Bryan Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rafael D. Peña III
Candidate for Mayor
Rafael D. Peña III is running for mayor of Bryan in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bobby Gutierrez.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayU.S. Postal Service rural carrier and former Bryan City Councilmember. Brazos Central Appraisal District board member and cum laude graduate of Sam Houston State University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Rural carrier
- Campaign website
- penaformayor.com
Where Rafael D. Peña III stands: positions on the record
Property taxes1 sourced position
Campaign website lists protecting taxpayers as a priority, with responsible spending and financial safeguards.
“Responsible spending, stronger financial safeguards, and accountability for every taxpayer dollar.”
Own statementRafael Peña campaign website
Data centers and utilities1 sourced position
Said the city should understand water and power demands and set protective agreements before supporting resource-intensive development.
“Before supporting resource-intensive development, the city should understand its water and power demands and establish agreements that protect residents, infrastructure and utility reliability.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan mayor candidate Q&A · Sep 25, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Said Bryan should expand homeownership opportunities while preserving affordable housing, including first-time homebuyer assistance.
“Bryan should expand opportunities for homeownership while preserving affordable housing.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan mayor candidate Q&A · Sep 25, 2026
Texas Avenue medians1 sourced position
Spoke at the Aug. 11, 2026 council meeting in favor of letting voters decide the medians measure.
“Let the citizens decide in November, and I don’t see any drawbacks in letting us decide”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan City Council approves Texas Avenue median removal measure · Aug 12, 2026
Also running for Mayor
- Bobby Gutierrez (incumbent)
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