City Council

Meetings

• City Hall Council Chambers
  823 Rosenberg, 2nd Floor
  Galveston, TX 77553

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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How to attend and how to comment

The Workshops and Regular Meetings may be attended in person or viewed on G-TV clicking on https://www.galvestontx.gov/420/G-TV

Written public comments are provided to City Council prior to regular meetings but are not being read during the meeting at this time.

Submit a written Public Comment by clicking on https://forms.galvestontx.gov/Forms/PublicComment

Members

• Craig Brown, Mayor
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• Sharon B. Lewis, District 1
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• David Finklea, District Two
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• David Collins, District Three
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• Michael "Mikey" Bouvier, District Four           
• Email Mike Bouvier
• John Paul Listowski District Five
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• Marie Robb, District Six
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What Is the City Council?

Like state and federal government, city government is organized to balance the legislative, executive, and judicial powers. City Council is the legislative branch, which derives authority from a charter granted by the State of Texas; the city manager is the chief executive officer; and the Municipal Courts judge the guilt or innocence of those accused of breaking city laws and determine punishment for those who are guilty.

Responsibilities

The City Council and the mayor establish policy through the adoption of ordinances. The six council positions are elected by district to two-year terms and the mayor is elected at large to a two-year term. Council positions are eligible to serve up to three two-year terms. The City Council appoints the city manager and five other positions: city secretary, city auditor, city attorney, tax collector (currently outsourced to Galveston County), and Municipal Court judge.

The city manager is responsible for administering all city functions: employment of personnel; development, presentation, and administration of the city budget; and implementation of City Council's policies.