Mayor· May 2026 - May 2028
John Paul Listowski
Galveston
About
Mayor John Paul Listowski's platform centers on the fiscal management of Galveston, with a specific focus on balancing city taxes and spending. His administration prioritizes sustainable urban growth and development as the city navigates ongoing challenges regarding local infrastructure and land use.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentMayor Listowski has prioritized addressing the city's approach to growth and development.
- taxesThe mayor has committed to managing city taxes and government spending as a core focus of his administration.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:59:27
- Avg per meeting
- 7:02
- Segments
- 2764
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Top issues during term (20)
Pension Fund Financial Review and Administration
An audit could identify service record discrepancies affecting retirement benefit calculations.
Planned Unit Development for Office Use at 1301 Market
Installation of fire sprinkler and alarm systems will add costs for the new owner, and the change could affect street parking availability on Market.
City Board and Committee Appointments
Internal board organization does not have an immediate direct financial impact.
Land Development Code Amendment for Fences and Walls
None directly to the city, though it affects property design costs for custom homeowners.
Arts Grant Panelist Selection
Indirectly affects the proper distribution of grant funds through peer review.
Galveston Economic Development Partnership Funding Increase
The base contract under consideration provides $50,000 to GEDP, plus $50,000 more if an additional staff member is hired; amendments could alter that.
HCV Program Payment Standards and Utility Allowances for 2027
The calculation changes could increase or decrease individual retirement benefit amounts for affected officers.
Fiscal Year 2027 Beach Patrol Budget
Determines funding levels for beach safety and rescue operations for the upcoming fiscal year.
South Shore Pump Station and Drainage Project Funding
Allocation of over $5.5 million in bond funds to infrastructure construction.
Stewart Beach Development and City Council Coordination
May influence future capital improvement expenditures and revenue generation at Stewart Beach.
Draft Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance
Impacts property development rights and municipal regulatory oversight surrounding the airport facility.
Major Tourism Events: Sail250 and FIFA World Cup 2026
Expected to increase local hospitality and tourism revenues significantly.
Proposed Charter Amendments for 2027 Election
Cost of adding propositions to the election ballot.
Homelessness Outreach Partnership and Enforcement (HOPE) Initiative
Initial operating allowance of $12,000 requested for supplies.
Loan Transfer and Collateral Assignment
Loan activity affects plan cash flows and members' account balances.
CDBG-DR Disaster Recovery Subgrants and Infrastructure Projects
Grant funding is provided via Texas General Land Office CDBG-DR contracts.
Heritage Tourism and Local Event Updates
Supports ongoing tourism marketing and event sponsorships.
Side Setback Variance for Elevated A/C Platform in Bermuda Beach
None for the city; prevents costly structural reconfiguration for the homeowner.
Evaluation of Inactive Sister City Partnerships
Impact is limited to administrative costs and budgeted line items managed by the city secretary's office.
Teichman Road Minor Subdivision Plat
Potential increase in property tax base from new residential lots.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Listowski 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.
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
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
- movedpassed2026-05-28
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
Decisions during term (248)
Recorded while Listowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
26P-051 Anderson Ways Road/8 Mile Road Abandonment — Recommended Approval
26P-052 Minor Plat, 8509 Teichman Road — Approved
Approval of October 6, 2026 Minutes
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Approval of Minutes
Case 26Z-011 Variance Request
Adjournment
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Deferral of Right-of-Way Abandonment (26P-051)
Deferral of Fences and Walls Text Amendment (26ZA-003)
Approval of Minutes
September 22, 2026 - Workshop
September 22, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Adjournment
Election of Sarah Moore Click as Chairperson
Election of Christian Bourgeois as Vice-Chairperson
Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
Certificate of Appropriateness 26LC-025 — 1401 Winnie / Avenue G
Voting record (10)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
that the property tax rate be adopted at a tax rate of $0.416273 which is equivalent to the no-new-revenue tax rate
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance No. 26-043
Council Member Brown moved to approve the budget as presented.
FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption
keeping the in-person interviews for the Wharves Board and Planning Commission
eliminate in-person interviews and instead allow Council members to submit questions for applicants through staff, with clear communication to the public about the changed process
Keep In-Person Interviews for Wharves Board and Planning Commission
Believed interviews were a waste of applicants' time and lacked transparency.
Eliminate In-Person Interviews and Allow Staff-Submitted Questions
Proposed eliminating interviews to save applicant time and respect the public process.