Mike Foreman

Mayor2018-2027

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)

transparency
Mike Foreman prioritized increasing transparency at City Hall as a key focus for his administration.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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 (3)(General)

critical↑Apr 2023[27]

Comprehensive Plan Update

Adoption of the plan enhances future eligibility for state and regional infrastructure grants.

critical↓Jan 2025[13]

Design Criteria Manual Updates

The changes may influence construction costs for developers due to new sidewalk width requirements.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

homelessness assistance program

The city is shifting funds toward hotel vouchers and support services rather than building new, expensive shelters from scratch.

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