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 (2)(Development)

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Falling Leaf Ranch Proposed Development

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

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Staff Reports on Approved Commercial Site Plans

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

Decisions during term (14)

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

approvedAug 5, 2026

Consider approving the minutes of the Community and Economic Development Committee Special Meeting held on April 8, 2026.

approved7-0Jul 6, 2026

Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for a Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant for its 24" Waterline Phase II Improvements Project and appointing the City Manager to…

approved7-0Jul 6, 2026

Consider appointing (i) Beth Robinson (ii) Sharon Rowsey, and (iii) Brian Shelley to the Community and Economic Development Committee for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029.

approved6-0Jun 1, 2026

Consider appointing (i) Rebecca Hillenburg, (ii) Chris Richardson, (iii) Scott MacKenzie, and (iv) Brett Banfield to the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending on June…

approved7-0May 4, 2026

Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2025-32 to authorize additional local funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annalea Neighborhood Improvements Project.

approved7-0Apr 6, 2026

Consider approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's expenditure of funds to purchase permanent lighting for City Hall, the Friendswood Public Library and the Senior Activity Center from The Perfect Light, Inc.,…

approved7-0Apr 6, 2026

Consider approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's expenditure of funds to purchase holiday decorations for the Downtown District from Dekra-Lite Industries, Incorporated, through the Buyboard.

approved7-0Mar 2, 2026

Georgetown Development Utility Services Contract

approved7-0Mar 2, 2026

Consider approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to SignWay & Electrical, LLC, for Downtown banner fabrication.

approved7-0Feb 10, 2026

Consider the approval of the minutes of the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation Meeting held on January 13, 2026.

approved6-0Feb 2, 2026

Consider the approval of the minutes of the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation Meeting held on December 9, 2025.

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.

In the news (2)

Community Impact - Pearland/Friendswood

Intersection improvements at Pearland Parkway, Broadway Street to complete soonCheck out 6 ongoing, upcoming road projects in PearlandHaley Velasco·16h agoTransportation

ABC13 HoustonAug 28, 2026