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 (15)(Business Jobs)
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.
Arts Grant Panelist Selection
Indirectly affects the proper distribution of grant funds through peer review.
Heritage Tourism and Local Event Updates
Supports ongoing tourism marketing and event sponsorships.
Evaluation of Inactive Sister City Partnerships
Impact is limited to administrative costs and budgeted line items managed by the city secretary's office.
Major Tourism Events: Sail250 and FIFA World Cup 2026
Expected to increase local hospitality and tourism revenues significantly.
Business Incentive Grant Program
Unknown until the program parameters are set.
Website Development Proposal
Involves potential expenditures for web development services contracted with BCS Webstudio.
Commercial Expansion and Right-of-Way Abandonment at 1028 Seawall Boulevard
Private investment in commercial expansion and job creation on the East End.
FY26 Artist and Organization Grant Recommendations
Involves distribution of city arts grant funds for FY26.
Fuel Flowage Fee Adjustments
Potential adjustments to fuel fees could alter municipal airport revenues and operational costs for local pilots.
Certificate of Formation and Governance Updates
HRIS and Payroll Software Implementation
Involves software acquisition and implementation costs offset by long-term administrative efficiency gains.
East End Commercial Expansion and Historic Preservation
Property value impacts and potential precedent for future commercial conversions in residential historic districts.
Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program Nominations
Provides capital gains tax exemptions for investors in designated zones at no direct cost to the city.
Special Exception for Nate's Restaurant at 17515 FM-3005
Supports local business activity and commercial property marketability on the West End.
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 (0)
Recorded while Listowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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