2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Brian Wesley is from Dallas, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his master's degree from Prairie View A&M University. Brian and his wife, Kori, live in DeSoto, Texas, and have four adult children.

Brian is the Safety and Security Director for the DeSoto Independent School District. He works at the school district. He previously worked as a teacher, district instructional coach, and Assistant Principal in Texas public schools, and he ran a health and wellness business for seven years.

Brian is the safety and security director for the DeSoto Independent School District. He previously worked as a teacher, district instructional coach, and assistant principal at St. Anthony Academy.

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Brian's campaign for the Desoto City Council is his first run for public office.

As of March 27, 2026, Brian Wesley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports building stronger relationships between residents and local government.

- Supports building stronger relationships between residents and local government.

Public Services

Supports thoughtful development that benefits families and businesses.

- Supports thoughtful development that benefits families and businesses.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports promoting safe neighborhoods through responsible leadership and dedicated support for first responders.

- Supports promoting safe neighborhoods through responsible leadership and dedicated support for first responders.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Brian Wesley

Brian Wesley has lived in the Dallas area for 47 years. He earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his master's degree from Prairie View A&M University. He and his wife, Kori, live in DeSoto, Texas and have four adult children.

Brian is the Safety and Security Director for the DeSoto Independent School District. He previously worked as a teacher, district instructional coach, and Assistant Principal at St. Anthony Academy in Dallas, Texas.

Brian's campaign for city council member is his first run for public office.

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Supports improving interaction between citizens, city officials, and leadership.

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David "DaWud" Edgerson has a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in education administration from Prairie View A&M University.

Q&A David “DaWud” Edgerson DeSoto ISD Board Candidate Place 7

DeSoto voters to decide Place 4 council race

DaWud is a retired teacher and administrator who worked in the Houston, Bryan, Waller, and DeSoto Independent School Districts. 

David "DaWud" Edgerson's campaign for DeSoto City Council Member, Place 4, is his first time running for public office.

David "DaWud" Edgerson

DaWud ran for the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2023 but did not win.

Believes DeSoto must do more to address the financial shortages facing schools.

Wants to make DeSoto more affordable and acknowledges citizens' frustration over the tax rate being higher than it is in neighboring cities.

- Believes DeSoto must do more to address the financial shortages facing schools.
- Wants to make DeSoto more affordable and acknowledges citizens' frustration over the tax rate being higher than it is in neighboring cities.

As of March 27, 2026, David "DaWud" Edgerson did not have a website or any information online.

Opposes allowing teachers to carry guns at school.

Wants to address violence within schools.

Aims to increase police visibility and make other efforts at nighttime crime prevention.

- Opposes allowing teachers to carry guns at school.
- Wants to address violence within schools.
- Aims to increase police visibility and make other efforts at nighttime crime prevention.

Wants to fix DeSoto's aging infrastructure.

- Wants to fix DeSoto's aging infrastructure.

As of March 27, 2026, David "DaWud" Edgerson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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