budgeted line items managed by the city secretary's office.
Major Tourism Events: Sail250 and FIFA World Cup 2026
Expected to increase local hospitality and tourism revenues significantly.
Business Incentive Grant Program
Unknown until the program parameters are set.
Website Development Proposal
Involves potential expenditures for web development services contracted with BCS Webstudio.
Commercial Expansion and Right-of-Way Abandonment at 1028 Seawall Boulevard
Private investment in commercial expansion and job creation on the East End.
FY26 Artist and Organization Grant Recommendations
Involves distribution of city arts grant funds for FY26.
Fuel Flowage Fee Adjustments
Potential adjustments to fuel fees could alter municipal airport revenues and operational costs for local pilots.
Certificate of Formation and Governance Updates
HRIS and Payroll Software Implementation
Involves software acquisition and implementation costs offset by long-term administrative efficiency gains.
East End Commercial Expansion and Historic Preservation
Property value impacts and potential precedent for future commercial conversions in residential historic districts.
Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program Nominations
Provides capital gains tax exemptions for investors in designated zones at no direct cost to the city.
Special Exception for Nate's Restaurant at 17515 FM-3005
Supports local business activity and commercial property marketability on the West End.
Downtown Parking Availability and Local Impacts
Directly impacts the viability and revenue of downtown small businesses.
Moved or seconded (19)
Motions Porretto personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-05-28
Consider an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the total operating budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026, by adjusting various budget accounts in the total amount of Two Million Two Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty dollars ($2,279,360) to properly re
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-28
When closing a public right-of-way, the applicant’s proposal shall attempt to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-28
Council Member Porretto made a motion to approve Consent Items 11A through 11KK, except Items 11E, 11F, and 11G, with Council Member Lewis seconding the motion.
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
Council Member Rawlins made a motion to approve Consent Items 11E, 11F, and 11G, with Council Member Porretto seconding the motion.
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-28
Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees
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- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #13 - Mayor Brown made a motion to reappoint Allen Howard, Tofigh Shirazi, Kimberly Davy, Nader Shirazi, and Ryan Kirkpatrick, with Council Member P…
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Consider For Approval An Ordinance By The City Council Of City Of Galveston, Texas, Dissolving And Abolishing The Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 30 And Making Certain Findings Related Thereto As Required By Law; As Applicable Levying An Annual Ad Valorem Tax, Within The Limitations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-26
Discuss and consider a motion directing the City Manager to Reissue RFP for the Restoration of the Texas Heroes Monument (Porretto/Rawlins/Robb)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-26
City Auditor's 2026 Audit Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-26
Consider for a resolution authorizing the Municipal Court to implement an amnesty program for delinquent parking citations, waiving late fees and collection fees for eligible citations during the period of Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 29,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-26
City Auditor's 2026 Audit Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-26
Consider for a resolution authorizing the Municipal Court to implement an amnesty program for delinquent parking citations, waiving late fees and collection fees for eligible citations during the period of Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 29,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-22
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Ordering And Calling An Election To Be Held In The City Of Galveston On The 2nd Day Of May, 2026, For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor At-Large And Six (6) District Council Members, Each For A Two-Year Term; Making Provisions For The
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-22
Council Member Finklea made a motion moving Mark Metzger from Alternate to Position 3, and appointing Gannon Rawlins as Alternate
- movedpassed 6-02026-01-22
Consider for action, if any, the Item(s) Discussed in Executive Session. (Legal)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-22
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider for approval the submittal of a grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a FY26 Brownfields Cleanup Grant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-22
City Attorney Search Firm RFP
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-22
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 3427 Sealy / Avenue I, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M.B. Menard Survey, Part Of Lot 1 (1-1), Block 214, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Hi
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Porretto was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
No votes found matching Business Jobs.