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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Political Analyst Jacquie Baly Encourages All Registered Missouri City, Texas Voters to Cast Their Ballot for Mayor Allen Owen Today!



Mayor Allen Owen has earned the prestigious and highly sought after endorsement of Political Analyst Jacquie Baly in his Saturday, December 8, 2018, Runoff Election showdown with his challenger Councilwoman Yolanda Ford. Every vote will count today! So please don't forget that the polls will open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM today!

Political Analyst Jacquie Baly Encourages All Registered Missouri City, Texas voters to Cast Their Vote for Mayor Allen Owen on Today, Saturday, December 8, 2018

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.

Ms. 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. Ms. Baly is also a co-host of FOX 26 KRIV’s The RoundUp which airs every Sunday morning 6 AM – 8 AM.

Ms. Baly has 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.

Over the years, 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 Land.

Baly has served on several boards, including: Texas Lyceum, Houston City Hall Fellow, Parks Youth Ranch Advisory Board, Texas Dragon Boat Association, Alley Theatre Advisory Board, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce-Infrastructure division chair, Texas CASA-Director, Fort Bend Boys’ Choir-President, YMCA-Past President, The Chinquapin School’s Board of Trustees-Past Vice President, Fort Bend Education Foundation-Gala Chair and Board Member, Sugar Land Economic Development 4-B Corporation-Director & Vice President, Sugar Land’s Intergovernmental Relations subcommittee (legislative liaison).

She is also a member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Transportation Infrastructure Advisory Committee, the Transportation Policy Council, Fort Bend County Mobility Planning Committee, The Center for Houston’s Future Business Leadership Forum; Leadership Houston, Class XVIII; Rotary International and the Sugar Land Exchange Club.

A native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Baly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a master’s degree in City Planning specializing in Public Policy. She is also a classically trained flutist. She is the proud mother of two phenomenal sons, Raphael and Alexandre.



The Honorable Mayor Allen Owen's Proven Commitment to keeping Missouri City, Texas one of the Safest and Best Cities in America Should Not Be Ignored by Mo City voters on Today, Saturday, December 8, 2018

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

The runoff race for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas is a nonpartisan race, which means this election is much different from Presidential and Midterm Elections -- and rightfully so! Being the Mayor of a city as diverse as Missouri City, Texas isn't an easy job. But in the words of Political Analyst Jacquie Baly, "Mayor Allen Owen has done an excellent job representing Missouri City, Texas." 


MAYOR ALLEN OWEN IS A GOOD MAYOR

In case you don't know, the mayor is the highest ranking municipal officer for the city they're elected to represent. In most cities mayors have significant powers, in others, the mayor is simply a figurehead. But, in Missouri City, a city bustling with new growth, and vitality, the Mayor must be someone committed to representing all citizens -- regardless of their ethnicity. The person elected on today, Saturday, December 8, 2018, between Yolanda Ford and Mayor Allen Owen must also be committed to bringing the "Show Me City" together in these turbulent political times.

In case you don't know, Missouri City, Texas is a diverse city sitting inside one of the most diverse regions of America. According to recently published information prepared by Esri on the demographic breakdown of Missouri City, Texas, there’s somewhere in the neighborhood of about 32,619 African Americans currently living in Missouri City. There’s somewhere in the neighborhood of about 21,560 Whites living in Missouri City. About 15,399 Asians live in Missouri City. At this time, somewhere in the neighborhood of 13,729 Hispanics live inside the boundaries of Missouri City. But why am I talking about the racial composition of Missouri City, Texas today? Well, these numbers are important because a city that’s 27.9 percent White, 42.2 percent African American, 0.4 percent Indian American, 19.9 percent Pacific Islander, 17.8 percent Hispanic can ill afford to allow itself to be divided along racial lines by outside forces. The color of a person's skin "SHOULD NOT BE A DECIDING FACTOR" in political contests. Let me be even clearer, "THE SKIN COLOR OF THE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MAYOR OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS SHOULD NOT BE A DECIDING FACTOR" in whether you cast your vote for a particular candidate today!


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 today, (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 77459Hightower High School -- 3333 Hurricane Lane Missouri City, Texas 77459Hunters Glen Elementary School -- 695 Independence Boulevard Missouri City, Texas 77489Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse -- 180 Island Boulevard Missouri City, Texas 77459Lantern Lane Elementary School -- 3323 Mission Valley Dr. Missouri City, Texas 77459Lexington Creek Elementary School -- 2335 Dulles Avenue Missouri City, Texas 77459Missouri City Community Center -- 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77489Quail 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 today, Missouri City Harris County voters can cast their ballot for Mayor Alle Owen at The Fondren Park Community Center located at 11800 McLain Boulevard Houston, Texas 77071.

 
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MAYOR ALLEN OWEN IS THE BEST CHOICE

Mayor Allen Owen's proven commitment to keeping Missouri City, Texas great should account for something when you go to the polls today. Over $500 million in new taxable property value should mean something to you; Over 1,500 plus new jobs should mean something to you; Over 32 major companies relocating to Missouri City, Texas should mean something to you; Missouri City being voted as one of the two best Texas cities to live, work, and play should mean something to you; Creation of a 6th Fire Station should mean something to you; Having a (HCC) Houston Community College Campus in Missouri City, Texas should mean something to you; Over $2.5 million dollars approved for beautification and reader signs for the Texas Parkway Corridor should mean something to you; and having a mayor with the foresight to develop a "CITY MASTER PLAN" that includes a Veterans Memorial, a Dog Park, an Amphitheater, an Educational Boardwalk, Investments in Hunters Glen Park, and other surrounding trails has to matter to you when you go to the polls to cast your vote today! So if these things matter, you should be casting your vote for the honorable Mayor Allen Owen today in Missouri City, Texas!



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 me.

 
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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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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
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A FEW OF MAYOR OWEN'S ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018, MAYORAL RUNOFF ELECTION

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


A FEW OF SUSAN SOTO'S ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018, CITY COUNCIL POSITION #2 RUNOFF ELECTION

Susan Soto is proudly endorsed by The Houston Association of Realtors; Former Pro Football Player Mike Holmes; Former Missouri City Council Member Eunice Reiter; Carolyn and Joe Bowden and many others. Susan Soto is asking for the vote prayers and support of every Missouri City, Texas registered voter on Saturday, December 8, 2018, in her runoff election race for Missouri City Council At-Large Position #2 against Council Member Chris Preston. Susan is seeking to bridge Missouri City's past success to future opportunities! 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 3, 2018 and Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for your convenience.



Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Council Member Yolanda Ford and Sonja Giddings are November 7, 2017 Candidates for District A in Missouri City


COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT A

Mayor Allen Owen is not endorsing either candidate in the race for Missouri City Council, District A in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Councilmember Yolanda Ford is being challenged by Sonja Giddings in the race for Missouri City Council, District A. Councilmember Ford has been a resident of Missouri City for more than 35 years. She has a passion for public service, community development, design, and entrepreneurship. Professionally, Councilmember Yolanda Ford’s background is in urban planning, architecture, community development and government contract management. She currently holds a Masters of Architecture (M. Arch) from Prairie View A & M University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S) from the University of Houston. HER CHALLENGER: In case you don’t know, Sonja Giddings has been a resident of Missouri City for over 12 years. She’s a graduate of Grambling State University. Ms. Giddings is a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Grambling State University National Alumni Association, DLW Chapter of Grambling State Alumni Chapter -- Houston, Texas, American Federation of Teachers, Former Board Member of The People’s Family Workshop of the Arts and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Back on Saturday, May 7, 2016, Sonja Giddings ran for Fort Bend Independent School District Trustee for Position 7 under the name (Sonja Nelson Leonard) and finished last in a field of five candidates.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION A

Shall Section 3.05 of Article III of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to clarify that the mayor pro tem of the city council may be elected at the first regular city council meeting following a runoff election? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION A in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION A needs to be approved because of the possibility of run-offs.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION B

Shall Subsection 4.01.A of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to remove the requirement that the city manager must be bonded at city expense in an amount not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION B in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION B needs to be approved because the city of Missouri City already has an “Umbrella Policy” that addresses this concern.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION C

Shall Subsections 4.01.D and 4.01.F of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to provide that the city manager may appoint, suspend, and remove department directors and assistant city managers without the concurrence of the city council? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION C in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION C needs to be approved because the City Manager should have this right. According to Mayor Owen, the City Manager should be able to simply present these actions to City Council in the form of information.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION D

Shall Section 4.05 of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to allow the city manager to establish, combine, discontinue, redesignate, or combine city departments? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION D in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION D needs to be approved because, along with other duties the City Manager should be afforded the opportunity to establish, combine, discontinue, redesignate or combine city departments.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION E

Shall Sections 6.01 and 6.02 of Article VI of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to make the Charter consistent with City of Missouri City Resolution No. R-16-32, adopted on October 17, 2016, changing the City's election date from May to November? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN voted against this measure when it was initially brought before Missouri City Council. He recently told Houston Business Connections Magazine© that he voted against this because all the other cities, school districts, and municipal utility districts “ALL” have their election in May and that he believes people should be able to vote on Missouri City issues without having to read through a lengthy ballot where Missouri City, Texas is at the bottom of the said ballot. So, Mayor Allen Owen is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City to vote “NO” on CHARTER PROPOSITION E in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION F

Shall Section 7.01 of Article VII of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to change the name of the city's finance department to the "financial services department?" MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION F in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION F is simply a name change to reflect the duties of that particular position consistent with other cities titles.

City of Missouri City, CHARTER PROPOSITION G

Shall Sections 9.01 and 9.03 of Article IX of the Charter of the City of Missouri City be amended to change the City of Missouri City's fiscal year from July 1 through June 30 to October 1 through September 30? MAYOR ALLEN OWEN is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in Missouri City, Texas to vote “YES” on CHARTER PROPOSITION G in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election. Mayor Owen told Houston Business Connections Magazine© recently that CHARTER PROPOSITION G will help Missouri City’s governing body to plan better for the budget if they’re afforded the opportunity to see what the CAD revenues are going to be (early on) rather than having to play the guessing game. According to Mayor Owen, Tax rolls aren’t actually available for review until later in the year, after the “ORIGINAL FISCAL” year.


MEET MAYOR ALLEN

Mayor Allen Owen is Missouri City's 10th mayor since Missouri City’s incorporation back in 1956. He and his family have lived in Missouri City for more than 36 years. Mayor Owen continues to dedicate much of his time and expertise towards the development of a community where he and his wife of 46 years, Jane, raised their three children. In case you don’t know, Mayor Allen Owen was first elected mayor of Missouri City back on Saturday, May 7, 1994. Prior to that time he was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for five years and a City Council member for eight years, including serving as mayor pro-tem. Mayor Allen Owen earned degrees from Southern Methodist University's Graduate School of Finance and Banking and from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Community Involvement

From the beginning of Mayor Owen's association with Missouri City, he has been highly visible in the community that now has grown to well over 68,000 residents and numerous businesses. He continues to play a major role in building a strong economy evidenced by Missouri City's attraction of quality residential and commercial development.

Mayor Owen combines his position as retired senior vice president and Texas government liaison for Wells Fargo Bank of Texas with assuring he is available to hear and work with the City's residents on their needs. He actively participates in numerous community activities, including tireless volunteer hours with the YMCA, United Way, March of Dimes, and many other organizations.

Additional Service

Mayor Owen serves on the boards of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend Women's Center, Fort Bend Literacy Council, and the Fort Bend Community Justice Council. He is also a lifetime vice president and director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a lifetime member of the Fort Bend Fair, past president of the Texas 4H Foundation, and president of the Asian American Family Services Center.


Meet a Few of the Key Candidates in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General and Special Elections for The City of Houston, The City of Missouri City, HCC Trustee Races, and HISD Trustee Races

HBC MAGAZINE REPORTS

Houston Business Connections Magazine© would like to take this moment to thank Dr. Letitia Plummer for answering the call to service. In case you don’t know, Dr. Plummer is running for U.S. Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas in the 2018 Democratic Primary. 

We would like to also thank Mayor Allen Owen for sharing his recommendations on the Charter Amendments for Missouri City, Texas voters to consider on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in the General Election.

As stated inside this edition of Houston Business Connections Magazine© we are not making recommendations in any of the races taking place on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. So for good measure, we would like to wish all of the candidates running for election or re-election the best of luck.

HCCS ELECTIONS MATTER

The candidates running for various offices in the “2017 HCCS ELECTION” are as follows: Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Manny Berrera, Daniel "DC" Caldwell, Robert Glaser, Victoria Bryant, Eugene "Gene" Pack, David Jaroszewski, and Pretta VanDible StallworthHouston Business Connections Magazine© would like to encourage you to make an informed voting decision on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. And don’t forget that the early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017.

HISD ELECTIONS MATTER

The candidates running for various offices in the “2017 HISD ELECTION” are as follows: Monica Flores Richart, Elizabeth Santos, Gretchen Himsl, Carlos Perrett, Sergio Lira, Rodolfo (Rudy) Reyes, Jesse A. Rodriguez, Susan Shafer, Sue Deigaard, Kara DeRocha, Sean Cheben, Daniel Albert, Robert Lundin and Holly Flynn Vilaseca, Anne Katherine Sung, John Luman, Wanda Adams, Karla Brown and Gerry W. Monroe. Houston Business Connections Magazine© would like to encourage you to make an informed voting decision on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. And don’t forget that the early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017.


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STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 1

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 1” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 2

"The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 2” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 3

"The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate after the expiration of the person's term of office." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 3” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 4

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 4” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 5

"The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 5” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 6

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 6” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.

STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 7

"The constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 7” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.


City of Houston, Bond Election



City of Houston, PROPOSITION A

The issuance of $1,010,000,000 pension obligation bonds for the purpose of funding a portion of the unfunded liability of the City with respect to the Houston Police Officers' Pension System and the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System as contemplated by the pension reform plan contained in Senate Bill 2190 (adopted in the 85th (2017) Texas Legislature, Regular Session), and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION A” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION B

The issuance of $159,000,000 public safety improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of public safety permanent improvements for the police and fire departments and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION B” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION C

The issuance of $104,000,000 park improvement bonds for the conservation, improvement, acquisition, construction and equipment of neighborhood parks, recreational facilities and bayous, including such green spaces along all bayous to create an integrated system of bayou walking, running and bicycle trails to enhance, preserve and protect the health of citizens, water quality, natural habitat and native wildlife and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL”registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION C” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION D

The issuance of $109,000,000 public facility improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, remediation and equipment of permanent improvements that support public health and wellness, sanitation and other essential governmental and general services of the City and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION D” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION E

The issuance of $123,000,000 library improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of the public library system and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL”registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION E” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.

City of Houston, PROPOSITION F

(Relating to the area formerly known as the City of Houston Heights as it existed on February 19, 1918.) The legal sale of mixed beverages. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION F” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.



HCCS, Trustee, District IV

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.


HCCS, Trustee, District V

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.


HCCS, Trustee, District IX

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.


Houston Independent School District, Trustee and Special Election Candidates for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election


Houston ISD, Trustee, District I

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.


Houston ISD, Trustee, District III - Unexpired Term

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.


Houston ISD, Trustee, District V

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.


Houston ISD, Trustee, District VI

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.


Houston ISD, Trustee, District VII

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.


Houston ISD, Trustee, District IX

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.



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ABOUT THIS PUBLISHER/REPORTER 

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


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"We would like to wish all the candidates already committed to running for office in Harris County on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 much success." -- Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Early voting for the 2018 Democratic Primary and 2018 Republican Primary in the State of Texas will begin on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 and end on Friday, March 2, 2018. Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Lone Star State. So, if you plan on winning the Democratic (nomination) or Republican (nomination) in any of these races your application must be filed between Saturday, November 11, 2017 and Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM to have your name placed on the MARCH 2018 PRIMARY BALLOT in the State of Texas.

YOU CAN STILL GET ON THE 2018 PRIMARY BALLOT

You can call the Harris County Democratic Party at (713)802-0085 for more information on how to get on their ballot. Or you can call the Harris County Republican Party at (713)838-7900 for more information about how to get on their ballot. Or feel free to call Houston Business Connections Magazine© at (832)212-8735 if you need marketing/branding assistance, push cards, yard signs, yard sign placement/monitoring, press release delivery, or publishing of your intent to run for office.

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