The winner will serve a four-year term in the position previously held by Michael Giangrosso, who didn’t file for reelection.
What you need to know
Candidates running for At-Large Position 4 were asked to complete a questionnaire from Community Impact. They were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
The last day to register to vote is April 3 and early voting will begin April 22, with election day on May 3, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Kim Morell filed to run for Position 4, but later withdrew his bid. Candidate Gary Johnson declined to not participate in the Q&A.
Angela Cervantes
Experience:
Professional: people leader, budget acumen, operations/logistics. Personal: non-profit volunteer, community advocate.
Occupation:
national account manager
Candidate Website:
Facebook: Cervantes 4 Seabrook
What will your biggest priority be if elected?
My biggest priority if elected will be community involvement. Our citizens are our greatest asset and if a city actively engages and listens to the people, it will foster great ideas, trust and a city where people feel valued and want to live and invest.
What changes, if any, would you like to see to the city's budget?
Professionally, I have been responsible for bringing budgets out of deficit and into profitable margins. This is done by evaluating line-item spending, identifying areas of waste and adjusting accordingly. This needs to be followed by quarterly posted budget reports that are transparent and understandable.
Do you feel Seabrook needs to bring in more business or visitors to the city?
First and foremost, Seabrook needs to foster trusting and stable relationships with current businesses that have invested in our community. We also need to focus on bringing new businesses into pre-existing buildings. To increase commerce, we need to create a flagship attraction that facilitates and highlights our charming coastal vibe.
What infrastructure projects would you like to see prioritized in the next term?
Rebuild the Pine Gully Pier. Since its destruction in 2021, it has not been a Seabrook priority. Joe Machol constantly pushed for this, but he and Jackie Rasco have been outnumbered. If elected, I will continue to push for completion. Additionally, more parking and a better road design in downtown...
What is the biggest challenge you see for Seabrook in the coming years?
Navigating [Hwy.] 146 expansion losses, recent disannexation of port property and high level of debt our city has accrued. To overcome, we need to beautify Seabrook entrances, like [Hwy.] 146 feeder roads and Nasa R[oa]d, add signage to entice/welcome visitors and work with industries in Seabrook for resources to….
Gary Johnson
Experience:
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
Occupation:
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
What will your biggest priority be if elected?
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
What changes, if any, would you like to see to the city's budget?
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
Do you feel Seabrook needs to bring in more business or visitors to the city?
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
What infrastructure projects would you like to see prioritized in the next term?
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
What is the biggest challenge you see for Seabrook in the coming years?
Candidate did not respond to Q&A.
