League City's $Billion Problem — Managing Growth Without Crushing Taxes
League City, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Houston–Galveston region — and in this episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Nick Long, Mayor of League City, to talk about what’s driving that growth and how the city is managing it responsibly.
Mayor Long shares his journey from growing up in League City to serving more than a decade in local government, including four years as mayor. Together, they explore how League City has grown from a small suburban town into a city of over 125,000 residents — with projections to exceed 200,000 in the coming decade.
This conversation dives deep into:
Property tax policy and fiscal responsibility
Infrastructure planning and regional collaboration
The impact of the Grand Parkway and port connectivity
Economic development without subsidies
Tourism, boating, and quality of life along Clear Lake and Galveston Bay
League City’s role in aerospace, energy, and the modern Texas economy
With proximity to NASA, major Texas ports, and Houston, League City offers a rare combination of opportunity, livability, and long-term planning.
Whether you’re a Texas resident, business leader, policymaker, or simply curious about how cities grow the right way, this episode offers a clear look at what thoughtful leadership and community-first planning can achieve.
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