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District 5 Council Member· June 2026 - May 2028
Michael Niebuhr
Galveston
About
Michael Niebuhr's campaign platform centered on the management of Galveston's growth and the improvement of city infrastructure. His priorities focused on addressing the developmental needs of District 5 to support the city's evolving landscape.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentThe candidate focused their campaign platform on addressing issues related to urban growth and local infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 2:59
- Avg per meeting
- 1:30
- Segments
- 39
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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Niebuhr was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved7-0Sep 17, 2026
Consider for approval purchases of police equipment and uniforms with GT Distributors, through the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. Estimated costs for products are not to exceed City Council approved budgets for the Galveston Police…
approved7-0Sep 17, 2026
Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)
approvedVoted no4-3Aug 27, 2026
FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption
approved7-0Aug 27, 2026
Downtown Christmas 2026 Budget
approved7-0Jul 23, 2026
Item 12A: Call for Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget
Voting record (2)(Budget)
0 yes2 no
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In the news (2)
facebook.comJun 24, 2026
Galveston District 1 Councilwoman Sharon Lewis and District 5 Councilman Michael Niebuhr on Wednesday took their oaths of office to begin their two-year terms on city council. Outgoing District 5 Councilman Beau Rawlins was recognized for his service to t
facebook.comMay 30, 2026