Beau Rawlins
About
Beau Rawlins' platform appears to center on the key issues of urban growth and infrastructure development within Galveston. He also expressed a stance on public safety by advocating for the defunding of the city's parking police.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentFocus on growth and infrastructure.
- public-safetyCalled to defund Galveston's parking police.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 59:49
- Avg per meeting
- 4:59
- Segments
- 1135
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
Dictates operational funding, revenue generation from fuel fees, and capital expenditures for the municipal airport.
Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance
Operational updates involve ongoing city park maintenance and facility management budgets.
Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters
Involves ongoing pension fund payouts and monthly financial management.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
Removes city fee collection for mobile food vendor permits, resulting in a minor loss of municipal revenue.
Beach Patrol Operational Oversight
Determines funding levels and operational allocations for the Galveston Beach Patrol in FY 2027.
Employee Health Benefits
Will impact city budget allocations for employee healthcare and insurance premiums.
Comprehensive Plan Update
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Lot Size Variance at 4528 Avenue Q 1/2
Property division may affect individual parcel valuations and future tax assessments.
Galveston Landmark Designation
Property owners become eligible for financial incentives for historic properties.
Housing Authority Funding
Adjusts subsidy calculations and utility allowances for assisted households effective January 2027.
Public Art and Project Updates
Involves private event art installation costs coordinated with municipal right-of-way guidelines.
Economic Development Capacity
The annual investment in the GEDP was increased by $50,000 for a total of $100,000.
Port Operations and Governance
The port's performance directly influences city revenue and local employment.
Dune Mitigation and Coastal Development
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Sister City Program Expansion
Routine city budget line items support flag replacements and international delegation gifts.
Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management
Private property remediation and environmental mitigation costs.
Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management
Involves capital or operational allocation for coastal management at East Beach.
Parks & Recreation Facility and Operations Updates
Operational updates help guide resource allocation for city parks and recreation facilities.
City Board and Committee Appointments
No direct financial impact from board administrative appointments.
law enforcement operations
City resources took a hit to pay for all that extra security, but businesses might have lost money from the smaller crowds.
Moved or seconded (14)
Motions Rawlins 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.
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
When closing a public right-of-way, the applicant’s proposal shall attempt to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
Discuss and consider action regarding matters discussed in executive session, including any necessary direction to staff
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-28
Council Member Rawlins made a motion to approve Consent Items 11E, 11F, and 11G, with Council Member Porretto seconding the motion.
- movedpassed2026-05-28
Discuss and consider appointments to Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) boards Page 6 of 934
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-28
Discuss and consider appointments to the following City boards, commissions, and committees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-26
Consider for approval accepting the City Auditor's Report on Internal Service Funds AU2026-5. (G. Bulgherini)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Consider For Approval An Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, Designating The Property Located At 2116 Ursuline / Avenue N And Legally Described As Abstract 628 M.B Menard Survey, Lot 11 Southeast Block 18 Galveston Outlots, In The City and County Of Galveston, Texas Requesting The Historic Pr
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority - Mayor Brown made a motion to appoint Teresa Evans, with Council Member Rawlins seconding the motion.
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Consider for approval to receive eleven sets of enhanced protection armored plates for designated SWAT Operators valued at $44,120.00, gifted to the Galveston Police Department by the Galveston Community Police Foundation. (D. Balli)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-26
Discuss and consider a motion directing the City Manager to Reissue RFP for the Restoration of the Texas Heroes Monument (Porretto/Rawlins/Robb)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-26
Consider for action, if necessary, a motion giving direction to staff related to litigation as discussed in Executive session. (Rawlins/Robb)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-26
Consider for a resolution authorizing the Municipal Court to implement an amnesty program for delinquent parking citations, waiving late fees and collection fees for eligible citations during the period of Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 29,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-26
Consider for a resolution authorizing the Municipal Court to implement an amnesty program for delinquent parking citations, waiving late fees and collection fees for eligible citations during the period of Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, May 29,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-22
Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the total operating budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026, by increasing expenditures to provide for a two and a half percent cost of living increase for civilian employees as follows: General Fund expenditur
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (304)
Recorded while Rawlins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Ordinance No. 26-026 (Runoff Election Canvass)
Approval of March 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Distribution of Increment Funds to TIRZ 13 Developer Bank
Approval of TIRZ 13 Invoices
Consider Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 6, 2026
Approval of Minutes from March 23, 2026 Meeting
Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Reports
Acceptance of Proposed 2025 Investment Policy
Case 26P-028: Galveston Landmark Designation for 1602 Broadway
Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for 1306 Harbor View Drive
Approval of Galveston Landmark Designation for 1602 Broadway
Approval of FY26 Public Art Grant Structure and Allocations
Deferred Approval of May 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Draft Minutes - May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026, Beach Patrol Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Second Draft Fiscal Year 2027 Beach Patrol Budget
Beach Patrol Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan
Approval of February 10, 2026 Minutes
Approval of April 10, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Approval of Beach Maintenance Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan
Voting record (6)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.