City of Nassau Bay

The City of Nassau Bay has a council-manager form of government.  The Nassau Bay voters elect the mayor and six councilmembers. The council appoints the city manager, who is responsible for the proper administration of all city affairs.  Nassau Bay is a full service municipality including police and EMS. The City also has a volunteer Fire Department.Located on a 1.7-square-mile triangular peninsula jutting into Clear Lake and surrounded by water on its western, southern, and eastern boundaries, the City of Nassau Bay is a charming and intimate community focused on Charting New Horizons. Nassau Bay is a community of approximately 5,347 residents. This exceptional heritage created an outof- this-world community, powered by science, the spirit of adventure, and the wonder of nature.GUIDING PRINCIPLES Nassau Bay will be BALANCED in its approach to development, encouraging revitalization of older housing stock and commercial areas, while seeking to both maintain the character of the residential community and create more amenities for existing and future residents (restaurants, retail, arts/culture, etc.).Nassau Bay will be ACTIVE by encouraging a healthy community and lifestyles through support for the City’s parks and natural assets, including the waterfront, and by involving residents and businesses to help ensure safe and secure neighborhoods and well-supported public safety services.Nassau Bay will be COMMUNITY-MINDED by listening and responding to resident’s concerns, maintaining high customer service, encouraging civic participation, and by preserving the “small town feel” of the community.Nassau Bay will be RESILIENT as it prepares for the future, pro-actively investing in infrastructure, public safety, emergency preparedness and elements that will make the community stronger while working to ensure the City remains fiscally sustainable through a diverse economy, revitalized commercial corridors, and a bolstered tax base.Nassau Bay will be COLLABORATIVE in addressing opportunities and challenges, seeking local and regional partnerships to effectively address transportation, economic development, tourism, infrastructure, security, resiliency, and quality of life needs.