RESULTS
As Commissioner At-Large, Thelma Bowie has focused on public safety, infrastructure resilience, and neighborhood revitalization. Her work includes flood mitigation projects, roadway and traffic safety improvements, expanded housing initiatives, and active coordination with TxDOT on major transportation projects. She has championed outcome-based budgeting to ensure transparency and accountability, while supporting economic growth and community development throughout Texas City.
PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
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Public safety begins with prevention, visibility, and smart planning.
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Co-chaired Spotlight on Safety, improving street lighting and educating residents on reporting outages
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Installed four-way stop signs to reduce accidents and improve neighborhood safety
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Advocated for additional street lighting in underserved areas
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Supported the opening of Fire Station #4 and the Police Substation
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Helped promote and support initiatives contributing to a reduction in crime citywide
Tech Lead
INFRASTRUCTURE & FLOOD MITIGATION
Protecting homes and neighborhoods means investing in long-term solutions.
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Culvert replacements and drainage improvements across multiple corridors
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Pump Station A & B repairs
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Moses Lake Pump Construction Project
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Drainage improvements in:
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Southpoint
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Amburn Park
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Freeway Park
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Delany Lake area
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Slope paving and ditch improvements to improve water flow and reduce flooding
Office Manager
HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
Strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a strong city.
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Supported housing rehabilitation and reconstruction
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Advanced first-time homebuyer programs
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Served on the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness
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Led and supported Spring and Fall Neighborhood Clean-Ups
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Oversaw Neighborhood Improvement Services projects, including documented before-and-after cleanups
TRANSPORTATION & REGIONAL ADVOCACY
Effective leadership means working beyond city limits for local results.
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Served as liaison with TxDOT to address unsafe frontage road conditions
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Communicated critical traffic and safety updates to residents in Lago Mar and Seacrest
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Helped inform residents on the I-45 Widening Project•Advanced sidewalk and curb improvements connecting neighborhoods
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Secured planning approval for fully actuated traffic signals to reduce serious accidents
TRANSPARENT & RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE
Taxpayers deserve clarity, accountability, and results.
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Supported Outcome-Based Budgeting to clearly show where tax dollars are spent
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Emphasized data-driven decision-making in public safety, infrastructure, and development
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Supported economic growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility
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Advocated for transparency through reports and public communication