Ken Griffith Baytown, TX City Councilman

07/24/2026

Baytown residents, sometimes I have to bring you news that may be tough to hear. This morning Baytown Police chief Stringer had a Facebook press conference where he disclosed a serious allegation concerning the controversial flock ALPR cameras in Baytown. If true, it appears that a member of the Baytown Police Department may have misused this flock surveillance program. Chief Stringer says he has asked for a criminal investigation and has said he is working with the DA. This is the right step. The potential for abusing this system was one of the things that motivated me to pull the flock contract for council discussion where I eventually voted no. Unfortunately, my view did not prevail and we find ourselves here today. I will use this opportunity to continue to advocate for the removal of Flock cameras which i believe are a violation of our constitutional rights, or at very least new policies to place additional guardrails on their use to ensure this won’t happen again. I call on my fellow council members to join me in protecting our citizens. I thank chief Stringer for his swift action and public announcement. Please listen to the chief in this link.

07/05/2026

Baytown TX Celebrated the 250th year of our Great Nation's independence at Bicentennial Park in spectacular fashion with friends family and freedom! Oh let's not forget a stellar performance by the Eli Young Band! 🇺🇸💪

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day and 250 years of our great nation!

"God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid ?" -Benjamin Franklin-

06/17/2026

Friendly reminder: City council district 3 public safety listening tour is just around the corner. Chief Stringer and I want to hear from you and get your feedback on public safety concerns that directly affect your neighborhood and provide real answers and a response to those concerns. Don't miss this opportunity for solution based discussion.

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06/02/2026

A special thank you to the officers of the Baytown Police Department for standing in harms way and applying their training to bring a peaceful and safe end to a very volatile situation. 🙏💙

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Things are coming together to celebrate the 250th year of America's independence! Sign your child up to participate in what is sure to be the cutest wagon parade around!

The July 4th Youth Wagon Parade is rolling in, and your kids can be part of the very first one!

Kids of all ages can join the fun by decorating their own wagon and parading through the park with family and friends. Bring your own wagon and decorations for the best setup. Limited supplies will be available on site.

👕 Dress in red, white, and blue and show off your patriotic spirit!
🍬 Kids can hand out candy or small parade giveaways along the route.
🏆 A standout participant will win a special prize.

It’s FREE to join. Just register and get ready to roll! To learn more, visit baytown.org/events

05/29/2026

At tonight's Baytown City Council meeting, during my District 3 report, I took the opportunity to recognize and thank the citizens in my district who have gone the extra mile to operate and maintain the Lakewood Pool club. The Lakewood pool not only serves citizens and residents with a place to cool off during the hot Baytown summer months, but a local iconic amenity that is as old as Baytown itself. James A Springer, Frank Fay III McKay and Holden Dunson along with many volunteers have all worked countless hours maintaining the pool. Even after multiple hurricanes, they have worked as diligently as aunts to preserve the pool and restore it back to its pristine brilliance on multiple occasions. The Lakewood pool is funded primarily through season pass membership and concessions. The pool also benefits from contributions by local industry partners Baytown ExxonMobil and other industry partners. The Lakewood pool serves our city as a shining example of what can be achieved with a little civic pride and a lot of elbow grease. What are your memories of the Baytown pool? drop a comment down below!