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Beaumont
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Roy West

Mayor2025-2027

About

Roy West has secured a second term as Mayor of Beaumont. His platform appears to focus on continuing the work of his administration, as indicated by his statement 'We have work to do.' He is also actively involved in explaining a significant bond proposal to residents, suggesting a focus on city development and infrastructure.

Campaign promises (2)

  • governance
    Roy West will work to address the city's needs, stating 'We have work to do' after winning the election.
  • finance
    Roy West is explaining a $264 million bond proposal for residents to vote on in November.

At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
36
Total speaking time
6:26:24
Avg per meeting
10:44
Segments
4381

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Top issues during term (20)

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.

high↓Aug 2025[70]

Paratransit Service Issues

The city spends approximately $10 million annually on transit services.

critical↓Nov 2025[67]

FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate

Generates municipal revenue across General and Debt Service funds based on an $11.35 billion tax base.

critical↓Mar 2026[61]

Public Safety Surveillance

These grants could bring in over $200,000 in external funding for public safety and recreational improvements.

critical↓Aug 2025[57]

FY2027 Municipal Budget

The median-valued homestead is estimated to see a tax bill of $1,273.59 under the proposed budget.

high↓Jan 2026[51]

Humanitarian Aid and Resilience

This is about keeping people safe, not about spending cash right now.

high↑Sep 2026[43]

BMT Zip Transit Route and Schedule Overhaul

The service operates at a net cost of approximately $59 per STS trip, with city subsidies averaging $23.10 per ride.

critical↓Jul 2025[34]

Construction Site Safety and Drainage

Potential costs for the city to abate the nuisance if the owner fails to comply.

critical↓Mar 2026[33]

public health warning

Funded by the City's opioid settlement funds.

critical↑Sep 2025[31]

Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy Adoption

Industrial tax abatements affect general fund revenues, which account for approximately 12% of total general fund revenue streams.

medium↓Mar 2026[29]

public safety incident

No direct financial impact mentioned, but expect potential costs for increased security or investigation.

critical↓Sep 2025[28]

Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments

Affects utility revenue collection and operational efficiency for the city's utility fund.

critical↑Nov 2025[25]

Water Metering and Billing Process Overhaul

Impacts thousands of residential and commercial utility accounts, involving millions of dollars in municipal water revenue.

high↑Sep 2025[24]

budget approval

Your tax dollars are officially spoken for, so expect that to be reflected in your next tax bill.

high↓Mar 2026[22]

Economic Development: Belle Terre

Tourism generated $35.5 million in tax revenue for the area.

medium→Sep 2026[21]

Community Recognition and Support

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

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Property Nuisance Abatement at 1495 Wall Street

Costs associated with city-contracted demolition if the owner fails to comply.

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.

Decisions during term (314)

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