Beau Rawlins

District 5 Council Member2024-2026

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)

development
Focus on growth and infrastructure.
public-safety
Called to defund Galveston's parking police.

At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Jun 24, 2026.

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 (6)(Development)

critical↑Jan 2026[48]

Comprehensive Plan Update

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critical→Jan 2026[45]

Lot Size Variance at 4528 Avenue Q 1/2

Property division may affect individual parcel valuations and future tax assessments.

high↓Apr 2026[27]

Economic Development Capacity

The annual investment in the GEDP was increased by $50,000 for a total of $100,000.

critical↑Mar 2026[11]

Right-of-Way Abandonment Requests

Negligible fiscal impact on the city.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Preserve at West Beach Subdivision Development

Private investment in coastal residential real estate and infrastructure expansion.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Discovery Sands Mixed-Use PUD Development

Private investment estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, with potential public costs related to infrastructure and emergency services.

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