Lillie Schechter, the newly elected Harris County Democratic Party Chair faces a challenge on Saturday, December 9, 2017, as she seeks to help Democrat Pretta VanDible Stallworth (right) beat back the Republican forces seeking to take over this historically Democratic district. The front-runner at this time is Republican candidate, Eugene "Gene" Pack in the fight for the HCC Trustee for District IX seat. And in case you haven't heard, the Harris County Democratic Party will be hosting a "December Run-Off Phone Bank". Also, in case you're wondering, the Harris County Republican Party has been emailing out their "NEWSLETTER" to assist Eugene "Gene" Pack, as Election Day draws closer!
HBC MAGAZINE© REPORTS
In case you haven’t been following the HCC Board Trustee for District IX race for the seat that was formerly held by Christopher “Chris” Oliver – it has all come down to a Saturday, December 9, 2017, showdown between a Democrat by the name of Pretta VanDible Stallworth, and a Republican, by the name of Eugene “Gene” Pack. So, please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, and end on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
PACK IS THE LAST REPUBLICAN STANDING
Just to bring you up to speed, back in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Elections for HCC Board of Trustees, and HISD Board of Trustees in the Houston area, Republican candidates took a real beating up and down the ballot – but there’s still one left standing, his name is Eugene “Gene” Pack and he’s the projected front-runner at this time! Here’s what Paul Simpson, (Chairman of the Harris County Republican Party) said as he praised Eugene “Gene” Pack for being a longtime committed Republican Party Precinct Chair: “While several conservative candidates for the HISD and HCC school boards fell short in their races, as the top vote-getter for the HCC District IX race, longtime Republican precinct chair Gene Pack was able to make the runoff race.”
A TOUGH TEST FOR SCHECHTER
Early voting will begin on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in the race for (HCC) Houston Community College Board Trustee for District IX. “This race is very important for Democrats, and Republicans on many different levels -- BUT MUCH MORE FOR DEMOCRATS...because we're talking about a historically Democratic voting district,” says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. Not only will the race for HCC Board Trustee for District IX give us a glimpse into Lillie Schechter’s management style, and whether she has the ability to rally her core base of Democratic voters -- it also represents the first major test for the newly elected Democratic Party Chair.
DISTRICT IX IS A MUST WIN FOR SCHECHTER
Just in case you don’t remember, Lillie Schechter was elected to serve as the Harris County Democratic Party Chair following the resignation of former Democratic Party Chair, Lane Lewis. As a little refresher, the final vote was: Lillie Schechter (190 votes), Eartha Jean Johnson (118 votes), Dominique Davis (21 votes), and Johnathan Miller (30 votes). Does Schechter have what it takes to get the job done? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County believe she does? Can Schechter deliver a win for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County believe she can? Is Schechter committed to helping African American Democratic candidates win in Harris County? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County believe that she's very committed to this task. Does she have a plan specifically aimed at helping African American candidates win in the 2018 Midterm Elections, and the 2020 Presidential Elections? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County are hoping that she has a good plan. Just in case you don’t know why Houston Business Connections Magazine© is asking these question right now, you must remember, it was former Democratic Party Chair, Lane Lewis (not Schechter) who led the charge as Democrats enjoyed a very comfortable 70,367 straight-ticket vote lead (back in the 2016 Presidential Election in Harris County) to usher in sweeping victories for African American judicial candidates in particular, and other countywide Democratic candidates in general. So with that said, “The Saturday, December 9, 2017 HCC Board Trustee District IX Runoff Election race between Pretta VanDible Stallworth (a Democrat), Eugene Pack (a Republican), gives us our best shot to witness first-hand, how much Lillie Schechter cares about voter turnout in neighborhoods like Sunnyside, South Park, Hiram Clarke, Corinthian Pointe, and other predominantly African American voting strongholds heading into 2018,” says Taylor. “Will Schechter put her Democratic "POWER PLAYERS" to work for this African American Democratic female candidate (Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth), or leave her out in the wilderness to fight this battle alone with very little resources? -- Many Democrats we've spoken to believe that Lillie Schechter will rise to the occasion on Saturday, December 9, 2017.”
DISTRICT IX IS A MUST WIN FOR SCHECHTER
Just in case you don’t remember, Lillie Schechter was elected to serve as the Harris County Democratic Party Chair following the resignation of former Democratic Party Chair, Lane Lewis. As a little refresher, the final vote was: Lillie Schechter (190 votes), Eartha Jean Johnson (118 votes), Dominique Davis (21 votes), and Johnathan Miller (30 votes). Does Schechter have what it takes to get the job done? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County believe she does? Can Schechter deliver a win for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County believe she can? Is Schechter committed to helping African American Democratic candidates win in Harris County? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County believe that she's very committed to this task. Does she have a plan specifically aimed at helping African American candidates win in the 2018 Midterm Elections, and the 2020 Presidential Elections? -- Many Democrats throughout Harris County are hoping that she has a good plan. Just in case you don’t know why Houston Business Connections Magazine© is asking these question right now, you must remember, it was former Democratic Party Chair, Lane Lewis (not Schechter) who led the charge as Democrats enjoyed a very comfortable 70,367 straight-ticket vote lead (back in the 2016 Presidential Election in Harris County) to usher in sweeping victories for African American judicial candidates in particular, and other countywide Democratic candidates in general. So with that said, “The Saturday, December 9, 2017 HCC Board Trustee District IX Runoff Election race between Pretta VanDible Stallworth (a Democrat), Eugene Pack (a Republican), gives us our best shot to witness first-hand, how much Lillie Schechter cares about voter turnout in neighborhoods like Sunnyside, South Park, Hiram Clarke, Corinthian Pointe, and other predominantly African American voting strongholds heading into 2018,” says Taylor. “Will Schechter put her Democratic "POWER PLAYERS" to work for this African American Democratic female candidate (Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth), or leave her out in the wilderness to fight this battle alone with very little resources? -- Many Democrats we've spoken to believe that Lillie Schechter will rise to the occasion on Saturday, December 9, 2017.”
PRETTA CAN'T WIN WITHOUT DEMOCRATIC HELP
Yes, we know, the race for HCC Board Trustee for District IX is supposed to be a non-partisan affair. But the partisan battle-lines were drawn a long time ago. “This race has been anything but non-partisan from the very beginning,” says Taylor. SO, LET'S GO!!!
Democratic Party Chair, Lillie Schechter has gotten into the game – and plans to flex a little muscle by hosting a “Democratic Runoff Election Phone Bank” on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 (the day before the start of Early Voting); again on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 (the final day of Early Voting); and again on Saturday, December 9, 2017 to drive out Election Day voting. “Yes, phone banking is an excellent idea, and I applaud Schechter’s effort. "Just take a moment to think about it, Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth is the only Democratic candidate who has the Republican machine working against her -- SO THIS JUST MAKES A LOT OF SENSE,” Taylor explains.
MANY DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ARE STANDING WITH DR. PRETTA VANDIBLE STALLWORTH ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017
Democratic leaders are taking photos with Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth as Election Day approaches. In case you haven’t been paying attention, Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth has been seen recently with: Texas Democratic Party Chair (Gilberto Hinojosa), Congresswoman for the 18th Congressional District of Texas (Sheila Jackson Lee), Congressman for the 9th Congressional District of Texas (Al Green), Mayor for the City of Houston (Sylvester Turner), State Representative for House District 141 (Senfronia Thompson), Harris County District Attorney (Kim Ogg), City of Houston Council Member (Larry Green – District K), City of Houston Council Member (Amanda Edwards – At-Large Position 4), and Harris County Attorney (Vince Ryan), just to name a few.
A MESSAGE FROM DR. PRETTA VANDIBLE STALLWORTH
A MESSAGE FROM DR. PRETTA VANDIBLE STALLWORTH
Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth recently asked for Houston Business Connections Magazine© to remind all HCC District IX voters that she is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every registered voter who lives inside the HCC District IX boundaries without respect to their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, or socio-economic status. And yes, she's going to need every vote she can get to win this race on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Anything is possible, but, Pretta VanDible Stallworth trailed her Republican rival, Eugene “Gene” Pack by roughly 349 votes back on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in the General Election – and that’s a lot of votes considering the turnout is expected to be low on Saturday, December 9, 2017. So, in case you didn’t see the actual results, the Republican, Eugene “Gene” Pack finished with 3,522 votes for 42.18%; Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth (the only Democrat in the race) finished with 3,173 votes for 38.00%, and the other Republican, David Jaroszewski (who was endorsed by the Houston Chronicle) finished last with 1,654 votes for 19.81%. “The problem Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth faces is that she was actually running against not one, but two Republicans back in the General Election,” explains Taylor. “So nobody really knows if the Republican voters who supported David Jaroszewski will come back out to vote for Eugene Pack on Saturday, December 9, 2017,” he says. “If they do, this will put Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth at an even greater disadvantage without specific help from the Harris County Democratic Party.”
OTHER KEY HOUSTON AREA RUNOFF RACES
Houstonians in other areas of the city will be casting ballots on Saturday, December 9, 2017, in the race between Elizabeth Santos and Gretchen Himsl for the HISD Board Trustee for District I seat. In another part of the city, Sergio Lira and Jesse A. Rodriguez will do battle on Saturday, December 9, 2017, for the HISD Board Trustee for District III seat. SO LET’S GO!!!
Saturday, December 9, 2017, Runoff Election Race between Elizabeth Santos and Gretchen Himsl for HISD District I Analysis by Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of HBC Magazine©
RUNOFF RACE ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “The runoff race for Houston ISD Board Trustee for District I is difficult to analyze – partly because the voter participation was too low. However, one would think that Elizabeth Santos is sitting in the “catbird seat” heading into the runoff. I say this because, when you look at the fact that Elizabeth Santos finished more than 954 (nine hundred and fifty-four) votes ahead of Gretchen Himsl with another Hispanic female by the name of Monica Flores Richart in the race, conventional wisdom would say that the race for Houston ISD Board Trustee for District I is Elizabeth Santos’ race to lose in a head-to-head showdown with Gretchen Himsl. But not so fast, Santos' biggest challenge will be to motivate her base to come back out and vote again in December. So don’t count Gretchen Himsl out! Remember, I told you guys in my “ELECTION DAY EDITION” of Houston Business Connections Magazine© to watch out for Gretchen Himsl – she’s a very strong candidate with a lot of passion. And I happen to like her chances. And above me liking her chances, my team and I actually discovered several different pathways Himsl could take to close the gap on Santos when we did our overview of this race. As a result, we believe that the best thing Himsl has working for her is what we perceive to be as voter apathy. Take a look at these numbers: only 9,768 of the 78,479 registered voters in Houston ISD Board Trustee District I even bothered to vote in the General Election. This voter apathy happens to afford Gretchen Himsl a window of opportunity to rally her base while reaching out to the more than 68,711 registered voters who stayed at home – at the same time. Can she pull out a win after trailing so heavily back in the General Election? Anything is possible -- But I’m just not sure! However, I guess the bigger question is whether (or not) Himsl is willing to do what it takes to court registered African American voters throughout the district between now and Election Day!!!"
Houston ISD Trustee, District III
Saturday, December 9, 2017, Runoff Election Race between Sergio Lira and Jesse A. Rodriguez for HISD District III Analysis by Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of HBC Magazine©
Saturday, December 9, 2017, Runoff Election Race between Sergio Lira and Jesse A. Rodriguez for HISD District III Analysis by Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of HBC Magazine©
RUNOFF RACE ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “The race for Houston ISD Board Trustee for District III between Sergio Lira and Jesse A. Rodriguez can be won by either candidate in December. This is perhaps the most evenly matched “Runoff Race” on the ballot. Back on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in the General Election there were four candidates in the race. Here’s how they finished: Jesse A. Rodriguez finished first to head the pack with 1,241 votes for 39.85% of the vote. Finishing second to force the runoff was Sergio Lira with 1,051 votes for 33.75% of the vote. Rodolfo (Rudy) Reyes finished third with 438 votes for 14.07% of the vote. And Carlos Perrett finished fourth with 384 votes for 12.33% of the vote. Trying to get voters in this district to turn back out will be a major challenge for both Lira and Rodriguez in this race. However, as I mentioned in the “ELECTION DAY EDITION” of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Sergio Lira is the candidate to watch in this race. Hey, this district has more than 55,222 registered voters, but only 3,504 chose to show up during the General Election – nobody knows for sure what’s going to happen in this one.”
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1. Main Office: Harris County Administration Building is located at 1001 Preston Street, 4th Floor, Houston, 77002 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Harris County Administration Building from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Harris County Administration Building. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
2. Moody Park: Moody Park Community Center is located at 3725 Fulton Street, Houston, 77009 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Moody Park Community Center from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Moody Park Community Center. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
3. Southeast Houston: H.C.C.S. Southeast College is located at 6960 Rustic Street, Parking Garage, Houston, 77087 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the H.C.C.S. Southeast College from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the H.C.C. S. Southeast College. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
4. Palm Center (*): Young Neighborhood Library is located at 5107 Griggs Road, Houston, 77021 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Young Neighborhood Library from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Young Neighborhood Library. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
5. Astrodome Area: Fiesta Mart is located at 8130 Kirby Drive, Houston, 77054 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Fiesta Mart from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Fiesta Mart. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
6. Near Town: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center is located at 1475 W. Gray Street, Houston, 77019 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
7. North: Hardy Senior Center is located at 11901 West Hardy Road, Houston, 77076 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Hardy Senior Center from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Hardy Senior Center. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
8. Sunnyside: Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center is located at 9314 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, 77051 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
9. South Houston: Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center is located at 3810 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, 77045 -- You can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX at the Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center from Wednesday, November 29, 2017, through Friday, December 1, 2017, from 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m.; on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.; and from Monday, December 4, 2017 through Tuesday, December 5, 2017 you can vote early for Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth for HCC Board Trustee for District IX from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center. Click here to find your Election Day polling place on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
EVERY VOTE WILL COUNT!!!
"Don't forget that early voting is expected to be very low in all three races on Saturday, December 9, 2017, in the Runoff Election for HCC Trustee for District IX, HISD Trustee for District I, and the race for HISD Trustee for District III. So every vote will count!!!"
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