Bently is a fifth-generation resident of New Braunfels. He is running to improve his community and better the lives of residents. Bently, along with many in his family, grew up in Comal Town (a historic district in New Braunfels), where his family worked extremely hard to get by with very little to show for.

At 18 years old, he started in electoral politics early, working on multiple campaigns and giving his time to community service to help others. His commitment to New Braunfels residents is unmatched, and he will work tirelessly to bring affordable housing, accessible public transportation, and so much more to the community.


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    “I am 73 years old and believe our government needs more young people represented in its halls speaking up not just for their parents and grandparents, but, for the many decades yet before them in this country, as well. Young people like Bently would like to have the same freedoms and prosperity in their future as we have enjoyed in our past. Bently's voice already demonstrates that he will make a good representative for District 5 and Texas going forward.”

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    “I’m proud to endorse Bently Paiz for New Braunfels City Council District 5! Bently truly cares about New Braunfels and the Progressive it so badly deserves. His life experiences make him uniquely qualified to run for office and to be a consensus builder for change. Bently is a leader in his community, who has led his community to stand up to protect LGBTQIA+ and Reproductive Rights. He is going to fight to make New Braunfels accessible, decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, equitable housing solutions, and so much more. He’s a true fighter for change and for that reason and many more, I’m proud to Endorse Bently Paiz.”

January 20, 2023

UPDATE - I’m officially running!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported my campaign. In the next 24 hours, the money you pledged toward my campaign will be processed into a donation. The charge will appear as “DEMENG CROWDPAC” on your credit card.

This campaign would not be possible without folks like you. Thank you for believing in me, let’s keep the momentum going and win this for New Braunfels!

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Show your support for this campaign by endorsing it and sharing why!

  • endorsed

    “I am 73 years old and believe our government needs more young people represented in its halls speaking up not just for their parents and grandparents, but, for the many decades yet before them in this country, as well. Young people like Bently would like to have the same freedoms and prosperity in their future as we have enjoyed in our past. Bently's voice already demonstrates that he will make a good representative for District 5 and Texas going forward.”

  • endorsed

    “I’m proud to endorse Bently Paiz for New Braunfels City Council District 5! Bently truly cares about New Braunfels and the Progressive it so badly deserves. His life experiences make him uniquely qualified to run for office and to be a consensus builder for change. Bently is a leader in his community, who has led his community to stand up to protect LGBTQIA+ and Reproductive Rights. He is going to fight to make New Braunfels accessible, decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, equitable housing solutions, and so much more. He’s a true fighter for change and for that reason and many more, I’m proud to Endorse Bently Paiz.”