Bryan City Council Single Member District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Paul Torres
Candidate for City Council Single Member District 1 (incumbent)
Paul Torres, the incumbent, is running for Bryan City Council Single Member District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Chris Scotti.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayPublic health emergency preparedness manager for the Brazos County Health District. Serves as the District 1 councilmember and is a 2002 Texas A&M University graduate.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager
- Campaign website
- paultorresforbryan.com
Where Paul Torres stands: positions on the record
Property taxes2 sourced positions
Moved to adopt the $0.624000 per $100 property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year; the recorded vote was 7-0 (Sept 2025).
Council voteBryan City Council minutes, special meeting · Sep 16, 2025
Listed as voting for the proposed $0.624000 per $100 property tax rate; the city notice lists no one against (Aug 2026).
Council voteCity of Bryan, Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate · Aug 27, 2026
Development review1 sourced position
Voted to keep final approval of plats with the Planning and Zoning Commission rather than transfer it to city staff (6-1, July 2024).
Council voteWTAW, Bryan City Council overrides a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation
Housing1 sourced position
Said he would support policies that increase the supply of attainable housing and work with developers and community partners.
“I would support policies that increase the supply of attainable housing and work with developers and community partners to create more opportunities for working families, seniors, and first-time homeowners.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan City Council District 1 candidate Q&A · Sep 15, 2026
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Said infrastructure should remain a top priority, especially roads, drainage, water, sidewalks and transportation.
“Infrastructure has to remain a top priority, especially roads, drainage, water, sidewalks, and transportation.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan City Council District 1 candidate Q&A · Sep 15, 2026
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