Valen Cepak

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Valen Cepak
Current role: Works with UAS (drone) systems at AgriLife (per campaign)
Background: Master's degree, Bush School of Government and Public Service (per campaign)
Graduate certificate in Homeland Security (per campaign)
Has run two small businesses: a media company and a handyman service (per campaign)
Experience: Board or committee service: American Red Cross, YMCA, Housing Action Committee, ZBA and IFAC (per candidate questionnaire)
Ran for College Station City Council, Place 3 (2024)
Top priorities: "Public Safety, Partnerships, and Pursuing Responsible Growth"
"I will equip first responders, build partnerships that strengthen community and ensure growth improves lives."
"I will use creative zoning and infill, revise fees, and expand our down-payment assistance."
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A, lists among the city's challenges "massive $570 million budgets pushing tax rates to the voter approval limit"
Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site, on growth: "We cannot run from it, and we cannot afford to be unprepared."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: Campaign site, on police and fire departments: "We must do more than just pay them competitively with neighboring cities."
Endorsements: College Station Association of Neighborhoods
Campaign website: valencepak.com

City Council Place 5 – Unexpired Term