Ward 1 Council Member· 2025-2027
Cory Crenshaw
Beaumont
About
Cory Crenshaw's platform centers on a call for significant reform and change within the Beaumont City Council. His campaign was defined by a critical stance toward current council decision-making processes, specifically regarding administrative compensation.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyCrenshaw has vowed to bring 'major change' to the Beaumont City Council.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 5:06:45
- Avg per meeting
- 12:16
- Segments
- 3957
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Top issues during term (9)(Development)
Community Service and Support
Potential increase in tourism revenue.
Economic Development: Belle Terre
Tourism generated $35.5 million in tax revenue for the area.
Affordable Housing Development
Involves state housing tax credits and nominal $500 city fee waivers per project.
Municipal Charter Revision Process
Election costs estimated between $74,000 and over $100,000 depending on consolidation.
Workforce Housing Development
The city is committing to a fee waiver of up to $500 for each project.
Beaumont Housing Authority 85th Anniversary
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Development Return on Investment
Involves multi-million dollar housing developments and significant property tax revenue sharing over a 10-year period.
Downtown Code Enforcement & Building Safety
Property owners face direct invoicing and potential liens if the city independently procures required engineering reports or installs safety fencing.
senior housing development
This project is expected to boost local economic activity and create jobs.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Crenshaw was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Council to consider a resolution amending the existing agreement with Legacy Community Development Corporation to grant an extension of time for the HOME-ARP Tenant Based Rental Assistance Project.
Economic Development Incentives for 3420 Concord Road
Council to consider a resolution approving the City of Beaumont’s request to seek $15,000.00 in grant funds from the 2026 AARP Community Challenge for the development of a bus stop to serve the senior living housing near Abiding Grace
Amendment to Legacy Community Development Corporation Grant Agreement (Item F)
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.