Single Member District 1 - Texas Ballot Compare

Chris Scotti

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Chris Scotti
Current role: Director of Strategic Partnerships, Texas A&M Innovation (Texas A&M University System)
Background: Founder, AgniTEK, a technology company, while attending Texas A&M; later sold his interest (per campaign)
Has led a business incubator and an angel investor network (per campaign)
Part of Bryan-College Station community since coming to Texas A&M in 1995 (per campaign)
Lives in North Oakwood (per campaign)
Experience: Member, Bryan Business Council and its Commercial Subcommittee (per campaign)
Former College Station City Councilmember
Elected at 26; three years in office (per campaign)
Leader, Northgate District Association (2010–2016) (per campaign)
Former board member, Greater Brazos Partnership (per campaign)
Top priorities: "I'm running to apply that experience, ask hard questions and deliver practical, measurable results for Bryan residents."
"Bryan's challenge is converting growth into value without letting infrastructure or services fall behind."
"I would prioritize street and drainage projects, water, wastewater and utility capacity, and police and fire staffing, equipment and response capacity as Bryan grows."
"I oppose broad impact fees that raise home prices"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: "Fiscal discipline matters too: tax-base growth should strengthen core services, not simply expand government costs."
Growth and infrastructure: "Bryan's challenge is converting growth into value without letting infrastructure or services fall behind."
Flooding and drainage: "Aging streets and drainage need attention"
Public safety: Would prioritize "police and fire staffing, equipment and response capacity as Bryan grows"
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: chrisscotti.com

Paul Torres

Nonpartisan Incumbent

On ballot as: Paul Torres
Current role: Bryan City Councilmember, Single Member District 1; Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager, Brazos County Health District
Background: Graduate, Texas A&M University (2002)
Co-owner and investor, BenRoz Construction (per city biography)
Board service: Hispanic Forum of Bryan/College Station and Bryan Youth Sports Association (per campaign)
Bryan-College Station area resident since 1979 (per campaign)
Experience: District 1 election, November 8, 2022: won 776 votes to 763 over Raul Santana
Term: November 2022 to November 2026 (per city)
Former member, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission (per city biography)
Top priorities: "I'm running for re-election because I believe we have made real progress, and I want to continue building on that momentum for Bryan and District 1."
"We need to plan ahead, invest responsibly, and make sure every part of Bryan benefits from that growth."
"Infrastructure has to remain a top priority, especially roads, drainage, water, sidewalks, and transportation."
On housing: "I would support policies that increase the supply of attainable housing"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
Growth and infrastructure: "We need to plan ahead, invest responsibly, and make sure every part of Bryan benefits from that growth."
Flooding and drainage: "Infrastructure has to remain a top priority, especially roads, drainage, water, sidewalks, and transportation."
Public safety: "We also need to continue investing in public safety and quality-of-life projects that make Bryan a great place to live, work, and raise a family."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: paultorresforbryan.com