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Robert Bruce has made serving the community his life's mission. Following his upbringing in La Porte and high school graduation in 2002, he moved to League City where he found a calling in healthcare.

About Me | Robert Bruce 4 City Council

Following his upbringing in La Porte and high school graduation in 2002, he moved to League City where he found a calling in healthcare. He studied at San Jacinto College and began a journey in medical service in 2004 as an EMT volunteer.

Robert and his wife Emily have been happily married for 13 years, raising their 16-year-old son who attends Dickinson High School. Their son maintains an active schedule in baseball and FFA, competing on the Wildlife, Stock Show, and Clay Shooting teams while also raising livestock.

Robert Bruce grew up in La Porte and moved to League City after graduating from high school in 2002. He studied at San Jacinto College. He is married to Emily, and they have one son.

For two decades, he has worked within emergency services, embracing high-stakes leadership roles. Transitioning to professional service in 2009, he became a full-time staff member by 2013 and earned Paramedic certification in 2015. His career includes serving as a Shift Captain for five years.

Transitioning to professional service in 2009, he became a full-time staff member by 2013 and earned Paramedic certification in 2015. His career includes serving as a Shift Captain for five years.

Beyond emergency response, he spent five years as President of the League City EMS Association, advocating for the safety of first responders. Currently, he serves at a premier regional EMS provider while completing a degree in EMS Administration to better understand local government and public safety.

Robert Bruce currently works for a regional emergency medical services provider. He has served as a Shift Captain and holds paramedic certification.

Fiscal responsibility for League City goes beyond limiting expenditures; it involves strategic investment in community priorities. With a municipal budget exceeding $520 million, Robert Bruce intends to exercise diligent oversight on the City Council to ensure tax dollars are directed toward essential services. His platform emphasizes three key pillars: public safety, essential infrastructure, and community appeal.

My Platform | Robert Bruce 4 City Council

What should League City’s budget priorities be? League City should prioritize public safety, roads, drainage, utilities, infrastructure maintenance and essential services. Before adding debt or new spending, Council should evaluate necessity, long-term costs, available revenue and alternatives. Every taxpayer dollar should have a clear purpose, measurable benefit and transparent explanation to residents.

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For Mr. Bruce, sustainable progress is built on several non-negotiable principles: Attracting the right commerce. He advocates for aggressive pursuit of retail, dining, and professional services to build a robust commercial tax base. When businesses contribute significantly, it relieves the financial burden on residents and keeps property taxes low.

Plans to oversee municipal spending so tax dollars go to essential services and new debt or spending is evaluated for costs, revenue, alternatives, and public benefit.

Advocates for attracting retail, dining, and professional-service businesses to expand the commercial tax base.

- Plans to oversee municipal spending so tax dollars go to essential services and new debt or spending is evaluated for costs, revenue, alternatives, and public benefit.
- Advocates for attracting retail, dining, and professional-service businesses to expand the commercial tax base.

Economy

His platform emphasizes three key pillars: Public Safety: Guaranteeing that first responders possess the personnel and equipment needed to protect every neighborhood. Essential Infrastructure: Securing funds for road improvements and comprehensive flood control solutions. Community Appeal: Supporting the beautification efforts that sustain high property values and quality of life.

Public Services

League City remains a premier destination for families, yet Robert Bruce recognizes that expansion must be managed with wisdom. He asserts that the city cannot permit new developments if the existing roads and drainage systems are inadequate. For Mr. Bruce, sustainable progress is built on several non-negotiable principles.

Prioritizing infrastructure. With substantial undeveloped land remaining, particularly on the Westside, he demands that developers be accountable for funding necessary roads and regional drainage before construction begins. Addressing flood risks. Since half of League City sits in a flood zone, he insists every new project be engineered responsibly to prevent water displacement into established neighborhoods.

Addressing flood risks. Since half of League City sits in a flood zone, he insists every new project be engineered responsibly to prevent water displacement into established neighborhoods. Shielding the taxpayer. The city has successfully reduced property tax rates for 11 consecutive years. Mr. Bruce intends to maintain this record by utilizing commercial sales tax revenue to fund vital road repairs and first responder services.

Calls for development approvals only when roads and drainage are adequate, with developers funding needed infrastructure and projects engineered to prevent floodwater displacement.

Calls for development approvals only when roads and drainage are adequate, with developers funding infrastructure and projects engineered to prevent floodwater displacement.

- Calls for development approvals only when roads and drainage are adequate, with developers funding infrastructure and projects engineered to prevent floodwater displacement.

Housing & Urban Development

With 22 years of experience as a first responder, Robert Bruce understands that public safety is more than a budget line item; it is a vital pledge to local families and our community. He advocates for full investment in first responders and removing bureaucratic obstacles to solve the daily challenges faced by frontline crews. His objective is clear: maintain rapid response times, enhance operational efficiency, and provide the tools necessary to save lives.

Technology is evolving rapidly, and the youth of League City are adopting new modes of transportation such as e-bikes and motorized scooters. While Robert Bruce appreciates the independence this provides to the younger generation, he believes the city must proactively ensure the safety of all residents. To address this, he proposes a common-sense safety and training initiative through a partnership between local schools and law enforcement. This program focuses on building a culture of safety rather than punitive policing.

Key areas of this initiative include: School & Police Safety Clinics: Robert Bruce intends to facilitate hands-on training sessions where law enforcement officers visit schools to teach traffic laws, rights-of-way, and the importance of protective gear in an engaging way. Respecting Public Spaces: Guidance will be provided to help young riders share sidewalks responsibly with pedestrians, seniors, and parents, fostering a sense of community respect. Guidelines and Accountability: By establishing a safety framework and permit system, the city can empower youth while maintaining standards. The priority for law enforcement will be education and mentorship to guide better habits.

Advocates for fully funding first responders and removing operational barriers for frontline crews.

Proposes school-based safety training with law enforcement for e-bike and motorized-scooter riders, emphasizing education and mentorship over punitive policing.

- Advocates for fully funding first responders and removing operational barriers for frontline crews.
- Proposes school-based safety training with law enforcement for e-bike and motorized-scooter riders, emphasizing education and mentorship over punitive policing.

Public Safety

What do you see as the greatest challenge for the city, and how will you improve it? League City’s greatest challenge is managing continued growth without sacrificing infrastructure, mobility, public safety or affordability. I will advocate for long-term planning that connects development with roads, drainage, utilities and emergency services while ensuring growth contributes appropriately toward the infrastructure demands it creates.

Advocates for long-term planning that links development to roads, drainage, utilities, and emergency services, with growth contributing to the resulting infrastructure demands.

Supports securing funding for road improvements and comprehensive flood-control solutions.

- Advocates for long-term planning that links development to roads, drainage, utilities, and emergency services, with growth contributing to the resulting infrastructure demands.
- Supports securing funding for road improvements and comprehensive flood-control solutions.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of November 6, 2026, Robert Bruce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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He and his wife have, Amanda, have been married for 18 years and live in League City with their 3 daughters.

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Seth Rowlands has been married to Amanda for 18 years and has three daughters.

Today, Seth serves as Captain of the Safe Schools North Division, where he leads a team of 47 Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving 45 Clear Creek ISD campuses. In that role, he works closely with school district leadership, emergency management officials, and local police departments to coordinate school security and prepare for critical incidents. He also oversees tactical resources and emergency-response planning designed to protect students, educators, and staff.

Before becoming Captain, Seth spent six years as a Major Crimes Detective Sergeant, investigating some of the most serious offenses affecting Galveston County, including homicides, robberies, burglaries, sexual assaults, human trafficking, and the online solicitation of minors. His responsibilities took him from crime scenes and interviews to the courtroom, where he testified and presented evidence in criminal cases.

Seth also spent a decade as a member of the Special Operations Group (SWAT), responding to critical threats to public safety, serving high-risk warrants, resolving barricaded-subject incidents, and helping organize and supervise tactical training.

Seth currently serves as captain of the Safe Schools North Division, leading Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies who serve Clear Creek Independent School District campuses. He previously served as a Major Crimes Detective Sergeant and was a member of the Special Operations Group (SWAT).

Seth currently serves as captain of the Safe Schools North Division, leading Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies who serve Clear Creek Independent School District campuses. He previously served as a Major Crimes Detective Sergeant and was a member of the Special Operations Group.

As of November 6, 2026, Seth Rowlands’s website did not contain information on this issue.

## LOWER TAXES

## Demand efficient government and responsible spending to keep property tax bills down.

Calls for efficient government and responsible spending to keep property tax bills down.

- Calls for efficient government and responsible spending to keep property tax bills down.

Wants to "keep League City safe and secure" for families, neighbors, and businesses.

- Wants to "keep League City safe and secure" for families, neighbors, and businesses.

## Better Roads & Drainage

## Reduce traffic, improve drainage, and plan responsibly for League City’s continued growth.

Calls for reducing traffic, improving drainage, and planning responsibly for League City's continued growth.

- Calls for reducing traffic, improving drainage, and planning responsibly for League City's continued growth.

Seth Rowlands

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League City City Council Member Runoff, Position 3

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