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Friday, April 18, 2014

Mayor Allen Owen Up For Re-Election on the Saturday, May 10, 2014 Missouri City, Texas Mayoral Election Ballot

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BULLETIN: Missouri City Texas Mayor Allen Owen has announced his plans to file for re-election for Mayor of Missouri City Texas.

Mayor Owen has made his home in Missouri City for nearly 40 years, and is passionately proud of his city. “I love this city. I have dedicated my life as a committed husband, father, business leader and civic volunteer to making Missouri City the best city imaginable.”

After recently retiring from the banking industry, he has become increasingly involved in improving the quality of life in Missouri City. “For the last 2 years, we have worked hard with our City Council, the economic development team and the local business community to attract over $500,000,000 in new business, leading to hundreds of new jobs.”

According to Forbes Magazine, Missouri City continues to be one of the safest, most affordable, and best places to live in the country. And according to a recent Rice University study, Missouri City was named “…the most ethnically diverse city in the region.”

“I am particularly pleased by the continuing emphasis by our City Council on improving our public safety. We recently opened our first Mini-Police Station, and started construction of Fire Station Number 5. We approved pay increases for our Police and Fire Forces, and hired 5 new Motorcycle Police Officers.” And in spite of struggling economic conditions in other areas, “Missouri City home values have continued to rise but still remain one of the best buys in the region, because of its proximity to Houston and the Texas Medical Center.”

Mayor Owen serves on numerous boards, committees and volunteer organizations, all focused on making Missouri City and the surrounding area a great place to live, work, open a business and raise a family.

Owen and his wife of 45 years are members of First United Methodist Church. Mayor Owen graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University, and Southern Methodist University – Graduate School of Finance and Banking.

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Monday, April 28, 2014 is the first day for early voting by personal appearance for the 2014 Mayoral Election in Missouri City, Texas. Please make a mental note that Mayor Allen Owen is asking for your vote and support during the early voting period.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 is the last day of early voting by personal appearance in the 2014 Mayoral Election in Missouri City, Texas. 

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Saturday, May 10, 2014 is Election Day for the 2014 Mayoral Election in Missouri City, Texas. Please make a mental note that Mayor Allen Owen is asking for your vote and support.





HERE ARE A FEW KEY ELECTION NOTES & REMINDERS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN TEXAS





BRAZORIA COUNTY

Alvin - Race for Mayor

2014 RACE FOR MAYOR OF ALVIN: The current mayor of Alvin, Texas is Gary Appelt. Mayor Appelt is not running for re-election in the Saturday, May 10th Mayoral Election. The candidates Alvin, Texas voters will have to choose from in the race for mayor on Saturday, May 10th are as follows: Paul Horn, Jim Landriault, Ricky D. Forrest and J.R. Dick Tyson.

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Alvin - Race for City Council District E

2014 RACE FOR ALVIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT E: The current Alvin City Council District E council member is Greg Bullard – who is not running for re-election in the Saturday, May 10th General Election. The candidates Alvin, Texas voters will have to choose from in the race for Alvin City Council District E are as follows: Gabe Adame, Santos Garza and Mark "Bubba" Blevins.

2014 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT C: There will be a special election on the Saturday, May 10th ballot in Alvin, Texas for the Alvin City Council District C seat currently being held by Jim Landriault. 

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Alvin Community College – Position 4

2014 ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS POSITION 4: The current Alvin Community College Regent for Position 4 is Brenda Brown – who is not running for re-election in the Saturday, May 10th General Election. The candidates voters will have to choose from in the race for Alvin Community College Position 4 are as follows: Patton Ritter and Jody Droege.

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Alvin Community College – Position 5

2014 ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS POSITION 5: The current Alvin Community College Regent for Position 5 is Mike Pyburn. Regent Pyburn is not being challenged in the Saturday, May 10th General Election.

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Alvin Community College – Position 6

2014 ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS POSITION 6: The current Alvin Community College Regent for Position 6 is Cheryl Knape. Regent Knape is not being challenged in the Saturday, May 10th General Election.





Pearland – Race for Mayor

2014 RACE FOR MAYOR OF PEARLAND: The current mayor of Pearland, Texas is Tom Reid. Mayor Reid is being challenged by for his seat by Woody Owens and Charles McMurrey in the Saturday, May 10th Mayoral Election for Pearland, Texas.

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Pearland – Race for City Council Position 3

2014 RACE FOR PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION 3: The current Pearland City Council At-Large Position 3 Council Member Susan Sherrouse is being challenged by Gary Moore in the Saturday, May 10th, General Election.

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Pearland – Charter Amendments

2014 CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR PEARLAND: There will be (16) sixteen Charter Amendments on the Saturday, May 10th General Election ballot in Pearland, Texas.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Sections 3.01 and 5.05, regarding the number of City Council members. This amendment phases in an increase to the size of City Council from five (5) council members to seven (7) council members over a period of 3 years.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 3.06 regarding the procedure to fill a vacancy on the council. This amendment allows for the council to fill a vacancy of a council member of one year or less by appointment.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Sections 6.13 and 6.20, regarding changes to ordinances proposed by initiatives and ordinances passed by popular vote. This amendment allows City Council to make changes to ordinances proposed by initiatives and ordinances passed by petition or popular vote so that such ordinances comply with federal and state laws.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 4 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 3.08, regarding meetings of City Council. This amendment removes language in the charter allowing City Council to consider a subject by unanimous consent of the City Council although that item was not posted on an agenda in conformance to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 5 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 3.13, regarding Audits and examination of city books and accounts. This amendment simplifies the language in the charter regarding who City Council selects to conduct the annual audit of the City’s finances.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 6 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Sections 4.04 and 4.08, regarding the removal of the Departments of taxation and the Department of health and sanitation. This amendment removes language in the charter that refers to departments in the City that are defunct or whose duties have been assumed by another department or agency.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 7 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 4.05, regarding the approval of the city manager and city council of the selection of assistants in the Department of finance. This amendment removes language in the charter that requires the city manager and city council to approve assistants employed in the Department of finance.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 8 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 4.09, regarding the creation of a fire department. This amendment recognizes the creation of a fire department and the use of that department instead of contracting fire services to a volunteer fire department.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 9 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 4.10, regarding the removal of duties assigned to the Department of public works that are performed by another department or entity. This amendment removes the duty of collecting garbage by the Department of public works as this service is now provided by a third party vendor and it removes duty of performing building inspections by the Department of public works as this duty is now performed by another department.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 10 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 4.12, regarding the Department of parks, recreation and beautification. This amendment recognizes the establishment of a department of parks and recreation and clarifies that the director of this department is the liaison with the park, recreation and beautification board.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 11 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Sections 8.06, 8.08, 8.10, 8.11, and 8.14 regarding the budget. This amendment allows for changes in the notice, amendment, scheduling, publication, and appropriation processes of the budget.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 12 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 8.18 regarding disbursement of funds. This amendment removes the authority of members of city council to countersign checks, vouchers and warrants for the withdrawal of money from the city depository.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 13 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 8.22 regarding tax liens. This amendment extends the commencement date for seizure and foreclosure proceedings.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 14 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Sections 10.09. 10.11, and 10.16 regarding the transition from a general law city to a home rule municipality. This amendment removes references to language in the charter that only pertains to the initial transition from a general law city to a home rule municipality.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 15 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 10.15 regarding the frequency of the appointment of a Charter Review Commission. This amendment increases the duration of the time period between required appointments of the Charter Review Commission from four years to six years.

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Pearland -- PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 16 

THE AMENDMENT OF the Pearland Charter, Section 10.17 regarding the meaning of the word “city.” This amendment deletes the meaning of the word “city” as the “City of Pearland” as this definition is already defined in Section 1.02 of the Charter.




FORT BEND COUNTY

FORT BEND COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - The Board of Trustees for Fort Bend County is comprised of seven local citizens. These citizens provide an important public service to the Fort Bend community and serves on the Board of Trustees without compensation. In accordance with the Texas Elections Code, Fort Bend ISD calls Board elections for the second Saturday in May of each year. Vacancies occurring after the election are filled by appointment until the next election is conducted.

Trustees are elected to three-year terms on a rotating basis. Two are elected each year, one from each side of the district (Position 1, 2 and 3 on the West, and Positions 5, 6 and 7 on the East). Also, every third year, the “at large” Position 4, is elected.

The seven Board of Trustees Members are voted on by all residents of the district, and represent all residents of the district. 

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Fort Bend ISD School Trustee - Position 1 

FORT BEND ISD SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE – POSITION 1: The current Fort Bend ISD School Board Trustee for Position 1 is Susan Hohnbaum – who is not running for re-election. The candidates running for Fort Bend ISD School Board in the Saturday, May 10th General Election are as follows: Jason Burdine, Ramesh Cherivirala, Sardar Qaisar and C.J. Udoagwu.

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Fort Bend ISD School Trustee - Position 4 

FORT BEND ISD SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE – POSITION 4: The current Fort Bend ISD School Board Trustee for Position 4 is Bruce Albright. Trustee Albright is being challenged by Deron R. Harrington, Kristin K Tassin and Rodrigo Carreon in the Saturday, May 10th General Election.

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Fort Bend ISD School Trustee - Position 5 

FORT BEND ISD SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE – POSITION 5: The current Fort Bend ISD School Board Trustee for Position 5 is Patsy Taylor. Trustee Taylor is being challenged by Kris Allfreyand KP George in the Saturday, May 10th General Election.

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MISSOURI CITY

The mayor and City Council for Missouri City are responsible for policy functions under provisions of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Missouri City, which was adopted in 1974. The mayor and two council members are elected at large every two years in even-numbered years, while four district council members are elected every two years in odd-numbered years. The mayor is entitled to vote on all issues and has no power to veto City Council action. The election of City Council members is held on the second Saturday in May of each year.

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Missouri City Race for Mayor

2014 RACE FOR MAYOR OF MISSOURI CITY – The current Mayor of Missouri City, Texas is Allen Owen. Mayor Owen is being challenged by Noel Pinnock in the Saturday, May 10th Mayoral Election for Missouri City Texas.

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Missouri City Council – At-Large Position 2

2014 RACE FOR MISSOURI CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION 2 – The current Missouri City Council At-Large Position 2 Council Member is Danny Nguyen. Council Member Nguyen is being challenged by Chris Preston in the Saturday, May 10th General Election.

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Missouri City – Special Election

2014 SPECIAL ELECTION PROPOSITIONS: At their Monday, Feb. 17, Regular Meeting, Missouri City Council Members voted 5-2 to approve an ordinance that places four bond propositions on the May 10, 2014, general election ballot. Following multiple meetings with members of the Bond Exploratory Committee (BEC) and City Staff throughout December and January, City Council approved the following four bond categories for the ballot:

Missouri City - Proposition 1 — Deals with DRAINAGE PROJECTS ($6.5 million) – Proposition #1 includes, but is not limited to acquiring equipment, studies, costs associated with necessary land acquisition and construction of various drainage improvements throughout the city.

Missouri City - Proposition 2 — Deals with MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ($22.8 million) – Proposition #2 includes, but is not limited to costs for studies, equipment, sidewalk and bridge improvement, land acquisition, and construction of roads.

Missouri City - Proposition 3 — Deals with CONSTRUCTION of Fire Station No. 6 ($5 million) – Proposition #3 includes, but is not limited to costs for studies, equipment, land acquisition, and construction of a new Missouri City fire station.

Missouri City - Proposition 4 — Deals with City Facilities ($5.7 million) – Proposition #4 includes, but is not limited to costs associated with acquiring, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment. This proposition also covers costs associated with a study of Missouri City’s City Hall complex and necessary repairs recommended.

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RICHMOND

The “City Commission” for Richmond, Texas is composed of a “Mayor” and two (2) “Commissioners.” The Mayor of Richmond and each Commissioner is elected at large, and unless they are removed from office, they serve for term of three (3) years.

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Richmond – Race for Mayor

2014 RACE FOR MAYOR OF RICHMOND – The current Mayor of Richmond, Texas is Evalyn W. Moore. Mayor Moore is being challenged by Gary Gillen in the Saturday, May 10th Mayoral Election for Missouri City Texas. Gillen is currently a City Commissioner for Richmond and has chosen to run for mayor rather than seek re-election city commissioner.

2014 CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE TWO COMMISSION SEATS – The candidates running for the open commission seats in the Saturday, May 10th Mayoral Election for Richmond Texas are: William “Bill” Dostal (a current city commissioner), Robert (Glen) Gilmore, Carlos Garcia, Tres Davis, Gennaro D’onofrio, Jesse Torres, and Milton Wright.

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SUGARLAND

The City of Sugarland will not be holding a General Election on Saturday, May 10, 2014. None of the incumbents up for re-election drew challengers this election cycle. Mayor James Thompson, Council Member Himesh Gandhi (At-Large Position 1) and Joe R. Zimmerman (At-Large Position 2) are the incumbents who would have been on the ballot this year.





GALVESTON COUNTY

The City Secretary serves as the Elections Administrator for the City of Galveston. The Mayor is elected at-large and six members of Council are elected from districts every even-numbered year.

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Galveston - Race for Mayor

2014 RACE FOR MAYOR OF GALVESTON: The current mayor of Galveston, Texas is Lewis Rosen. Mayor Rosen is not running for re-election in the Saturday, May 10th Mayoral Election. The candidates Galveston, Texas voters will have to choose from in the race for mayor on Saturday, May 10th are as follows: Don Mafrige, Jim Yarbrough, Raymond Guzman, Jr. and Elizabeth Beeton.

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Galveston City Council – District 1

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 – The current Galveston City Council District 1 Council Member is Cornelia Harris Banks. Council Member Banks is being challenged by Ronald Anthony Dean and Tarris Woods in the Saturday, May 10th General Mayoral Election.

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Galveston City Council – District 2

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 – The current Galveston City Council District 2 Council Member is Rusty Legg. Council Member Leg is not running for re-election. The candidates running for Galveston City Council for District 2 in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 Mayoral Election are: Craig Brown, Susan Fennewald and Richard Batie.

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Galveston City Council – District 3

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 – The current Galveston City Council District 3 Council Member is Elizabeth Beeton. Council Member Beeton is not running for re-election. She has decided to run for mayor. The candidates running for Galveston City Council for District 3 in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 Mayoral Election are: Ralph McMorris and Kate Marx.

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Galveston City Council – District 4

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 – The current Galveston City Council District 4 Council Member is Norman Pappous. Council Member Pappous is being challenged by David Hoover in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 General Mayoral Election.

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Galveston City Council – District 5

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 – The current Galveston City Council District 5 Council Member is Terryilyn Tarlton. Council Member Tarlton is being challenged by Diana Bertini and Bill Quiroga in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 General Mayoral Election.

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Galveston City Council – District 6

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 – The current Galveston City Council District 6 Council Member is Marie Robb. Council Member Robb is being challenged by Carolyn Sunseri in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 General Mayoral Election.

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Galveston College 

Galveston Community College District is electing persons to serve on its Board of Regents in Positions, #4, #5, and #6. Each of the candidates elected will serve for a term of (6) six years. A special election to fill the unexpired Position #2 seat which expires in May of 2018 will also take place on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

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Galveston College Board of Regents – Position 4

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS PLACE 4 – The current Galveston College Board Regent for Position 4 is Raymond Lewis. Regent Lewis is running unopposed in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 General Election.

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Galveston College Board of Regents – Position 5

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS PLACE 5 – The current Galveston College Board Regent for Position 5 is Paul Cunningham. Regent Cunningham is is not running for re-election in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 General Election. The candidates running Position 5 are as follows: Ann Heidel, Sheryl Rozier and Michael B. Hughes.

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Galveston College Board of Regents – Position 6

2014 RACE FOR GALVESTON COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS PLACE 6 – The current Galveston College Board Regent for Position 6 is Carroll G. Sunseri. Regent Sunseri is running unopposed in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 General Election.

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Galveston College Board of Regents - Special Election

On Saturday, May 10, 2014 a special election is being held to fill the Unexpired Galveston College Board Position 2 seat currently being held by Fred D. Raschke.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Allen Owen, Danny Nguyen Jim Rice, Cynthia Lenton Gary, Bobby Marshall, and Rodney Griffin Are All Urging Fort Bend County Voters to Vote Early in the 2013 General Election Beginning on Monday, April 29, 2013

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS SPECIAL EDITION FEATURING COUNCILMAN MARSHALL

Mayor Allen Owen, Danny Nguyen, Jim Rice, Cynthia Lenton Gary, Bobby Marshall, and Rodney Griffin Are All Urging Fort Bend County Registered Voters to Vote Early 

By Aubrey R. Taylor 
President of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications
The Publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper

Recently Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper was asked by Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen, Missouri City Council Member Danny Nguyen, FBISD Trustee Jim Rice, Former FBISD Trustee Cynthia Lenton-Gary, Missouri City Council Member Bobby Marshall, and 2013 Candidate for Missouri City Council Rodney L. Griffin to inform you that they’re asking for your support and vote in the upcoming Saturday, May 11, 2013 General Election to be held in Fort Bend County. With the exception of Mayor Allen Owen, and Councilman Danny Nguyen, all these individuals will be on the ballot this year.

PLEASE CONSIDER THESE REQUESTS

These individuals are not connected or associated with one another unless otherwise noted. However, each have supported our effort to inform, inspire, encourage, and uplift people throughout the region in one way or another. Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen is urging you to vote in 2013 General Election for all 15 Charter Propositions on the ballot. Click here to view the 15 Propositions Mayor Allen Owen wants you to vote for in the 2013 General Election.  Missouri City At-Large Position 2 Council Member Danny Nguyen is urging all Missouri City voters to exercise their privilege to vote. Click here to view his message. FBISD Trustee, Jim Rice, is asking Fort Bend County voters to vote for him in the upcoming election. Click here for more information on Jim Rice. Former FBISD Trustee, Cynthia Lenton Gary is asking for Fort Bend County voters to help her unseat Dave Rosenthal (the current FBISD Trustee for Position 7) in the upcoming election. Click here for more information Cynthia Lenton Gary. Missouri City Council Member Bobby Marshall is asking for all Missouri City Council District A voters to vote to re-elect him in the upcoming election. Click here for more information on Councilman Bobby Marshall. And finally, Rodney L. Griffin, the candidate who came within 33 votes of unseating Councilman Bobby Marshall in the 2011 General Election in Missouri City, is asking all Missouri City District A voters to help him unseat Bobby Marshall in the 2013 General Election. Click here for more information on Rodney L. Griffin.

VOTE EARLY IN THE 2013 GENERAL ELECTION

Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper is urging all Fort Bend County voters to vote early at one of the locations listed below:

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Monday - Friday -- April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday -- April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 - CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precint (s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 --8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 --10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
Saturday -- May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED
Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED
Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM



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The Importance of Voting In Local Elections featuring Thoughts from Mayor Annise Parker and other City of Houston Leaders 

“The feature of this “Special Edition” of Your Thought Matters Newspaper is the section on the importance of voting in local elections. This “Special Edition” was made possible by Mayor Annise Parker, Mayor Allen Owen, Congressman Kevin Brady, Houston Controller Ronald C. Green, Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez, Houston At-Large City CM -Andrew C. Burks, Jr., Missouri City At-Large CM - Danny Nguyen, Houston City CM - Ellen Cohen, Houston City CM – Wanda Adams, Houston City CM – Mike Laster, Houston City CM – Larry V. Green. 2013 Candidate Georgia D. Provost for Houston’s District – D, 2013 Candidate Rodney Griffin for Missouri City’s District – A, 2013 Candidate for Re-Election to the FBISD School Board Jim Rice, and 2013 Candidate for FBISD School Board Cynthia Lenton Gary. Call Aubrey R. Taylor Communications at: (832)212-8735 to discuss your inclusion in the next edition of Your Thought Matters Newspaper." -- Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher


CITY LEADERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING IN LOCAL ELECTIONS

The City of Houston leaders at Houston's City Hall who contributed to this Your Thought Matters Newspaper feature are: Mayor Annise Parker (top left) At-Large Position 2 Houston City Council Member -- Andrew C. Burks (top right), City of Houston Controller -- Ronald C. Green (second row left), Houston's Mayor Pro-Tem and District H Council Member -- Ed Gonzalez (second row right), Houston City Council Member for District D -- Wanda Adams (third row on left), Houston City Council Member for District C -- Ellen Cohen (third row on right), Houston City Council Member for District J -- Mike Laster (bottom on left), and Houston City Council Member for District K -- Larry V. Green. All these individuals will be on the November 5, 2013 Mayoral Election ballot for the City of Houston; with the exception of Councilwoman Wanda Adams who is term-limited and can't run for re-election for her seat.

Mayor Annise Parker, Other Houston City Hall Leaders Answer Call to Share Their Thoughts On The Importance of Voting

“Mayor Annise Parker the 61st Mayor of Houston, and only the second woman to hold the position of chief executive officer for the City of Houston recently took a moment to share her thoughts on the importance of voting at the request of Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper. Other Houston City Hall leaders who also took the time out of their busy schedules to share their thoughts on the importance of voting in local elections were: Houston’s City Controller Ronald C. Green; Houston’s Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez; Houston’s At-Large Position 2 Council Member Andrew C. Burks, Jr.; Houston’s District C Council Member Ellen Cohen; Houston’s District D Council Member Wanda Adams; Houston’s District J Council Member Mike Laster; and Houston’s District K Council Member Larry Green. I’m thankful that these leaders found value in our quest to inform, empower, inspire, and encourage Americans to get involved in local elections. For in the end, all politics are local.”


Mayor Annise Parker, Currently Only the Second Woman to serve as Houston's Chief Executive takes a Moment to Share Her Thoughts on The Importance of Voting 

"I remember voting as a kid with my parents. That was back in the days when you walked into a voting booth, pulled a red curtain behind you, picked your candidates and pulled a lever to cast your ballot. My parents took me every November, and I’ve gone every year as an adult. It’s important to vote for many reasons, but I’ll focus on three.

1) It’s the only opportunity we have, as citizens, to hold our elected officials accountable to the promises they make to us when they’re running for office. I’ve been elected eight times now, so I know that when I make a promise on the campaign trail, voters are listening, and voters will remind me of my promises when I come back in two years.

2) Someone said to me recently – if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Elected officials make very important decisions about how your money is spent and what limits are placed on your life. It’s important that your elected officials know that you care about your rights and your money – and the best way to show them that you care is to vote.

3) And finally, 150 years ago, voting was reserved for a privileged few. African Americans and women risked their lives fighting for the right to vote. They won in 1870 and 1920, respectively. That isn’t very long ago, and every election I am proud to honor those brave civil rights activists by heading to the polls and casting a ballot."

Sincerely,

Annise Parker
The 61st Mayor of Houston, Texas
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Houston City Controller Ronald C. Green Shares His Thoughts on the Importance of Participating in Local Elections

“In times like these it is important that all who can vote should exercise their right to. Not at any moment in our time has our country been so politically polarized, we have gun law bills, budget and deficit issues, the issues that are currently being discussed in Washington have a trickle-down effect to cities and local municipalities. It is important that we have the right leadership in place so that our city is ready to handle those problems. Locally, our economy, public project initiatives and quality of life all depend on the representation YOU the citizen vote for. The City of Houston’s leadership helps in making decisions that make sure that the aforementioned are available to you. That is why it is important for you to participate in local elections. In no other elections, state or nationally, can you personally hold your elected official accountable for the well being of the city that you live in. You want and need responsible men and women to make sure that your taxes are being put to good use, whether you are Republican or Democrat. We need YOU to help Houston thrive as a city, we need YOU to ensure Houston has the quality of life for families and visitors to enjoy and prosper in. Your vote helps in achieving those goals.”

Sincerely,

Ronald C. Green
Houston City Controller
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City of Houston Mayor Pro-Tem, District H Council Member Ed Gonzalez Shares His Thoughts on Why Voting Matters

“Voting is a fundamental right granted to us by our forefathers, it is a right that sets our nation apart from many in the world, and it is a right that I encourage all citizens to exercise. Elections impact who represents us at every level of government, those representatives are the individuals that advocate for the needs of our communities, of our families, and of our future generations. Electing a representative ensures that your voice is heard at City Hall, at the State Capitol, and in Washington D.C. As a local elected official, I take pride in fighting for the needs of the District H constituents that I represent. Keeping our neighborhoods safe, ensuring that our roads are in good condition, increasing the amount of greenspace in the community, and encouraging economic development are some of my main priorities. I know that I was elected to serve my community and I strive to listen to its needs each and every single day. I sincerely hope that all voters will take time to cast a ballot, particularly during a local election. Our government is only as good as the people that we send to represent us. Make sure that you head to the voting booth and continue to make your voice heard.”

Sincerely,

Ed Gonzalez
Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Houston
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Houston City Council Member Andrew C. Burks Shares His Thoughts On The Importance of Participating In Local Elections

"Exercising your right to vote in local elections gives you a powerful voice in the issues that directly impact our family. When we think about the political decisions that make the greatest differences in our lives, we often think about Washington, D.C. But the truth is that some of the decisions that have the largest impact on us are made at City Hall.

The brave police officers and fire fighters keeping us safe depend upon responsible local elected officials to ensure they are effective. The roads we drive on, the water we drink, and the parks and libraries our families use are all maintained by your local elected officials.

The services we use most are local. That is why it is important to participate in local elections. When you have a concern, it is your locally elected officials who are the most responsive. As members of the community, mayors and council members are more in touch with the everyday needs of our neighbors. As a voter, you want to ensure that the services impacting you the most are in the hands of someone you can trust and who understands your needs.

Your vote makes its biggest difference in local elections. Low turnout in local races means your voice is louder and stronger. Your participation ensures your needs are represented and that our city will remain a great place to call home for generations to come.”

Sincerely,

Andrew C. Burks Jr.
City Council At-Large Position 2
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Houston City Council District C Representative Ellen Cohen Takes A Moment to Share Her Thoughts On The Importance of Participating in Local Elections

“Democracy is the cornerstone of our country from the federal level down to the local level. I was raised to believe that democracy means “one person, one vote,” and that exercising your vote is a responsibility as well as a right. In a politically polarized nation, making your voice heard from the ballot box becomes even more urgent.

In Houston, though voter turnout in our last national election (2012) was above 60%, unfortunately, in our last localelection (2011) turnout was less than 15%. This is particularly regrettable because all politics is local. Local government is responsible for the most immediate concerns of our citizens’ daily lives. From streets to parks to libraries to water, your local government officials make or influence the policy decisions that impact our lives. Consequently, holding elected officials accountable for their decisions is vital to a well-functioning city, state, or nation.

Furthermore, particularly in a local election, every vote is critical. Elections that are determined by 10, 100, or 500 votes are more common than many citizens are aware. Since a small voting pool magnifies the effect of a singular vote, participating in a local election can have a great impact on your life. Enfranchisement for all has been hard-won in America, and we owe it to our forebears to honor their sacrifices by exercising the right and responsibility to vote.”

Sincerely,

Ellen Cohen
Houston City Council District C
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Houston City Council Member Wanda Adams Shares Her Thoughts on The Importance of Voting in Our Local Elections

“Many times, local elections do not receive a high voter turnout rate because individuals feel that those elections are not as important as voting for national elected officials. Voting in local elections is actually more important because it is the best way to have your voice heard immediately. Local elected officials are the individuals who carry-out fiscal mandates, laws, and actions that are created on a national and state level. Citizens should see their local officials working in their communities by the projects that are being completed in their neighborhoods. The Mayor and City Council choose city department leaders who make decisions regarding infrastructure repair, water services, health services, solid waste services, libraries, parks, and many other services that affect everyone living in the city. These elected officials are the public servants that you should see physically working in the community and working for the community. They have vested interests that are parallel to their constituents because they drive your streets daily, visit the parks with their loved ones, receive city services, and live in your neighborhoods. Local officials know your concerns because they share them. If someone isn’t voting in local elections, they are saying that they are not concerned with the issues that matter most – the issues that affect home.”

Sincerely,

Wanda Adams
Houston City Council District D
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Houston City Council Member Mike Laster Shares his thoughts on the importance of voting in local Elections

“Local elections are important because local government is the foundation of democracy. Your voice is heard the most at the local level and local officials are some of the most accessible and responsive to the voting public. Your daily life is directly affected by local government – from trash pick-up to pot holes to police and fire services to building permits. All of us are called upon to build up our communities and participation in local elections is the most effective way to do that.”

Sincerely,

Mike Laster
Houston City Council District J
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Shared Thoughts from Houston City Council District K Council Member Larry V. Green on Why it's Important for Voters to Participate in Local City-Wide Elections

“It is important for voters to participate in local city-wide elections because elected officials can help determine the economic, educational and social well-being of entire communities. For example, two very important tasks of city council members include making laws and allocating money. Elected officials are the gatekeepers for millions of dollars in tax revenue—that is, money paid by anyone in the public old enough to purchase taxable merchandise, own property, or earn a paycheck. Elected officials control which individuals, groups, communities, businesses, and institutions receive taxpayer dollars, how much they receive, and the purpose for which they can use the money.

Local elected officials are public servants who serve at the pleasure of ordinary citizens—like you and me. For example, in city elections in Houston, every two years voters go to the polls to decide whether their elected officials deserve another term in office. Ultimately, elected officials, including me, are judged by the quality of our leadership. Are we accessible to the public? Do we represent all demographics, rich, poor, everyone? Do we bring money or other resources back to our Districts? Do our decisions or voting record reflect the priorities we promised when asking for your vote?

The policies generated from your participation in local city-wide elections shape almost every aspect of our lives. It is important that voters do not take a back seat in the political decisions that result in these policies. Let your voice be heard by voting in all local city-wide elections.”

Sincerely,

Larry V. Green, Esq.
Houston City Council District K
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-- CLICK HERE FOR OPEN LETTER FROM GEORGIA D. PROVOST
Businesswoman Georgia D. Provost is running for Houston City Council for District D in the 2013 Mayoral Election for Houston. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2013 for the 2013 Mayoral Election in Houston. The Houston City Council District D seat is currently held by Councilwoman Wanda Adams who is term-limited and can't run for re-election. Click this link to read the "Open Letter" from Georgia D. Provost a 2013 candidate for Houston City Council. 


DON'T FORGET TO REMIND EVERYONE YOU KNOW IN FORT BEND COUNTY TO VOTE IN THE SATURDAY, MAY 11TH GENERAL ELECTION



MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS: Watch Out for the Missouri City Council District A Race involving Bobby Marshall, Rodney Griffin and Yolanda Ford on Saturday, May 11, 2013

By Aubrey R. Taylor
President, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications
The Publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper

Back in the 2011 General Election face off in Missouri City for the District A City Council seat Rodney Griffin came within 33 votes of unseating the incumbent Bobby Marshall. However, a dismal 6.52% voter turnout in the (6) six precinct district largely made up of African-American voters proved a little too much for Griffin to overcome in his quest to unseat the incumbent. But Rodney L. Griffin is back on the ballot again in the 2013 General Election to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. However, he's not facing the incumbent alone this time around. Yolanda Ford, a local architectural designer and urban planner is also in the race seeking to unseat Councilman Bobby Marshall.


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Missouri City At Large Position II Council Member Danny Nguyen (far left) is the Economic Development Committee Chair. Council Member Nguyen at an Economic Development effort with Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert (second photo). Council Member Nguyen at the appreciation of safety event with Constable Ruben Davis.


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-- CHECK OUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI CITY -- BY RODNEY L. GRIFFIN

Businessman Rodney Griffin continues to campaign tirelessly for the revitalization of Texas Parkway. He has served the Missouri City community as the Presiding Election Judge for many terms. Presently he serve Precinct 2059 as the Democratic Chair and on the State Democratic Executive Committee in Austin. According to Griffin he was the first State (Texas) party official to endorse then candidate Obama for president (Feb, 22, 2007). During the de centennial census, he made sure that every person in the Missouri City community was counted. 
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