Bob Brown
About
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Campaign promises (1)
- electionBob Brown is running for reelection as Galveston City Council District 3 representative.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:44:47
- Avg per meeting
- 9:42
- Segments
- 3694
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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.
Planned Unit Development for Office Use at 1301 Market
Private commercial investment and historic property restoration exceeding $53,000 for fire safety upgrades.
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.
Decisions during term (311)
Recorded while Brown was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Approval of Minutes
Case 26Z-011 Variance Approval
Adjournment
Defer Text Amendment 26ZA-003 to November 17
Certificate of Appropriateness for 1401 Winnie / Avenue G (Case 26LC-025)
Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Approval of Minutes
September 21, 2026 – Regular Meeting
Retirement: Danny Weber
Website Proposal
Retirement Benefits for September 2026
Financial Review for August 2026
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Consideration of minutes from the previous Board meeting.
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): August 31, 2026
Resolution #3037 – Approving HCV Program Payment Standards Effective January 1, 2027
Resolution #3038 – Approving HCV Program Utility Allowances Effective January 1, 2027
Voting record (7)
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that the property tax rate be adopted at a tax rate of $0.416273 which is equivalent to the no-new-revenue tax rate
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance No. 26-043
Adoption of FY 2027 Budget
Eliminate In-Person Interviews for Wharves Board and Planning Commission
Supports eliminating live interviews and encouraging direct contact with applicants.