BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -In what some would consider a broad show of support, the four incumbents running for re-election Bryan City Council members were re-elected Tuesday night, reflecting strong support from residents who favor the city’s current direction.

Council members Jared Salvato, James Edge, Marca Ewers-Shurtleff and Kevin C. Boriskie retained their seats in Districts 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively, and each won by comfortable margins. The results point to a strong mandate for the council’s existing policies on development, infrastructure and economic growth.

“Well, it’s actually very rewarding. It’s very humiliating, to be honest with you. “This is my first contested election, so you never know,” Edge said. “But winning convincingly gives us knowledge that what we are doing resonates with the citizens of Bryan and that they approve of the direction we are going.”

“It’s really fantastic to have received such strong support from the community. We have enjoyed a lot of success in the city of Bryan and it is very refreshing to see our citizens come out and show us that they are happy with the trajectory the city is on,” Ewers-Shurtleff added.

For some incumbents, the victory is not only a validation of past efforts but also a call to action for the next term. Ewers-Shurtleff, who represents District 5, emphasized that the council will continue to focus on “economic development, bringing new industry to the city while also addressing aging infrastructure and public safety.”

“We want the city of Bryan to continue on the path it is on. We are involved in major economic development, bringing new industry to the city while also focusing on our aging infrastructure and public safety. We will keep those issues at the forefront as we move forward and continue to enjoy success,” Ewers-Shurtleff said.

Edge says recent projects like the revitalization of historic downtown Bryan and the development of Midtown Park show how the council aims to balance growth with preserving the city’s character.

“I feel like what we’re doing is balancing economic development with preserving the historic neighborhoods and the historic nature of Bryan, the things that make Bryan, Bryan,” Edge said.

“We hope to continue attracting new private industry and continue to build on the success we have had in revitalizing our aging infrastructure,” Ewers-Shurtleff added. “I would like to see the city of Bryan continue on that course at the end of my term as well.”

The re-election of the incumbents reflects the council’s commitment to progress while maintaining Bryan’s identity. With voter support, council members are now prepared to continue advancing their vision for the city.

“We are balancing economic development with preserving Bryan’s historic neighborhoods and unique character, and I feel like citizens recognize and support that,” Edge said. “We have many things on the table. We have many projects underway. To be honest, this choice diverts attention a bit from what we would like to work on. Now that we’re through this, I think we can work together as a council and start moving forward with a number of different projects, some of which we can talk about and some of which, unfortunately, we can’t,” Edge said. “But there are a lot of really interesting things ahead.”

“We are very proud of what we have accomplished so far and look forward to the next four years,” Ewers-Shurtleff said. “It’s comforting to see our citizens happy with the city’s trajectory.”

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