District 2 Council Member· 2024-2026
David Finklea
Galveston
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 28:29
- Avg per meeting
- 3:34
- Segments
- 497
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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 (4)
Motions Finklea 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.
- secondedpassed2026-02-26
Consider authorizing the City manager to approve a proposal from BRW Architects, a pre- qualified Architectural firm from the RFQ 24-02 IDIQ, to provide architectural services for the Beach Patrol facility in the amount of $316,400.00. The scope of work includes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-01-22
Council Member Finklea made a motion moving Mark Metzger from Alternate to Position 3, and appointing Gannon Rawlins as Alternate
- movedpassed2026-01-22
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 2210 31st Street, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M.B. Menard Survey, Part Of Lots 1 & 2 (2001-2) Southwest Block 114, Galveston Outlots, In The City And County Of Galv
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-22
Council Member Finklea made a motion to appoint Carl Aronson
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Finklea was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
Consider the issuance of Task Order #5 to Plexos Group, LLC for the Grant Administration Services, specifically Archaeological Monitoring, related to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation…
Consider for Approval an Application to the Arts Development Commission from the Z Crewe for permission to paint the intersection at 21st and Strand, consistent with long tradition and in compliance with the standards set out in Section…
Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Of Galveston Accepting A Grant Award From The Texas General Land Office Through Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Funds For The Resilient Communities Program (RCP), In…
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.