Ward 3 Council Member· 2025-2027
LaDonna Sherwood
Beaumont
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 1:47:07
- Avg per meeting
- 4:39
- Segments
- 1632
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Top issues during term (20)
Tropical Storm Edward Debris Cleanup
Up to $75,000 allocated from the Solid Waste Fund.
Paratransit Service Issues
Operational costs associated with city transit services.
Comprehensive Plan Update for Beaumont's Future Growth
Fully funded via a 2024 General Land Office grant with no matching requirement.
election information
This is all about making sure your vote counts, not about your wallet.
Public Safety Surveillance
These grants could bring in over $200,000 in external funding for public safety and recreational improvements.
FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Generates municipal revenue across General and Debt Service funds based on an $11.35 billion tax base.
BMT Zip Transit Route and Schedule Overhaul
Generates new revenue for transit stop improvements through advertising fees.
FY2027 Municipal Budget
The median-valued homestead is estimated to see a tax bill of $1,273.59 under the proposed budget.
public safety incident
No direct financial impact mentioned, but expect potential costs for increased security or investigation.
Water Metering and Billing Process Overhaul
Could delay utility revenue collections, though the exact cash-flow effect isn't stated.
Humanitarian Aid and Resilience
Minimal direct city impact through coordination with local nonprofit organizations and emergency management monitoring.
Departmental Fleet and Equipment Replacements
Cost of $109,958.76 from the Capital Reserve Fund, plus ongoing operating subsidies.
Community Recognition and Support
There is no direct financial impact associated with these ceremonial proclamations.
budget approval
Your tax dollars are officially spoken for, so expect that to be reflected in your next tax bill.
Construction Site Safety and Drainage
Potential costs for the city to abate the nuisance if the owner fails to comply.
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
Affects utility revenue collection and operational efficiency for the city's utility fund.
Southeast Texas Energy Day and Economic Education
public health warning
Funded by the City's opioid settlement funds.
Community Service and Support
Potential increase in tourism revenue.
Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy Adoption
Involves multi-million dollar housing developments and significant property tax revenue sharing over a 10-year period.
Decisions during term (360)
Recorded while Sherwood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items L and M Removed)
Purchase of John Deere Dozer for Landfill (Item L)
Purchase of Golf Carts for Henry Homberg Golf Course (Item M)
Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Truck 1
Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Truck 2
Civic Center and City Hall Cavities Repair Contract (Item 3)
Grant Administration Contract for Mitigation Reallocation Program (Item 4)
Auto Sampling Flushing Station Installations Project Contract (Item 5)
Council to consider approving September 29, 2026, special meeting minutes, October 6, 2026, special meeting minutes and October 6, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Council consider a resolution approving contracts for debris monitoring during an emergency event.
Council consider a resolution approving a service agreement for Pro-Care Equipment for Fire and EMS operations.
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.
Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement for a third-party cybersecurity monitoring service.
Council consider a resolution to approve the purchase of end-of-life (EOL) software replacements from SHI of Somerset, Franklin Township, NJ.
Council consider a resolution approving the annual software renewal for Laserfiche, the City’s document management and records retention system, from MCCi, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida.
Council consider a resolution approving an annual maintenance renewal agreement for a third-party email security and SPAM filtering service.
Council consider a resolution approving a three-year renewal agreement with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. for information technology research and advisory services in the total amount of $102,131.97.
Council consider approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies of Plano, TX.
Council consider a resolution approving the six (6) month contract to provide automotive lubricants for use in City vehicles and equipment.
Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of eight mowers for use in Parks & Greenspace and Highway Maintenance.
Voting record (5)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.