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Albert "A.J." Turner

Mayor Pro Tem, At-Large2025-2027

About

Albert 'A.J.' Turner's platform centers on maintaining public safety and addressing the needs of Beaumont residents through his tenure as a City Council member. His legislative focus has consistently prioritized community security and infrastructure concerns as key pillars of his service.

Campaign promises (1)

  • public-safety
    The candidate has prioritized public safety initiatives as a central component of his legislative agenda.

At a glance

News mentions
7

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
3:07:27
Avg per meeting
7:49
Segments
2682

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high→Jan 2026[102]

Tropical Storm Edward Debris Cleanup

Up to $75,000 allocated from the Solid Waste Fund.

critical↑Jan 2026[72]

Comprehensive Plan Update for Beaumont's Future Growth

Fully funded via a 2024 General Land Office grant with no matching requirement.

critical↓Mar 2026[33]

public health warning

Funded by the City's opioid settlement funds.

medium→Sep 2026[21]

Community Recognition and Support

There is no direct financial impact associated with these ceremonial proclamations.

critical↓Apr 2026[18]

Landfill Environmental Compliance

The project will cost $477,490 from the Solid Waste Fund.

high↓Feb 2026[17]

sex offender residency ordinance

The city will need to purchase new software for the Police Department to enforce these zones.

critical↑Mar 2026[13]

Pending Litigation and Legal Claims

Potential financial impacts depend on the outcome of the contemplated litigation.

high↓Oct 2025[12]

city leadership changes

It's unclear if these changes will save or cost taxpayers money yet.

high↓Oct 2025[9]

Eastex Freeway Speed Limit Adjustment

Absorbed within standard TxDOT and city sign maintenance budgets.

critical↑Mar 2026[7]

City Hiring Practices

The financial impact of potential changes to hiring procedures is not yet known.

high↑Aug 2025[6]

business regulation

No direct financial impact on the city is noted, but the business will contribute to local commerce.

medium↑Dec 2025[5]

Personnel dispute

Who knows how this personnel drama will affect our tax dollars?

high↓Apr 2026[4]

free summer bus rides

The cost of the fare waiver program is not specified but is intended to increase transit accessibility for students.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

labor relations

The city will pay $117,045.00 for fleet insurance this fiscal year.

critical↓Mar 2026[3]

City Manager Selection

The City Manager's salary and benefits will be a significant line item in the city's annual operating budget.

high↓Mar 2026[2]

warrant fee amnesty

You can save some serious dough by clearing your warrants now!

high↓Oct 2025[2]

Contract Change Order Policy

Change orders are increasing the total cost of several major infrastructure projects.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

911 service outage

No direct financial impact on residents, but AT&T might face costs for fixing this.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

city manager search

It's unclear how this will affect your wallet, but a new manager could shake up city spending.

high↓Oct 2025[1]

committee formation

No direct financial impact was noted in the staff report.

Decisions during term (2)

Recorded while Turner was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.