Showing posts with label Ballot Order. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ballot Order. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

The ballot order has been set for the Saturday, December 8, 2018 Missouri City Mayoral Runoff Election between Ford and Mayor Owen



Yolanda Ford will appear first on the ballot in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Missouri City Mayor Runoff Election between her and Missouri City's beloved Mayor Allen Owen. Council Member Yolanda Ford and Mayor Allen Owen are the two candidates in the Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoff election in the race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas -- Mayor Owen will appear second on the ballot. Susan Soto will appear first on the ballot in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Missouri City At-Large Position #2 Runoff Election between Soto and Council Member Chris Preston -- who will appear second on the ballot. Early voting for both races will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018, and end on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Mayor Allen Owen and Councilwoman Yolanda Ford are in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for Mayor of Missouri City; Soto and Preston in At-Large Position #2 Runoff Election

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

It’s hard to fathom a Missouri City without the honorable and beloved Mayor Allen Owen at the helm of the Show Me City. After all, he and his wife Jane, have made Missouri City home for more than 40 years. They both love the Show Me City, dearly. “I’ve dedicated my life as a committed husband, father, business leader/builder and civic volunteer to make Missouri City the best city imaginable,” says Mayor Allen Owen. But if he is to remain, mayor, Missouri City voters must turnout, and turnout strong on Saturday, December 8, 2018, to make sure that he's allowed the opportunity to keep this great city moving forward.


MAYOR OWEN IS A PROVEN LEADER WHO SHOULD BE RE-ELECTED ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 IN MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS

In case you don’t know, after retiring from banking, Mayor Allen Owen became increasingly more and more involved in improving the quality of life for all citizens of Missouri City, Texas. According to Mayor Allen Owen, he’s done his very best to work with City Council, its economic development team and local businesses to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in new business, including 31 major companies that have moved their headquarters to Missouri City in recent years. His hard work and dedication is undeniably a large part of the reason companies are flocking to Missouri City and bringing much-needed jobs along with them. This kind of leadership in the Show Me City has time and time again uniquely positioned Missouri City as one of two Texas Cities to consistently rank in the top 50 cities in the United States of America.


MAYOR ALLEN OWEN HAS WORKED HARD AND DEDICATED IS LIFE TO MAKING MISSOURI CITY ONE OF AMERICA'S SAFEST CITIES

Get this, according to Forbes Magazine, Missouri City is one of America’s safest, most affordable and best quality of life cities to raise a family, build a business, live, and spend your golden years. Did you know this? A recent Rice University study ranked Missouri City as “the most ethnically diverse city in the most ethnically diverse region of America.”


MAYOR ALLEN OWEN NEEDS YOUR VOTE IN HIS BID FOR RE-ELECTION IN THE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 RUNOFF ELECTION IN MISSOURI CITY

There’s absolutely no way to sugarcoat what I’m about to say, “MAYOR ALLEN OWEN NEEDS YOUR VOTE TO KEEP MISSOURI CITY MOVING FORWARD!” It’s just that simple! Moving the Missouri City Mayoral Election to November, rather than continuing to have it take place in May election cycles has posted a "BIG PROBLEM" for Mayor Allen Owen. In case you don’t know, Mayor Allen Owen was challenged by not one, but two African Americans candidates back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in his bid for re-election. And at the end of election night, he found himself trailing in an election for the very first time – if my recollection is right. And in a year that has boded well for women, on the local and national stage, Council Member Yolanda Ford has emerged as the “PROJECTED FRONT-RUNNER” over your beloved Mayor Allen Owen in the upcoming Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoff election. The 8,600 votes for 35.68 percent of the vote Councilwoman Ford received places Mayor Allen Owen in a serious predicament. Especially since there was not one, but two African American candidates on the ballot. The third-place finisher, Fred G. Taylor garnered 7,075 votes for 29.35 percent of the vote – which was a very respectable showing for him. And your beloved Mayor Allen Owen finished second behind Councilwoman Ford with 8,428 votes for 34.97 percent of the vote!


VOTE EARLY FOR MAYOR ALLEN OWEN AND SUSAN SOTO AND EITHER OF THESE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS DURING THE HOURS LISTED

Mayor Allen Owen and Susan Soto are both asking for the vote of every eligible Missouri City, Texas voter! Early voting will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018, and end on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. But you must keep in mind that there will only be two early voting locations for the runoff election. The Missouri City Community Center located at 1522 Texas Parkway in Missouri City, Texas 77489, and Quail Valley Fund Office located at 3603 Glenn Lakes in Missouri City, Texas 77459 will be open for early voting Monday, November 26, 2018, through Friday, November 30, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and on Monday, December 4, 2018 and Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for your convenience.


RUNOFF ELECTION DAY PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR ELIGIBLE VOTERS RESIDING IN FORT BEND COUNTY

Eligible Missouri City voters residing in Fort Bend County: Missouri City Precinct No. 1: Those portions of Fort Bend County election Precinct Nos. 1109, 2033, 2050, 2059, 2061, 2075, 2077, 2078, 2081, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2092, 2093, 2108, 2112, 2115, 2136, 2151, 2157, 4028, 4030, 4049, 4062, 4065, and 4127 located within the City. 

On Election Day, (Saturday, December 8, 2018) Missouri City Fort Bend County voters may vote at any Countywide polling location from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Countywide Election Day polling places are as follows: Elkins High School -- 7007 Knights Court Missouri City, Texas 77459; Hightower High School -- 3333 Hurricane Lane Missouri City, Texas 77459; Hunters Glen Elementary School -- 695 Independence Boulevard Missouri City, Texas 77489; Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse -- 180 Island Boulevard Missouri City, Texas 77459; Lantern Lane Elementary School -- 3323 Mission Valley Dr. Missouri City, Texas 77459; Lexington Creek Elementary School -- 2335 Dulles Avenue Missouri City, Texas 77459; Missouri City Community Center -- 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77489; Quail Valley Elementary School -- 3500 Quail Village Dr Missouri City, Texas 77459; and the Quail Valley Fund Office -- 3603 Glenn Lakes Missouri City, Texas 77459.

RUNOFF ELECTION DAY PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR ELIGIBLE VOTERS RESIDING IN HARRIS COUNTY

Missouri City Precinct No. 2: That portion of Harris County election Precinct No. 506 located within the City. 

On Election Day, Missouri City Harris County voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Election Day (Saturday, December 8, 2018) polling place is as follows: Fondren Park Community Center -- 11800 McLain Boulevard Houston, Texas 77071.


Susan Soto is encouraging all registered Missouri City, Texas voters to vote for her during the early voting period which begins on Monday, November 26, 2018, and ends on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in the runoff race for Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2.



Former NFL Football player Mike Holmes has endorsed Susan Soto in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for the Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2 seat. Holmes is hoping that Missouri City voters will choose Susan Soto, who is a 17-year veteran of Texas public schools, and an award-winning teacher and principle. Holmes played most of his professional career with the San Francisco 49ers as a wide receiver. He was drafted in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft with the 18th pick. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. Holmes is also a proud graduate of Texas Southern University and Galveston Ball High School.



Former Missouri City Council Member Eunice Reiter served the Missouri City community for more than two decades as the District A Councilwoman. And she’s been a Missouri City resident for more than four decades. In case you don’t know, Reiter is endorsing Susan Soto in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for the At-Large Position #2 seat over current Council Member Chris Preston.

SUSAN SOTO FACES A TOUGH BATTLE

In case you don’t know, Susan Soto by most accounts is a serious underdog in the upcoming Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoff election between her, and Councilman Chris Preston who is the "PROHIBITIVE FAVORITE" coming off his stellar performance back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the general election. Get this; Councilman Preston garnered 10,093 votes for 47.40 percent of the vote in the race for Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2. Susan Soto, the candidate who is asking for your vote on Saturday, December 8, 2018, finished second with 5,406 votes, for 25.39 percent of the vote. Angie Wierzbicki finished third with 3,221 votes for 15.13 percent of the vote. And H.R. “Buddy” Snyder finished fourth with 2,574 votes for 12.09 percent of the vote.

ALL ABOUT THE RUNOFF TURNOUT

While both, Mayor Allen Owen, and Susan Soto find themselves trailing their counterparts heading into the Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoffs; before you count them out, you must remember that runoffs are about which candidate or candidates can convince their supporters to return to the polls a second time to cast ballots. As for Mayor Owen, he is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every single Missouri City voter in his bid for re-election -- and Susan Soto is doing the same. So, again, please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018, and end on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, for the runoffs.



Mayor Allen Owen and his wife Jane have been married for more than 50 years. And they've spent over 40 of those years serving the people of Missouri City, Texas.

MAYOR OWEN IS PROUD OF HIS SUCCESSES

The honorable Mayor Allen Owen is proud of his accomplishments. “I’m particularly proud of our continuing push by City Council to improve public safety. We recently have opened firehouses, and approved pay raises for Police and Fire Forces and all city workers. We’ve hired Missouri City Motorcycle Police Officers.” In spite of struggling economic conditions in other areas, “Missouri City home values have jumped many times and are one of the best buys in the area, because of our proximity to Houston, the Texas Medical Center, Energy Corridor and the Port of Houston.”

Owen serves on many boards, committees, and civic organizations throughout Missouri City. “Engagement is critical to me. I served the City as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for five years, served on City Council for eight years, and have served as Mayor the past 24 years. We’re excited about HCC at Texas Parkway adjacent to City Hall with a $35 million investment to boost redevelopment there as a striking welcome to our City. Our library is growing, and we’re proud of our new civic center. Work continues for Metro getting commuter rail to our City along 90 and soon a bus network to move our citizens to and from work and school,” he said.

Allen and Jane are active at First United Methodist Church where they raised their children including a daughter who works as an FBISD teacher and are grateful Missouri City still is where their children and grandchildren visit. Owen earned degrees at Stephen F. Austin and SMU – Graduate School of Finance and Banking.

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AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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Former City Council Member Don Smith unequivocally endorses Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election race for Missouri City, Texas between Mayor Allen Owen and Council Member Yolanda Ford.“I can declare without hesitation, you truly care for Missouri City, in its entirety, and have been instrumental in its growth and prosperity. I certainly support you in the upcoming mayoral race,” Former Councilman Don Smith.


Congressman Al Green has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen over Council Member Yolanda Ford in the Saturday, December 8, 2018 Runoff Election race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Congressman currently represents the 9th Congressional District of Texas.


Congressman Pete Olson has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen over Council Member Yolanda Ford in the Saturday, December 8, 2018 Runoff Election race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Congressman currently represents the 22nd Congressional District of Texas.



Mayor Allen Owen is endorsed by Mayor Charles Jessup, the City of Meadows Place Mayor. Former City of Houston Mayor Annise Parker is seen here shaking hands with Mayor Allen Owen back in February of 2012 at the Master’s of Public Administration Program. “Mayor Owen always puts the wellbeing of Missouri City first. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. His depth of experience is unequaled – as is his ability to call on and work with State and National leaders to the benefit of the city he loves. Allen Owen is a rare and exceptional leader who continues to play a major role in building a strong economy, evidenced by Missouri City’s ongoing ability to attract quality residential and commercial development. When elected, he will continue to bring safety, security, and jobs to Missouri City. He is the right man for the job," says Mayor Charles Jessup.


Political Analyst Jacquie Baly has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen over Council Member Yolanda Ford in the Saturday, December 9, 2018 Runoff Election race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Jacquie Baly, President, of BalyProjects, LLC, has been a leader in the Houston region’s business and policy communities for more than two decades. She began her career as a city and regional planner for numerous entities then served as a gubernatorial appointee on water and wastewater issues and most recently served as an elected official. In case you don't know, the honorable Jacquie Baly founded BalyProjects in 1999 with the objective of providing public affairs, public policy, and planning services to individuals, institutions, small businesses, government, and corporations. She is also a co-host of FOX 26 KRIV’s The RoundUp which airs every Sunday morning 6 AM – 8 AM. in local markets. Baly has also been featured on KUHF, KTRH, KTRK, and several radio stations discussing policy matters. She also lectured on public policy and urban politics at the University of Houston for over 8 years.



Stafford, Texas City Councilman Wen Guerra has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Missouri City Mayoral Runoff Election over Council Member Yolanda Ford. In case you don’t know, Councilman Guerra has served on the City Council since he was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Joe Scarpinato through a special election in May of 2002. Council member Guerra served on the City’s Planning Commission prior to his election to City Council. He served on the City’s Home Rule Charter Commission. He was the Mayor Pro Tem from May 2005 until May 2006. He is a member of the Fourth of July Committee and the Stafford Centre Committee. In 2012, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation. Council member Guerra is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Fort Bend County Fair, and SMSD Booster Club. He is a building contractor.


Burt Levine, Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, and Sandra Renee Levine, the wife of Burt Levine are all endorsing Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 6, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election for Missouri City, Texas.“I’ve known Allen Owen for over 35 years. A successful retired banker, Allen has, for many years, dedicated his knowledge and management experience to the service of Missouri City as a council member and as Mayor. I greatly admire his commitment and the effectiveness of his efforts to serve that great city,” says Judge Bob Hebert.



Businessman Ted Adderly endorses Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for Missouri City Mayor. “I am happy to endorse Mayor Allen Owen for his re-election. I currently serve on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee and have seen first hand the dedication and love for this City that he has. You can look around the City and see what his leadership and commitment to growing a great place to live has done. Join me in keeping him as our Mayor,” says Ted Adderly.



Mayor Allen Owen is endorsed by Daniel Wong in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election for Missouri City, Texas.“Mayor Owen has tremendous knowledge in City Government and experience in leading the City of Missouri City. Under his leadership, the City enjoys a low tax rate and low crime rate. He cares very much about this community and it is a blessing for Missouri City to have Mayor Owen leading the way,” Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E.


Lorenza Butler Jr., Publisher Emeritus - News & Review for the Freedmen's Publishing Co has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 6, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election taking place in Missouri City, Texas. Also pictured with Mayor Allen Owen is his neighbor, Pat Odom. In case you don't know, Mr. Butler is mostly known for his charismatic and engaging approach to networking with people from all backgrounds and political affiliations. His knack for doing deals is actually what propelled him into the media industry. His appreciation for diversity, as Texas' only Daily Newspaper Publisher gives that much more meaning and value to him throwing his support behind Mayor Owen in his bid for re-election against Council Member Yolanda Ford in the runoff race for Mayor of Missouri City. Over the years, Lorenza Butler, Jr. has secured millions of advertising dollars for Channel 55.5, and Publisher Emeritus of the oldest, continuously published black newspaper west of the Mississippi -- which was founded in 1893.

LET'S KEEP MAYOR ALLEN OWEN

As the owner of media assets, Lorenza, Jr. has been a trailblazer in the industry. Although Lorenza lightheartedly refers to himself as “handicap,” most see him as an incredible savvy go-getter who makes things happen. Sought after for his many talents, he has held numerous board positions including Bay Ridge Christian College- Chairman; Bennett College for Women-Vice Chairman; University of South Florida-College of Arts & Science Development Board; Wiley College-Advisory Board; St. Augustine College-Advisory Board; Friends of Parks-Tampa; Leadership Tampa; Central Life Broadcasting Company of Florida; Central Life Insurance Company of Florida, President; Eastex Wholesales Beer Inc. President & CEO; Texas Beer Wholesalers Association; Texas Tobacco Wholesalers Associations; National Grocery Wholesalers Associations; Houston Area Urban League; Houston Citizen Chamber of Commerce; Lockwood Bank Development Board; United Black Fund of Texas-Houston; Houston Association of Black Journalists; Friends of the Robert James Terry Library Foundation (Texas Southern University), Executive Director; National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-Youth & College Division, President; Texas Press Association; Texas Publishers Association; National Newspapers Publishers Association; Gary Historical and Cultural Society-Chairman; Gary Symphony-Chairman; and Operation PUSH/EXCEL.


WHAT WE DO WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT WE RECEIVE FROM CANDIDATES LIKE MAYOR ALLEN OWEN AND SUSAN SOTO WHO VALUE EVERY VOTE!

"On behalf of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, I would like to personally thank Mayor Allen Owen and Susan Soto for valuing the vote of every Missouri City, Texas voter and wish them well in their Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election."

 
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LET'S KEEP MAYOR ALLEN OWEN

Again, Jackie Baly is encouraging all Missouri City, Texas voters to cast their ballot for Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for Mayor of Missouri City. Over the years, the honorable Jacquie Baly has received many awards including: ABC/13 Woman of Distinction, Outstanding Young American, U of H “Rising Star” Alumnus of the Year, U of H “Black Alumnus” of the Year, Dynamic Woman of Houston, Most Influential Woman in Houston, Top 25 Women of Houston, Fort Bend Entrepreneur of the Year, Outstanding Young Texan, Outstanding Young Houstonian, (Texas Executive Women’s) Woman on the Move, and Outstanding (Fort Bend) Business Executive. Before forming BalyProjects, Baly was Vice President at the Greater Houston Partnership. She has also worked as the director of Planning and Community Development for the cities of Seabrook and Sugar Lan
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A FEW OTHER KEY ENDORSEMENTS

In addition to being endorsed by the honorable Jacquie Baly, your beloved Mayor Allen Owen is also endorsed by Missouri City Police Officers Association, Many fort Bend Pastors, Missouri City Fire Fighters Association, Houston Area Asian Church Council, Houston Contractors Association, Houston Apartment Builders Association, Houston Association of Realtors, Congressman Al Green, Congressman Pete Olson, State Senator Joan Huffman, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, State Senator John Whitmire, State Representative Rick Miller, Commissioner James Patterson, Karl & Former Councilwoman Eunice Reiter, Former Councilwoman Barbara Gibson, Former Councilwoman Albert Glover, Former Councilman Brett & Becky Workman, Former Councilman and Mrs. Thomas Abraham, Former Councilman Bobby & Vanessa Marshall, Former Councilman Don Smithers, Councilwoman Amy Mitchell, Former Councilman Danny & Marie Nguyen, Former Councilman Don Smith, Councilman Stephen Costello, Councilman Wen Guerra, Former Councilman Adrew C. Burks, Jr., Councilman Floyd & Linda Emery, Councilman Jerry Wyatt, Mayor Joe Zimmerman, Former Councilman Harish Jajoo, Councilman Himesh Gandi, HCC Trustee Neeta Sane, Burce Albright, FBISD Board Member Dave Rosenthal, County Judge Bob Hebert, Mayor Charlie Jessup, Commissioner Vincent Morales, Mayor Evalyn Moore, Former Mayor Mayor Tommy Kuykendall, Former Mayor Jimmy Thompson, Mayor Leonard Scarcella, Responsible Government PAC, Style Magazine, and many more...visit: www.mayorallenowen.com



Sunday, September 6, 2015

How the 2015 City of Houston Candidates Will Appear on the November Ballot -- Brought to You By Kendall L. Baker

Dr. Kendall L. Baker: "My first task is to make sure our police department has adequate resources and personnel to provide better security in District F -- I'm asking for your vote on Election Day."



PLEASE VOTE EARLY

You can vote early from Monday, October 19, 2015 through Friday, October 23, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CLICK HERE) for early voting locations. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 you can vote from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CLICK HERE) for early voting locations. And On Sunday, October 25, 2015 you can vote from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CLICK HERE) for early voting locations. There are (41) forty one early voting locations. You can (CLICK HERE) for the complete list of early voting locations. You can also vote early from Monday, October 26, 2015 through Friday, October 30, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. (CLICK HERE) for a listing of the early voting locations for this election.


ELECTION DAY VOTING

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. You must vote at your designated voting location on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. You may want to visit the Harris County Clerk’s website if you are not sure where to vote on Election Day. (CLICK HERE) to find your polling place.


THE OFFICIAL BALLOT ORDER
The Race for Mayor

Demetria Smith
Ben Hall
Victoria Lane
Sylvester Turner
Adrian Garcia
Bill King
Rafael Munoz
Marty McVey
Steve Costello
Joe Ferreira
Hoc Thai Nguyen
Chris Bell
Dale Steffes


The Race for Controller

M.J. Khan
Chris Brown
Bill Frazer
Jew Don Boney
Dwight Jefferson
Carroll Robinson


The Race for District A
Brenda Stardig
Iesheia Ayers-Wilson


The Race for District B
Jerry Davis
Ben White Jr.
Vince Duncan
Isaac Mayhorn
Kenneth “K.P.” Perkins


The Race for District C
Carl Jarvis
Ellen Cohen
Michael McDonald


The Race for District D
Dwight Boykins
*Running Unopposed 


The Race for District E
Dave Martin
*Running Unopposed 


The Race for District F
Steve Le
Kendall Baker
Richard Nguyen



VOTE "NO" ON "PROP 1"

"I stand for “equality” but not “special rights!” Our current Mayor, Annise Parker, is calling for Equal Rights which are in fact particularly and especially designed, aimed, and intended for the LGBT community who wants to implement policy that will threaten religious freedom and criminalize those who stand for the protection of women and children. This ordinance gives men access to women's restrooms and other public accommodations. As your Councilman I'm against this type of ordinance and I will protect religious freedom, family values, women, children and citizens in general," says Dr. Kendall L. Baker.

The Race for District G
Greg Travis
Sandie Mullins Moger


The Race for District H
Jason Cisneroz
Abel Davila
Karla Cisneros
Roland Chavez


The Race for District I
Herlinda Garcia
Robert Gallegos


The Race for District J
Dung Le
Jim Bigham
Mike Laster
Manny Barrera


The Race for District K
Larry Green
*Running Unopposed


At-Large Position #1
Griff Griffin
Tom McCasland
Jenifer Rene Pool
Georgia Provost
Chris Oliver
Mike Knox
Lane Lewis
James Partsch-Galvan


At-Large Position #2
David Robinson
Moe Rivera
Eric Dick
Willie Davis
Andrew Burks


At-Large Position #3
Michael Kubosh
John C.B. LaRue
Joseph McElligott
Doug Peterson


At-Large Position #4
Amanda Edwards
Jonathan Hansen
Larry Blackmon
Evelyn Husband Thompson
Matt Murphy
Roy Morales 


At-Large Position #5
J. Brad Batteau
Jack Christie
Philippe Nassif
Sharon Moses

*Publishing of this "BLOG POST" was made possible in part by Kendall Baker a 2015 Candidate for Houston City Council District F in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election.



PLEASE STAND WITH ME!



DEAR HOUSTONIANS:

Hello, my name is Kendall L. Baker, a native Houstonian, originally from the northeast side. I am a candidate for City Council District F in the 2015 City of Houston elections. First and foremost, I love my city; particularly District F, where I've resided for nearly 25 years and where I’ve pastored a church for over 10 years now. I was employed with the City of Houston for almost 29 years servicing citizens directly in 911 Emergency, Public Works and Engineering, Consumer Affairs Division and as Division Manager of the new improved 311 Help and Information Center. My excellent performance ratings and perfect attendance gave me the ability to see inside the core of what makes the City of Houston work and what doesn’t. Unfortunately, one thing I know for sure is that most of District F (Alief, Tanglewilde, Royal Oaks, Weshchase, Westwood, Briar Meadow, etc.) residents are underrepresented. Why? I'm glad you asked. 

District F needs and deserves a candidate who can effectively communicate the needs of the entire district. My experience has equipped me to know every inch of District F extremely well, as well as the entire city. My motto is, "No constituent left behind!" My first task is to make sure our police department has adequate resources and personnel to provide better security in District F. Public safety overall includes improving the infrastructure by making sure roads are safe, by addressing our enormous pothole problem and broken streets. District F streets are broken in part by the underlying deteriorating water and sewer lines. I vow to immediately correct and improve these conditions as your next Councilman.

Second, I stand for “equality” but not “special rights!” Our current Mayor, Annise Parker, is calling for Equal Rights which are in fact particularly and especially designed, aimed, and intended for the LGBT community who wants to implement policy that will threaten religious freedom and criminalize those who stand for the protection of women and children. This ordinance gives men access to women's restrooms and other public accommodations. As your Councilman I'm against this type of ordinance and I will protect religious freedom, family values, women, children and citizens in general.

Third, the key to any city’s financial security is economic development that will attract and incentivize corporations to relocate to Houston and provide more jobs! I pledge to ensure that we do that; especially improving economic development, increasing jobs, building better infrastructure in District F!

Fourth, our city must keep a disciplined fiscal accountability, bringing all debt under control, including the infamous pension fund; controlling unnecessary spending, and ceasing the present Administration’s “kick the debt down the road” mentality. This includes revisiting how we allocate funding to districts based on the actual prioritized needs of districts, not “under the table bargaining” to get a favor from the Mayor. This is why I will also support a Charter change that will allow council members to place items on the agenda, not just the mayor only. In addition, I will address other divisive issues including but not limited to the drainage fee and the feeding ordinance. I will protect, promote, advance, and fight for District F!

Houston, it's time for us to be reunited again and this can be made possible by your vote this November. Please vote for Dr. Kendall L. Baker for District F because I truly care about Houston!

Sincerely,
Dr. Kendall L. Baker for City Council District F. Offers a refreshing change by an experienced candidate for all of District F. Call 832-858-4831 or email us at kendall.baker@sbcglobal.net.

Pd. Pol. Ad by Kendall L Baker Campaign, Tim Taft, Treasurer 



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The opinions expressed by Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper in this "BLOG POST" do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications; or supporters, sponsors, advertisers, friends, associates, or anyone else associated directly or indirectly to Aubrey R. Taylor Communications.