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CITY • Chambers COUNTY

Jared Sessum

Councilmember, Place 2
City of Seabrook

Elected Councilmember, Place 2 for City of Seabrook.

jsessum@seabrooktx.gov281-291-5600
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 70.9/100
Statewide Rank: #27579 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
68/100
Regulatory Restraint
68/100
Lone Dissents
0

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
68
Yes Votes
68 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on a first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-17, an ordinance canvassing the returns of the General Runoff Election on June 13, 2026.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-30
Consider and take all appropriate action on an amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Seabrook and Texas Markets for a change in operating hours on the City property located at 1209 Main Street, Seabrook, Texas.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on the selection of Council Liaisons for area organizations. <em>City Council</em>
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take appropriate action on approval of Resolution 2026-11 Authorizing a Texas Parks and Wildlife Application for Bayside Park Expansion
VOTED: YESOutcome: FAILED (0-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on the ratification of an incentive agreement for a New Construction & Development Grant between Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana, LLC and Seabrook Economic Development Corporation for a maximum amount of $850,000.00.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on a one-year contract extension agreement between the City of Seabrook and Hydradry Inc. for post-disaster restoration and recovery services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on a one-year contract extension agreement between the City of Seabrook and True North Emergency Management for debris monitoring services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on a one-year contract extension agreement between the City of Seabrook and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for secondary debris removal and disposal services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on a one-year contract extension agreement between the City of Seabrook and DRC Emergency Services for primary post-disaster debris removal and disposal services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on the selection of five (5) members to serve on the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
City Manager update and report to City Council on various items that require no action, including Seabrook Boards and Commissions, Transportation Projects, Capital Projects, and other city projects.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Consider and take all appropriate action on the selection of members of City Council to conduct board interviews for various City boards, commissions, and committees.  <em>City Council</em>
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of Resolution 2016-13, Designating the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office to Calculate "Truth in Taxation" for tax year 2026.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and take all appropriate action on first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-19, Budget Amendment No. 4, Amending the Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 for Special Fund - Animal Shelter Donations.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and take all appropriate action to review applications, interview Applicants and approve allocations for  Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding for FY 2026-2027, fiscal year starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.<ol><li>Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theater</li><li>Barge295 Fall Fest</li><li>Keels & Wheels</li><li>Safety at Sea</li><li>Seabrook Lucky Trails</li><li>Seabrook Saltwate
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2026-07-21
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of the 2026-04 Task Order with Cobb Fendley under the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in an amount of $244,020 for Smoke Testing of the City's Sanitary Sewer System and authorize the City Manager to execute.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and take all appropriate action on approval of Resolution 2026-12, Changing Authorized Representatives for the TexPool Investment account.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
City Manager update and report to City Council on various items that require no action, including Seabrook Boards and Commissions, Transportation Projects, Capital Projects, and other city projects.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-21
Approve and ratify the City Manager's reappointment of Steven Dean to the Civil Service Commission for a three (3) year term to expire May 31, 2029.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Presentation of the quarterly report by the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department. <em>Chief</em><em> Nathan Douglas</em>
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Consider and take all appropriate action on Task Order #5 for professional design services under the Master Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City of Seabrook and Duplantis Design Group (DDG) for the drainage analysis of Baywood Drive and Pine Gully Road and the development of improvement projects in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute all asso
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2026-08-04
Consider and take all appropriate action on the appointment of a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2028.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Presentation to recognize the Seabrook Rotary Club for their donation to the City of Seabrook for the refurbishment of the Miramar Rotary Pavilion. <em>Scott Stillman, Seabrook Rotary</em>
VOTED: YESOutcome: FAILED (0-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action regarding the property and structure at 3709 NASA Parkway, including consideration of the desired disposition, use, or other action.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consideration and possible action to designate the City's annual Fourth of July Kids' Parade as "The Nancy Jones Kids' Parade."
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of Task Order # 6 with Duplantis Design Group (DDG) under the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in an amount not to exceed $135,120.00 to design CIP S-33 1<sup data-pasted="true">st</sup> Street Reconstruction Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and all associated documents.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-17 authorizing an increase in the suggested voluntary donation to support the Public Safety Task Force from $3 to $5.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-16 approving an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the City of Seabrook, Texas Municipal Court and the Texas Department of Public Safety for use of the Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) system, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Presentation by Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) <em data-pasted="true">Natalia Alanis, Community Relations Specialist&nbsp;</em>
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Mayor Sweeney to present a proclamation declaring September 14, 2026 through September 18, 2026 as Disability Rights Voting Week in the City of Seabrook.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Presentation and ceremonial administration of the Oath of Office and badge pinning ceremony for newly promoted Sergeant Kimberly Boniface.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of the 2026-05 Task Order with Cobb Fendley under the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in an amount of $209,000 to design CIP W-32 Baybrook Waterline Project and authorize the City Manager to execute.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on the  Economic <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-w
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-18 adopting a comprehensive records management policy.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Mayor Sweeney to present a proclamation to the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department declaring October 4, 2026 through October 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Seabrook.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
City Manager update and report to City Council on various items that require no action, including Seabrook Boards and Commissions, Transportation Projects, Capital Projects, and other city projects.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Presentation and overview of the Seabrook Crime Control and Prevention District for the special fund.
VOTED: YESOutcome: FAILED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of the Seabrook Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2026-2027 budget.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Hold a Public Hearing to present the 2026 Property Tax Rate used for the FY2027 Annual Budget.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-26, "Tax Ordinance," levying the Ad Valorem property tax of the City of Seabrook on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of <strong>$0.471925 </strong>per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal mainten
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consideration and possible action to designate the City's annual Fourth of July Kids' Parade as "The Nancy Jones Kids' Parade."
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of Task Order # 6 with Duplantis Design Group (DDG) under the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in an amount not to exceed $135,120.00 to design CIP S-33 1 st Street Reconstruction Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and all associated documents.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-17 authorizing an increase in the suggested voluntary donation to support the Public Safety Task Force from $3 to $5.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-16 approving an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the City of Seabrook, Texas Municipal Court and the Texas Department of Public Safety for use of the Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) system, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-15 approving the City of Seabrook Investment Policy.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-14 adopting a Code of Ethics and Conduct for City of Seabrook Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Corporations.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Approve the minutes of the August 4, 2026 and August 5, 2026 City Council Meetings.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on Resolution 2026-18 adopting a comprehensive records management policy.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on the Economic Development Corporation Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Seabrook and the Seabrook Economic Development Corporation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the election and appointment of a President and Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Seabrook Crime Control and Prevention District for a term ending September 30, 2027.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of an extension of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seabrook and the City of Clear Lake Shores, Texas for animal control services for October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of a one (1) year extension of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seabrook and Lakeview Police Department for the use of the Seabrook Jail Facility and telecommunication (9-1-1) operator services from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, with one (1) year options to extend annually and authorize the City Manager to execute.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action regarding Resolution 2026-19 declaring certain City vehicles and equipment as surplus and authorizing their submission for auction or disposal.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on awarding RFP 2026-11 Fire Rescue Boat to Triade Marine Industrial Supply with a base bid of $152,450.00, making them the best value bidder for the project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and take all appropriate action on first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-22, Budget Amendment No. 5, Amending the Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2026-09-15
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of the first reading of Ordinance 2026-21, updating the prima facie speed limits along State Highway 146 frontage roads based on an engineering and traffic study by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and reducing the posted speed limit on East Meyer Avenue from 35 MPH to 30 MPH based on a City traffic study.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Approve the minutes of the September 1, 2026, and September 3, 2026 City Council Meetings.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and take all appropriate action to reject all Statements of Qualifications received in response to RFQ No. 2026-10-407 for Engineering Services for the Hester Gully Pedestrian Bridge and authorize staff to take any necessary action regarding future procurement of the services.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-26, "Tax Ordinance," levying the Ad Valorem property tax of the City of Seabrook on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.471925 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operatio
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-26, "Tax Ordinance," levying the Ad Valorem property tax of the City of Seabrook on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.471925 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operatio
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-26, "Tax Ordinance," levying the Ad Valorem property tax of the City of Seabrook on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.471925 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operatio
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-26, "Tax Ordinance," levying the Ad Valorem property tax of the City of Seabrook on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.471925 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operatio
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of the 2026-05 Task Order with Cobb Fendley under the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in an amount of $209,000 to design CIP W-32 Baybrook Waterline Project and authorize the City Manager to execute.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-25, "Seabrook Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY2027."
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-24, "Seabrook Economic Development Corporation Budget for FY2027."
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-23, "City of Seabrook General, Enterprise, Special and Capital Funds to include the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY2027."
VOTED: YESOutcome: FAILED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider and take all appropriate action on the approval of the Seabrook Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2026-2027 budget.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and take all appropriate action regarding the property and structure at 3709 NASA Parkway, including consideration of the desired disposition, use, or other action.