Saturday, November 17, 2018

Mayor Allen Owen, Yolanda Ford, Susan Soto, Chris Preston All Made the Saturday, December 8, 2018 Missouri City, Texas Runoff Ballot



Council Member Yolanda Ford and Mayor Allen Owen made the Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoff election in the race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. The Missouri City At-Large Position #2 Runoff Election between Attorney Susan Soto and Council Member Chris Preston will also take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Early voting for both races will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018, and end on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Mayor Allen Owen and Councilwoman Yolanda Ford are in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for Mayor of Missouri City; Soto and Preston in At-Large Position #2 Runoff Election

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

It’s hard to fathom a Missouri City without the honorable and beloved Mayor Allen Owen at the helm of the Show Me City. After all, he and his wife Jane, have made Missouri City home for more than 40 years. They both love the Show Me City, dearly. “I’ve dedicated my life as a committed husband, father, business leader/builder and civic volunteer to make Missouri City the best city imaginable,” says Mayor Allen Owen. But if he is to remain, mayor, Missouri City voters must turnout, and turnout strong on Saturday, December 8, 2018, to make sure that he's allowed the opportunity to keep this great city moving forward.


MAYOR OWEN IS A PROVEN LEADER

In case you don’t know, after retiring from banking, Mayor Allen Owen became increasingly more and more involved in improving the quality of life for all citizens of Missouri City, Texas. According to Mayor Allen Owen, he’s done his very best to work with City Council, its economic development team and local businesses to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in new business, including 31 major companies that have moved their headquarters to Missouri City in recent years. His hard work and dedication is undeniably a large part of the reason companies are flocking to Missouri City and bringing much-needed jobs along with them. This kind of leadership in the Show Me City has time and time again uniquely positioned Missouri City as one of two Texas Cities to consistently rank in the top 50 cities in the United States of America.


MAYOR ALLEN OWEN HAS WORKED HARD TO MAKE MISSOURI CITY ONE OF AMERICA'S SAFEST CITIES

Get this, according to Forbes Magazine, Missouri City is one of America’s safest, most affordable and best quality of life cities to raise a family, build a business, live, and spend your golden years. Did you know this? A recent Rice University study ranked Missouri City as “the most ethnically diverse city in the most ethnically diverse region of America.”


MAYOR ALLEN OWEN NEEDS YOUR VOTE

There’s absolutely no way to sugarcoat what I’m about to say, “MAYOR ALLEN OWEN NEEDS YOUR VOTE TO KEEP MISSOURI CITY MOVING FORWARD!” It’s just that simple! Moving the Missouri City Mayoral Election to November, rather than continuing to have it take place in May election cycles has posted a "BIG PROBLEM" for Mayor Allen Owen. In case you don’t know, Mayor Allen Owen was challenged by not one, but two African Americans candidates back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in his bid for re-election. And at the end of election night, he found himself trailing in an election for the very first time – if my recollection is right. And in a year that has boded well for women, on the local and national stage, Council Member Yolanda Ford has emerged as the “PROJECTED FRONT-RUNNER” over your beloved Mayor Allen Owen in the upcoming Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoff election. The 8,600 votes for 35.68 percent of the vote Councilwoman Ford received places Mayor Allen Owen in a serious predicament. Especially since there was not one, but two African American candidates on the ballot. The third-place finisher, Fred G. Taylor garnered 7,075 votes for 29.35 percent of the vote – which was a very respectable showing for him. And your beloved Mayor Allen Owen finished second behind Councilwoman Ford with 8,428 votes for 34.97 percent of the vote!


EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND HOURS

Mayor Allen Owen and Susan Soto are both asking for the vote of every eligible Missouri City, Texas voter! Early voting will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018, and end on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. But you must keep in mind that there will only be two early voting locations for the runoff election. The Missouri City Community Center located at 1522 Texas Parkway in Missouri City, Texas 77489, and Quail Valley Fund Office located at 3603 Glenn Lakes in Missouri City, Texas 77459 will be open for early voting Monday, November 26, 2018, through Friday, November 30, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and on Monday, December 4, 2018 and Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for your convenience.


RUNOFF ELECTION DAY PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR ELIGIBLE VOTERS RESIDING IN FORT BEND COUNTY

Eligible Missouri City voters residing in Fort Bend County: Missouri City Precinct No. 1: Those portions of Fort Bend County election Precinct Nos. 1109, 2033, 2050, 2059, 2061, 2075, 2077, 2078, 2081, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2092, 2093, 2108, 2112, 2115, 2136, 2151, 2157, 4028, 4030, 4049, 4062, 4065, and 4127 located within the City. 

On Election Day, (Saturday, December 8, 2018) Missouri City Fort Bend County voters may vote at any Countywide polling location from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Countywide Election Day polling places are as follows: Elkins High School -- 7007 Knights Court Missouri City, Texas 77459; Hightower High School -- 3333 Hurricane Lane Missouri City, Texas 77459; Hunters Glen Elementary School -- 695 Independence Boulevard Missouri City, Texas 77489; Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse -- 180 Island Boulevard Missouri City, Texas 77459; Lantern Lane Elementary School -- 3323 Mission Valley Dr. Missouri City, Texas 77459; Lexington Creek Elementary School -- 2335 Dulles Avenue Missouri City, Texas 77459; Missouri City Community Center -- 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77489; Quail Valley Elementary School -- 3500 Quail Village Dr Missouri City, Texas 77459; and the Quail Valley Fund Office -- 3603 Glenn Lakes Missouri City, Texas 77459.

RUNOFF ELECTION DAY PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR ELIGIBLE VOTERS RESIDING IN HARRIS COUNTY

Missouri City Precinct No. 2: That portion of Harris County election Precinct No. 506 located within the City. 

On Election Day, Missouri City Harris County voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Election Day (Saturday, December 8, 2018) polling place is as follows: Fondren Park Community Center -- 11800 McLain Boulevard Houston, Texas 77071.


Susan Soto is encouraging all registered Missouri City, Texas voters to vote for her during the early voting period which begins on Monday, November 26, 2018, and ends on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in the runoff race for Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2.



Former NFL Football player Mike Holmes has endorsed Susan Soto in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for the Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2 seat. Holmes is hoping that Missouri City voters will choose Susan Soto, who is a 17-year veteran of Texas public schools, and an award-winning teacher and principle. Holmes played most of his professional career with the San Francisco 49ers as a wide receiver. He was drafted in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft with the 18th pick. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. Holmes is also a proud graduate of Texas Southern University and Galveston Ball High School.



Former Missouri City Council Member Eunice Reiter served the Missouri City community for more than two decades as the District A Councilwoman. And she’s been a Missouri City resident for more than four decades. In case you don’t know, Reiter is endorsing Susan Soto in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for the At-Large Position #2 seat over current Council Member Chris Preston.

SUSAN SOTO FACES A TOUGH BATTLE

In case you don’t know, Susan Soto by most accounts is a serious underdog in the upcoming Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoff election between her, and Councilman Chris Preston who is the "PROHIBITIVE FAVORITE" coming off his stellar performance back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the general election. Get this; Councilman Preston garnered 10,093 votes for 47.40 percent of the vote in the race for Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2. Susan Soto, the candidate who is asking for your vote on Saturday, December 8, 2018, finished second with 5,406 votes, for 25.39 percent of the vote. Angie Wierzbicki finished third with 3,221 votes for 15.13 percent of the vote. And H.R. “Buddy” Snyder finished fourth with 2,574 votes for 12.09 percent of the vote.

ALL ABOUT THE RUNOFF TURNOUT

While both, Mayor Allen Owen, and Susan Soto find themselves trailing their counterparts heading into the Saturday, December 8, 2018 runoffs; before you count them out, you must remember that runoffs are about which candidate or candidates can convince their supporters to return to the polls a second time to cast ballots. As for Mayor Owen, he is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every single Missouri City voter in his bid for re-election -- and Susan Soto is doing the same. So, again, please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018, and end on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, for the runoffs.



Mayor Allen Owen and his wife Jane have been married for more than 50 years. And they've spent over 40 of those years serving the people of Missouri City, Texas.

MAYOR OWEN IS PROUD OF HIS SUCCESSES

The honorable Mayor Allen Owen is proud of his accomplishments. “I’m particularly proud of our continuing push by City Council to improve public safety. We recently have opened firehouses, and approved pay raises for Police and Fire Forces and all city workers. We’ve hired Missouri City Motorcycle Police Officers.” In spite of struggling economic conditions in other areas, “Missouri City home values have jumped many times and are one of the best buys in the area, because of our proximity to Houston, the Texas Medical Center, Energy Corridor and the Port of Houston.”

Owen serves on many boards, committees, and civic organizations throughout Missouri City. “Engagement is critical to me. I served the City as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for five years, served on City Council for eight years, and have served as Mayor the past 24 years. We’re excited about HCC at Texas Parkway adjacent to City Hall with a $35 million investment to boost redevelopment there as a striking welcome to our City. Our library is growing, and we’re proud of our new civic center. Work continues for Metro getting commuter rail to our City along 90 and soon a bus network to move our citizens to and from work and school,” he said.

Allen and Jane are active at First United Methodist Church where they raised their children including a daughter who works as an FBISD teacher and are grateful Missouri City still is where their children and grandchildren visit. Owen earned degrees at Stephen F. Austin and SMU – Graduate School of Finance and Banking.

If you have any questions about this “FORT BEND COUNTY SPOTLIGHT” edition of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©, please call (281)788-3033 to speak directly to speak directly to me.

 
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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Former City Council Member Don Smith unequivocally endorses Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election race for Missouri City, Texas between Mayor Allen Owen and Council Member Yolanda Ford.“I can declare without hesitation, you truly care for Missouri City, in its entirety, and have been instrumental in its growth and prosperity. I certainly support you in the upcoming mayoral race,” Former Councilman Don Smith.


Congressman Al Green has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen over Council Member Yolanda Ford in the Saturday, December 8, 2018 Runoff Election race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Congressman currently represents the 9th Congressional District of Texas.


Congressman Pete Olson has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen over Council Member Yolanda Ford in the Saturday, December 8, 2018 Runoff Election race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Congressman currently represents the 22nd Congressional District of Texas.



Mayor Allen Owen is endorsed by Mayor Charles Jessup, the City of Meadows Place Mayor. Former City of Houston Mayor Annise Parker is seen here shaking hands with Mayor Allen Owen back in February of 2012 at the Master’s of Public Administration Program. “Mayor Owen always puts the wellbeing of Missouri City first. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. His depth of experience is unequaled – as is his ability to call on and work with State and National leaders to the benefit of the city he loves. Allen Owen is a rare and exceptional leader who continues to play a major role in building a strong economy, evidenced by Missouri City’s ongoing ability to attract quality residential and commercial development. When elected, he will continue to bring safety, security, and jobs to Missouri City. He is the right man for the job," says Mayor Charles Jessup.


Political Analyst Jacquie Baly has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen over Council Member Yolanda Ford in the Saturday, December 9, 2018 Runoff Election race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Jacquie Baly, President, of BalyProjects, LLC, has been a leader in the Houston region’s business and policy communities for more than two decades. She began her career as a city and regional planner for numerous entities then served as a gubernatorial appointee on water and wastewater issues and most recently served as an elected official. In case you don't know, the honorable Jacquie Baly founded BalyProjects in 1999 with the objective of providing public affairs, public policy, and planning services to individuals, institutions, small businesses, government, and corporations. She is also a co-host of FOX 26 KRIV’s The RoundUp which airs every Sunday morning 6 AM – 8 AM. in local markets. Baly has also been featured on KUHF, KTRH, KTRK, and several radio stations discussing policy matters. She also lectured on public policy and urban politics at the University of Houston for over 8 years.



Stafford, Texas City Councilman Wen Guerra has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Missouri City Mayoral Runoff Election over Council Member Yolanda Ford. In case you don’t know, Councilman Guerra has served on the City Council since he was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Joe Scarpinato through a special election in May of 2002. Council member Guerra served on the City’s Planning Commission prior to his election to City Council. He served on the City’s Home Rule Charter Commission. He was the Mayor Pro Tem from May 2005 until May 2006. He is a member of the Fourth of July Committee and the Stafford Centre Committee. In 2012, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation. Council member Guerra is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Fort Bend County Fair, and SMSD Booster Club. He is a building contractor.


Burt Levine, Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, and Sandra Renee Levine, the wife of Burt Levine are all endorsing Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 6, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election for Missouri City, Texas.“I’ve known Allen Owen for over 35 years. A successful retired banker, Allen has, for many years, dedicated his knowledge and management experience to the service of Missouri City as a council member and as Mayor. I greatly admire his commitment and the effectiveness of his efforts to serve that great city,” says Judge Bob Hebert.



Businessman Ted Adderly endorses Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for Missouri City Mayor. “I am happy to endorse Mayor Allen Owen for his re-election. I currently serve on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee and have seen first hand the dedication and love for this City that he has. You can look around the City and see what his leadership and commitment to growing a great place to live has done. Join me in keeping him as our Mayor,” says Ted Adderly.



Mayor Allen Owen is endorsed by Daniel Wong in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election for Missouri City, Texas.“Mayor Owen has tremendous knowledge in City Government and experience in leading the City of Missouri City. Under his leadership, the City enjoys a low tax rate and low crime rate. He cares very much about this community and it is a blessing for Missouri City to have Mayor Owen leading the way,” Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E.


Lorenza Butler Jr., Publisher Emeritus - News & Review for the Freedmen's Publishing Co has endorsed Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 6, 2018, Mayoral Runoff Election taking place in Missouri City, Texas. Also pictured with Mayor Allen Owen is his neighbor, Pat Odom. In case you don't know, Mr. Butler is mostly known for his charismatic and engaging approach to networking with people from all backgrounds and political affiliations. His knack for doing deals is actually what propelled him into the media industry. His appreciation for diversity, as Texas' only Daily Newspaper Publisher gives that much more meaning and value to him throwing his support behind Mayor Owen in his bid for re-election against Council Member Yolanda Ford in the runoff race for Mayor of Missouri City. Over the years, Lorenza Butler, Jr. has secured millions of advertising dollars for Channel 55.5, and Publisher Emeritus of the oldest, continuously published black newspaper west of the Mississippi -- which was founded in 1893.

LET'S KEEP MAYOR ALLEN OWEN

As the owner of media assets, Lorenza, Jr. has been a trailblazer in the industry. Although Lorenza lightheartedly refers to himself as “handicap,” most see him as an incredible savvy go-getter who makes things happen. Sought after for his many talents, he has held numerous board positions including Bay Ridge Christian College- Chairman; Bennett College for Women-Vice Chairman; University of South Florida-College of Arts & Science Development Board; Wiley College-Advisory Board; St. Augustine College-Advisory Board; Friends of Parks-Tampa; Leadership Tampa; Central Life Broadcasting Company of Florida; Central Life Insurance Company of Florida, President; Eastex Wholesales Beer Inc. President & CEO; Texas Beer Wholesalers Association; Texas Tobacco Wholesalers Associations; National Grocery Wholesalers Associations; Houston Area Urban League; Houston Citizen Chamber of Commerce; Lockwood Bank Development Board; United Black Fund of Texas-Houston; Houston Association of Black Journalists; Friends of the Robert James Terry Library Foundation (Texas Southern University), Executive Director; National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-Youth & College Division, President; Texas Press Association; Texas Publishers Association; National Newspapers Publishers Association; Gary Historical and Cultural Society-Chairman; Gary Symphony-Chairman; and Operation PUSH/EXCEL.


WHAT WE DO WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT WE RECEIVE FROM CANDIDATES LIKE MAYOR ALLEN OWEN AND SUSAN SOTO WHO VALUE EVERY VOTE!

"On behalf of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, I would like to personally thank Mayor Allen Owen and Susan Soto for valuing the vote of every Missouri City, Texas voter and wish them well in their Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election."

 
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LET'S KEEP MAYOR ALLEN OWEN

Again, Jackie Baly is encouraging all Missouri City, Texas voters to cast their ballot for Mayor Allen Owen in the Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election for Mayor of Missouri City. Over the years, the honorable Jacquie Baly has received many awards including: ABC/13 Woman of Distinction, Outstanding Young American, U of H “Rising Star” Alumnus of the Year, U of H “Black Alumnus” of the Year, Dynamic Woman of Houston, Most Influential Woman in Houston, Top 25 Women of Houston, Fort Bend Entrepreneur of the Year, Outstanding Young Texan, Outstanding Young Houstonian, (Texas Executive Women’s) Woman on the Move, and Outstanding (Fort Bend) Business Executive. Before forming BalyProjects, Baly was Vice President at the Greater Houston Partnership. She has also worked as the director of Planning and Community Development for the cities of Seabrook and Sugar Lan
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A FEW OTHER KEY ENDORSEMENTS

In addition to being endorsed by the honorable Jacquie Baly, your beloved Mayor Allen Owen is also endorsed by Missouri City Police Officers Association, Many fort Bend Pastors, Missouri City Fire Fighters Association, Houston Area Asian Church Council, Houston Contractors Association, Houston Apartment Builders Association, Houston Association of Realtors, Congressman Al Green, Congressman Pete Olson, State Senator Joan Huffman, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, State Senator John Whitmire, State Representative Rick Miller, Commissioner James Patterson, Karl & Former Councilwoman Eunice Reiter, Former Councilwoman Barbara Gibson, Former Councilwoman Albert Glover, Former Councilman Brett & Becky Workman, Former Councilman and Mrs. Thomas Abraham, Former Councilman Bobby & Vanessa Marshall, Former Councilman Don Smithers, Councilwoman Amy Mitchell, Former Councilman Danny & Marie Nguyen, Former Councilman Don Smith, Councilman Stephen Costello, Councilman Wen Guerra, Former Councilman Adrew C. Burks, Jr., Councilman Floyd & Linda Emery, Councilman Jerry Wyatt, Mayor Joe Zimmerman, Former Councilman Harish Jajoo, Councilman Himesh Gandi, HCC Trustee Neeta Sane, Burce Albright, FBISD Board Member Dave Rosenthal, County Judge Bob Hebert, Mayor Charlie Jessup, Commissioner Vincent Morales, Mayor Evalyn Moore, Former Mayor Mayor Tommy Kuykendall, Former Mayor Jimmy Thompson, Mayor Leonard Scarcella, Responsible Government PAC, Style Magazine, and many more...visit: www.mayorallenowen.com