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Randy Hale

Council Position 52026-2029

About

Randy Hale's platform centers on addressing the critical infrastructure needs of Friendswood, specifically focusing on drainage and flood mitigation. He also prioritizes responsible management of the city's growth and development to ensure sustainable progress for the community.

Campaign promises (2)

  • infrastructure
    Prioritize the improvement of city drainage systems to mitigate flooding issues.
  • development
    Manage city growth and development effectively to maintain the community's character.

At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
49:14
Avg per meeting
6:09
Segments
711

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Sep 2026[30]

Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance

Events and trips are funded through the senior program budget.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

City Charter Review and Potential Amendments

Financial impacts are undetermined pending specific amendment proposals.

medium↑Aug 2026[25]

Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight

Operational costs are managed within the existing Animal Services budget.

high→Aug 2026[25]

Front Yard Fence Regulations

Minimal direct municipal impact, though affected property owners may incur compliance or modification costs.

medium↑Sep 2026[20]

Board Organization and Orientation

None.

critical↑Mar 2026[12]

Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use

Partially funded by a $250,000 GLO grant.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Fire and Rescue Services Agreement

Allocates city funds for volunteer fire department operational support over a three-year term.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

Emergency Services Fleet and Equipment Upgrades

Significant capital expenditure utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements and budgeted funds.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Falling Leaf Ranch Proposed Development

Substantial private capital investment with associated municipal infrastructure and service demands.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Vacancy

high↑Sep 2026[10]

TIRZ No. 2 Development Agreements

Impacts future tax increment allocations and public infrastructure cost-sharing for commercial and residential developments.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Staff Reports on Approved Commercial Site Plans

Generates private commercial investment and future sales/property tax revenue for the city.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Library Policy Updates and Child Safety

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from these operational policy updates.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Police Department Staffing and Compensation

General fund allocations include standard merit pools and software support, while major salary rebenchmarking remains an ongoing budgetary challenge.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Election of Corporate Officers

None directly related to operating expenses.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Volunteer Apparel Design

The cost of the shirts will be drawn from the committee's existing budget.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Public Works and Engineering Facility Roof Replacement

Project cost is approximately $1.2 million, funded from general and utility fund balances.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

bond election proposal

The proposed bond would result in an estimated $41.19 annual increase for a home valued at $500,000.

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.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

General Election Certification

While running an election costs taxpayer money, your vote ensures those funds are managed by someone you actually trust.

Decisions during term (373)

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

Voting record (40)

38 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

postpone the adoption of the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget until the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2026.

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

authorize a License and Indemnity Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC, for the non-exclusive use of the right-of-way along Briarmeadow Ave. for subdivision signs for the Sterling Estates Subdivision.

Voted noAug 24, 2026

awarding the Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement Project to Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc.

Voted noAug 24, 2026

Award Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Ordinance Renaming a Portion of Baker Road to Hackney Road

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Set Budget Public Hearing for FY 2026-27

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Receive Appraisal Rolls and Tax Rates

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Propose FY 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Set Tax Rate Public Hearing

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

FEBT Insurance and Benefit Trust Approvals

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Authorize Monthly Transfer to Employee Benefit Trust

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

set the public hearing regarding the ad valorem tax rate for 2026 on September 14, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

to set a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood FY2026-27 Municipal Budget for August 24, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

to receive the 2026 appraisal rolls by the Galveston Central Appraisal District and the Harris Central Appraisal District, the anticipated collection rate and the excess debt collections certified by

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

propose a tax rate of 55.9723 per $100 valuation

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

approve Items 10.A. and 10.B., as submitted.

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

authorize the monthly transfer of funds for FY2026-27 to the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust, related to Item 11.A.

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Resolution No. R2026-19, as submitted and related to Item 12.B.

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Approval of First Reading for Friendswood City Center PID 2026 Annual Update

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Approval of General Budget Amendment IX (Ordinance No. 2026-20)

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 12.G)

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Item 12.G: Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement Contract

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

authorize a contract with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., for the Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement Project, related to Item 12.G.

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.X., with the exception of Item 12.G. which was pulled for discussion.

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

approve the first reading of a Proposed Ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 8.B.

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

approve Ordinance No. 2026-20, as submitted and related to Item 11.A.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve the election of Councilmember Ross as the Mayor Pro Tem, related to Item 12.B.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

to approve Resolution No R2026-15, as submitted and related to Item 9.B

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.Z., with the exception of Item 14.E. that was pulled for discussion.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Tender Agreement with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America and Harper Brothers Construction, LLC, for the Utility Relocates at Clear C

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Ordinance No. 2026-18, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve Ordinance No. 2026-19, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

authorize the Agreement for Specialized Professional Ambulance Billing Services with Emergicon, LLC

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Adopt Houston-Galveston Area Council's Friendswood Active Transportation Plan

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Zone Classification Change for 2350 S. Friendswood Drive

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Tender Agreement for Clear Creek Utility Bridge Project

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Election of Mayor Pro Tem

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

General Budget Amendment VIII for FY 2025-2026

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 14.A through 14.Z (except 14.E)

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Ambulance Billing Services Agreement with Emergicon, LLC (Item 14.E)

In the news (2)