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John Paul Listowski

MayorMay 2026 - May 2028

About

Mayor John Paul Listowski's platform centers on the fiscal management of Galveston, with a specific focus on balancing city taxes and spending. His administration prioritizes sustainable urban growth and development as the city navigates ongoing challenges regarding local infrastructure and land use.

Campaign promises (2)

  • development
    Mayor Listowski has prioritized addressing the city's approach to growth and development.
  • taxes
    The mayor has committed to managing city taxes and government spending as a core focus of his administration.

At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending May 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
1:31:33
Avg per meeting
6:06
Segments
1996

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Filtered to Infrastructure

Top issues during term (1)(Infrastructure)

Moved or seconded (2)

Motions Listowski 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.

  • movedpassed2026-05-28

    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

  • secondedpassed2026-05-28

    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

Decisions during term (3)

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