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)

development
Focus on growth and infrastructure.
public-safety
Called to defund Galveston's parking police.

At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Jun 24, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 12
Total speaking time: 59:49
Avg per meeting: 4:59
Segments: 1134

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Top issues during term (1)(Events)

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Mardi Gras Event Planning

The contract involves a $3 ticket fee and a $100,000 annual payment from the promoter, with potential for additional revenue from sponsorship fees.

Decisions during term (1)

approvedApr 23, 2026

Beau Rawlins

About

Campaign promises (2)

Top issues during term (1)(Events)

Mardi Gras Event Planning

Decisions during term (1)

Acceptance of Donation for Wright Cuney Recreation and Seawolf Park Events

In the news (2)

Galveston District 1 Councilwoman Sharon Lewis and District 5 Councilman Michael Niebuhr on Wednesday took their oaths of office to begin their two-year terms on city council. Outgoing District 5 Councilman Beau Rawlins was recognized for his service to t

A Runoff Election will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, to elect persons to single-member Districts 1 and 5, each for a two-year term. Candidates for District 1 - Sharon B. Lewis and Gerald Wilson Candidates for District 5 - Michael Niebuhr and Beau Rawlins