Jason Hardcastle for City Council D6

06/18/2026

Good morning neighbors,

Like many of you, my home lost power late last night, had it restored briefly, and subsequently has been out since. Here is the latest news. Apparently it is a transmission problem, not a problem caused by downed lines. Unfortunately, there is no estimation at this time when power will be restored.

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05/29/2026

Good afternoon neighbors,

As we continue through this purgatory season of city council, awaiting for the final two elections to be decided, both workshop and regular meetings were rather light. The will of both council and the community appears to prefer to hold off on any major, impactful decisions until June. However, you may find a few items interesting.

1. As someone who has been on both ends of the table, interviewing candidates for the Park Board, Planning Commission, and Wharves Board, while also interviewing for the Park Board as a candidate, I appreciate Mayor Listowski’s review of the process with the new council. There are certainly merits to the interviews in person, and I respect the value other councilmembers find in the endeavor. From my personal experiences, I believe the process can be more respectful of the candidates’ time. In full transparency, most of the process occurs before the interviews. There is an initial application process, where we find we are very blessed to have supremely, relevantly talented candidates to the positions. Additionally, many candidates reach out personally to city councilmembers individually to express their interest, many times in person. By the time the interview rolls around, in reality, most decisions are made. Therefore, I believe it is especially painful and disrespectful to ask numerous candidates, most of whom are professionals, give up an entire weekday (in many cases) to sit sequestered, awaiting to be summoned to city council meeting room for interviews. I am pleased with the outcome for the upcoming Park Board interviews, when candidates will be given specific time slots for interviews. This will accomplish the goals of keeping the interviews as concise and efficient as possible, while respecting everyone’s valuable time.

2. In discussions with Galveston Police Department friends over the last several months, I have heard their respectful requests for innovative technology and equipment. While we still have further improvements to provide, in my opinion, I’m pleased we were able to begin to deliver on these obligations at this meeting, through a variety of resources.

3. I am proud and honored to be assigned to be Galveston’s representative to the Houston-Galveston Area Council. While this role is largely ambassadorial, it is also vitally important for us to continually increase our interconnectivity with the rest of the Greater Houston metro area. When good things happen for our neighbor communities, that is generally a good thing for us, and vice versa. As an entrepreneur, I realize how important relationships, networks, and resources are.

Have a great weekend!

Your friend,

Jason Hardcastle

05/14/2026

Good evening neighbors,

Yesterday’s City Council meeting was a brief one, as it was mostly ceremonial. However, in keeping with prior traditions, I plan to update everyone here after each meeting.

It was wonderful to be sworn in by my wife, Hayley, and for my oldest daughter, mother, and father to be present. I specifically thanked the voters of District 6 for their support. I also recognized Councilwoman Marie Robb for her clear dedication to the district for eight years total, where she is undoubtedly, widely beloved. I thanked Mayor Craig Brown for his many years of service and working together as an appointed and elected policymaker. Last but not least, I expressed gratitude to the Park Board CEO, Marty Miles, for his leadership, partnership, and friendship that has led to stability at that particular agency.

While yesterday’s meeting was important and meaningful, I look forward to putting in real work at our next regular meeting.

I also want to recognize my friend David Finklea for his service representing District 2. I also want to express how much I respect my new city council colleagues, Mayor Listowski, Councilman Taylor, Councilman Brown, and Councilman Porretto. I look forward to working with each of you.

And lastly, I want to convey my respect towards the District 6 competitors, George Guajardo, Scott Hickman, Shane McKinney, and Daryl Williams. Despite our crowded field, the campaign was always respectful and professional. I have no doubt each candidate has a true love for Galveston and is eager to provide their talents to advance our community. I’m sure I will work with each one in some capacity into the future.

Thank you all again!

Your friend,

Jason Hardcastle
Galveston City Council District 6

05/12/2026

After gaining more clarity regarding a unique situation, I am honored to announce that I will be sworn in as the Galveston City Council Member for District 6 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM.

This moment would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, especially my wife, Hayley, whose encouragement, patience, and dedication allowed me to embark on this journey. I am also deeply grateful to my friends, supporters, and everyone who contributed to our campaign and vision for District 6 and beyond, stretching from East Beach to San Luis Pass.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to all of the candidates who participated in this District 6 race. It was a crowded field, filled with passionate individuals who care deeply about Galveston, and I appreciate the professionalism and respect shown throughout the campaign. I believe each of them will contribute to our community in the future.

Now, the work begins again. I am ready to get to work immediately — listening, collaborating, and delivering results for the residents of District 6 and the City of Galveston.

Thank you again for your trust and support. I look forward to serving our community.

05/05/2026

Election Day seems like a long time ago. Yesterday was spent entertaining Rosenberg Library Executive Director candidates. Today were rescheduled end-of-the-year school programs and T-Ball. However, I could not allow another day pass without expressing how grateful I am for the Galveston City Council District 6 campaign. I am very proud of our performance through the first leg of such a contested race. I am thrilled with how much momentum we have.

We know the strategy to be successful, and thankfully, this strategy includes groundwork laid over the last 20 years that cannot simply be duplicated or replicated over a short campaign season.

I look forward to seeing you again on the campaign trail over the next few weeks, culminating again on 6/13!

05/02/2026

The day we’ve been working up to for months is here.

I am so grateful for the support I have received, the friendships forged, and the conversations started.

If you have not yet voted, the last chance has come. My family and I will be around Empouria all day to answer any questions, hand out stickers, pins, and popcorn… and if you need a lift to make it happen — we have our friends at Galveston Limousine on hand to shuttle you to the polling site and back.

Let’s win this for District 6 and the Island as a whole.

Your Friend,
Jason Hardcastle

04/24/2026

My three daughters were all born here at UTMB on the Island.

Hayley and I choose to raise them on the Island. They attend our schools, surf our waters, perform on our stages, play on our fields and courts.

We know the challenges of raising a family here, but also get to experience the beauty of it.

I’d be honored to have you vote for me, but I’d be even more honored if you’d do it for them; So that Galveston has leadership, infrastructure, and a vision to make it a place that they will come back to and choose to build their own future in.

District 6 — make your vote count.