January 30, 2003

Galveston Island Pachyderm Club

Sam Serio, who was born in Beaumont, and reared on Galveston Island, reported to the Galveston Island Pachyderm Club about his experiences with "metro" government in Florida.  He suggested that the cities of Galveston County be merged into one governmental entity.

"The name of the new city is Metro Galveston," Serio said, explaining that governance of the new entity would be similar to the way the boroughs of New York City are managed.  "The island city will be named Galveston Island.  Texas City will be Texas City on the Bay."

He also called for consolidation of all of the independent school districts in the county.  "We have to think outside the box."

Elected officials from several Galveston County cities attended the meeting and greeted the suggestions with little enthusiasm.

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