2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Mayor candidates display differences in forum

Herman is currently the mayor of Runaway Bay.

Living in the Bay - Runaway Bay Bulletin

Herman Berry White III is currently the mayor of Runaway Bay.

As of March 31, 2026, Herman Berry White III did not have a website or any information online.

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Housing & Urban Development

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Supports focusing on infrastructure improvements, including adding water taps in and around the city.

Supports focusing on infrastructure improvements, including adding water taps throughout the city.

- Supports focusing on infrastructure improvements, including adding water taps throughout the city.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Herman Berry White III

As of March 31, 2026, Herman Berry White III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Graham Shirley

I am also a family man and a person of faith, with a deep love for Texas and for the community I call home.

Sam Berry - Mayor, Texas - Political Candidate Directory

Sam is a senior project manager at Freese and Nichols, an engineering firm. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps. 

Sam Berry is a senior project manager at Freese and Nichols, an engineering firm. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps. He has also worked with federal and regulatory agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers, the Government Accountability Office, and the Environmental Protection Agency on infrastructure and development matters.

May 4 election results - Wise County Messenger

Sam's campaign for mayor of Runaway Bay is his first run for public office. 

As of March 31, 2026, Sam Berry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports transparency by publicly posting all questions presented to the city with clear answers.

- Supports transparency by publicly posting all questions presented to the city with clear answers.

Supports consistent road maintenance and addressing storm runoff to prevent property damage and hazards, believing these issues are essential for community safety and accessibility.

Believes addressing storm and rain runoff is crucial to prevent property damage, street erosion, and hazards, and wants to solve these issues promptly.

Prioritizes the prevention of property damage, street erosion, and hazards.

- Supports consistent road maintenance and addressing storm runoff to prevent property damage and hazards, believing these issues are essential for community safety and accessibility.
- Wants to modernize the sewer system.
- Prioritizes the prevention of property damage, street erosion, and hazards.

Sam Berry

Pavel Tantchev

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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