District 7 Council Member· 2022-2026
Sean Saunders
League City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 30:13
- Avg per meeting
- 3:21
- Segments
- 712
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Camera Surveillance
The city pays approximately $120,000 to $130,000 annually for the camera contract, which would be absorbed or reallocated if cancelled.
Mayoral Campaign Mailers Controversy
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Automated License Plate Reader Ballot Proposition
Staff and administrative resources required to support committee operations.
Data Center Zoning Regulations
Potential major investment and tax base expansion from high-tech infrastructure.
Pat Hallisey Park Project
The memorial is being designed within an established project budget, with monuments and associated work estimated around $85,000.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
Determines the timeline and depth of review for the city's multi-million dollar operating and capital budget.
Property Tax Reform
Participation aims to influence state-level tax policies that affect city revenue.
A-Plus Transmission Special Use Permit Request
Generates private commercial investment and tax revenue for the city.
Southwest Water Reclamation Facility 2.0 MGD Expansion
Most of the cost is expected to be covered by capital recovery fees paid by new growth.
Proposed Fueling Station at FM 646 and Egret Bay Boulevard
Private commercial investment by the developer and increased property tax base for the city.
Proposed Half Marathon and Running Events
Organizers requested a $10,000 HOT grant, with estimated economic impacts of up to $1 million from visiting runners.
Tourism and Destination Development Initiatives
Projects are funded through dedicated Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenues.
Walter Hall Park Acquisition
Shift in park maintenance and operational responsibilities between local and county entities.
Dakota Avenue Infrastructure Improvements
The city is evaluating the cost-benefit of developer-funded road improvements versus the long-term impact of increased traffic.
Public Art Initiative Funding
Approximately $1.3 million has been spent since 2022, with additional proposed funding of $100,000 in HOT funds and $32,000 in general funds for FY2027.
Historic Window Preservation
The rezoning could potentially impact the property values of nearby residential homes.
Public Art Initiative Funding and Walter Hall House Conversion
The city would forego lease revenue while maintaining exterior grounds, structural components, utilities, and insurance, while the Art Guild covers interior operations through volunteers and grants.
Code Enforcement Task Force
The city charges fees for mutual aid to recover the costs of operating ambulances and staffing.
Highway 3 Fuel Station Reconstruction
Restores a commercial fueling facility and retail tax base at a key intersection.
Special Use Permit for Gas Station at 1615 Highway 3
Unknown at this stage of review.
Moved or seconded (4)
Motions Saunders 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.
- secondedfailed 0-82026-03-24
approve an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP 25 0009 (League City Parkway and Legacy Drive), a request to rezone approximately 7.982 acres from "RSF 7" (Residential S…
- secondedpassed 7-12026-03-24
approve Ordinance No. 2026-08 on First and Final Reading.
- secondedpassed 8-02026-01-27
approve the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed 8-02026-01-27
defer the item until after executive session
Decisions during term (236)
Recorded while Saunders was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda 6A-6Q
Resolution — Galveston County MUD No. 82 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026
Lobit Park Phase 2 Engineering Amendment (PK 2206)
Ordinance — Data Center Land Use (First and Final Reading)
Ordinance — SUP-26-0006 A-Plus Transmission Specialists
Ordinance — SUP-25-0017 Gas Station/C-Store, 1615 Highway 3
Resolution — Laurel's House Spay/Neuter Services Agreement
Appointments — Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
Southwest Water Reclamation Facility 2.0 MGD Expansion (WW 2201)
Approval of Minutes — October 13, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting
Approval of Minutes
HOT Grant Application for Half Marathon
Citizens Requests and Approval of Minutes
Approval of October 8th, 2026 Minutes
Data Center Zoning Regulations and Definitions Amendment
Approval of the October 8th, 2026 minutes
Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 6C)
Professional Services Agreement with Laurel's House for Spay and Neuter Services
Ordinance 2026-401: Hometown Heroes Park Parking Restrictions
Appointment to Section 4B Industrial Development Corporation
Voting record (146)
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