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District 1 Council Member· May 2024 - May 2028

Sharon B. Lewis

Galveston

About

Sharon B. Lewis is running for Galveston's District 1 council member, emphasizing her commitment to putting in the work for the city. Her campaign appears to focus on dedicated service and representing the interests of District 1.

Campaign promises (2)

representation
To serve as Galveston's District 1 council member.
work ethic
To put in the work for Galveston.

At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending May 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 9
Total speaking time: 40:02
Avg per meeting: 4:27
Segments: 850

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All categories Administration Budget Contracts Development Disease Management Economic Development Elections Environment

Top issues during term (20)

critical→Apr 2026[121]

Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

Residents reported having to pay for private plumbing repairs due to sewer line failures caused by the project.

critical↑Mar 2026[100]

Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters

The outcome of the lawsuit and vesting policy changes could affect the long-term funding requirements of the pension system.

critical↓Mar 2026[75]

zoning laws

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Sharon B. Lewis

About

Campaign promises (2)

Top issues during term (20)

Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters

zoning laws

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning

public safety

development permits

Employee Health Benefits

emergency preparedness

environmental regulation

economic development

port expansion planning

Public Art and Project Updates

Galveston Landmark Designation

Comprehensive Plan Update

Board and Committee Structure

Park Board Standing Policies Review

Interlocal Agreements and Grant Applications

Housing Authority Funding

environmental cleanup

City Services Contracts and Renewals

Decisions during term (172)

Abandonment of Right-of-Way (2200 Block of Avenue L)

Landmark Designation: 1602 Broadway Avenue J

Issuance of Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2026

Amendment to Beach Access Plan (Access Point 17)

Amendment to Traffic Code (Booting and Towing)

Amendment to Wrecker Tow and Storage Facility Code

Pelican Island Bridge Agreement Extension

Purchase of Teleskid Loader (11U)

Public Hearing for FY2027 Budget

Naming of Dr. Nancy Lefebvre Hughes Community Green Space

Acceptance of Donation from Project Rosenberg

Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

Board and Commission Appointments

Election of Officers

Approval of Minutes (Oct 7, 2025)

Shield Park Remediation and Renovation Project

Galveston Fire Department ISO Survey Funding

Canvassing of June 13 Runoff Election Results

Galveston Landmark Designation (1602 Broadway)

Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for 1306 Harbor View Drive

In the news (2)

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

A Runoff Election will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, to elect persons to single-member Districts 1 and 5, each for a two-year term. Candidates for District 1 - Sharon B. Lewis and Gerald Wilson Candidates for District 5 - Michael Niebuhr and Beau Rawlins