The Galveston City Council voted Oct. 3 to submit Tom Farmer as the city's nominee for election to the Galveston Central Appraisal District board of directors.

Mayor Brown said the city regularly receives a letter about nominees and that each city in the county is allocated a number of votes based on appraised values. "In the years past, we have nominated Tom Farmer to serve on this. I have talked to mister Farmer in the past and he's very, happy to serve and and my opinion has done a very good job," Mayor Brown said, moving to nominate Farmer.

Councilmember Rollins seconded the nomination. Councilmembers asked procedural questions about how votes are allocated and whether nominees must live on the island; a councilmember noted that allocation is based on appraised values and that cities typically concentrate votes on a single candidate to be effective. The council discussed that Galveston is allocated roughly 855 votes (as described in the meeting) and that school districts and larger jurisdictions carry more votes countywide.

The resolution directs the city secretary to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Galveston Central Appraisal District before Oct. 15, 2025. The council approved the nomination unanimously among members present; Councilmember Finkley was absent.

City staff did not provide additional biographical details about Farmer during the meeting, and Farmer did not speak at the council meeting.