“The Saturday, December 12, 2015 Runoff Election Edition of Ground-Game Magazine® features State Rep. Senfonia Thompson on the cover encouraging all Houstonians to vote. State Rep. Senfronia Thompson is the longest serving woman in the legislature. This edition also features a quote from the late 32nd President of the United States (Franklin D. Roosevelt) which states: "Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves; and the only way they could do this is by not voting." You can (CLICK HERE) to view the aforementioned edition of Ground-Game Magazine®. This pocket-size magazine is published by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications for people on the move."
Open Letter from State Representative Senfronia Thompson (HD-141) Thanking All Those Who Helped to Make the 2015 "Progress Houston" Mayoral Runoff Forum A Huge Success
DEAR HOUSTONIANS:
To curtail traditional low voter turnout, I partnered to host Houston's first Mayoral Runoff Forum this year, entitled "Progress Houston". Nearly 500 people packed the auditorium and those who couldn't attend watched online via Fox 26 Houston's live stream.
I would like to thank all of the partners, panelists and attendees who made this voter empowerment initiative a success.
This forum focused on the issues and everyone walked away with a clear understanding of each mayoral candidate's plan to "Progress Houston".
Now that you are informed, please go to the polls, take someone with you and vote.
If you need more information about runoff candidates, where to vote or transportation to the polls, please reference the information below.
Yours for a better Texas,
Rep. Senfronia Thompson, District 141
EMAIL CONTACT
Capitol Address:
Room 3S.6
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0720
(512) 463-6306 Fax
Room 3S.6
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0720
(512) 463-6306 Fax
District Address:
10527 Homestead Road
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-3390
(713) 633-7830 Fax
Voting Information
Harris County Clerk's Office
www.harrisvotes.com
(713) 755-6965
League of Women Voters
www.lwvhouston.org
(713) 784-2923
Harris County Democratic Party
www.harrisdemocrats.com
713-802-0085
Harris County Republican Party
www.harriscountygop.com
(713) 838-7900
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State Representative Senfronia Thompson
and
The Peoples United Summit
"THANK YOU!"
Community Organizations
NAACP Houston | NAACP Houston Economic Development Committee | League of Women Voters | Honey Brown Hope Foundation | Acres Homes Chamber for Business and Economic Development
Super Neighborhoods
Ivory Mayhorn #47 | Huey Wilson #48 | Albert Coleman #49 & #50 | Acres Homes Super Neighborhood Council #6 - Tim White
Education Partners
Lone Star College Center of Civic Engagement | Houston Community College | Forest Brook Middle School
Honorable Precinct Chairs of Northeast-Northwest and Kingwood Precincts
Mary McWhorter #0007 | Carolyn Jones #0150 | Eva Noel #0151 | Audrey Gaston #0168 | Allen Provost #0205 | Ronald Doze #0230 | Michael Neely #252 | Roy Grant #0253 | Thomas McConn #0334 | Jewell McGowen #0371 | Barry Horn #0396 | Marion Phillips #0410 | Alicia Jackson #454 | Ernestine Jones #0583 | Laurie Flores #0574 | Shirley Alfred #0585 | Jancy Lewis #0611 | T. Marie McCall #0656 | Patricia Anderson #0784 | Egberto Willies #0758 | Sylvia Pitre #0861 | Larry Lane #0635 | Pat Morlen #0098
Media and Promotion Partners
Fox 26 Houston | African American News | Aubrey Taylor Communications | D-mars | Forward Times | Houston Chronicle | K.C.O.H. Radio | NorthEast News | Radio One (Boom 92.1, Majic 102.1 and 97.9 The Box) | Southern Chinese Daily News | Willies Media
Panelists
Jeffrey L. Boney, Associate Editor of Forward Times | Rebecca Elliot,Houston Chronicle Local Politics Reporter | Gilbert Hoffman, Publisher of NorthEast News | Clayton Huff, Lone Star College Center for Civic Engagement Student Worker | Rachel Ibanez, Houston Community College - Coleman Student Government Association President | Roy Douglas Malonson, African American News
Elected Officials
Council Member Jerry Davis, District B | Harris County Constable Ken Jones - Precinct 3 | Rhonda Skillern Jones, HISD Trustee - Position 2 | Hon. Allan Jamail | Hon. Linda Jamail | Hon. Carl Whitmarsh
Supporters and Participants
Val Adams | Julie Bland | Alicia Buchanan | Mary E. Burton | June Deadrick | Rev. Raymond Lee Farley, Sr. of Greater New Sanctury | Kerrick Henny of AT&T | J C Hines | Rusty Kelly | Dr. Albert Lemons | Ayanna Pierre | Dr. Linda Bell Robinson | The Schlueter Group | Dr. Silvia Williams | John Witson of Voter History
"THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!"
Progress Houston
Mayoral Runoff Forum
moderated by
Fox 26 Reporter Damali Keith
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special thanks to
Shar-day Campbell
Event and Media Consultant
Campbell Clear Communications
Herb B. Mitchell
Administrative Assistant
Allen Provost
of
People's United Summit
&
NAACP Houston Economic Development Committee
RACE FOR MAYOR OF HOUSTON
TURNER VS. KING
Bill King is the candidate you should consider in the race for Mayor of Houston. Sylvester Turner will head into the Saturday, December 12, 2015 Runoff Election as the front-runner. Turner put on an impressive showing by garnering 81,637 votes (31.32%) of the overall voter turnout. Bill King earned the right to appear on the Saturday, December 12, 2015 Runoff Election ballot by garnering 65,866 votes (25.27%) of the overall turnout.
The City of Houston Election is officially nonpartisan. “My prayer is for city of Houston voters to go into the voting booth with open minds,” says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper. “A candidate’s race and political affiliation should not be the key determining factors used to determine Houston’s next mayor,” says Taylor. “That’s why my team and I will be spending the next few weeks trying to educate voters and encourage voters to return back to the polls to vote in the upcoming Runoff Election,” he says.
RACE FOR CITY CONTROLLER
FRAZER VS. BROWN
Bill Frazer is the candidate you should consider in the race for City of Houston Controller. On Saturday, December 12, 2015, Bill Frazer and Chris Brown will face off against one another to determine who the next City of Houston Controller should be. Bill Frazer heads into the runoff as the presumptive favorite. Frazer earned this designation by finishing first in a field of six candidates. Frazer garnered 64,879 votes (31.35%) of the overall turnout to lead the pack of contenders. Chris Brown earned the right to appear on the Runoff Election ballot by garnering 51,565 votes (24.92%) of the overall turnout.
CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION #1
KNOX VS. PROVOST
Mike Knox is the candidate you should consider in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Mike Knox and Georgia Provost will face off to decide who should represent the people of Houston as the Houston City Council At-Large Position #1 council member. Mike Knox was the top-vote-getter on Election Day. Knox garnered 47,456 votes (24.75%) of the overall turnout. Georgia Provost earned the right to have her name appear on the Saturday, December 12, 2015 Runoff Election ballot by garnering 28,402 votes (14.81%) of the overall turnout.
CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION #2
ROBINSON VS. DAVIS
Willie Davis is the candidate you should consider in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #2. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 David W. Robinson and Willie Davis will face off to decide who will represent the people of Houston as the Houston City Council At-Large Position #2 council member. David W. Robinson, the incumbent was the top-vote-getter on Election Day. Robinson garnered 60,363 votes (32.60%) of the overall turnout. Willie R. Davis received 41,793 votes (22.57%) of the overall turnout.
CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION #4
EDWARDS VS. MORALES
Amanda Knox is the candidate you should consider in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #4. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Amanda Edwards and Roy Morales will face off to decide who will represent the people of Houston as the Houston City Council At-Large Position #4 council member. Amanda dominated the field of contenders by gaining more than 67,175 votes (34.93%) of the overall turnout. However with six other candidates in the race she did reach the 50% threshold and must face off against Roy Morales in the upcoming runoff election. Morales made the runoff by garnering 32,499 votes (16.90%) of the overall turnout.
CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION #5
CHRISTIE VS. MOSES
Sharon Moses is the candidate you should consider in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #5. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Jack Christie and Sharon Moses will face off to decide who will represent the people of Houston as the Houston City Council Position #5 council member. Jack Christie, the incumbent was the top-vote-getter on election night. Christie garnered 83,535 votes (45.99%) of the overall turnout. Sharon Moses received 44,038 votes (24.25%) of the overall turnout to earn the right to have her name appear on the Saturday, December 12, 2015 runoff ballot.
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT F
LE VS. NGUYEN
Richard Nguyen is the candidate you should consider in the race for Houston City Council District F. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Steve Le and Richard Nguyen will face off to decide who should represent the people of Houston as the Houston City Council District F council member. Steve Le was the top-vote-getter on Election Day as he garnered 4,316 votes (40.38%) of the overall turnout. Richard Nguyen, the incumbent earned the right to have his name appear on the Saturday, December 12, 2015 Runoff Election ballot by holding on to finish second with 3,644 votes (34.09%) of the overall turnout.
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT H
CISNEROS VS. CISNEROZ
Karla Cisneros is the candidate you should consider in the race for Houston City Council District H. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Karla Cisneros and Jason Cisneroz will face off to decide who should represent the people of Houston as the Houston City Council District H council member. Karla Cisneros was the top-vote-getter on Election Day as she garnered 4,856 votes (34.99%) of the overall turnout. Jason Cisneroz earned the right to have his name appear on the Saturday, December 12, 2015 Runoff Election ballot by finishing second with 3,234 votes (23.30%) of the overall turnout.
HISD BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT II
SKILLERN-JONES VS. WILLIAMS
Pastor Larry Williams is the candidate you should consider in the race for HISD Board Trustee for District 2. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Rhonda Skillern-Jones, the incumbent, will face off against Larry Williams in the race for HISD Board Trustee for District II. Skillern-Jones made the runoff by leading all her challenges by a hefty margin. However, she did not reach the 50% threshold and must face off against Williams. Skillern-Jones gained 7,628 votes (45.99%) of the overall turnout. Larry Williams received 4,114 votes (24.80%) of the overall voter turnout.
HISD BOARD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT III
RODRIGUEZ VS. LEAL
Manuel Rodriguez is the candidate you should consider in the race for HISD Board Trustee for District 3. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Manuel Rodriguez, the incumbent, will face off against Jose Leal in the race for HISD Board Trustee for District III. Rodriguez garnered 4,061 votes (46.37%) of the overall voter turnout to make the runoff. Jose Leal garnered 2,622 votes (29.94%) of the overall turnout to finish second and make the runoff.
DISCLAIMER
The opinions expressed by Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper in this "BLOG POST" do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications; or supporters, sponsors, advertisers, friends, associates, or anyone else associated directly or indirectly to Aubrey R. Taylor Communications.
