Accomplishments of Carl Joiner
Carl’s dedication to service in the community of Kemah is based on his strong commitment to progress and economic strength for the long-term success of residents and businesses.
As Mayor and City Council Member Carl has an outstanding record of achievements including:
· Former Kemah Mayor, re-elected in May 2021 for a second term
· Former Kemah City councilmember for 3 years
· Lowered Property taxes
· President of the Kemah Community Development Corporation
· Past President of Kemah Emergency Service Board
· Emergency Management Director for Kemah
· Negotiated $2 million right of way on the west side of 146 between 96 and 2094, at no cost to the City
· Assisted in moving Tookies Hamburgers from Seabrook to Kemah
· Negotiated, along with Council, to bring Shoppes of Kemah to Kemah
· Communicates regularly with Kemah Residents through the Mayor’s Newsletter, personally paid for and distributed by Mayor Joiner
· Maintaining no debt for the City of Kemah
· Works to maintain a minimum of one year’s budget in city reserves
· Renovated and added on to Kemah City Hall and Police Station with approval of Council
· Renovated the city parking lot and added restrooms to the Visitor Center with approval of Council
· Organized the Kemah Business Alliance
· Negotiated 1 1/3 Acre lot, at no cost, for the City at the corner of Evergreen Memorial Parkway and Ralph Gordy Ave., $300,000 value added to the city
· Organized the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
· Formed Team Kemah, combining efforts of City Hall, Police and Fire Departments
· Added a basketball court at Foster Park with Council approval
· Negotiated with TX DOT for left hand turn at Kemah Village
· Negotiated 57 Acre Nature Park Lease with Galveston County
· Worked on plan for Kemah Boat Ramp & Golf Cart Access
· Collaborated with Stewart Elementary on “Mayor for a Day” and “Leader in Me”
· Worked with Galveston County Commissions Court to extend Bel Road using $400,000 County funds received from the County Bond Issue