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Ward 3 Council Member· 2025-2027

LaDonna Sherwood

Beaumont

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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)

high↓Sep 2026[80]

Tropical Storm Edward Debris Cleanup

Up to $75,000 allocated from the Solid Waste Fund.

high↓Feb 2026[52]

Paratransit Service Issues

Operational costs associated with city transit services.

critical→Feb 2026[51]

Comprehensive Plan Update for Beaumont's Future Growth

Fully funded via a 2024 General Land Office grant with no matching requirement.

medium↑Apr 2026[50]

election information

This is all about making sure your vote counts, not about your wallet.

critical↓Mar 2026[46]

Public Safety Surveillance

These grants could bring in over $200,000 in external funding for public safety and recreational improvements.

critical↓Jun 2026[43]

FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate

Generates municipal revenue across General and Debt Service funds based on an $11.35 billion tax base.

high↓Jan 2026[40]

BMT Zip Transit Route and Schedule Overhaul

Generates new revenue for transit stop improvements through advertising fees.

critical↓Feb 2026[40]

FY2027 Municipal Budget

The median-valued homestead is estimated to see a tax bill of $1,273.59 under the proposed budget.

medium→Mar 2026[38]

public safety incident

No direct financial impact mentioned, but expect potential costs for increased security or investigation.

critical↑Oct 2026[35]

Water Metering and Billing Process Overhaul

Could delay utility revenue collections, though the exact cash-flow effect isn't stated.

high↓Jan 2026[31]

Humanitarian Aid and Resilience

Minimal direct city impact through coordination with local nonprofit organizations and emergency management monitoring.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Departmental Fleet and Equipment Replacements

Cost of $109,958.76 from the Capital Reserve Fund, plus ongoing operating subsidies.

medium↑Jan 2026[24]

Community Recognition and Support

There is no direct financial impact associated with these ceremonial proclamations.

high↑Sep 2025[21]

budget approval

Your tax dollars are officially spoken for, so expect that to be reflected in your next tax bill.

critical↓Mar 2026[21]

Construction Site Safety and Drainage

Potential costs for the city to abate the nuisance if the owner fails to comply.

critical→Jul 2026[19]

Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments

Affects utility revenue collection and operational efficiency for the city's utility fund.

low↑Oct 2026[18]

Southeast Texas Energy Day and Economic Education

critical↓Apr 2026[18]

public health warning

Funded by the City's opioid settlement funds.

high↑Mar 2026[16]

Community Service and Support

Potential increase in tourism revenue.

critical↓May 2026[16]

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.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Items L and M Removed)

approvedVoted no4-3Oct 20, 2026

Purchase of John Deere Dozer for Landfill (Item L)

approvedVoted yes4-3Oct 20, 2026

Purchase of Golf Carts for Henry Homberg Golf Course (Item M)

approvedOct 20, 2026

Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Truck 1

approvedOct 20, 2026

Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Truck 2

approvedOct 20, 2026

Civic Center and City Hall Cavities Repair Contract (Item 3)

approvedOct 20, 2026

Grant Administration Contract for Mitigation Reallocation Program (Item 4)

approvedOct 20, 2026

Auto Sampling Flushing Station Installations Project Contract (Item 5)

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council to consider approving September 29, 2026, special meeting minutes, October 6, 2026, special meeting minutes and October 6, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution approving contracts for debris monitoring during an emergency event.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution approving a service agreement for Pro-Care Equipment for Fire and EMS operations.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

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.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement for a third-party cybersecurity monitoring service.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution to approve the purchase of end-of-life (EOL) software replacements from SHI of Somerset, Franklin Township, NJ.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

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.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution approving an annual maintenance renewal agreement for a third-party email security and SPAM filtering service.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

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.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies of Plano, TX.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution approving the six (6) month contract to provide automotive lubricants for use in City vehicles and equipment.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of eight mowers for use in Parks & Greenspace and Highway Maintenance.