Demetria Smith is a 2019 Candidate Planning to Run for Mayor of Houston on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Against Mayor Turner

Demetria Smith is Running for Mayor of Houston in the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election Against Current Mayor Sylvester Turner, A Few Others

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

Yes, Demetria Smith is back running for office again. Currently, as far as I can tell, she’s the only woman who has thrown her hat into the ring to run for mayor of Houston in the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election -- thus far. However, just being a woman doesn’t mean that female voters are going to choose her over her male counterparts. In my opinion, Smith’s biggest challenge will be to convince Houstonians that she deserves their vote. In case you don’t remember, Smith was one of the candidates who ran for mayor of Houston back in November of 2015. Back then, she faced an uphill battle in a crowded field as she, Ben Hall, Victoria A. Lane, Sylvester Turner, Bill King, Rafael Munoz Jr., Marty McVey, Steve Costello, Joe Ferreira, Hoc Thai Nguyen, Chris Bell, and Dale Steffies faced off. And since then, Smith also threw her hat into the ring as a 2018 gubernatorial candidate; but was eventually disqualified from the Democratic Primary ballot because of a disagreement regarding the filing fees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Smith’s professional experience includes working in home mortgage lending, tax refunds, business start-up funding, auto lending and financial and credit education.

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Buzbee, King, Baker, and Smith are All Expected to Challenge Mayor Sylvester Turner in the Race for Mayor of Houston Scheduled to Take Place on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The field of candidates expected to run for mayor of Houston in 2019 is beginning to take shape. As it stands right now, attorney Tony Buzbee, attorney Bill King, Dr. Kendall L. Baker, and businesswoman Demetria Smith are expected to challenge Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the race to become Houston's next mayor. Hall of Fame Wrestler "Booker T" who was the first candidate to announce his bid to challenge Mayor Turner way back in 2016 is not expected to be in the field of 2019 mayoral contenders. CLICK HERE to learn more about why "Booker T" isn't going to be able to run for mayor on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after all.

THINKING ABOUT RUNNING?

According to the folks at the Houston City Secretary’s Office candidates looking to run for office on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, can pay a filing fee, or they can collect signatures to have their name placed on the ballot. So, if you are a candidate wanting to run for MAYOR OF HOUSTON you can pay a 1,250.00 dollar filing fee or collect signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. If you are a candidate who would like to run for THE CITY OF HOUSTON CONTROLLER position you can pay a 750.00 dollar filing fee or collect signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. And if you are a candidate looking to run for one of the HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL positions you can pay a 500.00 dollar filing fee or collect signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. However, if you plan on going the route of collecting signatures to have your name placed on the ballot, the exact number of signatures needed won’t be determined until sometime in July of this year from what I understand. But, to be sure, all candidates interested in running for office on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the City of Houston General Election can call (832)393-1100 to speak directly with someone in the City Secretary’s Office. However, if you have any problem whatsoever in getting your questions answered, you can call me directly at (281)788-3033, and I will try to do what I can to help. And just in case you don’t already know, the City Secretary’s Office can be located at 900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 on the first floor.

(BALLOT BY MAIL)

The first day to apply for a ballot by mail for the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election has already passed -- it was on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. So if you are going to vote by mail, you can go ahead and request your mail-in ballot today!

(DESIGNATE YOUR TREASURER)

If you are a candidate planning to run for Mayor of Houston, City Controller, or one of the Houston City Council Positions you need to designate your treasurer before you start spending money on your campaign.

(FIRST DAY YOU CAN FILE TO RUN)

Saturday, July 20, 2019, is the first day that you can "OFFICIALLY" file for a place on the ballot for the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election.

(LAST DAY YOU CAN FILE TO RUN)

Monday, August 19, 2019, is the last day that you can file for a place on the ballot for the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election.

(LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE)

Monday, October 7, 2019, is the last day that you can register to vote to make your voice heard in the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election.

(EARLY VOTING PERIOD BEGINS)

Monday, October 25, 2019, is the first day that you will be able to vote early to make your voice heard in the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election.

(EARLY VOTING PERIOD ENDS)

Friday, November 1, 2019, is the last day that you will be able to vote early to make your voice heard in the Tuesday, November 5, 2019, City of Houston Mayoral Election.

(ELECTION DAY VOTING)

Tuesday, November 5, 2019, is "ELECTION DAY" for the City of Houston General Mayoral Election, the HISD Board of Trustees Election, and HCCS Board of Trustees Election. So mark your calendar, and do your very best to make an informed voting decision.

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"Councilman Mike Knox is pictured above with former Houston City Council Member Toni Lawrence. On behalf of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper©, we would like to thank Councilman Mike Knox for valuing the vote, prayers, and support of every Houstonian. It's through the generous support from people like Councilman Knox that Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is able to inform, empower and implore our readers to actively pursue their dreams. And as always, please don't forget that it is imperative that we make it our business to elect the "BEST QUALIFIED" people who value us when we go to the polls to vote! And just in case you don't know, Councilman Mike Knox is running for re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1. But you don't have to wait until "ELECTION DAY" to cast your ballot for Mike Knox. The "EARLY VOTING PERIOD" will begin on Monday, October 21, 2019, and end on Friday, November 1, 2019."


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"On behalf of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper, we would like to thank Tony Buzbee for finding value in supporting the "2019 MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS" taking place in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 21, 2019. In case you don't already know, Tony Buzbee will be on the November 2019 ballot running for Mayor of Houston."


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On behalf of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper, we would like to thank Dr. Kendall L. Baker for finding value in supporting the "2019 MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS" taking place in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 21, 2019. In case you don't already know, Dr. Kendall Baker will be on the November 2019 ballot running for Mayor of Houston.


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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
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