Mike Lester
About
Mike Lester's platform, as indicated by the provided article, focuses on significant investment in public infrastructure. The campaign centers around a proposed $152 million package aimed at improving roads, parks, drainage systems, and other city facilities.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureVoters will decide on nearly $152 million for roads, parks, drainage, and facilities.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 3:03:06
- Avg per meeting
- 6:47
- Segments
- 3293
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Top issues during term (6)(Development)
TIRZ Strategic Planning
Informs capital improvement spending and strategic allocation of TIRZ funds.
Goose Creek Commerce Center Development Proposal
Potential expansion of industrial and commercial tax base for the city.
Affordable Housing Preservation
The city may consider funding additional inspection staff in the upcoming budget cycle.
Residential Subdivision Waiver on Morelos Road
Private residential development costs funded by the applicant.
State Legislative Priorities for 2027-2029
Aims to streamline procurement and reduce costs on municipal and special district infrastructure projects.
Gas Station Regulations
Stricter regulations could potentially limit future tax revenue from new gas station developments.
Decisions during term (22)
Recorded while Lester was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Municipal Development District and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Palo Verde Partners
Special Use Permit for Multifamily Development at 10108 Old Needlepoint Road
Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to Carter Construction, LLC., for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program funded Market Street Revitalization Project.
Consider a resolution authorizing four (4) appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number One and Baytown Redevelopment Authority (BRA).
Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Municipal Development District Regular Joint Meeting held on June 25, 2026.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33
Unified Land Development Code Amendments for Short-Term Rentals
Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Joint Municipal Development District meeting held on May 28, 2026.
Consider a resolution authorizing a professional service agreement to DCCM North America, LLC., for the State of Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation - Method of Distribution (CDBG-MIT-MOD) Grant No.…
Consider approving the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 5, 2026.
Consider approving the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 12, 2026.
Consider approving the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 19, 2026.
Approval of Municipal Development District and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Vida Mariscos VII Inc.
Community Development Advisory Committee Appointments
Consider an ordinance amending Subpart B "Land Development Code," Chapter 110 "Floods" Article II "Flood Damage Prevention" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas to revise as required by the Texas Water Development Board ("TWDB"), and…
Consider an ordinance authorizing a Water Metering Device and Access Easement with CFT NV Developments, LLC.
Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on March 12, 2026.
Voting record (1)(Development)
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