College Station City Council Place 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Chandler Arden
Candidate for City Council Place 2
Chandler Arden is running for College Station City Council Place 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Kidd.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRealtor and residential developer who co-founded Inhabit Real Estate Group. He serves on the city's Impact Fee Advisory Committee and on the boards of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association.
- Endorsed by
- College Station Professional Firefighters Association PAC Arden campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- ardenforcouncil.com
The official ballot lists Mayor: Bob Yancy, Elizabeth Cunha; Place 1: Mark Smith, Howard Mayne, Roy May; Place 2: Chandler Arden, Michael Kidd; Place 5 (unexpired term): Tre Watson, Padon Holt, Valen Cepak. Brazos County sample ballot, Nov 3, 2026
Where Chandler Arden stands: positions on the record
Impact fees2 sourced positions
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Urged the council in January 2026 to eliminate impact fees, saying they make housing less affordable.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · Jan 22, 2026
Arden campaign website
Says that as an Impact Fee Advisory Committee member he voted to recommend reducing roadway impact fees to zero.
“Chandler voted to recommend reducing roadway impact fees to zero because 1 in 6 local buyers can no longer afford a home.”
Commission voteArden campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
License plate cameras1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of Flock cameras in July 2026, saying even one solved crime makes the system worthwhile.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · Jul 23, 2026
Public Works facility1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Compared the proposed Public Works facility's $55 million budget with local commercial buildings and urged the city to focus on essential services.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · Aug 13, 2026
Spending1 sourced position
Says the city should focus spending on core services.
“I want to make sure the city focuses on the core services: police, fire, EMS, public works and parks.”
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 18, 2026
What Chandler Arden said vs. how Chandler Arden voted
Roadway impact fees
In their words
Urged the council in January 2026 to eliminate impact fees, saying they make housing less affordable.
Jan 22, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·College Station City Council minutes · Jan 22, 2026
On the record
Says that as an Impact Fee Advisory Committee member he voted to recommend reducing roadway impact fees to zero.
Arden campaign website ·Arden campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
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