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Sunday, October 4, 2015

2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election, HCC, and HISD Voter Guide Provided by Houston Business Connections Newspaper


CANDIDATES WHO VALUE OUR VOTE: Ben Hall, Victoria Lane, Bill Frazer, Chris Brown, Carroll G. Robinson, Mike Knox, Larry Blackmon, Richard Nguyen, Dr. Kendall L. Baker, Iesheia Ayers-Wilson, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Darlene "Koffey" Smith, Dr. Ann McCoy, and Jolanda Jones.


DO YOU VALUE EVERY VOTE?

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "All candidates who believe in asking for the vote of every Houstonian is welcome to call Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper at (832)212-8735 to discuss your inclusion on this page."


CAST YOUR VOTE WISELY 

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "We are still compiling our list. However, I respectfully ask you to consider casting your vote for candidates who value us, our vote, and supporting MWDBE's. We cannot expect for candidates to care about us once elected, if they neglect to value us, our vote, our community, our concerns, and our businesses while they are running for office. We must stop falling for the "OKEY DOKE" right now! We must start the process of electing "Public Servants" who value and respect us on Tuesday, November 3, 2015! So please cast your vote wisely in this election."


DON'T FORGET TO VOTE EARLY

Early voting for the 2015 City of Houston, HISD, and HCC elections will be taking place from Monday, October 19, 2015 through Friday, October 30, 2015. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. You must vote at your designated voting location on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. You may want to visit the Harris County Clerk’s website if you are not sure where to vote on Election Day. (CLICK HERE) to find your polling place. Don't forget to vote early!!!



 CLICK HERE TO READ

The 2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election is one of the most important elections the city of Houston has seen in quite some time. We must make wise and informed choices on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Please (CLICK HERE) to view this edition. And by all means, don't forget to vote early!!!

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Please consider the candidates with banners below. These are a few of the candidates who value and respect us and our vote in the City of Houston, Houston Community College, and Houston Independent School District races on the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election ballot."  


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

*Please note that Ben Hall and Victoria Lane are the only candidates seeking our vote in the race for MAYOR OF HOUSTON at this time. Also, please consider the candidates who value and respect us and our vote when you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. All candidates in this race are more than welcome to call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign banner right here.


"Ben Hall is asking for your vote in the race for City of Houston Mayor on Tuesday, November 3rd."



AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Ben Hall is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

"Victoria Lane is asking for your vote in the race for City of Houston Mayor on Tuesday, November 3rd."



AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Victoria Lane is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."


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

*Please note that Chris Brown, Bill Frazer and Carroll Robinson are the only candidates seeking our vote in the race for CITY OF HOUSTON CONTROLLER at this time. Also, please consider the candidates who value and respect us and our vote when you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. All candidates in this race are more than welcome to call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign banner right here.


"Chris Brown is asking for your vote in the race for City of Houston Controller on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Chris Brown is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."


"Bill Frazer is asking for your vote in the race for City of Houston Controller on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Bill Frazer is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."


"Carroll G. Robinson is asking for your vote in the race for City of Houston Controller on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Carroll G. Robinson is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

Brenda Stardig
Iesheia Ayers-Wilson

*Please note that Iesheia Ayers-Wilson is the only candidate seeking our vote in the race for HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT A at this time. Also, please consider the candidates who value and respect us and our vote when you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. All candidates in this race are more than welcome to call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign banner right here.


"Iesheia Ayers-Wilson is asking for your vote in the race for Houston City Council District A on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Iesheia Ayers-Wilson is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

Jerry Davis
Ben White Jr.
Vince Duncan
Isaac Mayhorn
Kenneth “K.P.” Perkins

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council District B is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.

Carl Jarvis
Ellen Cohen
Michael McDonald

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council District C is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.

Dwight Boykins
*Running Unopposed 

*No candidate chose to challenge Council Member Dwight Boykins for his Houston City Council District D seat in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election.

Dave Martin
*Running Unopposed 

*No candidate chose to challenge Council Member Dave Martin for his Houston City Council District E seat in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election.

Steve Le
Kendall Baker
Richard Nguyen

*Please note that Kendall Baker and Council Member Richard Nguyen are the only candidates seeking our vote in the race for HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT F at this time. Also, please consider the candidates who value and respect us and our vote when you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. All candidates in this race are more than welcome to call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign banner right here. Don't forget to vote!



"Pastor Kendall L. Baker is asking for your vote in the race for Houston City Council District F on Tuesday, November 3rd. He's also requesting that you vote against Proposition 1 -- The Bathroom Ordinance."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Pastor Kendall L. Baker is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

"Richard Nguyen is asking for your vote in the race for Houston City Council District F on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Richard Nguyen is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."


"Dr. Kendall L. Baker is asking for your vote in the race for Houston City Council District F on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Pastor Kendall L. Baker is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

Greg Travis
Sandie Mullins Moger

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council District G is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.

Jason Cisneroz
Abel Davila
Karla Cisneros
Roland Chavez

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council District H is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.

Herlinda Garcia
Robert Gallegos

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council District I is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.

Dung Le
Jim Bigham
Mike Laster
Manny Barrera

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council District J is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.

Larry Green
*Running Unopposed

*No candidate chose to challenge Council Member Dwight Boykins for his Houston City Council District K seat in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election.

Griff Griffin
Tom McCasland
Jenifer Rene Pool
Georgia Provost
Chris Oliver
Mike Knox
Lane Lewis
James Partsch-Galvan

*Please note that Mike Knox is the only candidate seeking our vote in the race for HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION #1 at this time. Also, please consider the candidates who value and respect us and our vote when you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. All candidates in this race are more than welcome to call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign banner right here.



"Mike Knox is asking for your vote in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1 on Tuesday, November 3rd."

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Mike Knox is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."


David Robinson
Moe Rivera
Eric Dick
Willie Davis
Andrew Burks

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #2 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here. Don't forget to vote early!

Michael Kubosh
John C.B. LaRue
Joseph McElligott
Doug Peterson

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #3 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here. Don't forget to vote early!

Amanda Edwards
Jonathan Hansen
Larry Blackmon
Evelyn Husband Thompson
Matt Murphy
Roy Morales 

*Please note that Larry Blackmon is the only candidate seeking our vote in the race for HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION #4 at this time. Also, please consider the candidates who value and respect us and our vote when you go to the polls to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. All candidates in this race are more than welcome to call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign banner right here.

"Larry Blackmon is asking for your vote in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #4 on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Larry Blackmon is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

J. Brad Batteau
Jack Christie
Philippe Nassif
Sharon Moses
Tahir Charles

*No candidate in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #5 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here. Don't forget to vote early!


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT II IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

-- Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Dr. Youlette Jayne "Baby Jane" McCullough, Darlene "Koffey" Smith, and Larry Williams are the candidates running for Houston Independent School District (HISD) District II in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election. At this time Rhonda Skillern-Jones and Darlene "Koffey" Smith are the only candidates seeking our vote.


"Rhonda Skillern Jones is asking for your vote in the race for HISD Trustee for District 2 on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Rhonda Skillern-Jones is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

"Darlene "Koffey" Smith is asking for your vote in the race for HISD Trustee for District 2 on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Darlene "Koffey" Smith is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."



CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISTRICT III IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

Manuel Rodriguez, Ramiro Fonseca, and Jose Leal are the candidates running for Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees for District III in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston General Election. *No candidate in the race for HISD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT 3 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HISD BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT IV IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

-- Davetta Daniels, Jolanda Jones, Dr. Ann McCoy, and Larry McKinzie are the candidates running for Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board Trustee for District IV in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election. *At this time Dr. Ann McCoy is the only candidate in the race for HISD BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT 4 who is seeking our vote.

"Dr. Ann McCoy is asking for your vote in the race for HISD Trustee for District 4 on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Dr. Ann McCoy is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."

"Jolanda Jones is asking for your vote in the race for HISD Trustee for District 4 on Tuesday, November 3rd."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Jolanda Jones is asking for your vote. I strongly encourage Houstonians to put people over partisan politics when considering which candidates to vote for in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election."


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HISD BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT VIII IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

-- Juliet Stipeche and Diana Davila are the candidates running for Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board Trustee for District VIII in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston General Election. *No candidate in the race for HISD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT 8 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HCC BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT III IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

Adriana Tamez and Florida "Flo" Cooper are the candidates running for Houston Community College (HCC) District III in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election. *No candidate in the race for HCC TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT 3 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HCC BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT IV IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

-- Carolyn Evans-Shabazz is not being challenged for the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees for District IV seat in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Elections.


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HCC BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT VI IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

-- John P. Hansen is not being challenged for the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees District VI seat in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election.


CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR HCC BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT VIII IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION

-- Art Aguilar and Eva Loredo are the candidates running for the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees for District VIII in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election. *No candidate in the race for HCC TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT 8 is seeking our vote at this time. Call (832)212-8735 to place your campaign or business banner right here.


PLEASE CONSIDER CASTING YOUR VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATES WHO VALUE AND RESPECT YOUR VOTE

*Publishing of this "BLOG POST" was made possible in part by candidates you see featured on this page. Please consider supporting our supporters in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City of Houston Mayoral Election whenever possible.


HERE’S WHERE MAYOR ANNISE PARKER STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Annise Parker (pictured with her wife) is currently serving her third and final term as Mayor of Houston, Texasdue to term limits. Mayor Parker voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when she was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: The candidates running for Mayor of Houston in 2015 are: Chris Bell, Stephen Costello, Joseph John Ferreira, Adrian Garcia, Benjamin L. Hall III, Bill King, Victoria Lane, Marty McVey, Rafael Munoz Jr., Thai Hoc Nguyen, Demetria Smith, Dale Steffes, and Sylvester Turner. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Mayor Annise D. Parker on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 


CITY OF HOUSTON CONTROLLER RONALD GREEN DID NOT VOTE FOR THE HERO ORDINANCE



Ronald C. Green is currently serving his third and final term as City of Houston Controllerdue to term limits. He did not vote on the passage of the HERO Ordinance. NOTE: The candidates running for City of Houston Controller in 2015 are: Carroll G. Robinson, Bill Frazer, Chris Brown, M.J. Khan, Jew Don Boney, and Dwight Jefferson. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Controller Ronald C. Green on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 


WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER STEPHEN COSTELLO STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Stephen Costello is currently running for Mayor of Houston, Texas. He is also serving as the Houston City Council At-Large Position #1 Council Member. Costello voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: The candidates running for the Houston City Council At-Large Position #1 seat are: Michael “Griff”Griffin, William M. “Mike” Knox, Lane Lewis, Tom McCasland, Chris Oliver, James Partsch-Galvan, Jenifer Pool, and Georgia Provost. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Stephen Costello on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID W. ROBINSON STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



David W. Robinson is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing At-Large Position #2 on the city council. Robinson is running for re-election. He voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: The candidates running for the Houston City Council At-Large Position #2 seat are: Andrew C. Burks Jr., Willie Davis, Eric Dick, Modesto Rivera-Colon, and David W. Robinson. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote!. Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member David W. Robinson on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER MICHAEL KUBOSH STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Michael Kubosh is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing At-Large Position #3 on the city council. He is also running for re-election. Kubosh voted “AGAINST” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to “REPEAL” the HERO Ordinance rather than place it on the November ballot to let Houston voters decide its fate. NOTE: Council Member Michael Kubosh is now being challenged by John C.B. LaRue, Joseph McElligott, and Doug Peterson for his council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Michael Kubosh on why Houstonians should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER C.O. “BRAD” BRADFORD STANDS ON PROP 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



C.O. “Brad” Bradford is currently serving his third and final term as the Houston City Council At-Large Position #4 councilman – due to term limits. Bradford voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: The candidates running for Houston City Council At-Large Position #4 are: Larry Blackmon, Amanda Edwards, Jonathan Hansen, Roy Morales, Matt Murphy, Laurie A. Robinson, and Evelyn Husband Thompson. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member C.O. "Brad" Bradford on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER JACK CHRISTIE STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE 



Dr. Jack Christie is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing At-Large Position #5 on the city council. He is running for re-election. Dr. Christie voted “AGAINST” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to “REPEAL” the HERO Ordinance rather than place it on the November ballot to let Houston voters decide its fate. NOTE: Council Member Jack Christie is now being challenged by Brad J. Batteau, Tahir H. Charles, Sharon Moses, and Phillipe Nassif for his council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Jack Christie on why Houstonians should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER BRENDA STARDIG STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Brenda Stardig is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District A on the city council. She is running for re-election. Stardig voted “AGAINST” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She also voted to “REPEAL” the HERO Ordinance rather than place it on the November ballot to let Houston voters decide its fate. NOTE: Council Member Brenda Stardig is now being challenged by Iesheia K. Ayers-Wilson for her council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Brenda Stardig on why Houstonians should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER JERRY DAVIS STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Jerry Davis (pictured with his wife) is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District B on the city council. He is running for re-election. Davis voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: Council Member Jerry Davis is now being challenged by Vincent Ferguson Duncan, Isaac Mayhorn, Kenneth Perkins, and Ben White Jr. for his council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Jerry Davis on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER ELLEN COHEN STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Ellen Cohen is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District C on the city council. She is running for re-election. Cohen voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when she was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: Council Member Ellen Cohen is now being challenged by Carlton Jarvis and Michael McDonald for her council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Ellen Cohen on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER DWIGHT BOYKINS STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Dwight Boykins is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District D on the city council. He is running for re-election unopposed. Boykins voted “AGAINST” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. However, rather than vote to “REPEAL” the controversial HERO Ordinance he decided that it was in the best interest of his constituents for him to let the voters decide its fate in November. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to votePlease note that we do not have a message from Council Member Dwight Boykins on how Houstonians should vote on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

HERE’S WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER DAVE MARTIN STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Dave Martin is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District E on the city council. He is running for re-election unopposed. Martin voted “AGAINST” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to “REPEAL” the HERO Ordinance rather than place it on the November ballot to let Houston voters decide its fate. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Dave Martin on why Houstonians should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER RICHARD NGUYEN STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Richard Nguyen is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District F on the city council. He is running for re-election. Nguyen voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: Council Member Richard Nguyen is now being challenged by Dr. Kendall L. Baker and Dr. Steve Le for his council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Richard Nguyen on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

HERE’S WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER OLIVER PENNINGTON STANDS ON PROP. 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Oliver Pennington is currently serving his third and final term as the Houston City Council District G councilman – due to term limits. Pennington voted “AGAINST” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to “REPEAL” the HERO Ordinance rather than place it on the November ballot to let Houston voters decide its fate. *Initially Pennington decided to run for Mayor of Houston, but changed his mind due to the illness of his wife. NOTE: The candidates running for Houston City Council District G seat are: Sandie Mullins Moger and Greg Travis. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Oliver Pennington on why Houstonians should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER ED GONZALEZ STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Ed Gonzalez is currently serving his third and final term as the Houston City Council District H councilman – due to term limits. Gonzalez voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: The candidates running for Houston City Council District H are: Roland M. Chavez, Karla Cisneros, Jason Cisneroz, and Abel Davila. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Ed Gonzalez on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. Don't forget that every vote counts!!!

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT GALLEGOS STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Robert Gallegos is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District I on the city council. He is running for re-election. Gallegos voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: Council Member Robert Gallegos is now being challenged by Herlinda Garcia for his council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Robert Gallegos on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

HERE’S WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER MIKE LASTER STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Mike Laster is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District J on the city council. He is running for re-election. Laster voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. NOTE: Council Member Mike Laster is now being challenged by Manuel C. Barrera and James G. Bigham for his council seat. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2015 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Mike Laster on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 

WHERE COUNCIL MEMBER LARRY GREEN STANDS ON PROPOSITION 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE



Larry Green is currently the incumbent Houston City Council Member representing District K on the city council. He is running for re-election unopposed. Green voted to “PASS AND APPROVE” the HERO Ordinance back on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He also voted to put the HERO Ordinance before the voters of Houston in the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 General Election as “PROPOSITION 1” rather than repeal it when he was given the opportunity to do so. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Don’t forget to vote! Please note that we do not have a message from Council Member Stephen Costello on why Houstonians should vote "YES" on Proposition 1 -- THE HERO ORDINANCE. However, you can (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL MESSAGE" from Pastor Kendall L. Baker on why you should vote "NO" on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. You are also strongly encouraged to (CLICK HERE) for a "SPECIAL REPORT" by FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan on Proposition 1 - THE HERO ORDINANCE. This particular report discusses how other Texas cities with equal rights ordinances have stopped short of granting transgender folks full access to the bathroom of their choice. Don't forget that every vote counts!!! 





PLEASE STAND WITH ME!


DEAR HOUSTONIANS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,
Dr. Kendall L. Baker for City Council District F. Offers a refreshing change by an experienced candidate for all of District F. Call 832-858-4831 or email us at kendall.baker@sbcglobal.net. The message above from Pastor Kendall L. Baker is a political ad paid for by Kendall L. Baker Campaign, Tim Taft, Treasurer.



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