[3] He took office in July 2020, succeeding the previous mayor, Jim Yarbrough.
[5] When Galveston originated the commission form of government, starting the year 1901,[6][7] the mayor officially held the title of "Mayor-President" and was president of the board of commissioners.
Galveston's first mayor under the commission system was William T. Austin, who served for four years.
[8] The city of Galveston has had a council-manager system of government since its adoption of the form in 1961.
[9] Below is a list of Galveston's mayors and presidents of the Board of Commissioners.