Chris Scotti on running for Bryan City Council | Think Brazos Podcast

In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Charles Coats talks with Chris Scotti, a candidate for Bryan City Council, about housing affordability, neighborhood investment, economic development, and how the city can plan for future growth. Scotti discusses his background in economic development and previous City Council experience, along with his views on expanding housing options, supporting working families, and balancing new development with the needs of existing neighborhoods. Topics covered include: Housing affordability and the need for a diversity of housing options Smaller lots, duplexes, fourplexes, and attainable housing Economic growth, wages, and keeping housing accessible to the local workforce Neighborhood investment and concerns about displacement Mobile homes, accessory dwelling units, and redevelopment How city processes and planning decisions affect housing costs Scotti's approach to research, preparation, and serving on City Council *Explore Think Brazos* Website: https://thinkbrazos.org/ About Think Brazos and our nonpartisan disclaimer: https://thinkbrazos.org/about/#discla... 2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide: https://thinkbrazos.org/2026-brazos-v... More candidate interviews: https://thinkbrazos.org/candidate-int... Subscribe on YouTube:    / @thinkbrazos   *About Think Brazos* Think Brazos is a local, nonpartisan civic-media project focused on the policies and decisions shaping Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County. We host conversations with local leaders, candidates, and policy experts to help residents better understand the issues affecting their communities. Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and Think Brazos does not make political endorsements.