The General Election Turnout Was Historic for Pearland; But Turning Out Voters for the Saturday June 10, 2017 Runoff Election Must Become a Total Community Effort Embraced by All Pearlanders Says Local Publisher
MESSAGE FROM AUBREY R. TAYLOR
According to the Brazoria County Clerk's Office there were 68,633 registered voters eligible to vote in the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election for Pearland, Texas. Of the 68,633 registered voters only 7,652 participated in this election – that’s only an 11.15% turnout. While this was a record turnout for the city of Pearland, Texas -- it's still unaccepteble. We can do better than this! Mayor Tom Reid, Quentin Wiltz, Woody Owens and Dalia Kasseb deserve better than this! IN CASE YOU DON'T KNOW: Over 60,981 registered voters decided for one reason or another to stay at home. Why? We’re not sure. But this trend of non-participation in city-wide elections must change – and now!
TURNING OUT THE VOTE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 MUST BECOME A TEAM EFFORT
Voter apathy in local elections is a major problem. So it’s incumbent upon the electorate in Pearland to choose to participate in the process of electing the best, most qualified candidates who represent their own best interests on Saturday, June 10, 2017. But this must be done in a very positive and responsible way by engaging fellow Pearlanders and educating them on the importance of their participation during the early voting period which begins on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and ends on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
RUNOFF BALLOT SPEAKS WELL OF GROWING DIVERSITY AND OPEN MINDEDNESS OF THE ELECTORATE IN PEARLAND, TEXAS
In a lot of ways, the upcoming Saturday, June 10, 2017 runoff elections in Pearland will serve as a litmus test of sorts for America. Mayor Tom Reid, Quentin Wiltz, Woody Owens and Dalia Kasseb aren’t just candidates on a ballot. They actually represent the fabric of our nation in general and the changing diversity of Pearland in particular. So keep in mind that the largest Pearland racial/ethnic groups are White (45.9%) followed by Hispanic (21.5%) and Black (16.7%) according to US Census Bureau statistics. And also keep in mind that a candidate’s ethnicity should not be a major determining factor when trying to determine who deserves your vote. Neither should Pearlanders be persuaded by divisive political maneuvers, plots or strategies that have no place in American politics. These divisive, and in many cases hurtful tactics only serve as mechanisms that destroy the fabric of communities.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
On behalf of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine® I implore all Pearlanders to do your research and vote for candidates who value and respect your vote! As it stands right now Mayor Tom Reid is the only candidate whom I’ve met personally and can assure you values and respects the vote of every Pearlander. However, I do plan to try to reach out again to Quentin Wiltz (Candidate for Mayor), Woody Owens (Candidate for Pearland City Council Position #7) and Dalia Kasseb (Candidate for Pearland City Council Position #7) to see if they have a willingness to ask for the vote of every Pearlander!
In a lot of ways, the upcoming Saturday, June 10, 2017 runoff elections in Pearland will serve as a litmus test of sorts for America. Mayor Tom Reid, Quentin Wiltz, Woody Owens and Dalia Kasseb aren’t just candidates on a ballot. They actually represent the fabric of our nation in general and the changing diversity of Pearland in particular. So keep in mind that the largest Pearland racial/ethnic groups are White (45.9%) followed by Hispanic (21.5%) and Black (16.7%) according to US Census Bureau statistics. And also keep in mind that a candidate’s ethnicity should not be a major determining factor when trying to determine who deserves your vote. Neither should Pearlanders be persuaded by divisive political maneuvers, plots or strategies that have no place in American politics. These divisive, and in many cases hurtful tactics only serve as mechanisms that destroy the fabric of communities.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
On behalf of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine® I implore all Pearlanders to do your research and vote for candidates who value and respect your vote! As it stands right now Mayor Tom Reid is the only candidate whom I’ve met personally and can assure you values and respects the vote of every Pearlander. However, I do plan to try to reach out again to Quentin Wiltz (Candidate for Mayor), Woody Owens (Candidate for Pearland City Council Position #7) and Dalia Kasseb (Candidate for Pearland City Council Position #7) to see if they have a willingness to ask for the vote of every Pearlander!
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
In the race for Mayor of Pearland, Texas, Tom Reid was being challenged by Quentin Wiltz and Jimi Amos. Mayor Tom Reid finished the night with 3,703 votes for 48.85% of the vote. Quentin Wiltz finished the night with 3,460 votes for 45.64% to force a runoff to decide the winner. Jimi Amos finished the night with 418 votes for 5.51% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,581 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. The runoff election between Mayor Tom Reid and Quentin Wiltz will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017
DALIA KASSEB VS. WOODY OWENS
DALIA KASSEB VS. WOODY OWENS
In the race for Pearland City Council At-Large Position #7 Dalia Kasseb and Woody Owens are heading into a runoff to decide the winner of this race. Sherry Stockwell finished third to narrowly miss the runoff election. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Dalia Kasseb 2,958 votes for (40.78%), Woody Owens 1,527 votes for (21.05%), Sherry Stockwell 1,399 votes for (19.29%), G.C. Sonny Atkins 699 votes for (9.64%), Terry Gray 498 votes for (6.87%), and Bud Tollefsen 172 votes for (2.37%). The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,253 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. Both candidates are invited to seek the vote of Houston Business Connections Magazine® readers in the runoff election. Call (281)788-3033 to discuss inclusion.
CAROL McCUTCHEON VS. QAISAR Q. IMAM
Carol McCutcheon and Qaisar Q. Imam are the Candidates Running for Sugar Land City Council District #4 in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election
In the race for Sugar Land City Council District #4 Carol McCutcheon and Qaisar Q. Imam are heading into a runoff to decide the winner of this race. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Carol McCutcheon finished the night with 702 votes or 36.35% of the vote. Qaisar Q. Imam finished the night with 653 votes or 33.82% of the vote. Sean Burnett finished the night with 576 votes or 29.83% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 1,931 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. The runoff election to decide the winner of this race will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Both candidates are invited to seek the vote of Houston Business Connections Magazine® readers in the runoff election. Call (281)788-3033 to discuss inclusion.
CAROL McCUTCHEON VS. QAISAR Q. IMAM
Carol McCutcheon and Qaisar Q. Imam are the Candidates Running for Sugar Land City Council District #4 in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election
In the race for Sugar Land City Council District #4 Carol McCutcheon and Qaisar Q. Imam are heading into a runoff to decide the winner of this race. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Carol McCutcheon finished the night with 702 votes or 36.35% of the vote. Qaisar Q. Imam finished the night with 653 votes or 33.82% of the vote. Sean Burnett finished the night with 576 votes or 29.83% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 1,931 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. The runoff election to decide the winner of this race will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Both candidates are invited to seek the vote of Houston Business Connections Magazine® readers in the runoff election. Call (281)788-3033 to discuss inclusion.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
