On Saturday, February 24, 2018, Over 6,142 Democrats Voted Early In-Person in Harris County; 4,677 Republicans Voted Early In-Person

Democratic Early In-Person Voters Are Still Outpacing Republican Party In-Person Early Voters through the First Five Days of Early Voting in Harris County, Texas

ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR

Neither major political party in Harris County is putting up great overall numbers considering Harris County has well over 2 million voters and the combined early voting numbers only stand at 65,244 total votes. But make no mistake about it, so far Democrats in Harris County, Texas are proving that they are serious about showing the world that their sweep of all the countywide seats back in the 2016 Presidential Election wasn't a fluke. Yesterday marked the beginning of the 7AM to 7PM cycle of early voting -- except for today! The polls will open at 1PM and close at 6PM on today, Sunday, February 25, 2018. Then from Monday, February 26th through Friday, March 2nd the polls will open at 7AM and close at 7PM.

DEMOCRATS TURN IN LARGEST TURNOUT SO FAR

On yesterday, Saturday, February 24, 2018, the Harris County Democratic Party turned in the biggest day of in-person voters so far -- with 6,142 Democrats going to the polls to vote in person. The Harris County Republican Party turned in 4,677 in-person voters on Saturday, February 24, 2018. So far, 22,252 Democrats have gone to the polls to vote in-person through the first five days of early voting. Comparatively speaking, 20,730 Republicans have gone to the polls to vote in-person through the first five days of early voting. But keep in mind, that when you throw in the "MAIL-IN BALLOTS" the Republican Party Primary "VOTER PARTICIPATION" is still greater than that of the Democrats in Harris County, Texas. Overall, the "TOTAL HARRIS COUNTY EARLY VOTER PARTICIPATION" for Republicans stands at 33,372 total votes through the first four days of early voting. On the contrary, the "TOTAL HARRIS COUNTY EARLY VOTER PARTICIPATION" for Democrats stands at 31,872 total votes through the first four days of early voting.

A GLANCE AT THE HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY EARLY VOTING TURNOUT THROUGH THE FIRST FIVE DAYS OF EARLY VOTING

On Tuesday, 3,833 Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Wednesday, 3,143 Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Thursday, 3,920 Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Friday, 5,214 Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Saturday, 6,142 Democrats vote early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas.

A GLANCE AT THE HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY EARLY VOTING TURNOUT THROUGH THE FIRST FIVE DAYS OF EARLY VOTING

On Tuesday, 3,509 Republicans voted early by personal appearance. On Wednesday, 3,167 Democrats voted early by personal appearance. On Thursday, 4,105 Republicans voted early by personal appearance. On Friday, 5,272 Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Saturday, 4,677 Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas.

TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 2018 IS THE LAST TIME TEXAS WILL BE ABLE TO VOTE A STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET

In case you don’t already know, this will be this last time Texas voters will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket in the state of Texas. What can you do? You are strongly encouraged by Houston Business Connections Magazine© to remind everyone you come into contact with between now, and Tuesday, November 6, 2018, about the historic battle that’s about to go down in the Lone Star State.



A LOOK BACK AT THE 2016 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 472,030 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 401,663 Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.33% -- as only 1,338,898 of the 2,182,980 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.



A LOOK BACK AT THE 2014 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, the Harris County Republican Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Democratic Party. In case you don’t remember, 254,006 Republicans voted a straight ticket, compared to only 210,018 Democrats. The voter turnout was 33.65% -- as only 688,018 of the 2,044,361 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.



A LOOK BACK AT THE 2012 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 406,991 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 404,165 Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.99% -- as only 1,204,167 of the 1,942,566 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.



A LOOK BACK AT THE 2010 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, the Harris County Republican Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Democratic Party. In case you don’t remember, 290,355 Republicans voted a straight ticket, compared to only 240,479 Democrats. The voter turnout was 41.67% -- as only 798,995 of the 1,917,534 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.



A LOOK BACK AT THE 2008 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 391,488 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 343,919 Republicans. The voter turnout was 62.81% -- as only 1,188,731 of the 1,892,656 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.

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Aubrey R. Taylor, the president, and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. Taylor has more than 26-years of experience in marketing branding, public relations and political consulting. He’s publicly promoted Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and in local municipalities throughout the Lone Star State. He’s also publicly promoted (through his publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few. A visionary in his own right, Taylor has also helped many incumbent Democrats and Republicans to hold onto their seats amidst stiff challenges from political rivals -- but he’s also played strategic roles in developing strategies to help his clients unseat more than a few incumbents as well. His private group of “nonpartisan” HBC Magazine© Readers has assisted him with picking the best candidates to recommend in “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” and “MIDTERM ELECTIONS” on a regular basis. In case you don’t remember, back in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” his “nonpartisan” group of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Readers made “RECOMMENDATIONS” in sixty-seven (67) races on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. The Houston Chronicle (EDITORIAL BOARD) made endorsements in the same sixty-seven (67) races. 

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Lone Star College North Harris - CDC Building is located at 2700 W W Thorne Drive, Houston, 77073 -- Early Voting Location

Lone Star College North Harris - CDC Building

46. Mercer Park (*): Lone Star College North Harris - CDC Building is located at 2700 W W Thorne Drive, Houston, 77073 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

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Harris County Administration Building

1. Main Office: Harris County Administration Building is located at 1001 Preston Street, 4th Floor, Houston, 77002 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Moody Park Community Center

2. Moody Park: Moody Park Community Center is located at 3725 Fulton Street, Houston, 77009 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Kashmere Multi-Service Center

3. Kashmere: Kashmere Multi-Service Center is located at 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston, 77026 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Ripley House Neighborhood Center

4. Downtown-East: Ripley House Neighborhood Center is located at 4410 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, 77011 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

H.C.C.S. Southeast College

5. Southeast Houston: H.C.C.S. Southeast College is located at 6960 Rustic Street, Parking Garage, Houston, 77087 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Young Neighborhood Library

6. Palm Center (*): Young Neighborhood Library is located at 5107 Griggs Road, Houston, 77021 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Fiesta Mart

7. Astrodome Area: Fiesta Mart is located at 8130 Kirby Drive, Houston, 77054 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Metropolitan Multi-Service Center

8. Near Town: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center is located at 1475 W. Gray Street, Houston, 77019 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Harris County Public Health

9. Galleria: Harris County Public Health is located at 2223 West Loop South Fwy, 1st Floor, Houston, 77027 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

SPJST Lodge #88

10. The Heights: SPJST Lodge #88 is located at 1435 Beall Street, Houston, 77008 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Northeast Multi-Service Center

11. Northeast Houston: Northeast Multi-Service Center is located at 9720 Spaulding Street, Building #4, Houston, 77016 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Alvin D. Baggett Community Center

12. Galena Park: Alvin D. Baggett Community Center is located at 1302 Keene Street, Galena Park, 77547 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

John Phelps Courthouse

13. Hobby Area: John Phelps Courthouse is located at 101 S. Richey Street, Pasadena, 77506 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center

14. Sunnyside: Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center is located at 9314 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, 77051 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center

15. South Houston: Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center is located at 3810 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, 77045 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Bayland Park Community Center

16. SW. Houston: Bayland Park Community Center is located at 6400 Bissonnet Street (near Hillcroft), Houston, 77074 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Tracy Gee Community Center

17. Near West Side: Tracy Gee Community Center is located at 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, 77042 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Trini Mendenhall Community Center

18. Spring Branch: Trini Mendenhall Community Center is located at 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, 77055 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Lone Star College - Victory Center

19. Victory Center: Lone Star College - Victory Center is located at 4141 Victory Drive, Houston, 77088 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Acres Homes Multi-Service Center

20. Acres Homes: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center is located at 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Hardy Senior Center

21. North: Hardy Senior Center is located at 11901 West Hardy Road, Houston, 77076 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Octavia Fields Branch Library

22. Humble: Octavia Fields Branch Library is located at 1503 South Houston Avenue, Humble, 77338 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Kingwood Community Center, Room 102

23. Kingwood (*): Kingwood Community Center, Room 102 is located at 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, 77345 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Rosewood Funeral Home

24. Atascocita (*): Rosewood Funeral Home - Atascocita, Community Room is located at 17404 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Atascocita, 77346 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Crosby Branch Library

25. Crosby: Crosby Branch Library is located at 135 Hare Road, Crosby, 77532 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

North Channel Branch Library

26. Wallisville Road: North Channel Branch Library is located at 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, 77049 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Baytown Community Center

27. Baytown: Baytown Community Center is located at 2407 Market Street, Baytown, 77520 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Kyle Chapman Activity Center

28. Pasadena: Kyle Chapman Activity Center is located at 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, 77505 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Freeman Branch Library

29. Clear Lake: Freeman Branch Library is located at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 77062 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Scarsdale County Annex

30. Scarsdale: Scarsdale County Annex is located at 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, 77089 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Alief ISD Administration Building

31. Alief : Alief ISD Administration Building is located at 4250 Cook Road, Houston, 77072 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Harris County MUD 81

32. Far West: Harris County MUD 81 is located at 805 Hidden Canyon Road, Katy, 77450 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Nottingham Park

33. West Houston: Nottingham Park is located at 926 Country Place Drive, Houston, 77079 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Katy Branch Library

34. Katy: Katy Branch Library is located at 5414 Franz Road, Katy, 77493 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Bear Creek

35. Bear Creek: Unavailable due to flooding. There will be no early voting at the Bear Creek location during this election cycle.

Lone Star College - Cypress Center

36. North Katy: Lone Star College - Cypress Center is located at 19710 Clay Road, Katy, 77449 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

City of Jersey Village - City Hall

37. Jersey Village: City of Jersey Village - City Hall is located at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village, 77040 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 

38. South Cypress: Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center is located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, 77433 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Juergen’s Hall Community Center

39. Cypress: Juergen’s Hall Community Center is located at 26026 Hempstead Highway, Cypress, 77429 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Prairie View A&M University – Northwest

40. Northwest: Prairie View A&M University – Northwest is located at 9449 Grant Road, Houston, 77070 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Fallbrook Church

41. Fallbrook: Fallbrook Church is located at 12512 Walters Road, Houston, 77014 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Klein Multipurpose Center, Room 402

42. Cypress Creek (*): Klein Multipurpose Center, Room 402 is located at 7500 FM 2920, Klein, 77379 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Tomball Public Works Building

43. Tomball: Tomball Public Works Building is located at 501B James Street, Tomball, 77375 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Lone Star College - Creekside Center 

44. Far North: Lone Star College - Creekside Center is located at 8747 West New Harmony Trail, Tomball, 77375 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Spring First Church - Teen Center

45. North (*): Spring First Church - Teen Center is located at 1851 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, 77388 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Lone Star College North Harris - CDC Building

46. Mercer Park (*): Lone Star College North Harris - CDC Building is located at 2700 W W Thorne Drive, Houston, 77073 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.

Houston Community College System, Board of Trustees Candidates for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election

HCCS, Trustee, District IV

Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, the HCCS Trustee for District IV is being challenged by Manny Barrera and Daniel "DC" Caldwell, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017 and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race.

HCCS, Trustee, District V

Robert Glaser, (right) the HCCS Trustee for District V is being challenged by Victoria Bryant (left) on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race.

HCCS, Trustee, District IX

Eugene "Gene" Pack, (right) David Jaroszewski and Pretta VanDible Stallworth (left) are the candidates running HCCS Trustee for District IX on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017 and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. The HCCS District IX seat was held by Christopher W. Oliver who will not be running for re-election.

Houston Independent School District, Trustee and Special Election Candidates for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election

Houston ISD, Trustee, District I

Monica Flores Richart, (left) Elizabeth Santos, and Gretchen Himsl are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District I on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017 and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. The HISD District I seat is currently held by Anna Eastman who will not be running for re-election.

Houston ISD, Trustee, District III - Unexpired Term

Carlos Perrett, (left) Sergio Lira, (middle) Rodolfo (Rudy) Reyes and Jesse A. Rodriguez (right) are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District III on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: José Leal was appointed to the Board of Education in August 2017 by unanimous vote of HISD trustees. He is serving a portion of the unexpired term of District III representative, a position left vacant by the passing of Trustee Manuel Rodriguez Jr. José Leal’s term expires in January 2018. However, he isn't on the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, ballot.

Houston ISD, Trustee, District V

Susan Shafer, (left) Sue Deigaard, Kara DeRocha, and Sean Cheben are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District V on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. The HISD District V seat is currently held by Michael Lunceford who will not be running for re-election.

Houston ISD, Trustee, District VI

Daniel Albert, (left) Robert Lundin, and Holly Flynn Vilaseca are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District VI on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017 and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca was appointed to the Board of Education in January 2017, by unanimous vote of the trustees, to serve the unexpired trustee term representing District VI. Her goal is to ensure that students have access to rich, engaging, and personalized learning experiences that equip them with the skills to succeed in their chosen career after high school. Throughout her career, she has worked to close the achievement gap.

Houston ISD, Trustee, District VII

Anne Katherine Sung, (left) the HISD Trustee for District VII is being challenged by John Luman on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. Anne Sung was elected to the Board of Education in 2016. She is committed to pursuing equitable policies and programs that build strong schools in every neighborhood. She intends to focus more attention on fiscal responsibility to ensure that district dollars are managed to the greatest benefit for students’ academic success according to HISD’s website.

Houston ISD, Trustee, District IX

Wanda Adams, (left) the HISD Trustee for District IX is being challenged by Karla Brown and Gerry W. Monroe on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017 and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. Wanda Adams was elected to the HISD Board of Education in 2013 after serving the limit of three two-year terms as Houston City Councilmember for District D. In addition to representing HISD District IX, Adams also currently serves as Board of Education President. Her commitment is to continue to incorporate strong literacy programs, strengthen parent and community engagement, and decrease the number of low-performing schools in HISD according to HISD’s website.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 1

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 1” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 2

"The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 2” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 3

"The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate after the expiration of the person's term of office." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 3” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 4

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 4” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 5

"The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 5” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 6

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 6” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 7

"The constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 7” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

City of Houston, Bond Election

City of Houston, PROPOSITION A

The issuance of $1,010,000,000 pension obligation bonds for the purpose of funding a portion of the unfunded liability of the City with respect to the Houston Police Officers' Pension System and the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System as contemplated by the pension reform plan contained in Senate Bill 2190 (adopted in the 85th (2017) Texas Legislature, Regular Session), and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION A” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION B

The issuance of $159,000,000 public safety improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of public safety permanent improvements for the police and fire departments and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION B” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION C

The issuance of $104,000,000 park improvement bonds for the conservation, improvement, acquisition, construction and equipment of neighborhood parks, recreational facilities and bayous, including such green spaces along all bayous to create an integrated system of bayou walking, running and bicycle trails to enhance, preserve and protect the health of citizens, water quality, natural habitat and native wildlife and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL”registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION C” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION D

The issuance of $109,000,000 public facility improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, remediation and equipment of permanent improvements that support public health and wellness, sanitation and other essential governmental and general services of the City and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION D” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION E

The issuance of $123,000,000 library improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of the public library system and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL”registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION E” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION F

(Relating to the area formerly known as the City of Houston Heights as it existed on February 19, 1918.) The legal sale of mixed beverages. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION F” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Missouri City General and Special Election Recommendations from Mayor Allen Owen

MEET MAYOR ALLEN

Mayor Allen Owen is Missouri City's 10th mayor since Missouri City’s incorporation back in 1956. He and his family have lived in Missouri City for more than 36 years. Mayor Owen continues to dedicate much of his time and expertise towards the development of a community where he and his wife of 46 years, Jane, raised their three children. In case you don’t know, Mayor Allen Owen was first elected mayor of Missouri City back on Saturday, May 7, 1994. Prior to that time he was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for five years and a City Council member for eight years, including serving as mayor pro-tem. Mayor Allen Owen earned degrees from Southern Methodist University's Graduate School of Finance and Banking and from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Community Involvement

From the beginning of Mayor Owen's association with Missouri City, he has been highly visible in the community that now has grown to well over 68,000 residents and numerous businesses. He continues to play a major role in building a strong economy evidenced by Missouri City's attraction of quality residential and commercial development.

Mayor Owen combines his position as retired senior vice president and Texas government liaison for Wells Fargo Bank of Texas with assuring he is available to hear and work with the City's residents on their needs. He actively participates in numerous community activities, including tireless volunteer hours with the YMCA, United Way, March of Dimes, and many other organizations.

Additional Service

Mayor Owen serves on the boards of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend Women's Center, Fort Bend Literacy Council, and the Fort Bend Community Justice Council. He is also a lifetime vice president and director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a lifetime member of the Fort Bend Fair, past president of the Texas 4H Foundation, and president of the Asian American Family Services Center.

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT A

Mayor Allen Owen is not endorsing either candidate in the race for Missouri City Council, District A in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Councilmember Yolanda Ford is being challenged by Sonja Giddings in the race for Missouri City Council, District A. Councilmember Ford has been a resident of Missouri City for more than 35 years. She has a passion for public service, community development, design, and entrepreneurship. Professionally, Councilmember Yolanda Ford’s background is in urban planning, architecture, community development and government contract management. She currently holds a Masters of Architecture (M. Arch) from Prairie View A & M University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S) from the University of Houston. HER CHALLENGER: In case you don’t know, Sonja Giddings has been a resident of Missouri City for over 12 years. She’s a graduate of Grambling State University. Ms. Giddings is a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Grambling State University National Alumni Association, DLW Chapter of Grambling State Alumni Chapter -- Houston, Texas, American Federation of Teachers, Former Board Member of The People’s Family Workshop of the Arts and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Back on Saturday, May 7, 2016, Sonja Giddings ran for Fort Bend Independent School District Trustee for Position 7 under the name (Sonja Nelson Leonard) and finished last in a field of five candidates.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION A

Shall Section 3.05 of Article III of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to clarify that the mayor pro tem of the city council may be elected at the first regular city council meeting following a runoff election? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION A in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION A needs to be approved because of the possibility of run-offs.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION B

Shall Subsection 4.01.A of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to remove the requirement that the city manager must be bonded at city expense in an amount not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION B in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION B needs to be approved because the city of Missouri City already has an “Umbrella Policy” that addresses this concern.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION C

Shall Subsections 4.01.D and 4.01.F of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to provide that the city manager may appoint, suspend, and remove department directors and assistant city managers without the concurrence of the city council? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION C in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION C needs to be approved because the City Manager should have this right. According to Mayor Owen, the City Manager should be able to simply present these actions to City Council in the form of information.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION D

Shall Section 4.05 of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to allow the city manager to establish, combine, discontinue, redesignate, or combine city departments? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION D in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION D needs to be approved because, along with other duties the City Manager should be afforded the opportunity to establish, combine, discontinue, redesignate or combine city departments.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION E

Shall Sections 6.01 and 6.02 of Article VI of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to make the Charter consistent with City of Missouri City Resolution No. R-16-32, adopted on October 17, 2016, changing the City's election date from May to November? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN voted against this measure when it was initially brought before Missouri City Council. He recently told Houston Business Connections Magazine© that he voted against this because all the other cities, school districts, and municipal utility districts “ALL” have their election in May and that he believes people should be able to vote on Missouri City issues without having to read through a lengthy ballot where Missouri City, Texas is at the bottom of the said ballot. So, Mayor Allen Owen is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City to vote “NO” on CHARTER PROPOSITION E in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION F

Shall Section 7.01 of Article VII of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to change the name of the city's finance department to the "financial services department?" MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION F in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION F is simply a name change to reflect the duties of that particular position consistent with other cities titles.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION G

Shall Sections 9.01 and 9.03 of Article IX of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to change the City of Missouri City's fiscal year from July 1 through June 30 to October 1 through September 30? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION G in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION G will help Missouri City’s governing body to plan better for the budget if they’re afforded the opportunity to see what the CAD revenues are going to be (early on) rather than having to play the guessing game. According to Mayor Owen, Tax rolls aren’t actually available for review until later in the year, after the “ORIGINAL FISCAL” year.

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ABOUT THIS PUBLISHER/REPORTER 

The Houston Business Connections Magazine© “POWER RANKINGS” is published by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications. Aubrey R. Taylor is the publisher/CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications and has more than 26-years of experience in marketing branding, public relations and political consulting. He’s publicly promoted Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and in local municipalities throughout the State of Texas. He’s also publicly promoted (through his publications) such corporations and institutions as: Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few.

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AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "We strongly encourage you to make an informed and empowered voting decision on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Party Primary and Republican Party Primary respectively. Also, please consider supporting the candidates and businesses who value and appreciate our support."

"We would like to wish all the candidates already committed to running for office in Harris County on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 much success." -- Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Early voting for the 2018 Democratic Primary and 2018 Republican Primary in the State of Texas will begin on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 and end on Friday, March 2, 2018. Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Lone Star State. So, if you plan on winning the Democratic (nomination) or Republican (nomination) in any of these races your application must be filed between Saturday, November 11, 2017 and Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM to have your name placed on the MARCH 2018 PRIMARY BALLOT in the State of Texas.

YOU CAN STILL GET ON THE 2018 PRIMARY BALLOT

You can call the Harris County Democratic Party at (713)802-0085 for more information on how to get on their ballot. Or you can call the Harris County Republican Party at (713)838-7900 for more information about how to get on their ballot. Or feel free to call Houston Business Connections Magazine© at (832)212-8735 if you need marketing/branding assistance, push cards, yard signs, yard sign placement/monitoring, press release delivery, or publishing of your intent to run for office.

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PHONE: (832)212-8735

CELL: (281)788-3033