EXPERIENCE

45 Years of Service to Our Community

Councilman Cones brings 45 years of experience in municipal government. His expertise spans budget procurement — securing funding for essential community projects — along with infrastructure planning, tourism and marketing, economic development, and public safety.

Areas of Expertise

  • Budget & Procurement

  • Infrastructure Planning

  • Tourism & Marketing

  • Economic Development

  • Public Safety

City Leadership

  • League City City Council Member — 13 years

  • Mayor Pro-Tem — 2 years

  • Member, League City Zoning Board

Fire Service & Public Safety

  • City of Houston — Firefighter, Engineer/Operator, 32 years

  • City of League City — Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Police Officer, and Deputy Fire Marshal, 20 years

  • City of Nassau Bay — Fire Marshal and Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, 19 years

  • Life Member, League City Volunteer Fire Department

Regional Leadership

  • Board of Directors, Houston-Galveston Area Council

  • Ex-Officio Director, Bay Area Transportation Area Council

  • Board of Directors, Texas Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators

  • Board of Directors, Houston/Galveston Area Fire Marshal’s Association

  • Board of Directors, Galveston County Firefighters Association

Community, Schools & Space

  • Co-Chairman, League City Proud and Holiday in the Park — 24 years

  • Team Leader, Citizens for Space Exploration, advocating for NASA in Washington, D.C.

  • Clear Creek ISD Long Range Facility Needs Committees (two)

  • Clear Creek ISD Bond Advisory Committees

  • Parishioner, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church

  • Member, Knights of Columbus Council #9310

Continuing Education

  • Numerous courses and conferences with the National League of Cities on city governance

  • Leadership and management courses with the Texas Municipal League (TML)