Mayor· 2018-2027
Mike Foreman
Friendswood
About
Mike Foreman's mayoral campaign focused centrally on increasing openness and transparency at City Hall. Beyond this core governance priority, the articles note his background as a former astronaut and his engagement with future city development.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyMike Foreman prioritized increasing transparency at City Hall as a key focus for his administration.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 41:28
- Avg per meeting
- 4:36
- Segments
- 652
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Top issues during term (20)
City Charter Review and Potential Amendments
Unknown at this stage of review.
Front Yard Fence Regulations
None anticipated directly from the discussion.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Guides future capital improvement spending and eligibility for state and federal transportation grants.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Grant-funded project costs associated with the comprehensive plan development.
Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance
Operational costs supported by event participation and municipal resources.
Senior Citizens Event Planning and Fundraisers
Events and trips are typically funded through senior program budgets and participant fees.
Economic Development Strategy
Unknown
FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.
Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight
The supervisor position won't be filled in FY 2027, with police staff absorbing those duties.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Adopting the comprehensive plan positions the city for regional transportation and infrastructure grant funding.
Overhead Utility Line Removal Project
Comcast project expenditure is approximately $625,000.
Community Beautification and Event Planning
Details on program costs were not specified in the agenda materials.
Quarterly Investment Report Review
Governs the management and safety of public funds and investment yields for the city.
Fourth of July Event Coordination
Details regarding the event budget were not provided in the meeting materials.
Flood Mitigation and Drainage
The city is utilizing grant funding for master drainage planning.
Staff Services Agreement Update
Increases annual city staff support payments from roughly $16,000 to $36,000.
ALPR Camera Data Privacy
The program is currently in a pilot phase with existing staff.
Panhandle Business District Naming Concerns
Comprehensive Plan Consultant Transition
Grant-funded project timeline is adjusted but remains within General Land Office contract terms.
Board Organization and Orientation
None.
Moved or seconded (7)
Motions Foreman 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.
- movedpassed 7-02026-05-04
A motion was made by Mayor Foreman and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-14, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.
- movedpassed 4-32026-05-04
Consider an ordinance concerning amendments to Appendix C “Zoning” of the Friendswood City Code to authorize the director of community development to approve site plans except in certain situations, to consolidate site plan approval requirements, and to make minor administrative corrections
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-02
Consider taking appropriate action regarding the City Attorney's annual performance evaluation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- seconded2025-12-01
Consider appointing the members of the City Council as members of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Friendswood and receive an update concerning the 2025 ad valorem taxes/assessments due for properties within such zone
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-01
Consider a resolution casting its votes in the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) for 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-22025-10-06
Economic Development Contract with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-05
Appointment of City Secretary
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (336)
Recorded while Foreman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda
Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Staffing Services Agreement with the City of Friendswood
Approval of Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance No. 2026-27 — Zone change for 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (PUD/SUP 2019-30 amendment)
Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)
First reading — Records and Information Management ordinance (Item 10.A)
Resolution No. R2026-26 — Data, Information and Records Management Policy Manual
Ambulance chassis purchase and A47 remount (Item 12.A)
Fire engine purchase for Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department (Item 12.B)
Ratification of Stryker medical equipment purchase (Item 12.C)
Resolution No. R2026-27 — Legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature (Item 13.A)
Consent Agenda Items 14.A through 14.Q
Consider a Staffing Services Agreement with the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation.
Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55 for the Regional Force Main 142-2 and Median Landscaping Project.
Consider reappointing (i) Barbara Blanchard and (ii) Carrie Considine to the Fourth of July Steering Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2029.
Voting record (201)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve a Purchase Agreement with Sterling McCall Ford for the purchase of one (1) new ambulance chassis and the remount of A47, related to Item 12.A.
approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.Q.
approve Resolution No R2026-27, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-27, related to Item 8.B.
approve the first reading of a Proposed Ordinance, related to Item 10.A.
approve Resolution No. R2026-26, related to Item 10.B.
authorize the purchase of a fire engine for use by the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., related to Item 12.B.
take no action on Item 9.B., thereby maintaining the ordinance in its current form.
ratify the City Manager's signature on the sole source purchase of a monitor/defibrillator system, four chest compression systems, and associated accessories from Stryker Sales, LLC, and authorize the
Ordinance No. 2026-27 — Zone change for 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (PUD/SUP 2019-30 amendment)
Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)
Prefers the ordinance as written; no change needed.