Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Jason Burdine Secured His Re-Election Bid in the Race for Fort Bend ISD Trustee for Position #1 on Saturday, May 6, 2017


RACE FOR FORT BEND ISD POSITION #1

In the race for FBISD Trustee for Position #1 Jason Burdine defeated Lorenzo Angelo Decamps. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Jason Burdine 3,207 (61.90%) and Lorenzo Angelo DeCamps 1,974 (38.10%). The total unofficial turnout for this race was 5,181 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. There will not be a runoff in this race. 

OTHER CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY JACQUIE BALY



A GOOD NIGHT FOR CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY JACQUIE BALY: Mayor-Elect Chuck Brawner (Katy, Texas), Mayor Susan V. Sample (West University Place), Jason Burdine (Fort Bend ISD Trustee for Position #1), Councilman Gary Moore (Pearland City Council Member for Position #3), Jacquie Baly (Business-Owner and Political Analyst for Fox 26) and Mayor Tom Reid (Pearland, Texas). All of the above candidates were endorsed by Jacquie Baly in the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election and won without having to face opponents in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Elections except for Mayor Tom Reid. However, Baly has re-endorsed Mayor Reid in the runoff election over his opponent Quentin Wiltz. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and end on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.






RACE FOR MAYOR OF PEARLAND, TEXAS

In the race for Mayor of Pearland, Texas, Tom Reid was being challenged by Quentin Wiltz and Jimi Amos. Mayor Tom Reid finished the night with 3,703 votes for 48.85% of the vote. Quentin Wiltz finished the night with 3,460 votes for 45.64% to force a runoff to decide the winner. Jimi Amos finished the night with 418 votes for 5.51% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,581 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. The runoff election between Mayor Tom Reid and Quentin Wiltz will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and end on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.


RACE FOR MAYOR OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE

In the race for Mayor of West University Place Susan V. Sample soundly defeated her two challengers. According to the unofficial election night returns posted on the City of West University Place website Susan V. Sample receive 1,939 votes; Sonny Brandtner received 269 votes; and Greg J. Micek received 132 votes. There will be no need for a runoff in this race. 


RACE FOR MAYOR OF KATY, TEXAS

In the race for Mayor of Katy, Texas Chuck Brawner won the seat formerly held by Mayor Fabol Hughes who opted to step down and not run for re-election. Brawner received 1,019 votes or 60.6% of the vote; Hill Adams received 651 votes or 38.7% of the vote; and Steve Jurovic received 12 votes or 0.7 percent of the vote. There will be no need for a runoff in this race. 


RACE FOR PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION #3

In the race for Pearland City Council At-Large Position #3 Gary Moore defeated J. Darnell Jones in one of the hottest contested political races on the Saturday, May 6, 2017 ballot. However, after overcoming partisan politics aimed at trying to distract voters from the real issues at hand, Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Gary Moore finished the night with 3,921 votes for 55.32% of the vote to win re-election. J. Darnell Jones finished the night with 3,167 votes for 44.68% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,088 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. 

BALY CONCERNED ABOUT DANGEROUS TREND OF PARTISAN POLITICS INFILTRATING LOCAL RACES

MESSAGE FROM JACQUIE BALY TO THOSE WHO TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO LABEL GARY MOORE A RACIST: "I'm noticing a very dangerous trend happening in politics. Partisan politics is infiltrating local races. When I was on City Council I often said there is no Republican or Democratic way to fill a pothole. Even though I'm Conservative, I was elected to serve all of my constituents. And most local elected officials feel this way.

Another thing I'm noticing, if you're a white man running against a minority you are immediately labeled as a racist. Last week the Chronicle and other media outlets were contacted about the local races in Pearland. It was intimated that my close friend Gary Moore is racist and could not represent ALL of the constituents in Pearland (particularly the minorities). This is untrue. First of all, Gary's wife, Christina Moore is Hispanic. And they have been happily married for many years. Second, Gary and I are very close and he has many other friends of color. Not once has he treated us differently because of the color of our skin. And finally---Gary has worked very very hard over the last couple of years representing ALL of his constituents regardless of the color of their skin, religion, etc. I'm very happy to see the voters in Pearland did not fall for this nonsense and re-elected Gary. But it's very sad that we even had to go there in the first place. Just because you are a white man who is conservative does NOT make you a racist!"

CHRISTINA MOORE HURT BY WRONG, HURTFUL TACTICS USED TO TRY TO UNSEAT HER HUSBAND

MESSAGE FROM CHRISTINA MOORE TO THOSE WHO TRIED TO UNSUCCESSFULLY LABEL HER HUSBAND A RACIST: “I know politics is not for the weak, but what happened last week was not only wrong but very hurtful to our city as a whole. I appreciate those who saw this behavior for what it was and stood in support of Gary Moore." 



Carol McCutcheon, Quentin Wiltz, Dalia Kasseb, Troy Brimage, Dale Lemon, Debra Davison, Mike Floyd, Kristin Tassin, Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam, Mayor Tom Reid and Mayor Jason A. Perez are the featured people on this cover of Houston Business Connections Magazine®. Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine®. Call (281)788-3033 if you have any questions or rate inquires. All Rights Reserved.


According to the Brazoria County Clerk there were 68,633 registered voters eligible to vote in the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election for Pearland, Texas. Of the 68,633 registered voters 7,652 participated in this election – that’s an 11.15% turnout. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for Mayor of Pearland, Texas, Tom Reid was being challenged by Quentin Wiltz and Jimi Amos. Mayor Tom Reid finished the night with 3,703 votes for 48.85% of the vote. Quentin Wiltz finished the night with 3,460 votes for 45.64% to force a runoff to decide the winner. Jimi Amos finished the night with 418 votes for 5.51% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,581 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. The runoff election between Mayor Tom Reid and Quentin Wiltz will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for Pearland City Council At-Large Position #3 Gary Moore defeated J. Darnell Jones. Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Gary Moore finished the night with 3,921 votes for 55.32% of the vote. J. Darnell Jones finished the night with 3,167 votes for 44.68% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,088 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for Pearland City Council At-Large Position #5 (Unexpired Term) J. David Little defeated Jude T.A. Smith. According to unofficial results J. David Little finished the night with 4,214 votes for 64.64% of the vote. Jude T.A. Smith finished the night with 2,305 votes for 35.36% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 6,519 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for Pearland City Council At-Large Position #7 Dalia Kasseb and Woody Owens are heading into a runoff to decide the winner of this race. Sherry Stockwell finished third to narrowly miss the runoff election. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Dalia Kasseb 2,958 (40.78%), Woody Owens 1,527 (21.05%), Sherry Stockwell 1,399 (19.29%), G.C. Sonny Atkins 699 (9.64%), Terry Gray 498 (6.87%), and Bud Tollefsen 172 (2.37%). The unofficial turnout for this race was 7,253 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


According to the Brazoria County Clerk there were 61,886 registered voters eligible to vote in the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election for Pearland Independent School District Trustee. Of the 61,886 registered voters 6,242 participated in this election – that’s an 10.09% turnout. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for PISD Trustee for Position #1 Charles Gooden, Jr. was running unopposed on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Trustee Charles Gooden was first elected to this position back in 2014. He is part-owner and chief operating officer of Charles D. Gooden Consulting Engineers, Inc. A Pearland resident since 2003, Gooden earned his master's degree in accountancy from the University of Houston. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for PISD Trustee for Position #2 Mike Floyd, the 18-year old Pearland Dawson High School student unseated Rusty DeBorde, the 2-term incumbent who was first elected back in 2011. By winning election to the Pearland Independent School District Board of Trustees Mike Floyd has become one of the youngest candidates to ever be elected to public office in the lone star state. He joins Kelvin Green who was also 18-years old back in 2014 when he was elected Mayor of Archer City, a very small town close to Wichita Falls. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Mike Floyd 3,075 (54.21%) and Rusty DeBorde 2,597 (45.79%). The total unofficial turnout for this race was 5,672 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. There will not be a runoff in this race. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for PISD Trustee for Position #3 Pam Boegler defeated Al Lloyd and Trevor Hale. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Pam Boegler 3,273 (60.39%), Al Lloyd 1,527 28.17% and Trevor Hale 620 (11.44%). The total unofficial turnout for this race was 5,420 according to the Brazoria County Clerk. There will not be a runoff in this race. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


According to the Fort Bend County Clerk there are over 321,210 registered voters in Fort Bend County. Of the 321,210 registered voters 11,093 participated in the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election for FBISD for a 3.45% turnout. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for FBISD Trustee for Position #1 Jason Burdine defeated Lorenzo Angelo Decamps. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Jason Burdine 3,207 (61.90%) and Lorenzo Angelo Decamps 1,974 (38.10%). The total unofficial turnout for this race was 5,181 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. There will not be a runoff in this race. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for FBISD Trustee for Position #4 was won by Kristin Tassin the incumbent who was being challenged by Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam and Rodrigo Carreon. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Kristin Tassin 2,654 (49.35%) and Shirley Rose-Gilliam 2,227 (41.41%). Rodrigo Carreon finished the night with 497 (9.24%) and is out of the running for this seat. The total turnout for this race was 5,378 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. There will not be a runoff in this race. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for FBISD Trustee for Position #5 KP George defeated Lorena Dueñas. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: KP George 3,341 (63.72%) and Lorena Dueñas 1,902 (36.28%). The total unofficial turnout for this race was 5,243 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. There will not be a runoff in this race. (CLICK HERE) for more information.


In the race for Sugar Land City Council District #4 Carol McCutcheon and Qaisar Q. Imam are heading into a runoff to decide the winner of this race. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Carol McCutcheon finished the night with 702 votes or 36.35% of the vote. Qaisar Q. Imam finished the night with 653 votes or 33.82% of the vote. Sean Burnett finished the night with 576 votes or 29.83% of the vote. The unofficial turnout for this race was 1,931 according to the Fort Bend County Clerk. The runoff election to decide the winner of this race will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017. (CLICK HERE) for more information.



Carol McCutcheon, Quentin Wiltz, Dalia Kasseb, Troy Brimage, Dale Lemon, Debra Davison, Mike Floyd, Kristin Tassin, Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam, Mayor Tom Reid and Mayor Jason A. Perez are the featured people on this cover of Houston Business Connections Magazine®. Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine®. Call (281)788-3033 if you have any questions or rate inquires. All Rights Reserved.



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