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 (13)(General)
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.
Language Access in County Services
The contract award impacts the county's annual budget for employee benefits.
Sheriff's Office Conduct
The county could be looking at expensive legal battles and potential settlements if the investigation finds the deputy acted improperly.
Data Center Development
Data centers may impact local property tax appraisals and water utility costs.
District Court Judgment Review Contract Labor
General fund expenditure not to exceed $20,400 through the end of fiscal year 2026.
energy infrastructure
It should help keep energy prices more stable by preventing the massive spikes we usually see when the grid gets stressed.
city branding
Freeport taxpayers dodged an immediate bill for a flashy new city logo and marketing campaign.
municipal facilities
The city funded a $5 million capital improvement project to build this new facility.
trash pickup reduction
Helps the city balance its budget by cutting waste management costs, though residents won't see a direct tax break.
civil service rules
It doesn't immediately cost taxpayers extra, but hiring the right first responders efficiently keeps our tax dollars working smarter.
Municipal Utility District formation
Expect your property taxes to shift as the district issues bonds to pay for all those new pipes, roads, and utility lines.
city legal counsel appointment
Switching firms usually comes with new billing rates and transition costs that could affect the city's legal budget.
eminent domain
This could save landowners a fortune in legal fees and property value losses by forcing companies to pay fair market rates or abandon projects.
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 (5)
Recorded while Cade was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Grant (CDBG-MIT)
General Contract Provisions between Brazoria County and Houston - Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
Amendment to General Land Office (GLO) Agreement for Surfside Jetty Park Project
Approve Participation with the Texas General Land Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association in a Vessel Turn-In Program
Move COVID-Funded Health Department Positions to General Fund
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.