Mark McBrayer announces candidacy for Lubbock mayor

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - District 3 City Councilman Mark McBrayer today announced his candidacy for Lubbock Mayor.

“I deeply care about Lubbock and the people who call it home,” McBrayer said. “That is why I have decided to run for Mayor. Serving on the City Council has taught me that a good leader must have a listening ear and that trust is earned by hearing first and then standing up for what is most important to citizens and taxpayers.”

McBrayer and his wife, Cindy, have called Lubbock home for more than 60 years, and now it is home to his children and grandchildren. He said they both learned the values they live by from their parents and their church. They and their children are Texas Tech graduates and proud Red Raiders. Cindy taught public school for 29 years and now works for the Baptist Student Ministry at Tech. Their daughter, Whitney, is a local dentist, and their son, Bryant, served as a Navy Seal before returning to Lubbock, where he is a teacher and raises his two children with his wife, Carmell, who is also a teacher.

McBrayer describes his service on the City Council as being “grounded in Lubbock’s values and focused on Lubbock’s future.” He said he has worked hard to build trust by promoting greater transparency and accountability at City Hall. He has consistently voted to keep taxes low and to control debt while staying focused on citizens’ priorities.

“What is most important to citizens is keeping them safe and delivering basic, core city services, McBrayer said. “This means supporting our police and firemen, maintaining our streets and critical infrastructure, and enforcing city zoning laws and codes.”

McBrayer said Lubbock will continue to grow as more people discover it is a great place to live, work and raise a family. He emphasized his commitment to reducing regulations on business and bringing good businesses with good paying jobs to Lubbock.

McBrayer is an ordained Baptist minister. He owned and operated several local businesses for more than 25 years before becoming an attorney. He plans to retire this year from more than 20 years of law practice so he can devote his time to serving as Mayor for the citizens of Lubbock.