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Two Republican candidates are running for Brazoria County commissioner, Precinct 2, in the upcoming March primaries.
The overview
Incumbent Ryan Cade and Alfred Froberg will compete for the Republican nomination.
The winning Republican will face the sole Democratic candidate, Carlos Townsend Sr., and the winner of that election will begin serving as Brazoria County commissioner, Precinct 2, in January 2027.
What you need to know
Candidates 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.
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Brazoria County commissioner; 12 years experience; lowered tax rate 38% while in office; fiscally conservative ...
What are your qualifications for why you'd be a strong candidate in this role?
It’s been an honor serving as county commissioner since 2014. Every year, I’ve voted to reduce the county tax rate. I manage county spending carefully, knowing every dollar belongs to taxpayers. With growth coming, we must get development right the first time and protect current constituents’ quality of life.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
Year over year constituents have named public safety, infrastructure and drainage as their highest priorities. Because of that, those will be my priorities.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
Passing a conservative county budget and tax rate remains priority. We will demand smart development and improved infrastructure. County departments will continue to find efficient ways to serve citizens, while ensuring law enforcement remains funded to keep our communities safe and responsive to growth today and in the future.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
I will continue to ensure conditions support business and job growth while protecting residents’ quality of life through clear communication, firm expectations with developers, and continued infrastructure investments. We have to run the county like a business and expect to get great return on investment for every tax dollar spent.
Retired farmer; 30+ year business owner and 10 years as a drainage commissioner
What are your qualifications for why you'd be a strong candidate in this role?
I am retired from Froberg's Farm so that I can give my full attention to all people of Brazoria County, I am also a fourth generation Brazoria County resident, 30 year business owner and 10 year elected official, I have the experience that it takes to lead Brazoria County precinct ...
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
At the top of my list will always be public safety, which includes law enforcement and all first responders as well as proper drainage and good roads throughout the county. Ultimately, I believe Brazoria County is a good place to live, I just want to make it a great place ...
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
As a county, we have to prioritize reinvesting in our existing infrastructure, in other words "we have good bones" let's make sure it stays that way. After that, we need look at our top priorities of public safety which includes drainage, roads, etc.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Economic growth is great for the people of Brazoria County, but it has to be done in a controlled manner. We need to identify the areas that would benefit from proper economic development, as well as identify the areas that would benefit remaining rural and keep it that way.
