Michael Niebuhr

District 5 Council MemberJune 2026 - May 2028

About

Michael Niebuhr's campaign platform centered on the management of Galveston's growth and the improvement of city infrastructure. His priorities focused on addressing the developmental needs of District 5 to support the city's evolving landscape.

Campaign promises (1)

development
The candidate focused their campaign platform on addressing issues related to urban growth and local infrastructure.

At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending May 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 0:33
Avg per meeting: 0:33
Segments: 6

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Top issues during term (0)

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Decisions during term (29)

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Michael Niebuhr

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Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (0)

Decisions during term (29)

Abandonment of Right-of-Way (2200 Block of Avenue L)

Landmark Designation: 1602 Broadway Avenue J

Issuance of Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2026

Amendment to Beach Access Plan (Access Point 17)

Amendment to Traffic Code (Booting and Towing)

Amendment to Wrecker Tow and Storage Facility Code

Pelican Island Bridge Agreement Extension

Purchase of Teleskid Loader (11U)

Public Hearing for FY2027 Budget

Naming of Dr. Nancy Lefebvre Hughes Community Green Space

Acceptance of Donation from Project Rosenberg

Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

Board and Commission Appointments

Election of Officers

Approval of Minutes (Oct 7, 2025)

Shield Park Remediation and Renovation Project

Galveston Fire Department ISO Survey Funding

Canvassing of June 13 Runoff Election Results

Galveston Landmark Designation (1602 Broadway)

Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for 1306 Harbor View Drive

In the news (2)

Galveston District 1 Councilwoman Sharon Lewis and District 5 Councilman Michael Niebuhr on Wednesday took their oaths of office to begin their two-year terms on city council. Outgoing District 5 Councilman Beau Rawlins was recognized for his service to t

A Runoff Election will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, to elect persons to single-member Districts 1 and 5, each for a two-year term. Candidates for District 1 - Sharon B. Lewis and Gerald Wilson Candidates for District 5 - Michael Niebuhr and Beau Rawlins