Mayor - Texas Ballot Compare

Rafael D. Peña III

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Rafael D. Peña III
Current role: USPS rural carrier (per campaign); member, Brazos Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Background: Cum laude graduate, Sam Houston State University (per campaign)
Degree in Political Science, earned while working full-time (per campaign)
USPS rural carrier and union leader (per campaign)
Experience: Member, Brazos Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, Place 1 (per district)
Ran for Bryan City Council, District 2 (November 8, 2022); lost to Ray Arrington, 43% to 57%
Bryan City Council (2013–2016)
Top priorities: "I believe Bryan needs greater accountability, good governance and effective communication."
"My priorities include responsible use of taxpayer dollars, improving infrastructure, investing in our neighborhoods, youth and seniors"
"Infrastructure, streets, water and utilities must remain priorities."
"Economic development should not come at the expense of residents or essential resources."
On housing: "I support strengthening first-time homebuyer assistance"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: "My priorities include responsible use of taxpayer dollars, improving infrastructure, investing in our neighborhoods, youth and seniors"
Growth and infrastructure: "Growth should strengthen our neighborhoods while protecting taxpayers and maintaining the services residents depend on."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: penaformayor.com

Bobby Gutierrez

Nonpartisan Incumbent

On ballot as: Bobby Gutierrez
Current role: Mayor of Bryan (since November 2022); business owner
Background: Owner, House of Tires and La Pistola Cattle Co. (per city biography)
President, Gutierrez Ventures, Inc. (per city biography)
Founding member, Brazos Valley Cares, a veterans outreach organization (per city biography)
Resident of Bryan's Single Member District 3 for most of his life (per city biography)
Experience: Mayoral election, November 8, 2022: won with 52% against Brent Hairston and Mike Southerland
Bryan City Council (since 2020); earlier councilmember, Single Member District 3
Bryan Planning & Zoning Commission, 12 years; chairman for seven (per campaign)
Past chair and current board member, Greater Brazos Partnership (per city biography)
Top priorities: "I want to continue strengthening our economy, infrastructure, public safety and quality of life while planning responsibly for future generations."
"Our greatest challenge is managing growth responsibly while protecting affordability and quality of life."
"Infrastructure must remain a priority: streets, drainage, water, wastewater and electric capacity."
"Economic development must benefit residents, not burden them."
On housing: "We need more housing choices at different price points."
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: "We must plan ahead, maintain financial discipline and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with Bryan's continued development."
Growth and infrastructure: "Our greatest challenge is managing growth responsibly while protecting affordability and quality of life."
Flooding and drainage: "Infrastructure must remain a priority: streets, drainage, water, wastewater and electric capacity."
Public safety: "We must also continue investing in public safety, workforce development, our airport, parks and economic development."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: bobby4bryan.com