Reagan Steps Into City Council Race, Fueled by Mary’s Creek Fight.

Ryan Reagan, candidate for Benbrook City Council Place 3, says his run for office was never part of the plan.

It grew out of the community’s battle to Save Mary’s Creek, a fight that brought neighbors together and convinced him that residents deserved stronger representation at City Hall.

Reagan argues that citizens should not have to spend their own time and money just to be heard on local issues. His campaign centers on restoring trust and ensuring that public voices are not sidelined in decisions that shape the city’s future.

His priorities include:

• Strengthening engagement and honest communication between residents and officials
• Ensuring development follows Benbrook’s Comprehensive Plan with full transparency
• Reforming floodplain protections to safeguard neighborhoods
• Bringing residents’ concerns directly to the decision-making table

For Reagan, the creek fight was a turning point. Now, he frames his candidacy as part of a larger call for change, offering voters a chance to put accountability and community input back at the heart of local government.

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