2026 Texas General Election

Lifelong Baytown resident, husband, entrepreneur, coach, and community leader. I'm running to restore trust, strengthen our community, and lead Baytown into a bright and united future.

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Robert E. Lee HS

Class of 2013'

Univ. Incarnate Word

B.S Sports Management 2016'

Masters in Business 2018'

Jamari Gilbert earned a bachelor's degree in sports management in 2016 and a master's degree in business in 2018 from the University of the Incarnate Word. He is married.

Business Owner

Soul Fuel TX

Founder & Coach

Golden Era Track Club

Business Owner

Soul Fuel TX

Founder & Coach

Golden Era Track Club

14 Junior Olympians

Gilbert’s community work includes service on Goose Creek boards, as a site coordinator for Communities in Schools at Highlands Junior High and as athletic director at Baytown Christian Academy. He now leads the Gilbert Speed Academy and Golden Era Track Club, year-round programs for junior high and high school athletes focused on speed training, track competition and life skills such as communication, teamwork and public speaking.

Hometown hero speaks at Kiwanis

Masters Team USA Gold Medalist

D1 & Pro Athlete

UIW Football & Track

Canadian Football League

Jamari Gilbert owns Soul Fuel TX and is the founder and coach of Golden Era Track Club. He also leads the Gilbert Speed Academy. He previously competed in football and track at the University of the Incarnate Word and in the Canadian Football League.

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Jamari Gilbert owns Soul Fuel TX and is the founder and coach of Golden Era Track Club. He also leads the Gilbert Speed Academy. He previously competed in the Canadian Football League.

Support Local Businesses

Grow Baytown's Economy from Within

* Streamline permitting and licensing for small businesses
* Create a small business resource and mentorship program
* Promote buy-local initiatives and community markets
* Partner with GCCISD to develop workforce pipelines

Priorities - Jamari Gilbert

Responsible Growth

Smart Development That Works for Everyone

* Attract quality employers and living-wage jobs
* Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible development
* Invest in roads, drainage, and infrastructure improvements
* Ensure development agreements deliver real community benefits

Support Local Businesses

Grow Baytown's Economy from Within

Local businesses are the backbone of our economy and the heartbeat of our community. As a small business owner myself, I know the challenges entrepreneurs face. I will work to cut red tape, create a business-friendly environment, and connect local entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow and thrive right here in Baytown.

Plans to partner with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to develop workforce pipelines.

Plans to attract quality employers and jobs paying a living wage.

Plans to reduce barriers for small businesses by streamlining permitting and licensing and connecting entrepreneurs with resources.

Plans to create a small-business resource and mentorship program.

Plans to promote buy-local initiatives and community markets.

- Plans to partner with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to develop workforce pipelines.
- Plans to attract quality employers and jobs paying a living wage.
- Plans to reduce barriers for small businesses by streamlining permitting and licensing and connecting entrepreneurs with resources.
- Plans to create a small-business resource and mentorship program.
- Plans to promote buy-local initiatives and community markets.

Economy

Quality of Life

A Baytown We're Proud to Call Home

* Upgrade and expand parks and recreational facilities
* Invest in youth programs and after-school activities
* Improve road conditions and sidewalk accessibility
* Support arts, culture, and community events

Plans to upgrade and expand parks and recreational facilities.

Plans to invest in youth programs and after-school activities.

Plans to support arts, culture, and community events.

- Plans to upgrade and expand parks and recreational facilities.
- Plans to invest in youth programs and after-school activities.
- Plans to support arts, culture, and community events.

Public Services

Responsible Growth

Smart Development That Works for Everyone

Baytown is growing — and that growth must be managed wisely. I will advocate for development that brings quality jobs, expands our tax base, and improves our infrastructure without sacrificing the character of our neighborhoods. Every major development decision should benefit Baytown residents first.

Advocates for development that creates jobs, expands the tax base, and improves infrastructure while preserving neighborhood character.

Plans to ensure development agreements provide community benefits.

Seeks to ensure development agreements provide community benefits.

Plans to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible development.

- Advocates for development that creates jobs, expands the tax base, and improves infrastructure while preserving neighborhood character.
- Seeks to ensure development agreements provide community benefits.
- Plans to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible development.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Keep Our Families Safe

Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community. I will support our police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals with the resources, training, and respect they deserve. I will work to strengthen neighborhood watch programs, improve emergency response times, and ensure that every Baytown resident feels safe in their home and on their streets.

Public Safety

Keep Our Families Safe

* Fully fund and support Baytown PD, Fire, and EMS
* Invest in community policing and neighborhood partnerships
* Improve lighting and infrastructure in high-crime areas
* Support mental health resources for first responders

Plans to support police, fire, and emergency medical services with resources, training, respect, and full funding.

Plans to invest in community policing and neighborhood partnerships.

Plans to improve lighting and infrastructure in high-crime areas.

Plans to support mental health resources for first responders.

- Plans to support police, fire, and emergency medical services with resources, training, respect, and full funding.
- Plans to invest in community policing and neighborhood partnerships.
- Plans to improve lighting and infrastructure in high-crime areas.
- Plans to support mental health resources for first responders.

Public Safety

Plans to invest in roads, drainage, and other infrastructure improvements.

Plans to improve road conditions and sidewalk accessibility.

- Plans to invest in roads, drainage, and other infrastructure improvements.
- Plans to improve road conditions and sidewalk accessibility.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 25, 2026, Jamari Gilbert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Jamari Gilbert

- Plans to attract quality employers and jobs paying a living wage.
- Plans to reduce barriers for small businesses by streamlining permitting and licensing and connecting entrepreneurs with resources.
- Plans to create a small-business resource and mentorship program.
- Plans to promote buy-local initiatives and community markets.

- Plans to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible development.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

The Texas Municipal League city profile lists Baytown's officials, including “City Councilmember, Dist 4 James Franco.”

City of Baytown profile

James Franco currently serves as a city council member for Baytown District 4.

City of Baytown - TML Directory - Texas Municipal League

As of September 25, 2026, James Franco did not have a website or any information online.

James Franco

As of September 25, 2026, James Franco’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the proposed Baytown property tax rate of $0.69803 per $100 valuation.

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Baytown City Council Member, District 4

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