Baytown City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
James Franco
Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)
James Franco, the incumbent, is running for Baytown City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jamari Gilbert.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Baytown-born partner and chief financial officer of a construction firm. Has represented District 4 on the council.
Where James Franco stands: positions on the record
ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center1 sourced position
Voted yes on the architect agreement for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center and Sterling Municipal Library renovation, up to $5,099,805 (passed 6-1, January 2026).
Council voteDraft City Council minutes, Jan. 8, 2026 (in the Feb. 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Jan 8, 2026
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Voted no on a special use permit for short-term rental use at 5111 Ashwood Drive (passed 5-1, December 2025).
Council voteDraft City Council minutes, Dec. 11, 2025 (in the Feb. 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Dec 11, 2025
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