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”Think local. Think Brazos!” The Think Brazos Podcast hosts conversations with locals, politicians, and experts to discuss policies that impact housing affordability, economic opportunity, and financial resiliency for families in Brazos County. Disclosure and disclaimer: The purpose of the Think Brazos Podcast is to present to the public a deeper sense of who the candidates are who hope to lead this community and to create a space for them to present their ideas, especially about housing and affordability. However, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity (which created and sponsors Think Brazos) does not and cannot endorse any particular candidate or political party. The open dialogue we create by doing our utmost to speak to every candidate for a particular political race we decide to cover should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the candidate or his/her political party. Further, the ideas and opinions expressed by the candidates we interview are purely their own and not necessarily those of Habitat for Humanity. Housing affordability is an important issue, so we thank you for following the Think Brazos Podcast. Executive Producer - Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Producers - Charles and Whitney Coats Host - Charles Coats Videographer and Sound Engineer - Mario Treviño
Episodes
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
James Edge will soon be sworn in as the new city council member in the City of Bryan for single member district 4. He's filling a vacant seat previously held by Flynn Adcock, who died earlier this year.
James spent almost 10 years working in the local district office for former Congressman Bill Flores and now brings that experience to the Bryan City Council.
If you listen to the end, you'll hear who the next guest is!
Think local. Think Brazos!
website: thinkbrazos.org
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Russ Ford is running for re-election to the Brazos County Commissioners Court. He represents precinct 2, which is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County. In this interview, he talks with Think Brazos host Charles Coats about his experience and how he would continue serving as commissioner. Some of the issues discussed include urban growth, housing, and broadband. Think Brazos interviewed all four Republican candidates running for this position so be sure to check out the other interviews in this series before you vote on (or before) March 1, 2022.
Useful links:
Russ Ford's campaign website
Brazos Votes 2022 primary ballots
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
The former mayor of Kurten, Texas sits down with the Think Brazos Podcast to talk about his campaign for Brazos County Commissioner. Ronnie Vitulli Sr. is running for Brazos County Precinct 2 Commissioner, which is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County and includes Kurten, Wixon Valley, Edge, Tabor, and portions of Bryan and College Station, Texas. The Think Brazos Podcast interviewed all four Republican candidates for this primary election. There are no Democrats running for this position, so this primary IS the election. Be sure to check out the other interviews in the series before you vote on or before March 1, 2022.
Useful links:
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Chuck Konderla is one of four candidates vying for Brazos County Precinct 2 Commissioner. Precinct 2 is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County and includes Kurten, Edge, Wixon Valley, Tabor, and parts of Bryan and College Station, Texas. Mr. Konderla is a Bryan business owner who brings experience from city council and the Brazos County Commissioners Court. The Think Brazos Podcast conducted with all four candidates to help voters meet the candidates and learn about county issues. Be sure to watch the other interviews in this series before you vote in the primary election on March 1, 2022.
Useful links: Chuck Konderla's campaign website
Brazos Votes 2022 primary ballots
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Silas Garrett is running for Precinct 2 of the Brazos County Commissioners Court. Precinct 2 is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County. Mr. Garrett and his wife own George's Paint and Body in Bryan, Texas and, on this show, Mr. Garrett describes how he would serve as your next county commissioner. The Think Brazos Podcast interviewed all four Republican candidates vying for this position, so check out the other videos in this series before you vote in the primary election on March 1, 2022.
Useful links:
Silas Garrett Jr.'s campaign page
Brazos Votes 2022 primary ballots
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this episode, Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats interviews Fred Dupriest about the use of impact fees for College Station.
What are impact fees? They're basically an up front, one-time charge to a developer (someone who prepares land for or builds a home or business) in order to help the city pay for anticipated future expenses related to the development (water, sewer, roadway, etc). Here's a link to the College Station City website for more information.
As with any policy, there are people for it and against it, and we've interviewed both. Be sure to check out our episode with Randy French on impact fees too.
Whatever you think about impact fees, we can agree that we want all residents of College Station to benefit from the growth we're experiencing.
Thanks for listening to the Think Brazos Podcast and just remember - "Think local. Think Brazos!"
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, focused on affordability, opportunity, and resiliency for families in Brazos County.
Find us on social media:
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Twitter: @thinkbrazos
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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
In this episode, Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats interviews former owner of Stylecraft Builders Randy French about why he opposes impact fees for College Station.
What are impact fees? They're basically an up front, one-time charge to a developer (someone who prepares land for or builds a home or business) in order to help the city pay for anticipated future expenses related to the development (water, sewer, roadway, etc). Here's a link to the College Station City website for more information.
As with any policy, there are people for it and against it, and we've interviewed both. Our next episode is with local resident Fred Dupriest.
Whatever you think about impact fees, we can agree that we want all residents of College Station to benefit from the growth we're experiencing.
Thanks for listening to the Think Brazos Podcast and just remember - "Think local. Think Brazos!"
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, focused on affordability, opportunity, and resiliency for families in Brazos County.
Find us on social media:
Facebook: @thinkbrazos
Twitter: @thinkbrazos
Instagram: @thinkbrazos
Youtube channel
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do?
In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with David Levine, who is running for the College Station City Council Place 6 seat against challenger Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland and incumbent Dennis Maloney. David Levine says he will bring a "back to basics" approach to city government, focusing on core services and voter engagement. To learn more about his campaign, visit his website.
Episodes in this series include interviews with all five candidates:
Place 6
Dennis Maloney - incumbent
Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland
David Levine
Place 4
Elizabeth Cunha - incumbent
William Wright
You won't find any endorsements in these episodes; we want you to decide for yourself who is the best choice for College Station. We host the conversations, emphasizing our values of housing affordability, economic opportunity, and financial resiliency for local families.
This series is sponsored by the Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity ReStore - the store that builds homes and hope. All the funds raised at our resale shop are used to build more homes in our community for families in need of affordable homeownership. Before you pay full price for home decor, check out the Habitat ReStore!
B/CS Habitat for Humanity ReStore
The store that builds homes and hope!
Support the show (https://www.habitatbcs.org/donate)
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do?
In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland, who is running for election to the College Station City Council Place 6 seat against David Levine and incumbent Dennis Maloney. Marie-Anne says her businesses have all been boot-strapped, and she wants to approach local government with an attentive ear and common sense, not spending money on counter-productive efforts. Learn more about Marie at her facebook page.
Episodes in this series include interviews with all five candidates:
Place 4
Elizabeth Cunha - incumbent
William Wright
Place 6
Dennis Maloney - incumbent
Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland
David Levine
You won't find any endorsements in these episodes; we want you to decide for yourself who is the best choice for College Station. We host the conversations, emphasizing our values of housing affordability, economic opportunity, and financial resiliency for local families.
This series is sponsored by the Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity ReStore - the store that builds homes and hope. All the funds raised at our resale shop are used to build more homes in our community for families in need of affordable homeownership. Before you pay full price for home decor, check out the Habitat ReStore!
B/CS Habitat for Humanity ReStoreThe store that builds homes and hope!
Support the show (https://www.habitatbcs.org/donate)
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do?
In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with Dennis Maloney, who is the incumbent running for re-election to the College Station City Council Place 6 seat against challengers Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland and David Levine. Councilman Maloney was a painter by trade for 45 years and has extensive experience with the city council, having served on committees in the city since the 1990s. Learn more about Dennis by visiting his website.
Episodes in this series include interviews with all five candidates:
Place 6
Dennis Maloney - incumbent
Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland
David Levine
Place 4
Elizabeth Cunha - incumbent
William Wright
You won't find any endorsements in these episodes; we want you to decide for yourself who is the best choice for College Station. We host the conversations, emphasizing our values of housing affordability, economic opportunity, and financial resiliency for local families.
This series is sponsored by the Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity ReStore - the store that builds homes and hope. All the funds raised at our resale shop are used to build more homes in our community for families in need of affordable homeownership. Before you pay full price for home decor, check out the Habitat ReStore!
B/CS Habitat for Humanity ReStoreThe store that builds homes and hope!
Support the show (https://www.habitatbcs.org/donate)