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
Want every word Lewis has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Lewis said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (5)(Budget)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
Impacts the entire operating budget of the Galveston Park Board for the upcoming fiscal year.
Employee Health Benefits
Will impact city budget allocations for employee healthcare and insurance premiums.
Housing Authority Funding
Adjusts subsidy calculations and utility allowances for assisted households effective January 2027.
2026 Property Tax Rate
Generates general fund revenue supporting city operations and public safety with an average property tax bill increase of about $59.
Vehicle Disposal
Potential cost savings from disposal or sale, or avoidance of maintenance costs.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Lewis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
Consider for approval the FY 2027 Park Board of Trustees Annual Budget. (C. Ludanyi)
FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption
Downtown Christmas 2026 Budget
Item 12A: Call for Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget
Voting record (2)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.