Mark McBrayer and Brayden Rose on May 4th, 2026

Benji Snead had a chance to talk with Lubbock mayor Mark McBrayer and outgoing councilman Brayden Rose. Mayor McBrayer was just reelected for another two years, and Brayden is a city councilman from District 4. The mayor shares what it means to be reelected, what low turnout in the election means, what accomplishments he's proud of from his first term, and what issues and priorities he wants to face in his next term. Later in the podcast, councilman Rose shares why he is stepping down from his position.