HBC MAGAZINE© REPORTS
Only 3,050 registered voters went to the polls on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 to vote early (in-person) on the second day of “Early Voting” for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General and Special Elections in Harris County. Only 307 mail-in ballots were returned. This means, only 3,357 registered voters cared enough about this election to participate. To put this into perspective, according to the most recent numbers published by the Texas Secretary of State, Harris County has well over 2,234,671 registered voters. The turnout for an election of this magnitude on the first day of early voting was dismal in Harris County.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
