College Station City Council Place 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Howard Mayne

Candidate for City Council Place 1

10 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Howard Mayne is running for College Station City Council Place 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark Smith and Roy May.

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Today

Chief operating officer of his family's investment firm and a Reserve Sergeant with the Brazos County Precinct 1 Constable's Office; a former police officer and EMT. He previously served on the city's Zoning Board of Adjustments.

Campaign website: votehowardmayne.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 Howard Mayne stands: positions on the record

Taxes and spending1 sourced position

Says the city should keep taxes and fees under control, rein in spending, and support police and firefighters.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Proposes lower taxes and fees, less city spending and less red tape to bring down housing costs.
“I would lower taxes and fees, rein in city spending, and cut unnecessary red tape that drives up housing costs.”
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026

Transportation1 sourced position

Says the city should identify transit gaps and work with current providers before creating new programs or asking taxpayers to spend more.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026

Cost of living1 sourced position

His campaign site says he will fight to keep local taxes, fees, regulations and spending low.
Own statementMayne campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)

Also running for City Council Place 1

Roy May
Mark Smith (incumbent)

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