Commissioner, Precinct 2· 2015-2027
Ryan Cade
Brazoria County
About
Ryan Cade's platform focused on managing the challenges of rapid population growth through infrastructure development and robust flood mitigation efforts. He prioritized fiscal conservatism, aiming to balance necessary public services with responsible tax management to ensure the long-term sustainability of Brazoria County.
Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureCade pledged to prioritize the improvement and maintenance of county road infrastructure to accommodate rapid regional growth.Related votes
- taxesHe campaigned on maintaining fiscal responsibility and keeping property tax rates stable for county residents.Related votes
- environmentCade emphasized the need for proactive flood mitigation strategies and improved drainage systems throughout the precinct.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 14:40
- Avg per meeting
- 0:46
- Segments
- 316
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Rate
Sets the maximum tax rate for county property owners for fiscal year 2027.
local election
Your vote determines how your tax dollars are allocated for local infrastructure and county services.
Road Infrastructure and Safety
County assumes maintenance of newly accepted Sterling Lakes roads; abandonment reduces maintenance obligations elsewhere.
Hurricane Preparedness and Public Safety
The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.
zoning and development
Developers save time and money by skipping old street requirements, while the city brings in a brand new commercial tax generator.
Wildfire Risk and Burn Ban
Helps mitigate potential emergency firefighting costs and property damage.
New Meeting Management Software Implementation
Costs associated with software licensing were handled in previous budget cycles.
city council conduct
While there's no direct price tag yet, potential ethics investigations or legal fallout could end up costing taxpayers money.
Data Center Development
Data centers may impact local property tax appraisals and water utility costs.
County Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Funded through allocated county capital improvement and departmental budgets.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Jail Capacity
Projected savings of $27,847 in salary and benefits for the remainder of fiscal 2027.
Data Center Tax Abatements
The tax abatement reduces immediate property tax revenue from the project in exchange for long-term economic growth.
election information
While voting itself is free, the measures on the ballot could influence local tax rates and how your city budget is spent.
animal shelter funding
The project relies entirely on private donations, meaning it won't hit your tax bill but needs community buy-in to actually happen.
police chief removal
Right now, there's no word on extra costs, but leadership shakeups can sometimes trigger unexpected legal or severance expenses.
Library Infrastructure and Content
Funded through approved library fiscal year budgets.
public health / pest control
The city is dipping into its emergency budget to cover the extra fuel and chemical costs for these additional spraying runs.
municipal facilities
The city funded a $5 million capital improvement project to build this new facility.
San Bernard River Dredging
Increased construction and engineering costs for developers.
Code Enforcement and Property Compliance
The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Cade personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-08-25
NeuAg, LLC Tax Abatement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Engineering Services for County Road 179 Bridge Repair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Award RFP #26-48: Mass Spectrometer for Crime Lab
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-26
Amend Court Order I.9 Dated December 12, 2023 - Advertise Request for Proposal for On-Call Grant Administration Page 4 of 6 Filed 2:47 PM, May 19, 2026, Joyce Hudman Brazoria County Commissioners Court Agenda
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Award ITB #26-24 Waste Management Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Award RFP #26-09 Insurance Broker
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report (Dec 2025)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Amendment to Pavilion Rental Rates
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-10
Commissioners Court Special Session - January 27, 2026 9:00 AM
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Restate and Amend Policy on Work Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Nominating Grievance Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Ratification of Defeasance Documents
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Broker-Dealer Investment Services
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-09
Defeasance of County Bonds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-25
PASSED THE CONSENT AGENDA
- movedpassed2025-11-18
CR 179 Bridge Repair (I.7)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-18
Brazoria County Appraisal District Resolution (I.1)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Treasurer's Monthly Report (I.3)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1178)
Recorded while Cade was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes - October 13, 2026 Regular Session
Proclamation - Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Proclamation - Catherine Munson Foster Day
Consent Agenda (Items H.1-H.33)
Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sheriff's Office Organizational and Personnel Position Changes
After-the-Fact Purchase Order - Justice of the Peace 4-1
After-the-Fact Purchase Order - County Sheriff
After-the-Fact Purchase Order - North Service Center
After-the-Fact Purchase Order - Information Systems
After-the-Fact Purchase Order - Engineering
Parks Electrofishing Equipment Purchase
Parks Used Forklift Purchase
Renewal of Brazoria County Lease with Seabreeze Recovery, Inc.
Deputations of the Tax Assessor-Collector
Monthly Collections Report for September 2026
Fiscal Year Collections Report for FY2026 - October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Auditor’s Office Monthly Report - September 2026
Payment of Bills
FY2027: Line Item Transfer
Voting record (534)
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