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 (8)(Public Safety)
Hurricane Preparedness and Public Safety
The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.
Wildfire Risk and Burn Ban
Helps mitigate potential emergency firefighting costs and property damage.
Industrial Environmental Oversight
While no immediate costs were announced, industrial incidents like this often lead to increased regulatory oversight and potential operational downtime expenses.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Jail Capacity
Addressing staffing shortages would require significant personnel allocations in future budget cycles.
Illegal Dumping Enforcement
The project involves public funds allocated for environmental maintenance and flood mitigation.
Juneteenth Recognition
public health emergency
You might need to spend extra on bottled water or filtration systems while the city works to flush and treat the contaminated lines.
fireworks regulation
You could be looking at a pricey fine if you get caught setting off fireworks in a restricted area.
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 (7)
Recorded while Cade was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Award Acceptance - Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Grant Application for Body-Worn Cameras
Department of Public Safety License Plate Reader of Memoranda of Understanding
New Position - Sheriff's Office Public Safety Systems Administrator
Resolution - Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Grant Application for Body-Worn Cameras
Resolution - Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Grant Application for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor
2026 Public Safety Response on County Beaches
Resolution - Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Grant Applications
Voting record (3)(Public Safety)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.