Ryan Cade
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 (3)(Development)
Data Center Tax Abatements
The tax abatement reduces immediate property tax revenue from the project in exchange for long-term economic growth.
Code Enforcement and Property Compliance
The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.
zoning and development
Developers save time and money by skipping old street requirements, while the city brings in a brand new commercial tax generator.
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 (17)
Recorded while Cade was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Engineering Department Development Fees
Adopt Revised Development Regulations of Brazoria County, Texas for Floodplain Management
Brazoria County Community Development Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan
Brazoria County Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation
Brazoria County Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Grant Local Administrative and Financial Policies and Procedures
Brazoria County FEMA Building and Development Permitting Fees
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Work and Dignity Coalition
Brazoria County Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation
Renew RFP #23-49 Environmental Services for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, HOME-American Rescue Plan and Emergency Solutions Grant Program Projects
Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Grant (CDBG-MIT)
Revisions to the Brazoria County Library System Collection Development Policy
Deliberation of Business and Financial Issues Related to Meritage Homes Development
Resolution Authorizing Local Match Funding for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Harvey
Renew RFP #24-20 On-Call Administration and Technical Services for HUD Funded Community Development Projects
Adopt Revised Development Regulations of Brazoria County, Texas for Floodplain Management
Road Use Agreement for Pecan Ranch Development
Additional Expenditure for Ashland Development Drainage Plan and Study Review
Voting record (10)(Development)
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