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District 6 Council Member· 2024-2026

Marie Robb

Galveston

About

The articles indicate that the Galveston mayoral race is centering on issues of growth, taxes, and spending. One candidate has specifically proposed cutting taxes to zero. Marie Robb is a council member in Galveston, Texas.

Campaign promises (1)

  • taxes
    Plans to cut taxes to zero.

At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending May 13, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
2:23:49
Avg per meeting
17:59
Segments
2834

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[48]

Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning efforts will guide future capital improvements and municipal expenditures.

critical→Jan 2026[48]

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning

Impacts the entire operating budget of the Galveston Park Board for the upcoming fiscal year.

high→Jan 2026[44]

Parks & Recreation Facility and Operations Updates

Impacts funding and operational maintenance for Galveston's major beach parks and public amenities.

critical↓Jan 2026[41]

Mobile Food Vendor Regulations

Removes city fee collection for mobile food vendor permits, resulting in a minor loss of municipal revenue.

critical↓Jan 2026[40]

Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

Requires significant capital improvement investments.

critical↓Jan 2026[37]

Beach Patrol Operational Oversight

Operational costs are managed through the Park Board budget.

critical→Jan 2026[36]

Employee Health Benefits

Will impact city budget allocations for employee healthcare and insurance premiums.

high↑Jan 2026[33]

Economic Development Capacity

Not yet known — the draft policy will define how much public money could be committed to business incentives.

critical↓Feb 2026[32]

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.

high→Feb 2026[25]

Galveston Housing Projects and Property Programs

Financial support involves local housing funds and potential municipal bond-related advisory services.

critical↓Jan 2026[20]

Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters

Involves ongoing pension fund payouts and monthly financial management.

high↑Jan 2026[19]

Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Statements & Investment Policy

Informational only — no spending decision attached.

critical↑Jan 2026[19]

Lethal Bronzing Disease

Potential costs associated with disease treatment or removal of infected palms.

critical↑Jan 2026[19]

Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management

Not stated in the agenda materials.

medium↑Feb 2026[18]

Sister City Program Expansion

Limited to administrative allocations for flags, memberships, and occasional gifts.

high↑Apr 2026[18]

Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management

Specific FY 2027 spending figures have not been published in the agenda materials.

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Dune Mitigation and Coastal Development

Private investment for residential site preparation.

critical↑Mar 2026[16]

Right-of-Way Abandonment Requests

Unknown.

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

Port Operations and Governance

The booming cruise industry is a major driver of sales tax revenue for the city, supporting local businesses and tourism.

critical↓Jan 2026[16]

Public Art and Project Updates

Involves private event art installation costs coordinated with municipal right-of-way guidelines.

Moved or seconded (17)

Motions Robb 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-03-26

    Consider for approval accepting the City Auditor's Report on Internal Service Funds AU2026-5. (G. Bulgherini)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-26

    Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #13 - Mayor Brown made a motion to appoint Reza Shalchi to Position 3, with Mayor Pro Tem Robb seconding the motion.

  • movedpassed2026-03-26

    Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Mayor Pro Tem Robb made a motion to appoint Nancy Greenfield, with Mayor Brown seconding the motion.

  • movedpassed2026-03-26

    Consider for approval to receive eleven sets of enhanced protection armored plates for designated SWAT Operators valued at $44,120.00, gifted to the Galveston Police Department by the Galveston Community Police Foundation. (D. Balli)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-26

    Consider For Approval An Ordinance By The City Council Of City Of Galveston, Texas, Dissolving And Abolishing The Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 30 And Making Certain Findings Related Thereto As Required By Law; As Applicable Levying An Annual Ad Valorem Tax, Within The Limitations

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-26

    Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Abandoning Approximately 4,796 Square Feet Of Alley Right-Of-Way Located At Commonly Known

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-02-26

    Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to litigation as discussed in Executive session. (Rawlins/Robb)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-22

    Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, Amending Chapter 34, “Traffic”, Section 34-111. “Limited Parking Between the Hours of 8:00 a.m. AND 6:00 p.m., Etc.”; Making various findings and provisions related to the subject; Providin

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-01-22

    Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Ordering And Calling An Election To Be Held In The City Of Galveston On The 2nd Day Of May, 2026, For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor At-Large And Six (6) District Council Members, Each For A Two-Year Term; Making Provisions For The

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-01-22

    Consider for action, if any, the Item(s) Discussed in Executive Session. (Legal)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-22

    Consider for approval An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Amending The Year 2026 Designated Meeting Days For Joint Meetings With The Planning Commission, The Park Board Of Trustees, And The Board Of Trustees Of The Galveston Wharves; Reserving The Right Of Council To Sc

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-22

    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

  • movedpassed 5-02026-01-22

    Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed rolling stock (eleven police patrol units) and associated equipment from Caldwell County Chevrolet through the Buy Board Co-op for a total price of $809,274 and authorize the City Managers

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-22

    City Attorney Search Firm RFP

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-01-22

    Consider for the approval allowing the Fleet Facility to purchase the listed rolling stock (two pickups) and associated equipment from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through Buy Board Co-op for a total price of $119,470 and authorize the City Managers staff to execute the

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-01-22

    Consider for the approval of the partnership agreement/contract between the City of Galveston and Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. for the organizing, promoting and managing of Mardi Gras 2027 through 2029, following the terms as identified in the contract agreement. The term is for three years, with an op

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-01-22

    Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 3427 Sealy / Avenue I, As A “Galveston Landmark”, Property Is Legally Described As M.B. Menard Survey, Part Of Lot 1 (1-1), Block 214, In The City And County Of Galveston, Texas; Requesting The Hi

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (228)

Recorded while Robb was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.