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)

infrastructure
Cade pledged to prioritize the improvement and maintenance of county road infrastructure to accommodate rapid regional growth.
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taxes
He campaigned on maintaining fiscal responsibility and keeping property tax rates stable for county residents.
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At a glance

News mentions: 5

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 14
Total speaking time: 10:46
Avg per meeting: 0:46
Segments: 231

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All categories Budget Development Environment General Governance Parks Rec Public Safety Roads

Top issues during term (2)(Development)

critical↑Mar 2026[36]

Data Center Tax Abatements

The tax abatement reduces immediate property tax revenue from the project in exchange for long-term economic growth.

high→Jun 2026[33]

Code Enforcement and Property Compliance

The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.

Decisions during term (4)

approvedSep 8, 2026

Ryan Cade

About

Campaign promises (3)

Top issues during term (2)(Development)

Data Center Tax Abatements

Code Enforcement and Property Compliance

Decisions during term (4)

Developer Agreement with Angleton 300 Reserve Development LP

Resolution Regarding Data Center Development (I.1)

Revised Floodplain Development Regulations (H.22)

Drainage Plan and Study Review for Ashland Development

Voting record (8)(Development)

Issue Change Order for ITB# 23-82 Brazoria County Road 58 Widening from CR 48 to Savannah Development

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Brazoria County Community Development, Housing Authority and Welfare

Adopt Revised Development Regulations of Brazoria County, Texas for Floodplain Management

Open Public Hearing on the Assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and PRP KDC Freeport Development, LLC for Property Located in City of Freeport Reinvestment

Issue Change Order for ITB #23-82 Brazoria County Road 58 Widening from CR 48 to Savannah Development

Close Public Hearing on the Assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and PRP KDC Freeport Development, LLC for Property Located in City of Freeport Reinvestment

Approve the Assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and PRP KDC Freeport Development, LLC for Property Located in City of Freeport Reinvestment Zone No. 2022-0

Brazoria County Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-MIT)

In the news (5)

Six decades of Broadway return to Brazosport stage

Tena Lee Simien remembered for decades of service to students and community

Cardinals draft Caden Ferraro, former Oiler baseball player

Wilmore graduates from Police Academy

Freeport LNG moves to demolish decade-old unused import equipment on Quintana Island