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)
- representationTo serve as Galveston's District 1 council member.Related votes
- work ethicTo put in the work for Galveston.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 44:54
- Avg per meeting
- 3:45
- Segments
- 955
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning efforts will guide future capital improvements and municipal expenditures.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
Impacts the entire operating budget of the Galveston Park Board for the upcoming fiscal year.
Parks & Recreation Facility and Operations Updates
Impacts funding and operational maintenance for Galveston's major beach parks and public amenities.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
Removes city fee collection for mobile food vendor permits, resulting in a minor loss of municipal revenue.
Pension Fund Financial Review and Administration
An audit could identify service record discrepancies affecting retirement benefit calculations.
Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance
Requires significant capital improvement investments.
Beach Patrol Operational Oversight
Operational costs are managed through the Park Board budget.
Employee Health Benefits
Will impact city budget allocations for employee healthcare and insurance premiums.
Economic Development Capacity
Not yet known — the draft policy will define how much public money could be committed to business incentives.
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.
Galveston Housing Projects and Property Programs
Financial support involves local housing funds and potential municipal bond-related advisory services.
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.
Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters
Involves ongoing pension fund payouts and monthly financial management.
City Board and Committee Appointments
Internal board organization does not have an immediate direct financial impact.
Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Statements & Investment Policy
Informational only — no spending decision attached.
Lethal Bronzing Disease
Potential costs associated with disease treatment or removal of infected palms.
Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management
Not stated in the agenda materials.
Sister City Program Expansion
Limited to administrative allocations for flags, memberships, and occasional gifts.
Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management
Specific FY 2027 spending figures have not been published in the agenda materials.
Dune Mitigation and Coastal Development
Private investment for residential site preparation.
Decisions during term (248)
Recorded while Lewis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
26P-051 Anderson Ways Road/8 Mile Road Abandonment — Recommended Approval
26P-052 Minor Plat, 8509 Teichman Road — Approved
Approval of October 6, 2026 Minutes
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Approval of Minutes
Case 26Z-011 Variance Request
Adjournment
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Deferral of Right-of-Way Abandonment (26P-051)
Deferral of Fences and Walls Text Amendment (26ZA-003)
Approval of Minutes
September 22, 2026 - Workshop
September 22, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Adjournment
Election of Sarah Moore Click as Chairperson
Election of Christian Bourgeois as Vice-Chairperson
Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
Certificate of Appropriateness 26LC-025 — 1401 Winnie / Avenue G
Voting record (10)
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that the property tax rate be adopted at a tax rate of $0.416273 which is equivalent to the no-new-revenue tax rate
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance No. 26-043
Council Member Brown moved to approve the budget as presented.
FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption
keeping the in-person interviews for the Wharves Board and Planning Commission
eliminate in-person interviews and instead allow Council members to submit questions for applicants through staff, with clear communication to the public about the changed process
Keep In-Person Interviews for Wharves Board and Planning Commission
Voted against retaining live interviews.
Eliminate In-Person Interviews and Allow Staff-Submitted Questions
Supported eliminating live interviews.