College Station City Council Place 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Tre Watson
Candidate for City Council Place 5
Tre Watson is running for College Station City Council Place 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Padon Holt and Valen Cepak.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLowe's employee and fifth-generation College Station resident. He describes himself as a community activist and lists the P&Z Committee and the Brazos Valley African American Museum board.
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 Tre Watson stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Says he is running to slow displacement and to put more focus on young people who grew up in the city.
“Running to slow down displacement by defending our neighborhoods from out of town investors.”
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 24, 2026
Roads and neighborhoods1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council in April 2026 that the Pebble Creek Parkway decision unfairly let one neighborhood avoid the city's broader needs, and urged CDBG spending in gentrifying areas.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · Apr 23, 2026
Recreation1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Recommended expanding the Bachmann Center rather than building a new recreation center, citing budget limits.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · May 18, 2026
Transportation1 sourced position
Says the city lacks enough public transportation and that more education about existing service would raise ridership.
“We do not have enough public transportation in our city.”
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 24, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for City Council Place 6 in 2024 (lost).
Own statementCity of College Station official tabulation, Nov 5, 2024 general election · Nov 5, 2024
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