Have not seen any good information on the candidates running for seats in College Station. I've seen the signs in front of homes but don't remember seeing any interviews on the people running for these spots. I want whomever will lower taxes and not commit the city to boondoggles.
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Yes, can someone point out the Eastside contingent of candidates so I can vote for the other one.
City Elections - City of College Station (cstx.gov)
David White v Valen Cepak Seat 3
Melissa McIlhaney v Aron Collins Seat 4
Tre Watson v Scott Shafer Seat 6
Seat 5 - Bob Yancy is unopposed.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like a tremendous slate of candidates this year if you are looking for anyone that will actually fight to build and maintain a lean and responsible budget, keep taxes low, or stand in the way of crazy decisions that have landed the city in way too much litigation over the years.
Anyone voted? What was the line like today?
It's crazy at utilities. I'll go back later
Frisco said:
It's crazy at utilities. I'll go back later
I recommend going to Galilee Baptist Church in Bryan. Voted this morning. Easy parking, no line.
So no fiscally conservative or libertarian type candidates?
The people are safer when properly taxed. If you let us keep more of our earnings there will be less for them to spend, and before too long we won't even need them. Now who wants that amiright?CS78 said:
So no fiscally conservative or libertarian type candidates?
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cypress-ag said:
City Elections - City of College Station (cstx.gov)
David White v Valen Cepak Seat 3
Melissa McIlhaney v Aron Collins Seat 4
Tre Watson v Scott Shafer Seat 6
Seat 5 - Bob Yancy is unopposed.
Is not tre watson a tu running back and A BLM supporter
Maybe scott shafer is the same but he looks like he taught aand graduated from A&M
maddiedou
There's a Tre Watson who plays for the Aggies but he's not the one running for city council. The former sip player is also not the Tre running for city council.
Everyone that I know that is voting for Watson is a Harris / Walz voter
Brazos County Dems were handing out signs for him at one point.
Same thing for Cepak. He's the guy that started a thread and gave a bunch of word salad answers. He threw the word "conservative" around a lot. None of his answers were conservative viewpoints.
Then he stopped posting.
Brazos County Dems were handing out signs for him at one point.
Same thing for Cepak. He's the guy that started a thread and gave a bunch of word salad answers. He threw the word "conservative" around a lot. None of his answers were conservative viewpoints.
Then he stopped posting.
trouble said:
There's a Tre Watson who plays for the Aggies but he's not the one running for city council. The former sip player is also not the Tre running for city council.
Thanks.
maddiedou
Tre Watson works at Lowes College Station. Well, I haven't seen him in a while though.
I believe this one IS the candidate.MsDoubleD81 said:
Tre Watson works at Lowes College Station. Well, I haven't seen him in a while though.
Valen Cepak was interviewed on KBTX news just now and my comments are.
He avoided any yes or not when asked about the city's role in purchasing property and either selling it or leasing it. He said the city should actively participate in the Post Oak Mall to promote the small businesses.
****My comment would be that the city should never purchase any property that is not intended for current city use or future projected use. Also, I don't know if the city should spend taxpayers moneies to directly support specific businesses and properties.
He also said the city needs to partner with A&M to build more student housing as A&M has not build any housing in decades.
**** My comment is that the city should not be involved at all in building student housing. It appears that the private sector is doing an adequate job in doing so? If A&M needs more, let them build, or contract with a commercial entity, more dorms on the West campus. Supplying student housing to me is not a city's role.
He then stated that the city needs to increase its activity in building low-income housing so that more persons can afford to purchase a home.
**** I think the city of CS should avoid the building of low income housing with down-payment assistance as much as possible. Money doesn't grow on trees and all of this will be paid for by the taxpayers.
If down-payment assistance is made, it either needs to be paid back over time or the homeowner contributes their time in public activities?
I admire his interest and energy in wanting to run for office but I didn't see much that I agree with as I am a small government person and government should supply essential city services and perhaps a limited exposure in other opportunities that all citizens can use such as parks.
I have not heard of what his opponent stands for.
He avoided any yes or not when asked about the city's role in purchasing property and either selling it or leasing it. He said the city should actively participate in the Post Oak Mall to promote the small businesses.
****My comment would be that the city should never purchase any property that is not intended for current city use or future projected use. Also, I don't know if the city should spend taxpayers moneies to directly support specific businesses and properties.
He also said the city needs to partner with A&M to build more student housing as A&M has not build any housing in decades.
**** My comment is that the city should not be involved at all in building student housing. It appears that the private sector is doing an adequate job in doing so? If A&M needs more, let them build, or contract with a commercial entity, more dorms on the West campus. Supplying student housing to me is not a city's role.
He then stated that the city needs to increase its activity in building low-income housing so that more persons can afford to purchase a home.
**** I think the city of CS should avoid the building of low income housing with down-payment assistance as much as possible. Money doesn't grow on trees and all of this will be paid for by the taxpayers.
If down-payment assistance is made, it either needs to be paid back over time or the homeowner contributes their time in public activities?
I admire his interest and energy in wanting to run for office but I didn't see much that I agree with as I am a small government person and government should supply essential city services and perhaps a limited exposure in other opportunities that all citizens can use such as parks.
I have not heard of what his opponent stands for.
Too bad there haven't been any recorded town halls or debates.
I posted this on a previous thread about the candidates. Look up Watson on Brazos JusticeWeb. I don't want a city council person who has an arrest record of DWI, drug possession, running from the police, and destroying evidence.
Anyone know if he's related to the Brazos County commissioner, Wanda Watson?
Is Tre Watson running for city council the same Trevion Watson who's been arrested for DWI, fleeing the police, possession of marijuana, and tampering with evidence?
The mugshots look the same as the Tre Watson who works/worked at Lowes/the one on his Facebook campaign page.
Yes. Same person.
What about place 4?
Place 4 both on P&Z. Interview here:
https://www.kbtx.com/video/2024/10/23/your-vote-counts-2024-college-station-city-council-place-4/
https://www.kbtx.com/video/2024/10/23/your-vote-counts-2024-college-station-city-council-place-4/
Are there any city council members running that approved the Macy's deal? They should be voted out.
I think Harvell and Maloney as well as Mayor Nichols were on CC back then. If they voted for it, I don't know. Harvell and Maloney have served 2 terms and not eligible to run for reelection. Cunha was there but isn't running again.
Watched the Shafer VS Watson video. In looking at Shafers website, he seems to hit the typical liberal talking points. Many of them pipe dreams. Watson is obviously not as smooth. And I dont agree with his affordable housing views. But he's a connected local and is more likely to bring an alternate point of view to a room full of do-gooders. Really wish we had better candidates, but I'm voting for Watson.
Your Vote Counts 2024: College Station City Council, Place 6
Your Vote Counts 2024: College Station City Council, Place 6
I like Scott Schafer personally, but I don't want Lord Crompton 2.0.
Who's really young (18 or 19) and running for office? Is that someone running for one of the spots on Bryan city council?
I don't remember his name or which spot he's running for, but when he was on KBTX, they mentioned that he's either a high school senior or just graduated from high school (I forgot which they said).
I don't remember his name or which spot he's running for, but when he was on KBTX, they mentioned that he's either a high school senior or just graduated from high school (I forgot which they said).
On his Facebook page, Watson asked if a person could be a capitalist and a Christian.
That's a ridiculous and simplistic either / or comparison In that post, he says that he thinks that you have to pick a side.
In the interview he says that the city buying property is a great idea
That is a person who doesn't think you should be in control of your money.
He may be a good guy. He's not a person that I want making decisions with tax money.
That's a ridiculous and simplistic either / or comparison In that post, he says that he thinks that you have to pick a side.
In the interview he says that the city buying property is a great idea
That is a person who doesn't think you should be in control of your money.
He may be a good guy. He's not a person that I want making decisions with tax money.
threecatcorner said:
Who's really young (18 or 19) and running for office? Is that someone running for one of the spots on Bryan city council?
I don't remember his name or which spot he's running for, but when he was on KBTX, they mentioned that he's either a high school senior or just graduated from high school (I forgot which they said).
That's the son of Margie's owner Justin (I believe). Running against Kevin Boriskie. Kevin is a good man.