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Two candidates are vying for the Guadalupe County, Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the March primaries.
Some details
The two candidates are Noah Webster and Ronnie Clark, who both filed as Republicans. Drew Engelke is Guadalupe County's current Precinct 2 commissioner, who originally filed for reelection but then withdrew his candidacy.
What else?
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. For more election coverage, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
Retired, U.S. Army Infantry Officer
Why are you running for office?
After 20 years of Infantry service, my family and I have made our home in Texas’s spectacular, culturally rich county. As a committed veteran, I’m running to manage growth responsibly, keep taxes low with efficient spending, listen and engage with families and lead with integrity for our stronger future.
How will you ensure your precinct is prepared for extreme weather and flooding?
Drawing from multiple Homeland Defense engagements—from weather crises to external threats—I bring a unique preparedness perspective. I’ll commission an updated floodplain study incorporating wildfire risks, while prioritizing drainage upgrades, early warnings, resilient infrastructure and community input to safeguard Precinct 2 from extreme weather and flooding.
How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
With bold, frontline leadership, I’ll be on the ground in every crisis—engaging families, listening to urgent needs, pushing swift local disaster declarations through commissioners court, strengthening OEM coordination with TDEM and FEMA for faster individual assistance, securing robust emergency reserves and slashing red tape for equitable aid.
If elected, what do you plan to do to ensure your community has enough water as the county and state continues to grow?
With proactive, community-focused leadership, I’ll champion GBRA’s WaterSecure for drought-proof supplies, partner with GCGCD experts on sustainable Carrizo-Wilcox practices I’m eager to learn more about, tie growth to verified water availability and wildfire-resistant standards, and engage families directly for reliable, abundant water.
Self-employed, audio/video contractor
Why are you running for office?
I’m running for office because my 17 years in city government, including four years as mayor, have prepared me to help the county address growth, traffic, and other challenges that directly affect our residents’ safety, property rights and way of life.
How will you ensure your precinct is prepared for extreme weather and flooding?
As mayor, I am currently pursuing grant funding to provide the City of Staples with an early-warning flood notification system, and I will continue working to secure similar resources to protect residents in Guadalupe County from flooding and extreme weather events.
How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
I have built strong working relationships with Guadalupe County Emergency Management and FEMA through emergency responses, including the 2021 ice storm, a tornado in 2024 and frequent flooding along the San Marcos River. These relationships have allowed for quick coordination and effective response during emergencies to protect residents and property.
If elected, what do you plan to do to ensure your community has enough water as the county and state continues to grow?
Conservation means standing up for our land and water. I will work with state legislators to pass bills that limit wastewater treatment plant permits and ensure growth does not come at the expense of clean water, property rights and public health.
