Remarks by Mike Lester
8 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“You would stand and face the flag. Place your hand over your heart.”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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“And now the Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag.”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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“And if you'd join me, bow your heads in a brief prayer. Heavenly Father, we come to you this evening asking again for your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting. Help us to engage in meaningful discussion, allowing us to work as a group to promote the needs of our community. Continue to remind us that all that we do here today is in the pursuit of the truth and for your greater glory. We ask these in your name. Amen.”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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“I had a comment. The officer that's over that program is here tonight as well. But as an employee, when I was a member of staff, I worked with the Citizens and Patrol Group. They're at Dixie Street for quite a while. They do a lot of work for our citizens. They really do. I used to chuckle that they really get after the folks who inappropriately park and handicap parking. And a lot of people think, oh, that's such a minor issue, but it's not if you need that handicap spot. So they're pretty aggressive with that in a number of things that they do. So, again, recognition is something we strive…”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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“I've got a comment. Too many things flashing at me here. I love the numbers because, as we've talked about all the time, again, we knew it was going to be a five to seven year before they started covering our operational costs, and we're right on track. IF YOU LOOK AT THE GROWTH OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, PROJECTED NEXT YEAR, LOOKING AT 2028, WE'LL BE AT THE 60% EASILY. AND THAT'S JUST FANTASTIC. SO IT'S COMING ALONG. THE CONVENTION CENTER, CONFERENCE CENTER IS DOING WELL. I hear nothing but great things about the staff, the accommodations, and the food when people have big events there. So the…”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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“Any questions or comments? I've got a comment, Mr. Mayor, and I'm sure my colleague will jump right in there. This is right on Alexander's, right behind the current Kroger's. We've tried for years to get some interest in economic development and I've been pushing Ryan pretty hard to do something over there, and he's come through for us big time. I think this is going to be a spark that that area needs. You know, you've got a potential Starbucks coming in. I think they'll be quite pleased with traffic. I know I've talked to a couple of other restaurants in that area. They're excited about any…”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 24, 2026
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“I appreciate that, Mayor. I'm going to have to get Jim Wodzinski with the Baytown Little Theater to get all y'all in one of his plays so y'all can see how much work is actually there. First thing, Mayor, I'm going to bring up the issue that I have currently scheduled a listening tour for October the 6th, which is in conflict with National Night Out. So we're working with the public information team to reschedule that so that they'll have some folks at National Night Out because I know that everybody would come to my listening tour. Of course. So we're going to delay that for probably a week…”
City Council · Sep 24, 2026