District H

Thomas Schoenbein

Thomas Schoenbein

Council Member, District H

Phone: 713-475-7858
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Biography

Councilman Thomas Schoenbein grew up in the Pasadena area and graduated from Pasadena High School. Schoenbein is currently retired, Schoenbein earned his Real Estate License from Champions Real Estate School. He previously was employed at Academy Sports and Outdoors for 20 years as a Store Director and also worked at Chevron Phillips for 10 years as an operator until the tragic explosion in 1989. Schoenbein has been married to his wife Bonnie for 35 years and has two children and three grandchildren.

Councilman Schoenbein is serving his 4th Term on City Council.

Schoenbein has extensive experience with:

  • Community Relations
  • Controlling a Budget of $45 Million
  • Creating and Maintaining a Team Environment
  • Directing 165 Employees
  • Financial Tracking
  • Forecasting / Statistical Analysis
  • Logistical Process
  • Media Responses
  • Payroll Control
  • Problem Solving Daily
  • Budget Planning
  • Security Control
  • Training Programs

Community Involvement

Schoenbein is involved in the community and is a member of the:

  • Citizens Police Academy Alumni
  • Member of Sagemont Church
  • Pasadena Citizens on Patrol
  • Pasadena Independent School District Education Foundation Advisory Board
  • He previously coached Pasadena and Deer Park Little League and served as the Pasadena Umpire Association Vice President and President.
  • Attends Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
  • Attends Pasadena Economic Development Meetings 
  • Attends Multiple HOA Meetings within his District H Regularly earn

Issues Supported

Schoenbein Supports our community:

  • Upgrading Pasadena Volunteer Fire Stations
  • Volunteer Fire Department training and funds for lifesaving equipment
  • Pasadena Police Department Facilities, Compensation, Training
  • Improvement of our streets, sidewalks, bike trails and lighting in neighborhoods
  • Keeping neighborhoods safe and family friendly
  • Economic development for the City of Pasadena
  • City wide Infrastructure Improvements
  • Flood Mitigation
  • Families Quality of Life 

Accomplishments

  • Relocation / New Fire Station 8 to Crenshaw
  • New Municipal Court House
  • New Training Facility for Police and Volunteer Fire Fighters
  • New Police Annex Building
  • New Police Active Shooter Training Building
  • Upgraded Police and Volunteer Fire Fighters Safety Equipment
  • Upgraded Police Compensation Packages
  • Worked to increase City Employees Compensation
  • Worked to keep employees Medical Insurance Premiums without an annual increase
  • Supported Multiple Infrastructure Projects throughout Pasadena
  • Street Lights installed in El Cary subdivision
  • Repairing Sidewalks within District H, University Park, Village Grove East, Village Grove, Baywood Shadows, Baywood Oaks, Pine Brook, Kirby Bend, Kirby Place