The City Council is made up of seven members: one mayor, two at-large council members (representing the entire city), and four district council members (each responsible for a specific part of the city). Nasir Hussian is running for one of those district seats, which covers New Territory, River Park, and Telfair.

The city council, as the elected legislative body, plays a central role in shaping local laws and policies. In the council-manager form of government, the council directly hires and appoints a professionally trained city manager to oversee the delivery of public services. Although the manager can make policy recommendations, the council decides whether to adopt or modify them. Because all legislative power is ultimately vested in the council, they direct the city’s legislative agenda—passing ordinances, approving the budget, and determining priorities for community development and services. Additionally, by determining the city manager’s salary and continued appointment, the council ensures that the manager’s actions and recommendations align with the community’s needs and the council’s policy goals.

The City Council wields significant influence over the city’s budget through its authority to appoint the city manager, who drafts the budget plan. Once the manager finalizes a proposed budget, the Council then reviews, modifies, and ultimately approves or denies it. This dynamic ensures an important system of checks and balances—much like in federal government—by placing final budgetary authority in the hands of the City Council while leveraging the professional expertise of the city manager.

City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month for their Regular Meetings, and on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Workshop Meetings. Unless otherwise noted on the agenda, these meetings take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Sugar Land City Hall (2700 Town Center Blvd. N, Sugar Land, TX 77479). If you’d like to invite the Mayor or Council Members to an event, you can submit a request through the online Request Form at least two weeks in advance.

There are many ways for residents to get involved and help shape local government decisions. Because power is shared by the entire Council rather than one official, more citizens can serve in leadership roles and have a significant say in the community’s future. Here are a few ways you can participate:

1. Attend Council Meetings and Workshops
2. Engage in Visioning Sessions
3. Join or Form Neighborhood Partnerships
4. Run for Office or Volunteer on Boards/Committees