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 (14)(Development)
Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning efforts will guide future capital improvements and municipal expenditures.
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.
Right-of-Way Abandonment Requests
Unknown.
Seawall Boulevard Mixed-Use PUD Overlay
Changes to density or design standards could affect the profitability of new multi-family developments.
Property Foreclosure and Acquisition for Affordable Housing
Involves program funds reallocation and property acquisition investments.
Historic Home Rear Façade Renovations
Private investment in historic residential property.
Discovery Sands Mixed-Use PUD Development
Private investment estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, with potential public costs related to infrastructure and emergency services.
Medical Arts Building Renovation Scaffolding Extension
None on city funds; private project costs absorbed by developer.
Pelican Island Development Potential
Developing Pelican Island will require significant investment in infrastructure and services, potentially involving public-private partnerships.
Port of Galveston Master Plan Update
The plan involves significant investment, aiming to generate substantial economic returns and tax revenue for the city.
Strategic Plan for 4700 Broadway
Substantial capital investment will be required as the strategic plan for 4700 Broadway moves into implementation phases.
Preserve at West Beach Subdivision Development
Private investment in coastal residential real estate and infrastructure expansion.
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 (11)
Recorded while Rawlins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 83rd Street Commercial Parking Lot
Consider for Approval the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives and Projects for the CDBG Allocation of $1,211,116 and HOME Allocation of $273,108.29 and…
Consider for Approval a recommendation from the Arts Development Commission to approve a Mural of Bernardo de Galvez, offered by the City of Malaga, Spain, to be located on the east side of McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, noting the desire…
Planned Unit Development Recommendation for 902 16th Street
Consider for the issuance of Task Order #6 to Plexos Group, LLC for the Grant Administration Services related to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development and Revitalization (CDR) Grant under the Resilient Communities…
Consider for the issuance of contract to EFI Global Inc. for the preparation of a Phase II ESA related to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) for the 59th Street Water Storage Tank…
Planned Unit Development Recommendation (26P-009)
Consider For Approval A Professional Service Contract with Achor QEA (Anchor) to Provide Services for the Development of a Sediment Management Plan for a Total Amount of $351,220.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Necessary…
Consider for approval the application for a Born Learning Trail at East End Preschool as recommended by the Arts Development Commission. (B. Sanderson)
Consider for approval a letter of support for the request submitted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston for $2,500,000 in Community Project Funding through the Transportation–Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations…
Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees: 1. Ethics Commission - Districts 4, 5, and 6 2. Finance, Fiscal Affairs, and Investment Committee - District 3 3. Galveston Island Redevelopment…
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.