Alysa Jarvis
Willing to Serve
My husband and I purchased our home on Bay Avenue in July2020. We had been searching for a place to retire, and from the first time visiting Seadrift, we knew this was the place to be. The people we met were friendly and welcoming, and along with the beauty of San Antonio Bay and the relaxing coastal atmosphere, Seadrift feels like home. People are surprised when I tell them I was born in Calhoun County, then I have to say Alabama. Although Alabama is my birthplace, I have lived the last 35 years in Texas. I graduated from Texas State University with a business degree in Computer Information Systems. After graduation, I worked for VALIC, an American General company, in Houston until I left the workforce to be a full-time mother and home educator. From Calhoun County, Alabama to Calhoun County, Texas, I have come full circle.
Even before finalizing the purchase of our home in Seadrift, I began attending the City Council
meetings and the Republican Club meetings. I’ve continued to attend City Council meetings, but I also
attend the weekly Commissioners Court meetings and the monthly CCISD meetings. I currently serve as the Secretary of the Republican Club, the Precinct 10 Republican Chairman, and Treasurer of the newly formed Seadrift Community Service Club. I am also a member of the Seadrift Chamber of Commerce.
Seadrift is over 100 years old and has literally weathered many storms but has continued to maintain its sense of community and neighborliness. I only seek changes that will improve the well-being of our town. Repairing deteriorated streets and improving drainage are two top priorities. Seadrift needs to grow by attracting new residents, new businesses, and more visitors. This will be the best way to increase revenue for the city without increasing taxes on citizens. More revenue will provide funding for much needed infrastructure. Furthermore, the city should aggressively seek all available grants offered.
Our current Council and Mayor have done a remarkable job with the grants awarded so far, but I believe there are even more grant opportunities for which we can apply. I would be honored to represent the citizens of Seadrift as Alderman on City Council, and I ask for your vote on May 4.
Eldon Gaines
Continuing to Move Forward
Please allow me this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Eldon D. Gaines also known as Dale. My family has lived in this area for generations. I am also a lifelong resident of the City of Seadrift and have been employed at Orion Marine Group for the last 25 years. I have worked for both the City of Seadrift and Calhoun County Precinct 4. Having served on the City Planning Committee, I understand the needs and expectations of a city of our size. These items, sometimes necessary and sometimes wishful, come at a price, of course. Good leadership at the local level is vital to obtaining these goals in a responsible and timely manner.
During my tenure on the city council over the last two years, I’ve personally witnessed the array of challenges and the gratifying positive impacts that come with fulfilling the duties of this office. Infrastructure is one of the items that I continue to see as being of great importance in growing a brighter future together.
If given the honor of being elected for a second term, I will faithfully serve and make thoughtful decisions, always having the best interest of the citizens of the City of Seadrift at heart.
Thank you for your support, and remember to vote on May 4th, 2024.
Ranier Brigham
“The Redfish Fisherman”
Ranier Brigham loves the Seadrift community. That’s why he wants to keep serving as a Seadrift councilman for the City of Seadrift. He will be running again for the position of Seadrift Councilman in the May 4th Seadrift City election.
“I want to make sure that the city keeps moving forward. The city has a drainage as well as a harbor project that I want to continue to be part of,” he stated. He, also, wants to make sure that Seadrift continues to have a good police department.
Ranier has been a Seadrift resident for thirty-two years. He retired from Union Carbide after twenty-seven years of service. He is a man of many talents and has been a rigger, machinist, pipe draftsman, pipe fitter, and has done industrial cleaning. He has served on the Seadrift council for ten years. He is currently over Public Safety, which includes the Volunteer Fire Department as well as Roads and Drainage.
For twenty-three years Ranier has been a full-time redfish fishing guide-that’s why he’s called the Redfish Fisherman!”
Paul Gonzales
Giving Seadrift a Voice
My name is Paul Gonzales, I am running for the position of Alderman on City Council for the City of Seadrift, TX. I am a graduate of Calhoun High School with a bachelor’s degree in management and a Minor in Ethics from Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan, KS. I’m retired from the Army National Guard. While serving in the military I learned to work as a team and to let everyone have a voice in the decision-making process. During my military career I worked with Federal and State legislatures to resolve budget and contract issues.
After retiring from the military in 2012 my wife (Glenda Chatham) and I returned to Seadrift, TX to be with family and friends. I currently work for the TX Dept of Transportation in the Procurement and Contract Division. I am a member of the First Baptist Church in Seadrift where I served on the Budget and Finance Committee and The Kids for Christ Committee.
I would like to utilize my professional experience, team building skills, and work with everyone who wants to have a voice for the City of Seadrift. I would like to see how our city can recruit new businesses. I also want to see that our Police Department is visible in our community while keeping our children and residences safe. I want to work and help to improve our drainage system and seek alternate ways to fund street improvements without raising taxes.
I would be honored to represent the City of Seadrift and provide you a voice on the City Council as Alderman. I would appreciate your support and vote on May 4.
Jesse Hubbell
My name is Jesse Hubbell, and I am running for the office of Mayor for the City of Seadrift. I grew up in Seadrift, went through elementary school, attended all 3 years at Fannin Junior High School and then graduated from Calhoun High School. I earned my degree in management development from San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas. I lived in the Houston area for about 30 years, before my wife and I built a house and settled here in 2017 just before Hurricane Harvey hit the area. We have no plans to leave. Seadrift is our home.
Throughout my entire career I have found out one of the most important things to do is to listen to others and if you can help them, then do so. I have been involved in public service for over 40 years; the last nine as chief appraiser here in Calhoun County. My knowledge and experience in cooperating with local government officials and the public, budgeting, purchasing, public speaking, managing and motivating personnel during these years will help me in serving the citizens of Seadrift in a positive way. I want Seadrift to become an even better place to live, work and play. I would appreciate everyone’s vote in the upcoming election.
