District 5 Council Member· 2024-2026
Beau Rawlins
Galveston
About
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.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentFocus on growth and infrastructure.
- public-safetyCalled to defund Galveston's parking police.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 59:54
- Avg per meeting
- 5:00
- Segments
- 1136
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning efforts will guide future capital improvements and municipal expenditures.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
Impacts the entire operating budget of the Galveston Park Board for the upcoming fiscal year.
Pension Fund Financial Review and Administration
An audit could identify service record discrepancies affecting retirement benefit calculations.
Parks & Recreation Facility and Operations Updates
Impacts funding and operational maintenance for Galveston's major beach parks and public amenities.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
Removes city fee collection for mobile food vendor permits, resulting in a minor loss of municipal revenue.
Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance
Requires significant capital improvement investments.
Beach Patrol Operational Oversight
Operational costs are managed through the Park Board budget.
Employee Health Benefits
Will impact city budget allocations for employee healthcare and insurance premiums.
Economic Development Capacity
Not yet known — the draft policy will define how much public money could be committed to business incentives.
Lot Size Variance at 4528 Avenue Q 1/2
None for the city; allows the property owners to manage their private real estate assets independently.
Galveston Housing Projects and Property Programs
Financial support involves local housing funds and potential municipal bond-related advisory services.
Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters
Involves ongoing pension fund payouts and monthly financial management.
Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Statements & Investment Policy
Informational only — no spending decision attached.
Lethal Bronzing Disease
Potential costs associated with disease treatment or removal of infected palms.
Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management
Not stated in the agenda materials.
Sister City Program Expansion
Limited to administrative allocations for flags, memberships, and occasional gifts.
Dune Mitigation and Coastal Development
Private investment for residential site preparation.
Right-of-Way Abandonment Requests
Unknown.
Port Operations and Governance
The booming cruise industry is a major driver of sales tax revenue for the city, supporting local businesses and tourism.
Public Art and Project Updates
Involves private event art installation costs coordinated with municipal right-of-way guidelines.
Moved or seconded (14)
Motions Rawlins 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
Discuss and consider appointments to Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) boards Page 6 of 934
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
When closing a public right-of-way, the applicant’s proposal shall attempt to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
Discuss and consider action regarding matters discussed in executive session, including any necessary direction to staff
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-28
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
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Consider for approval letters of support for Port of Galveston Overhead Walkway - Pedestrian Safety and Port of Galveston Pelican Island Berth. (C. Brown)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-26
Consider for approval accepting the City Auditor's Report on Internal Service Funds AU2026-5. (G. Bulgherini)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Consider for approval to receive eleven sets of enhanced protection armored plates for designated SWAT Operators valued at $44,120.00, gifted to the Galveston Police Department by the Galveston Community Police Foundation. (D. Balli)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Consider For Approval An Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 2116 Ursuline / Avenue N And Legally Described As Abstract 628 M.B Menard Survey, Lot 11 Southeast Block 18 Galveston Outlots, In The City and County Of Galveston, Texas Requesting The Historic Pr
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
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
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-26
Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to litigation as discussed in Executive session. (Rawlins/Robb)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-26
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
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, amending the total operating budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026, by increasing expenditures to provide for a two and a half percent cost of living increase for civilian employees as follows: General Fund expenditur
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (255)
Recorded while Rawlins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canvass June 13, 2026 Runoff Election Returns (Ordinance No. 26-026)
ADJOURNMENT
Recommend Approval of Galveston Landmark Designation for 1602 Broadway
Certificate of Appropriateness Denial for 1306 Harbor View Drive
Landmark Designation Recommendation for 1602 Broadway
Approval of FY26 Public Art Grant Structure and Allocations
Deferred Approval of May 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Draft Minutes - May 14, 2026
Approval of Variance for 11213 Beard Drive (26Z-004)
Landmark Designation for 1811 20th Street (Niccolai Apartment Building)
Landmark Designation for 1616 Broadway (Sally Trueheart Williams House)
License to Use for 711 7th Street
Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 83rd Street Commercial Parking Lot
Certificate of Appropriateness - 1608 Market Street
Galveston Landmark Designation - 1811 20th Street
Galveston Landmark Designation - 1616 Broadway
Electrical Infrastructure Discussion Deferred
Approval of Right-of-Way Abandonment (Stewart Road)
Approval of Sign Regulation Amendments
Approval of Alley Abandonment for Fire Station No. 2
Voting record (7)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.