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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Council Position 2

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

City of League City
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Tommy ConesTommy ConesNonpartisan Incumbent
Gregory Van EttenNonpartisan
On ballot as
Tommy Cones
Gregory Van Etten
Current role
League City Council Member, Position 2 (on council for over 13 years, per city bio)
Delivery driver
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
  • Houston Fire Department (32 years; retired)
  • Former League City Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal
  • Former PE teacher
  • League City resident for more than 35 years (per his ballot application, as reported by League City Herald)
Experience
  • Mayor Pro Tem (2 years, selected by colleagues) (per city bio)
  • Master Peace Officer, firefighter and EMT certifications
Not found
Top priorities
  • "continue building on the 5-year Capital Improvement Plans for public safety, flooding and drainage, traffic and economic development"
  • "maintaining the lowest possible tax rates for citizens"
  • "a government that works for the people and controls wasteful spending"
  • "Continue to approve the no-new-revenue tax rate and maintain a balanced budget"
  • "ensure that the flock cameras are removed"
  • "do a better job when it comes to managing growth and ensuring we have the proper infrastructure and drainage"
  • Drainage: "more digging and less concrete"
  • "encourage more everyday citizens to be a part of their local government"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Continue to approve the no-new-revenue tax rate and maintain a balanced budget."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "we have implemented new guidelines that shift the responsibilities back to the development process and responsible parties"
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site, on flood management: "An $807 million five-year Capital Improvement Plan for streets, drainage, traffic systems, and facilities."
  • Public safety: Campaign site: "A 32-year firefighter championing new west-side fire stations, more ambulances and personnel, and strong support for police."
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "we need to do a better job when it comes to managing growth and ensuring we have the proper infrastructure and drainage to accommodate any new developments"
  • Flooding and drainage: In a Community Impact Q&A: "But in short, more digging and less concrete. Going forward drainage needs to be a top priority when considering any new development plans in League City."
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
tommycones.com
Not found
Tommy Cones

Tommy Cones

Nonpartisan Incumbent
On ballot as
Tommy Cones
Current role
League City Council Member, Position 2 (on council for over 13 years, per city bio)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
  • Houston Fire Department (32 years; retired)
  • Former League City Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal
Experience
  • Mayor Pro Tem (2 years, selected by colleagues) (per city bio)
  • Master Peace Officer, firefighter and EMT certifications
Top priorities
  • "continue building on the 5-year Capital Improvement Plans for public safety, flooding and drainage, traffic and economic development"
  • "maintaining the lowest possible tax rates for citizens"
  • "a government that works for the people and controls wasteful spending"
  • "Continue to approve the no-new-revenue tax rate and maintain a balanced budget"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Continue to approve the no-new-revenue tax rate and maintain a balanced budget."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "we have implemented new guidelines that shift the responsibilities back to the development process and responsible parties"
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site, on flood management: "An $807 million five-year Capital Improvement Plan for streets, drainage, traffic systems, and facilities."
  • Public safety: Campaign site: "A 32-year firefighter championing new west-side fire stations, more ambulances and personnel, and strong support for police."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
tommycones.com

Gregory Van Etten

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
Gregory Van Etten
Current role
Delivery driver
Background
  • Former PE teacher
  • League City resident for more than 35 years (per his ballot application, as reported by League City Herald)
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
  • "ensure that the flock cameras are removed"
  • "do a better job when it comes to managing growth and ensuring we have the proper infrastructure and drainage"
  • Drainage: "more digging and less concrete"
  • "encourage more everyday citizens to be a part of their local government"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "we need to do a better job when it comes to managing growth and ensuring we have the proper infrastructure and drainage to accommodate any new developments"
  • Flooding and drainage: In a Community Impact Q&A: "But in short, more digging and less concrete. Going forward drainage needs to be a top priority when considering any new development plans in League City."
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

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