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 (2)(General)
gambling machine regulations
It could shift local entertainment spending away from these machines, though the city might miss out on any associated informal business activity.
Removal of Beach Access Point 17 from City Plan
Removes city liability and maintenance expenditures for property owned by the state.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Niebuhr was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.