Friday, May 12, 2017

Woody Owens Earns Key Endorsements from Stockwell, Atkins, Gray Over Dalia Kasseb in Runoff Race for Position 7



Sherry Stockwell, Terry Gray, and G.C. Sonny Atkins

Woody Owens Earns Key Endorsements from Stockwell, Atkins and Gray, Could Spell Trouble for Dalia Abdelhalim Kasseb in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election for Pearland City Council Position #7

REPORT by AUBREY R. TAYLOR

The commanding lead enjoyed by Dalia Kasseb back in the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election race for Pearland City Council At-Large Position #7 is no more – if you believe endorsements matter. Kasseb’s hopes of becoming the first Muslim elected official in the history of Brazoria County may have been dashed as Sherry Stockwell’s highly coveted endorsement was handed to Woody Owens – according to his website. If you remember, Sherry Stockwell was the third place finisher who gained 1,400 votes (or 19.28%) in the crowded field of candidates who were pretty much vying for the same vote – with the exception of Dalia Kasseb -- who was being pushed by several progressive and Democratic groups such as the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats and others in this non-partisan citywide election. UPDATE: Woody Owens has also gained the endorsements of G.C. Sonny Atkins and Terry Gray (two other candidates who were vying for the newly created Pearland City Council Position #7 seat) as well.



SHERRY STOCKWELL ENDORSES WOODY OWENS OVER DALIA KASSEB 


Sherry Stockwell, the third place finisher who gained 1,400 votes (or 19.28%) is endorsing Woody Owens in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election race for Pearland City Council Position #7.

 
G.C. SONNY ATKINS ENDORSES WOODY OWENS OVER DALIA KASSEB



G.C. Sonny Atkinsthe fourth place finisher who gained 701 votes (or 9.65% of the vote) is endorsing Woody Owens in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election race for Pearland City Council Position #7. 


TERRY GRAY ENDORSES WOODY OWENS OVER DALIA KASSEB



Terry Gray, the fifth place finisher who gained 498 votes (or 6.86% of the vote) is endorsing Woody Owens in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election race for Pearland City Council Position #7. 

THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE

I wasn’t very good in mathematics in grade school or college. However, it doesn’t take a mathematician to figure out that the 1,400 votes from Sherry Stockwell, coupled with the 701 votes from G.C. Sonny Atkins, and the 498 votes being brought to the table by Terry Gray equals a net gain of 2,599 potential votes for Woody Owens – if he’s able to get those Pearlanders to return to the polls on Saturday, June 10, 2017. And we haven’t even added the 1,531 votes Woody Owens garnered for himself back on Saturday, May 6, 2017. When you add Woody Owens’ numbers to the pot his potential voter support balloons to: 4,130 – which would be more than enough for him to run away with the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Election for Pearland City Council Position #7. Especially if the turnout in Shadow Creek Ranch (where Dalia Kasseb lives) and other targeted demographics don't turnout in record numbers. 

EVEN RECORD NUMBERS MAY NOT BE ENOUGH

In my opinion, for Dalia Kasseb to hold off the momentum gained by Woody Owens with his recent endorsements he received from Stockwell, Atkins and Gray she must double her turnout numbers from the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election. Is this possible -- YES! But is this likely to happen -- NO! But as we learned in the 2016 Presidential Election -- anything can happen in politics!




PEARLAND POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION HAS ALSO ENDORSED WOODY OWENS IN THE SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 RUNOFF ELECTION

MESSAGE FROM JAMES MCGUIRE, PRESIDENT PEARLAND POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PAC: “As we enter the runoff election for Pearland City Council Position 7, we must evaluate each of the candidates and ask ourselves who will lead Pearland into the future and bring about a positive change for all of Pearland’s residents. To do this, you need someone who is not only qualified for the position, but also has the knowledge and experience to do so. Only one candidate can meet these demands and that candidate is Woody Owens. Woody Owens is a longtime Pearland resident who has experience serving on city council and will be able to hit the ground running. Woody Owens has both the education and work experience to effectively represent the city as a councilman. Mr. Owens has, and currently does, sit on numerous boards and organizations that show his leadership capabilities. Based on these reasons, it is clear to us that Woody Owens is not only extremely qualified for Pearland City Council Position 7, but is also the clear choice to lead Pearland into the future. Therefore, the Pearland Police Officers Association P.A.C. would like to announce our endorsement of Woody Owens for Pearland City Council Position 7. We wish Mr. Owens luck and look forward to working with you soon. Respectfully, James McGuire President Pearland Police Officers Association P.A.C.”


THESE INDIVIDUALS BELIEVE WOODY OWENS IS THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE IN THIS RACE



Sherry Stockwell, Terry Gray, and G.C. Sonny Atkins

Beware of people who will try to paint these endorsements as anything other than quality decisions made by informed Pearlanders. My hope is for the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Runoff Race between Dalia Kasseb and Woody Owens to be a clean race run by both candidates -- based on issues and qualifications.

ABOUT THIS REPORT

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

THIS REPORT IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY CANDIDATE IN THIS RUNOFF ELECTION RACE

This report is not an endorsement of either Dalia Abdelhalim Kasseb or Woody Owens. This report is published to keep you informed and empowered as you seek to make a wise voting decisions at the ballot box in Pearland, Texas on Saturday, June 10, 2017. So, don’t forget that early voting for the race for Pearland City Council Position #7 will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and end on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. I can be reached directly at (281)788-3033 if you have any questions regarding this article.


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MEET WOODY OWENS

Woody and his wife of 46 years, Diane, have two adult children and two granddaughters. Woody and Diane have lived in the Pearland area since 1974 and have been residents of Pearland for the past twenty-seven years.


Woody and his wife Diane Owens

Woody is a Navy veteran. He earned an A.A. in Production Management at Alvin Community College, and also his B.A. in Public Administration from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Owens has completed over 90 hours of Texas Public Works courses at Texas A&M, and 78 hours of management courses with the American Management Association.

Owens has previously served as a member of numerous professional and service organizations:

Pearland YMCA Board Member

Board of Governors Pearland College Center

Pearland Chamber of Commerce

Association of Consulting Municipal Engineers

Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club

Forgotten Angels Board Member

The American Management Association

Currently serving on:

Capital Bank Board

ACEC Texas

Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG) - Houston Region

American General Contractors - Houston

Urban Land Institute

Green Tee HOA - President

He is currently a Vice President and Texas Office Principal for AZTEC Engineering located in Houston. AZTEC Engineering is a consulting engineering firm with offices throughout the United States.




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