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Council members by district

Members

Kenrick Griffith

Distrito
3
Contact
Official page note
The current council table says “Ken Griffith,” while the District 3 profile says “Kenrick Griffith”; the profile spelling is retained and confidence is medium.

fuente: baytown.org/661/Council-Member-District-3

Field sources
Member contact pages

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

fuente: baytown.org/593/Mayor-City-Council

Mayor

Nombre
Charles Johnson
Contact
Field sources
Contact.email

fuente: baytown.org/618/Mayor

fuente: baytown.org/618/Mayor

City manager

Nombre
Jason Reynolds
Contact
Teléfono
281-420-6500

fuente: baytown.org/1042/City-Managers-Office

Meeting schedule and where to watch

Schedule
Regular meetings
Second and fourth Thursday of each month, ordinarily 6:30 PM
Work session
Ordinarily 5:30 PM
Location
Council Chamber, Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77520
Agenda caveat
Unless otherwise noted on the agenda.
Watch
Cable
Government Access/Baytown 16 on Comcast/Xfinity channel 16
Recordings
Meeting recordings are posted within 24 hours and remain accessible for at least 365 days after posting.
Field sources
Schedule.regular meetings

fuente: baytown.org/183/Public-Meetings-Agenda-Packets

Schedule.work session

fuente: baytown.org/593/Mayor-City-Council

Watch.cable

fuente: baytown.org/354/Baytown-16

Watch.livestream url

fuente: baytown.org/354/Baytown-16

fuente: baytown.org/183/Public-Meetings-Agenda-Packets

How to speak at a meeting

Form
The page contains the official embedded “Request to Appear Before the Council” form.
Rules
  • Submit the request before the posted meeting time.
  • Alternatively email the City Clerk at [email protected] or sign the appropriate list in the foyer.
  • Include speaker name, address, phone number, and agenda-item number if applicable.
Three minute limit found on current page
false
Note
No current speaking time limit was stated on the official meeting page retrieved; do not infer one from older or non-official material.

fuente: baytown.org/183/Public-Meetings-Agenda-Packets

Department phone list

Departments
Department
City Hall
Teléfono
281-422-8281

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Department
City Clerk’s Office
Teléfono
281-420-6504

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Department
Police Department (non-emergency/main)
Teléfono
281-422-8371

fuente: baytown.org/Directory.aspx?DID=21

Department
Fire Department
Teléfono
281-422-2311

fuente: baytown.org/643/Contact-Us

Department
Utility Services
Teléfono
281-420-6515

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Department
Public Works and Engineering
Teléfono
281-420-5300

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Department
Planning & Development Services
Teléfono
281-420-5394

fuente: baytown.org/Directory.aspx?DID=12

Department
Permit Center / Building Services
Teléfono
281-420-6537

fuente: baytown.org/507/Building-Permits

Department
Parks & Recreation
Teléfono
281-420-6597

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Department
Sterling Municipal Library
Teléfono
281-427-7331

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Department
Municipal Court
Teléfono
281-427-9511

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Emergency note
Police directory lists 9-1-1 as the emergency phone; the Police main number above is not for emergencies.

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

Permit types and where to apply

Permit center phone
281-420-6537
Permit types
Tipo
Residential exterior building permits
Examples
  • decks over 30 inches
  • porch/patio covers, awnings, or carports over 200 sq ft or attached
  • storage sheds over 200 sq ft
  • pools 24 inches or deeper, hot tubs/spas
  • driveways/extensions
  • room additions
  • garages/accessory buildings over 200 sq ft
  • HVAC
  • solar panels
  • gas lines
  • electrical work other than fixture exchange
  • plumbing work other than fixture exchange
  • windows/doors
  • siding
  • roof decks
  • structural components
  • private-property sidewalks/porches/patios
  • demolition

fuente: baytown.org/970/When-is-a-Residential-Permit-Required

Tipo
Residential interior building permits
Examples
  • HVAC
  • water heaters/boilers
  • gas logs, gas lines, log lighters
  • fireplaces
  • remodeling/garage conversions
  • electrical/plumbing/mechanical work
  • structural modifications
  • windows/doors or size changes
  • sheetrock
  • demolition

fuente: baytown.org/970/When-is-a-Residential-Permit-Required

Tipo
Professional license applications for contractors
Examples
  • CSS step before applying for a permit

fuente: baytown.org/507/Building-Permits

Tipo
Development applications, permits, payments, inspections, and new development cases
Examples
  • Apply and track through CSS; official page says the list of application types is available in CSS

fuente: baytown.org/653/Apply-for-a-Permit

Completeness note
The residential page expressly says its permit list is not complete; use CSS to select the exact application type.

fuente: baytown.org/507/Building-Permits

Code enforcement non emergency

Teléfono
281-420-6560
Dirección
2401 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520
Label note
The official page calls this the Code Enforcement division contact; it does not separately label the number “non-emergency.”

fuente: baytown.org/1557/Code-Enforcement

Animal control non emergency

Teléfono
281-422-7600
Dirección
705 N Robert C Lanier Dr., Baytown, TX 77521
Horario
Monday-Saturday, 12 PM-5 PM; Sunday closed
Label note
The official page calls this the Animal Services/Animal Control phone; it does not separately label the number “non-emergency.”

fuente: baytown.org/1160/Animal-Services

Water trash account setup

Water sewer
Steps
  • Complete the online residential water and sewer application and acknowledge the service-contract terms.
  • Provide proof of ownership or a signed lease. Owners can use a bill of sale, settlement statement, title-transfer warranty deed, or closing disclosure; renters/tenants can use a lease or landlord-signed utility billing form.
  • Provide valid driver license or identification.
  • Pay deposit before activation: $100 owner or $200 renter/tenant, plus $30 new-service charge; commercial deposits vary.
  • Pay any prior account balance in full if applicable.
  • Same-day service is unavailable; once established, activation is next business day (under-construction exceptions apply).
Teléfono
281-420-6515

fuente: baytown.org/1085/Residential-Utility-Service-Application

Trash recycling
Setup
Trash billing is handled by the City; Best Trash provides collection. Service begins automatically when a new resident requests water and sewer service.
Bin setup
For a new/replacement trash or recycling bin, call Public Works and Engineering at 281-420-5300 and provide name, address, and telephone number; the official page says Best Trash delivers within 5-7 business days.
Teléfono
281-420-5300
Field sources
Teléfono

fuente: baytown.org/m/directory

fuente: baytown.org/438/Moving-Here

Datos leídos de las páginas oficiales enlazadas en cada punto; investigación consultada el 2026-09-16.