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U.S.–Finland Icebreaker Pact Positions Galveston for Growth

Oct 10, 2025 | Civics, Education

“This isn’t just shipbuilding—it’s nation-building. And Galveston is now on the map.” A White House agreement to procure 11 U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters—four built in Finland and seven in the United States—puts Galveston on the map as a polar‑shipbuilding...

Galveston Faces a Breaking Point After Council Minority Exerts Control in Tax Vote Deadlock

Sep 19, 2025 | Civics

“Three votes held Galveston’s future hostage, leaving the majority—and the city—powerless.” Galveston’s tax vote deadlock wasn’t about $6 a month—it was about whether the city would protect its reserves, support its employees, and prepare for future storms. Instead,...

When 28.57% is a Majority: Galveston’s No-New-Revenue Risk

Sep 18, 2025 | Civics, Education

Galveston’s debate over the “no-new-revenue” tax rate isn’t about saving pennies—it’s about protecting people. For less than $75 a year, the city can fund firefighters, police, drainage, and storm reserves. Without it, essential services erode and just 28.57% of council can block the majority.

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Christy Landriault

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U.S.–Finland Icebreaker Pact Positions Galveston for Growth

Galveston Faces a Breaking Point After Council Minority Exerts Control in Tax Vote Deadlock

When 28.57% is a Majority: Galveston’s No-New-Revenue Risk

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