Showing posts with label Kathy Blueford Daniels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kathy Blueford Daniels. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

With Kathy Blueford Daniels Absent from Ballot, Melissa Noriega and Pelumi Adeleke Are Facing Difficulties Drawing out Black Voters


Melissa Noriega (center) and Pelumi Adeleke (right) are missing their running mate, Kathy Blueford-Daniels, in the current (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District runoffs. In case you don't know, Kathy Blueford-Daniels jumped out to a commanding lead over her Republican rival (Bill R. Frazer) and held on to win the HCAD Board of Directors, Place 1 seat, back on Saturday, May 4, 2024, outright, by securing 27,661 votes, for 50.44% of the vote. Frazer fell short of forcing a runoff with 25,181 votes for 45.92%, with Ramsey Isa Ankar receiving 1,999 votes for 3.65%. HCDP ENDORSEMENTS... With the Harris County Democratic Party endorsing Melissa Noriega (Democrat) over Kyle Scott (Republican) and Pelumi Adeleke (Democrat) over Ericka McCrutcheon (Republican), the in-person voter turnout should be much higher than it is through the first two days of early voting, but it isn't. Through the first two days, 3,134 votes have been cast in-person countywide, and only 4,645 of the 38,374 absentee mail ballots that have been mailed out by the Harris County Clerk's Office have been filled out and mailed back in by eligible voters, which is concerning.



Antonio Maldonado (right) is one of the hardest-working political consultants in the game. Pictured above with Kathy Blueford Daniels, HCAD Board Member-Elect, Place 1, Maldonado has proven himself to be worth his weight gold at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, better known as "WEST GRAY" to politicos running for office in Harris County, Texas.


I’m Aubrey R. Taylor, the Houston Business Connections Newspaper publisher and investigative reporter. I have conducted investigations in Harris County, Texas, since the 1990s and plan to closely monitor the “ABSENTEE BALLOT FLOW” between now and Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the upcoming Presidential Election in Harris County, Texas.

With Kathy Blueford Daniels Absentee from Ballot, Melissa Noriega and Pelumi Adeleke Face a More Difficult Path to Winning

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

Of the two Democrats on the ballot in the upcoming Saturday, June 15, 2024 (HCAD), Harris Central Appraisal District runoff elections, Melissa Noriega has better name identification than her running mate, Pelumi Adeleke, in Democratic Party circles.

Remember, the last time Melissa Noriega ran for public office, she ran for the office of State Representative for District 145 against Christina Morales on March 5, 2019, in the Democratic Party Primary “RUNOFF ELECTION” and got trounced. As a reminder, Christina Morales received 1,826 votes, 60.8%. Melissa Noriega received 1,179 votes, for 39.2%, if my memory serves me right.

According to our research, Pelumi Adeleke has never run for public office. Both Democrats, Melissa Noriega and Pelumi Adeleke, came into the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District as the underdogs against their two Republican rivals (Kyle Scott and Ericka McCrutcheon) in the races for HCAD Board of Director, At-Large, Place 2, and Place 3, respectively.

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Noriega and Adeleke benefited heavily from the State Senate 15, “SPECIAL ELECTION” between Jarvis Johnson and Molly Cook being on the ballot. However, having former HISD Trustee Kathy Blueford-Daniels on the ballot in the (HCAD) Board of Directors, At-Large, Place 1, race also significantly drove out African American voters.

It was telling that Kathy Blueford-Daniels won her race outright without a runoff over Bill R. Frazer, especially because of how she defeated Frazier.

In the “ABSENTEE BALLOT CATEGORY,” Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 8,983 absentee mail ballots. Comparatively speaking, Bill R. Frazer received 4,488.

During the early voting period, Kathy Blueford-Daniels also received more votes than Bill R. Frazer, with voters going into early voting locations to cast their ballots. Blueford-Daniels received 9,396 in-person votes, and Bill R. Frazer received 9,049 votes during the in-person early voting period.

For some reason, Republican voters came out for Bill R. Frazer in more significant numbers on election day, where Frazer received 11,603 in-person votes, and Blueford-Daniels received 9,246. Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 27,661 votes for 50.44%, and Bill R. Frazer received 45.92%, narrowly missing the opportunity to force a runoff.

Had it not been for Kathy Blueford-Daniels jumping out to that humungous lead in the “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOT CATEGORY,” we would be looking at three runoff elections for (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District, At-Large positions.


“THE BIG QUESTION.”

The “BIG QUESTION” on the minds of everyone now is whether Melissa Noriega, who received 4,232 absentee mail ballots back on Saturday, May 4, 2024, can match her BBM totals this time around. Remember, Kyle Scott received 4,258 absentee mail ballots the last time these two faced off in the race for (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District, At-Large, Place 2.

As for Pelumi Adeleke, she seemingly came out of where, passing attorney Amy Lacy in the proverbial 11th hour, to force her way into the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, At-Large, Place 3, runoff against Ericka McCrutcheon.

Comparatively speaking, Ericka McCrutcheon received 4,476 absentee mail ballots on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and Pelumi Adeleke received 2,757. However, considering that Amy Lacy received 4,355 absentee mail ballots, one could reasonably expect that Adeleke’s absentee mail ballot totals will trend upwards for the runoffs.


“NO BLUEFORD-DANIELS.”

What a lot of folks don’t know is that Kathy Blueford-Daniels is one of my favorite politicians. She’s always been respectful to me in public. Unlike many local politicians, Blueford-Daniels usually goes out of her way to speak to others and greet people (essential or not) with her beautiful trademark smile.

Kathy Blueford-Daniels is a great all-around person who was raised right and takes being a public servant seriously. “Born and raised in Houston’s Historic Fifth Ward and the third of nine siblings: Kathy attended Dogan Elementary, Lamar Fleming, and graduated from the historic Phillis Wheatley High School. Raised with five (5) brothers and three (3) younger sisters, she excelled in the sports of Softball, Cheerleading and Volleyball,” according to her website.

The website further states, “Upon graduation from Wheatley High School, she pursued nursing at Houston Community College and studied accounting/bookkeeping at Massey Business College. While attending Nursing School, Kathy began employment with the U. S. Postal Service. During her 28-year career with the Postal Service, she was quickly promoted to Supervisor and served in numerous Managerial Positions before retiring in 2008. A Greater True Vine Baptist Church member under the leadership of Rev. Matthew R. Alix, Sr., Kathy’s Stewardship included the GTV Choir, Education Council, and Former Pastor’s Aid Committee President.”

Many folks don’t understand that Kathy Blueford-Daniels does not run for public office for the sake of running. Blueford-Daniels is a public servant who cares about our future generations.

Remember, she established a support group called “BLAC MoM” after the senseless murder of her 20-year-old son, Patrick Charles Murphy, killed back in 2006, based on mistaken identity.

We must remember that our public servants are real human beings with real-life experiences, no matter what we think about their political party affiliation or ideologies.

Take Kathy Blueford Daniels, for instance. After the senseless murder of her son, the loving mother turned her life experience into a personal journey to address the needs of the community by becoming a change agent.

“Kathy’s journey to address the community’s needs began when this life-changing event propelled her to commit to the needs of our youth regarding the importance of education and the consequences of negative choices,” explained her website.

Her website further explains that she organized “Young Soldiers Marching for Christ,” which involved youth and young adult drill teams marching in the Scenic Woods neighborhood. She intended to ostracize violence while demonstrating discipline, group dynamics, and positive engagement, which helped organize “Stop the Violence and No More Bloodshed Campaigns,” targeting youth and young adults through her hard work.

For those who don’t know, Kathy Blueford-Daniels has been much more than a politician. She has been engaged in many non-violent rallies while striving to make a difference by serving on Harris County Grand Juries, which many citizens shy away from.


“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”

No matter who wins the upcoming Saturday, June 15, 2024, (HCAD), Harris Central Appraisal District, Board of Director “RUNOFF RACES” for Places 2 and 3, let’s recognize the fact that it takes courage to run for public office during these divisive political times. And beyond that, let’s resign ourselves to the fact that Melissa Noriega (Democrat), Kyle Scott (Republican), Pelumi Adeleke (Democrat), and Ericka McCrutcheon (Republican) are human beings with real-life experiences who mustered the courage to run for public office, with the intent to represent all of us for this nonpartisan position.

In closing, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, there will also be “JUNETEENTH,” celebrated worldwide. Let’s make it our business to put ‘petty politics’ aside and “JUBILANTLY” select the candidates we believe best represent our values and interests on the Harris Central Appraisal Board.
 
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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Kyle Scott (Republican), Melissa Noriega (Democrat), Ericka McCutcheon (Republican), and Pelumi Adeleke (Democrat) are the candidates running for HCAD, Director, At-Large, Place 2, and HCAD, Director, At-Large, Place 3, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Harris County, Texas.


The Harris County Democratic Party has endorsed Melissa Noriega in the race for (HCAD), Director, At-Large, Place 2. Melissa Noriega received 13,647 votes, for 24.97%, to finish as the runner-up in the general election and force a runoff in this race.


The Harris County Republican Party has endorsed Kyle Scott in the race for (HCAD), Director, At-Large, Place 2. In case you don’t remember, Kyle Scott received 25,416 votes, or 46.50%, to emerge from the general election in the first place.




The Harris County Democratic Party has endorsed Pelumi Adeleke in the race for (HCAD), Director, At-Large, Place 3. Pelumi Adeleke received 11,553 votes, for 21.30%, to finish as the runner-up in the general election and force a runoff in this race.



In the race for (HCAD), Director, At-Large, Place 3, the Harris County Republican Party has endorsed Ericka McCutcheon. In case you don’t remember, Ericka McCrutcheon received 22,365 votes, for 41.24%, to emerge from the general election in first place in this race.


AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
EMAIL: aubreyrtaylor@gmail.com
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Blueford-Daniels Defeats Frazer With Mail Ballots; Cook Defeats Johnson; Two HCAD Races Headed to Runoffs


In the Uniform and Special Election on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Kathy Blueford-Daniels (left) received nearly twice as many "ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS" as any other candidate running for office. In the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District, At-Large Position 1 race, Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 8,761 absentee mail ballots. Comparatively speaking, Bill Frazer received 4,388 absentee mail ballots. THE MAIL BALLOT FLOW... On Monday, April 22, 2024, the Harris County Clerk reported receiving 10,857 absentee mail ballots on the first day of early voting. The Harris County Clerk's Office reportedly mailed out 38,202 absentee mail ballots to eligible voters. As of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the last day of early voting, only 14,152 of the 38,202 absentee mail ballots that were mailed out had been filled out and returned to the Harris County Clerk's Office, which means that as of the last day of early voting, there were still 24,050 absentee mail ballots floating around Harris County, Texas. You can "CLICK HERE" to see for yourself.



Kathy Blueford-Daniels dominated Bill Frazer in the "ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOT" category in the race for the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal Director, At-Large, Place 1 race. Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 8,761 absentee mail ballots, and Bill Frazer received 4,388 absentee mail ballots. You can "CLICK HERE" to view the unofficial results for other races.




Molly Cook dominated State Rep. Jarvis Johnson in the race for State Senate District 15 on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Harris County, Texas. Molly Cook received 9,330 votes for 57.23%, and Jarvis Johnson received 6,973 for 42.77%. What you have to remember about this race is that Jarvis Johnson was endorsed by the Houston Chronicle Newspaper, and Molly Cook was endorsed by the Houston Business Connections Newspaper. You can "CLICK HERE" to view the unofficial results for other races.

Blueford-Daniels Defeats Frazer With Mail Ballots; Cook Defeats Johnson; Two HCAD Races Headed to June 15th Runoffs

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

What surprised many in Harris County, Texas, last night in the race for Senate District 15 wasn’t surprising at all to me. After State Rep. Jarvis Johnson won the Houston Chronicle endorsement over Molly Cook, he started smelling himself. Last night, he suffered an embarrassing defeat to an emergency school nurse in his quest to serve out the remaining term of former State Senator John Whitmire’s senate seat that he had held for decades.

“YOU GO GIRL.”

The first thing you have to do when facing off against a career politician like State Rep. Jarvis Johnson is match his efforts in the “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOT” category – which Molly Cook and her team did masterfully during the Saturday, May 4, 2024, Uniform and Special Election – you go girl.

In the “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOT” category, Jarvis Johnson received 1,809 absentee mail ballots, and Molly Cook received 1,615. After I saw that Jarvis Johnson had only received 194 absentee mail ballots than Molly Cook, I knew Johnson was about to go down in defeat.

Molly Cook jumped all over Jarvis Johnson during the “EARLY VOTING” period by securing 3,518 early in-person votes, while Jarvis Johnson could only muster 2,382 early in-person ballots.

After moping the floor with Jarvis Johnson during the “EARLY VOTING” voting period, Molly Cook dominated Jarvis Johnson on “ELECTION DAY” by obtaining 4,197 votes. Poor Jarvis Johnson only received 2,782 votes on “ELECTION DAY” as he bit the dust.

The final unofficial tally posted by the Harris County Clerk at 1:42 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, shows that Molly Cook has 9,330 votes, for an astonishing 57.23%. Comparatively speaking, Jarvis Johnson only has 6,973 votes, for a measly 42.77% of the vote.

“THE HCAD RACES.”

In the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District At-Large 1 race, Kathy Blueford-Daniels received nearly twice as many “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS” than any other candidate running for office on the Saturday, May 4, 2024, Uniform Election ballot.

In the unofficial results, Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 8,761 absentee mail ballots, and Bill Frazer received only 4,388. However, it’s extraordinary how Bill Frazer ran much closer to Kathy Blueford-Daniels regarding the in-person voting.

The race between Kathy Blueford-Daniels and Bill Frazer was neck and neck during the “EARLY VOTING” period. Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 9,396 in-person votes, while Bill Frazer received 9,049.

It’s astonishing how Kathy Blueford-Daniels obliterated Bill Frazer in the “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOT” category by 4,373 votes but could only beat Frazer by 347 votes during early voting.

What made the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District At-Large 1 race results even more intriguing was the fact Bill Frazer dominated Kathy Blueford-Daniels on election day.

In case you don’t know, Bill Frazer received 11,603 in-person votes on election day, and Kathy Blueford-Daniels received 9,249 and somehow managed to avoid a Saturday, June 15, runoff election.

The final unofficial tally, by the Harris County Clerk at 1:42 am on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District race between Kathy Blueford-Daniels and Bill Frazer, shows Blueford-Daniels with 27,406 votes for 50.35% of the vote. Comparatively speaking, Bill Frazer received 25,040 votes for 46.00% of the vote.

“THE HCAD RUNOFFS.”

Congratulations are to Kyle Scott, Melissa Noriega, Pelumi Adeleke, and Ericka McCrutcheon for making their way into the upcoming Saturday, June 15, 2024, runoff election for the (HCAD) Harris Appraisal District Director, At-Large, Place 2, and At-Large Place 3, positions.

In the (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District, At-Large, Place 2 race, Kyle Scott received 25,258 votes for 46.56%, and Melissa Noriega received 13,533 votes for 24.94%. That said, in the (HCAD Harris Central Appraisal District At-Large, Place 3 race, Ericka McCrutcheon received 22,231 votes for 41.30%, and Pelumi Adeleke received 11,466 votes for 21.30%.

“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”

Do you realize that only 56,612 of the 2,620,595 registered Harris County voters bothered to cast a ballot in these critical countywide (HCAD) Harris Central Appraisal District races? That’s only a 2.16% turnout, which spells trouble moving ahead to the upcoming Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Harris County Democratic Party Primary runoffs and Republican Party Primary runoffs.

What’s staring us in the face is called “VOTER APATHY.” And if you ask me, all of the negative campaigning and divisiveness that’s taking place in states all across America is causing voters to check out of the voting process and not give a damn who wins or who loses.

AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
EMAIL: aubreyrtaylor@gmail.com
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
DIRECT CONTACT:
 (281)788-3033