Mike Foreman
About
Mike Foreman's mayoral campaign focused centrally on increasing openness and transparency at City Hall. Beyond this core governance priority, the articles note his background as a former astronaut and his engagement with future city development.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyMike Foreman prioritized increasing transparency at City Hall as a key focus for his administration.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 41:28
- Avg per meeting
- 4:36
- Segments
- 652
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.
Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance
Events and trips are funded through the senior program budget.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Adoption of the plan enhances future eligibility for state and regional infrastructure grants.
City Charter Review and Potential Amendments
Financial impacts are undetermined pending specific amendment proposals.
Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight
Operational costs are managed within the existing Animal Services budget.
Front Yard Fence Regulations
Minimal direct municipal impact, though affected property owners may incur compliance or modification costs.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Funded through grant resources and municipal planning allocations.
Board Organization and Orientation
None.
Economic Development Strategy
Details on financial impacts will be discussed during the meeting.
Design Criteria Manual Updates
The changes may influence construction costs for developers due to new sidewalk width requirements.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Partially funded by a $250,000 GLO grant.
Rain Barrel Workshop & Environmental Initiatives
Minor operational costs associated with workshops and community outreach.
Fire and Rescue Services Agreement
Allocates city funds for volunteer fire department operational support over a three-year term.
Emergency Services Fleet and Equipment Upgrades
Significant capital expenditure utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements and budgeted funds.
Falling Leaf Ranch Proposed Development
Substantial private capital investment with associated municipal infrastructure and service demands.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Vacancy
TIRZ No. 2 Development Agreements
Impacts future tax increment allocations and public infrastructure cost-sharing for commercial and residential developments.
Staff Reports on Approved Commercial Site Plans
Generates private commercial investment and future sales/property tax revenue for the city.
Library Policy Updates and Child Safety
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from these operational policy updates.
Staff Services Agreement Update
Streamlining could reduce administrative costs, but the impact is not quantified.
Moved or seconded (7)
Motions Foreman personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-04
A motion was made by Mayor Foreman and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-14, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.
- movedpassed 4-32026-05-04
Consider an ordinance concerning amendments to Appendix C “Zoning” of the Friendswood City Code to authorize the director of community development to approve site plans except in certain situations, to consolidate site plan approval requirements, and to make minor administrative corrections
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-02
Consider taking appropriate action regarding the City Attorney's annual performance evaluation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- seconded2025-12-01
Consider appointing the members of the City Council as members of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Friendswood and receive an update concerning the 2025 ad valorem taxes/assessments due for properties within such zone
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-01
Consider a resolution casting its votes in the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) for 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-22025-10-06
Economic Development Contract with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-05
Appointment of City Secretary
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (400)
Recorded while Foreman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of April 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice Chairperson
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of Minutes
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice Chairperson
Adjournment
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Approval of Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of August 25, 2026 Minutes
Approval of August 10, 2026 Minutes
Upcoming Trips and Events
Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park
Wacky Hat Luncheon
Approval of Minutes
Approval of August 20, 2026 Minutes
Set Next Meeting Date and Time
Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Voting record (190)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.