Updates
A Stronger Voice for Our Community Alleviate the Open Records maze
Kemah’s public‑records backlog is real — 764 listed requests on the city’s NextRequest portal —Seven more since the photo was taken. We can improve this situation with focused actions. Media and the Public allege that the City of Kemah is withholding public information.
- Review how requests are categorized: requests (simple data pull, complex search, legal review) so staff can route work efficiently and set realistic deadlines.
- Post the most‑requested documents and data sets.
- Ensure use of available No Cost Ongoing and Refresher User training offered by NextRequest Vendor.
Straight Answers on Kemah’s Legal and Financial Liabilities — No Spin, No Excuses
Is Delay a strategy that Kemah taxpayers can afford? Will Kemah taxpayers see $200 up to $1,600 per person in liability costs (based on population of 2,500)? Bring pressure to stop the delays, get a clear dollar figure on potential financial exposure, and protect taxpayer who are “footing the bill”.
- Confirm insurance in writing — secure a formal TMLIRP coverage opinion.
- Explore mediation now — avoid trial uncertainty and more appeals.
- Tighten counsel oversight — itemized billing, strict timelines, replace if needed..
Phasing Park and Street Improvement Plans With Accountability
Are the Priorities sound? Is the city prioritizing effort on Parks above Street and Sidewalk safety? Is the City spending more time as a Real Estate Developers ‘s Broker at the expense of being a good Stewart of managing safe streets, infrastructure and drainage in addition to parks?
I’m committed to:
- Opening up the process to give taxpayers a voice before contract and agreements are signed.
- Communicate the high level picture before and not after the fact. Sound Capital Improvement Planning.
- Creating real opportunities through Board Selections so more residents has a voice in shaping our city’s future.
Protecting Taxpayer Dollars Through Disciplined, Transparent Budget Oversight
With minimal workshops or special sessions and closed session agenda reviews, residents are often underinformed and excluded from key city plans. What is the Return of Investment in real numbers for this allege Event Center?
- Enforce Strict Controls on Transfers and One‑Time Funds. Publicly explained with a clear long‑term plan
- Formal Process to have submitted Public Comments read into the record for Council meetings.
- Publish a Plain‑Language “Taxpayer Transparency Metric- A simple month end Days in reserve and its Dollar value Metric pictogram.
