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 (11)(Development)
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.
Teichman Road Minor Subdivision Plat
Potential increase in property tax base from new residential lots.
Historic District Property Alteration at 1401 Winnie
The project represents a private investment converting two underused historic buildings into a restaurant, though no public cost figures were given.
Plan Restructuring and Measurable Accountability
Improves grant eligibility and ensures efficient allocation of municipal resources.
Historic Property Window Replacement at 1301 Broadway
No direct cost to the city; the owner pays for the window work.
Bishop's Palace Reroofing Staging and Right-of-Way Use
Continued project management costs for completing historic landmark repairs.
Historic Home Rear Façade Renovations
Private investment in historic residential property.
Cargo Lift Beachfront Permit at Terramar Beach
None on city funds.
Historic District Residential Modifications (Silk Stocking District)
Private property investment in historic residential structures.
Salt and Stone Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Private investment in a 59-lot residential subdivision.
Medical Arts Building Renovation Scaffolding Extension
None on city funds; private project costs absorbed by developer.
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 (11)
Recorded while Listowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Planned Unit Development Recommendation for 1301 Market Street (26P-048)
Consider for Approval the Arts Development Commission's recommendations to fund the 2026 Transitional Calls for Public Art. (A. Lynch)
GEDP Economic Development Summit Sponsorship
Consider for issuance of Task Order #7 to Plexos Group, LLC for the Grant Administration and associated services related to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) for the South Shore…
Consider for approval an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for the allocation of nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000.00) to Shield Park remediation and renovations, authorizing the City Manager to sign any…
Consider for Approval an Economic Development Agreement between the City of Galveston and the Industrial Development Corporation of the City of Galveston approving funding for the Galveston Fire Department’s ISO Public Protection…
Consider for Approval an Application to the Arts Development Commission from the Z Krewe 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 the updated City costs necessary to complete and install the Bernardo de Gálvez mural donated by the City of Málaga, Spain, and authorize expenditure of an amount not to exceed $7,000 from the Arts Development…
Recommendation of Approval for Planned Unit Development (26P-036)
Consider For Approval A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Seeking Financial Assistance And Supporting A Grant Application To The Texas Water Development Board For The East End Elevated Storage Tank And Water…
Discuss and consider appointments to the following City Boards, Commissions, and Committees: 1. Industrial Development Corporation 2. Park Board of Trustees 3. TIRZ 13 4. Wharves Real Estate Committee
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.