San Patricio County
County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Tom Yardley
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- TOM YARDLEY
- Current role
- San Patricio County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (sworn in January 1, 2023) (per his American Flood Coalition member biography)
- Background
- Graduate, University of Idaho (per his American Flood Coalition member biography)
- MBA, Naval Postgraduate School (per same biography)
- Completed the Texas Association of Counties' Leadership 254 program (per The News of San Patricio, April 2026)
- U.S. Navy, 27-year career; retired 2015 (per his American Flood Coalition member biography)
- Experience
- Portland City Council (elected 2018; re-elected 2020) (per his American Flood Coalition member biography)
- Top priorities
- "If re-elected, I will continue to prioritize infrastructure, water planning, thoughtful development, and sound financial stewardship"
- "Operationally, my priorities remain roads, drainage, and right-of-way maintenance."
- "it is essential that San Patricio County has a strong voice in regional water planning"
- "Development should be coordinated and strategic, not reactive."
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: News of San Patricio questionnaire (February 2026): "county government must remain disciplined, transparent, and focused on core services."
- Growth and infrastructure: News of San Patricio questionnaire (February 2026): "Development should be coordinated and strategic, not reactive."
- Flooding and drainage: News of San Patricio questionnaire (February 2026): "Operationally, my priorities remain roads, drainage, and right-of-way maintenance."
- Public safety: News of San Patricio questionnaire (February 2026): "I strongly support law enforcement and policies that keep our communities secure."
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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