The Galveston City Council convened on October 3, 2025, to address key financial and governance matters, including the ratification of the city's tax rate and the nomination of a representative for the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board.

In a swift meeting, the council unanimously approved an ordinance ratifying the adopted tax rate of 40¢ and 8.687 mills per $100 of property evaluation for the 2025 tax year. Finance Director Sheila Ladonya clarified that the city was required by state law to ratify this no-new-revenue rate, which is the lower of the two rates under consideration. The motion passed without any public comments or objections.

Additionally, the council nominated Tom Farmer to serve on the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Mayor Brown emphasized Farmer's effective representation and engagement on the board, noting that the city typically consolidates its votes behind a single nominee to maximize influence. The nomination was also approved unanimously, reinforcing Farmer's established role in local governance.

With these decisions, the council concluded its agenda, highlighting the importance of fiscal responsibility and community representation in local governance.