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Nacogdoches Councilman Chad Huckaby this week announced his intention to run for Nacogdoches Mayor in the May 1st City of Nacogdoches Election. A three-term representative of the Southwest Ward, Huckaby was first elected to City Council in 2022 and has served the past two years as mayor pro tem, a position elected by the members of the council.
Mayor Randy Johnson is Pictured Above
“My desire to serve our city as Mayor is based on seeing us build on the momentum created under the leadership of the current Mayor and on energizing and unifying our council and our community,” said Huckaby. “The watershed events converging in our community at this moment are unprecedented in our long and celebrated history. The development of an interstate corridor on our doorstep, the boom occurring on the SFA campus, the investment in our historic downtown, the infrastructure rehabilitation made possible by the recent bond elections – how we embrace and navigate these extraordinary blessings will depend on who we elect to leadership.”
A native of Nacogdoches, Huckaby holds a PhD from Texas A&M University as well as both a Bachelors and Masters degree from SFA. He was appointed by Governor Greg Abbot to serve as student member of the SFA Board of Regents, he is a former Mr. SFA and is a member of the faculty at Angelina College. Huckaby has received a number of awards including 2024 Elected Official of the Year and designation as one of the Shining Stars of Nacogdoches.
During Huckaby’s terms, the council has hired a new city manager and a new city attorney and proposed seven bond proposals to voters totaling $44 million. Huckaby vocally supported the proposals and all were overwhelmingly approved by residents.
Born and raised in Nacogdoches, Huckaby grew up in and around the Church. He has served for 14 years as Director of Music at Martinsville Baptist Church. He and his wife, Candra, a public school administrator, have one son.
The election for Mayor is May 1st, 2027.