Mayor· 2024-2026
Craig Brown
Galveston
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Campaign promises (2)
- election-resultsCraig Brown won a third term as Galveston mayor.
- election-resultsCraig Brown won the runoff race for Galveston mayor.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 3:17:59
- Avg per meeting
- 22:00
- Segments
- 4419
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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.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Brown was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.