Council Position 2· 2020-2029
Sally Branson
Friendswood
About
Sally Branson's platform centered on addressing critical infrastructure needs, specifically focusing on drainage and flooding mitigation. She also prioritized the management of city growth and development while engaging in discussions regarding fiscal policy and tax planning for Friendswood.
Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureSally Branson campaigned on addressing local flooding and drainage issues.
- developmentBranson focused her platform on managing city growth and development.
- taxesBranson participated in discussions regarding city tax plans.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 1:54:49
- Avg per meeting
- 5:00
- Segments
- 1941
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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 (40)
Motions Branson 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.
- movedpassed2026-07-06
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.X., with the exception of Item 12.G. which was pulled for discussion.
- secondedpassed2026-07-06
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment IX” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-06
Consider on first reading an ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Friendswood City Center Public Improvement District, including the collection of annual installments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Vacate Electric Easement at 3535 E. Parkwood
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Consider appointing a Grand Marshal of the City's 2026 4th of July Grand Parade
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Galveston to partially fund improvements to city streets within the city limits of Friendswood, Texas
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-05-04
Consider awarding the Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase II - Repackage C Project to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. (CSP #2026-02)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
- movedpassed2026-05-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Consent Agenda Items 15.A. through 15.L., with the exception of Item 15.I. which was pulle…
- movedpassed2026-04-06
Consider ratifying the City's filing of IRS Form 8038-T and the remittance of the associated arbitrage rebate and yield reduction payments in connection with the Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment VI” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-02
Amended Utility Services Contract for Georgetown Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-02
Conveyance of Reserves M and N
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-02
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance amending Appendix A "Signs," Section 1 "Definitions," Section 9 "Prohibited signs," Subsection A, and Section 25 "Nonconforming signs," Subsection F "Conversion of existing billboards to changeable electronic variable
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Grissom Road Traffic Signal Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Sterling Estates 380 Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Consider taking appropriate action regarding the City Attorney's annual performance evaluation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-02-02
Consider authorizing a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the design and construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-02
Consider approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to AT&T to prepare a cost estimate for a custom work order to remove and relocate communication lines for the downtown area
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-02-02
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment IV” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (336)
Recorded while Branson 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 (228)
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 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.
approve Resolution No R2026-27, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.
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)
Property is near her home; she recused herself.
Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)
Opposed to adding Greenbriar or changing current rules.