Incumbents face keen challenge in Missouri City
SESHADRI KUMAR
Sugar Land Mayor Jimmy Thompson and two at-large council members Tom Abraham and Jacquie Chaumette have been elected unopposed, but their counterparts in Missouri City are facing a contest in the May city council elections.
Sitting councilmember Cynthia Lenton-Gary has filed to run against incumbent Mayor Allen Owen.
Owen has been Missouri City mayor since 1994 and he was a council member for eight years prior to that.
Cynthia Gary is in the middle of her second two-year term and she won the District B council seat in 2007, defeating the then incumbent Don Smith.
Similarly, Wyatt has been a councilmember from 1981 to 1994 and again an at-large councilmember since 1998.
Wyatt is director of occupational health and safety at the Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Wyatt is opposed by Anthony G. Maroulis...
...The at-large position 2 is an open seat as incumbent Buddy Jimerson is not seeking re-election.
Four candidates Kevin Tunstall, healthcare admininstrator, Danny Nguyen, business owner, Yolanda Ford, planner, and Judith Neil Dupre, insurance executive, have filed for this position.
The election is on May 8. Profiles of other candidates will be published in future weeks.
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
FBN: It’s All Or Nothing For MoCity Mayoral Candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary
It’s All Or Nothing For MoCity Mayoral Candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary
By: Jamie Mock on Mon, Mar 22, 2010News
When Missouri City’s District B Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary decided to run for mayor against 16-year incumbent Allen Owen, she knew that due to city ordinance she would have to resign her seat by the election on May 8.
If she wins the election, she will be mayor. If she loses, she will be off council completely. Either way, council will appoint a replacement for her seat until the 2011 election.
Lenton-Gary said she is taking that chance because she feels her voice is ignored and her only chance to make a difference is to be in the top seat.
“I was willing to take that chance simply because as a member of council I realized that my voice is ignored, and that’s the truth,” said Lenton-Gary. “If I sit there in that district seat, they were not going to allow anything I wanted to be done in my district. I was doing a disservice to the people...”
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/22/44669
By: Jamie Mock on Mon, Mar 22, 2010News
When Missouri City’s District B Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary decided to run for mayor against 16-year incumbent Allen Owen, she knew that due to city ordinance she would have to resign her seat by the election on May 8.
If she wins the election, she will be mayor. If she loses, she will be off council completely. Either way, council will appoint a replacement for her seat until the 2011 election.
Lenton-Gary said she is taking that chance because she feels her voice is ignored and her only chance to make a difference is to be in the top seat.
“I was willing to take that chance simply because as a member of council I realized that my voice is ignored, and that’s the truth,” said Lenton-Gary. “If I sit there in that district seat, they were not going to allow anything I wanted to be done in my district. I was doing a disservice to the people...”
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/22/44669
Missouri City Campaign Kick-off Slides From This Weekend!
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Campaign Release: Cynthia Lenton-Gary Vies For Top Spot In Missouri City!
MARCH 19, 2010
MISSOURI␣CITY,␣TX␣– During candidate filing on Monday, March 8, 2010, City Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary filed her candidacy for the Mayor of Missouri City. In this year’s May 8th election, she will challenge 16-year incumbent Mayor William Allen Owen to become the first female mayor of Missouri City, since 1956. Councilwoman Gary, no stranger to Missouri City politics, has served the citizens of District B for 2 terms; running unopposed during her second term. Cynthia and husband Everette (E.J.) Gary have called Missouri City home for more than 25 years and raised their three wonderful children in the city.
Born in Houston and a product of the Houston Independent School District, Cynthia excelled in academics. Cynthia has worked as an Environmentalist, Researcher, and Forensic Chemist. She is a Professor of Sociology. Cynthia is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and several other community organizations. She is also a member of the Fountain of Praise Church, where she and her husband joyfully serve in multiple ministries.
Cynthia manifests a strong passion for public service and has brought proven leadership to city government in Missouri City. She articulates:
“I am honored, humbled and extremely privileged to serve the members of District B. I have pledged my life to resolving issues that are important to members of our Missouri City community in Fort Bend County."
I am campaigning to become the citizens’ Mayor, the top job in the city, because I believe that all citizens of Missouri City deserve transparency in government. I want to revitalize the city and combat the issues that impede our economic growth. I hold true to the belief that our city is capable of being the greatest city in the quadruplex, which includes Pearland, Missouri City, Stafford and Sugarland. With many years of political experience and community advocacy, I am committed to working with citizens, public servants, fire and police as well as business owners to make Missouri City the most productive municipality in Fort Bend County. I am dedicated to being accessible and responsive to our city’s residents and business communities to protect and promote the economic and social viability of our city’s future.
Source: http://myfortbend.net/news/local/politics/1308-campaign-release-cynthia-lenton-gary-vies-for-top-spot-in-missouri-city
MC Campaign Kick-off: http://www.slide.com/r/dPwVVOz37T-T9bWP9thMFMhjigQAlSB9?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original
Thursday, March 18, 2010
FBH: Raymond & Sheriff Back Nina Schaefer In FB District Attorneys Race!
http://www.fortbendherald.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b9a91c0ec83a790969369.txt
& FB Star http://www.fortbendstar.com/031710/o_DARunoff.htm
Raymond, sheriff back Schaefer
DA Healey defends his office’s record as runoff challenger gets key endorsements
BY DON MUNSCH
dmunsch@fbherald.com
Published:
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:58 PM CST
A former Republican Primary district attorney candidate announced his support for one of his former opponents Thursday.
Richard Raymond said he is endorsing former challenger Nina Schaefer in the April 13 runoff against incumbent Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey.
Sheriff Milton Wright joined Raymond in making the endorsement.
Healey faced Raymond and Schaefer in the March 2 primary. Healey received the highest percentage of votes — 47 percent — but 53 percent of voters picked someone else, and he now takes on Schaefer in a runoff.
Wright said in a news release that the current district attorney’s “failures and lack of judgment are well-documented.”
Any failures of judgment have been dwarfed by the numerous cases that have been successfully tried not only with Wright’s agency but other law enforcement agencies in the county, Healey said Friday morning.
He said his office’s successes repudiate Wright’s claims. Healey defended the work of grand juries and his prosecutors.
Healey said he thinks the sheriff has “egg all over his face” in endorsing Raymond, which he said is embarrassing to law enforcement.
“We need a district attorney who will work with law enforcement to get the criminals who prey on our elderly off the streets,” Wright said in the release. “Nina Schaefer is that new leader we need in the district attorney’s office.”
Richard Raymond said in the release that the voters have clearly stated they want a new district attorney.
“Nina Schaefer is well-known, well-respected and has the integrity to be a district attorney of whom we can all be proud,” he said....get the full piece by following the link above...
& FB Star http://www.fortbendstar.com/031710/o_DARunoff.htm
Raymond, sheriff back Schaefer
DA Healey defends his office’s record as runoff challenger gets key endorsements
BY DON MUNSCH
dmunsch@fbherald.com
Published:
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:58 PM CST
A former Republican Primary district attorney candidate announced his support for one of his former opponents Thursday.
Richard Raymond said he is endorsing former challenger Nina Schaefer in the April 13 runoff against incumbent Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey.
Sheriff Milton Wright joined Raymond in making the endorsement.
Healey faced Raymond and Schaefer in the March 2 primary. Healey received the highest percentage of votes — 47 percent — but 53 percent of voters picked someone else, and he now takes on Schaefer in a runoff.
Wright said in a news release that the current district attorney’s “failures and lack of judgment are well-documented.”
Any failures of judgment have been dwarfed by the numerous cases that have been successfully tried not only with Wright’s agency but other law enforcement agencies in the county, Healey said Friday morning.
He said his office’s successes repudiate Wright’s claims. Healey defended the work of grand juries and his prosecutors.
Healey said he thinks the sheriff has “egg all over his face” in endorsing Raymond, which he said is embarrassing to law enforcement.
“We need a district attorney who will work with law enforcement to get the criminals who prey on our elderly off the streets,” Wright said in the release. “Nina Schaefer is that new leader we need in the district attorney’s office.”
Richard Raymond said in the release that the voters have clearly stated they want a new district attorney.
“Nina Schaefer is well-known, well-respected and has the integrity to be a district attorney of whom we can all be proud,” he said....get the full piece by following the link above...
Monday, March 15, 2010
FBW: Reitz Pulling Out Of FBISD Trustee Election!
Follow the link below for more as another board member decides not to run for re-election while the district declares a "financial emergency"...
http://fbisdwatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/exclusive-according-to-several-reliable.html
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/15/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_david_reitz_315.txt
http://fbindependent.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2384&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2531&hn=fbindependent&he=.com
http://fbisdwatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/exclusive-according-to-several-reliable.html
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/15/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_david_reitz_315.txt
http://fbindependent.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2384&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2531&hn=fbindependent&he=.com
Friday, March 12, 2010
Kevin Tunstall Announces Campaign Bid For Missouri City Council Position 2!
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Missouri City, Texas – March 12, 2010 - Kevin Tunstall, a local healthcare business owner and tax reform advocate, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri City council position 2 at large race. He was the only area candidate in 2008 to receive an endorsement from the Ron Paul presidential campaign and he has remained very active in local political issues over the years.
When asked why he is again seeking to serve the voters of Missouri City, Tunstall noted that the current administration has continued to raise taxes and bond debt over the years and have little to show for it. “They hire lobbyist with our tax dollars, who then act in opposition to the interests of our local businesses and families by opposing appraisal and property tax rate reforms”, Tunstall said.
“Last week the mayor pulled a ballot initiative that would have given the voters of Missouri City the option to implement a universal homestead exemption which they currently are denied. Missouri City is one of the few cities in the area that does not offer this to its residents. Why would the mayor or any city official first offer the public this choice and then remove it, all within a month or two?”
“It’s time for true fiscal responsibility and prudent actions in these tough times and to remember who placed us in office. We have a diverse and vibrant community and we need a clear direction as well as new leadership to insure a bright future”, responded Tunstall.
To volunteer or donate contact:
http://elect.kdtunstall.com
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/fort_bend_sun/news/sws-_kevin_tunstall_announces312.txt
Chron: Richard Raymond Endorses Nina Schaefer In Fort Bend County District Attorneys Race!
Who are endorsing the DA candidates?
March 12, 2010
By ZEN T.C. ZHENG
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Richmond attorney Nina Schaefer has gotten a boost in her bid to take over District Attorney John Healey’s long-held seat with endorsements from Sheriff Milton Wright and Richard Raymond, who didn’t get enough votes in the primary to make the runoff.
Wright told me Thursday morning that he made the decision out of frustration with what he said was a lack of prosecution of cases that ought to have been prosecuted.
On the other hand, Wright said, Healey's office “wasted tax dollars” pursuing cases that shouldn’t have been prosecuted.
The length of prosecution and his office’s efficiency also has been a concern to him, Wright said.
“The problems seem to have grown from year to year, and it got pretty bad the last two years," he said.
And he added, “Healey is a nice guy, and there are good people working in his office, but it’s time for new leadership.”
Schaefer said she also received a pledge from Raymond to support her.
Schaefer said people endorsing her also include Needville Mayor Delbert Wendt, Fulshear Mayor Jamie Roberts, Needville school board president Jim Kocian and former county Sheriff Tiny Gaston...
Background:
http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/sworncomp/2007/270333.pdf
http://www.fbherald.com/articles/2010/01/15/opinion/doc4b5089e42d67c902261192.txt
http://www.justicenotpolitics.com/
March 12, 2010
By ZEN T.C. ZHENG
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Richmond attorney Nina Schaefer has gotten a boost in her bid to take over District Attorney John Healey’s long-held seat with endorsements from Sheriff Milton Wright and Richard Raymond, who didn’t get enough votes in the primary to make the runoff.
Wright told me Thursday morning that he made the decision out of frustration with what he said was a lack of prosecution of cases that ought to have been prosecuted.
On the other hand, Wright said, Healey's office “wasted tax dollars” pursuing cases that shouldn’t have been prosecuted.
The length of prosecution and his office’s efficiency also has been a concern to him, Wright said.
“The problems seem to have grown from year to year, and it got pretty bad the last two years," he said.
And he added, “Healey is a nice guy, and there are good people working in his office, but it’s time for new leadership.”
Schaefer said she also received a pledge from Raymond to support her.
Schaefer said people endorsing her also include Needville Mayor Delbert Wendt, Fulshear Mayor Jamie Roberts, Needville school board president Jim Kocian and former county Sheriff Tiny Gaston...
Background:
http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/sworncomp/2007/270333.pdf
http://www.fbherald.com/articles/2010/01/15/opinion/doc4b5089e42d67c902261192.txt
http://www.justicenotpolitics.com/
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Chron: Shocking Number Of Last Minute Filings In Missouri City Council Race!
http://www.ultimatefortbend.com/2010/03/lenton-gary-files-against-longtime-mayor-owen-missouri-city
Mo City mayor to face opposition in election
March 9, 2010 6:47 am Karen Hastings:
Missouri City District B Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary filed Monday to challenge incumbent Mayor Allen Owen in what promises to be a busy May 8 City Council race.
By the 5 p.m. deadline, four candidates were signed up to vie for the open At Large Position 2 spot to be vacated by Councilman Buddy Jimerson.
Insurance executive Judith Dupre, 64; planner Yolanda P. Ford, 36; real estate developer Danny Nguyen, 43; and health care administrator Kevin Tunstall, 45, an unsuccessful candidate for the seat in 2008, will be on the Position 2 ballot.
Longtime At-Large Position 1 Councilman Jerry Wyatt, 62, also drew an opponent, Anthony Maroulis, 42, who listed his occupation as service manager. Wyatt is seeking his seventh term...
MCEI: Rumor has it that only a week ago Owen and city manager Frank Simpson removed the planned ballot initiative to allow voters to decide if the city should adopt a universal homeowners exemption. Owen followed up with a media statement challenging anyone who didn't like it could run for office. It looks like many heeded his call.
Related:
http://www.ultimatefortbend.com/2010/03/five-vy-two-fbisd-seats
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/09/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_mc_candidate_filings_38.txt
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/09/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_maroulis_files_position_2.txt
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/09/44402
Mo City mayor to face opposition in election
March 9, 2010 6:47 am Karen Hastings:
Missouri City District B Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary filed Monday to challenge incumbent Mayor Allen Owen in what promises to be a busy May 8 City Council race.
By the 5 p.m. deadline, four candidates were signed up to vie for the open At Large Position 2 spot to be vacated by Councilman Buddy Jimerson.
Insurance executive Judith Dupre, 64; planner Yolanda P. Ford, 36; real estate developer Danny Nguyen, 43; and health care administrator Kevin Tunstall, 45, an unsuccessful candidate for the seat in 2008, will be on the Position 2 ballot.
Longtime At-Large Position 1 Councilman Jerry Wyatt, 62, also drew an opponent, Anthony Maroulis, 42, who listed his occupation as service manager. Wyatt is seeking his seventh term...
MCEI: Rumor has it that only a week ago Owen and city manager Frank Simpson removed the planned ballot initiative to allow voters to decide if the city should adopt a universal homeowners exemption. Owen followed up with a media statement challenging anyone who didn't like it could run for office. It looks like many heeded his call.
Related:
http://www.ultimatefortbend.com/2010/03/five-vy-two-fbisd-seats
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/09/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_mc_candidate_filings_38.txt
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/09/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_maroulis_files_position_2.txt
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/09/44402
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Election Results: Healey Forced Into Runoff With Schaefer!
FB Sun update 3-3-10: http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/03/fort_bend_sun/news/sws-election_roundup.txt
FBN:Healey, Schaeffer Headed For Runoff
By: Jamie Mock on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 News
Seventeen-year Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey is headed for a runoff with Republican opponent Nina Schaefer after Primary Election totals show Healey with 47 percent of the vote and Schaefer with 32 percent. Republican candidate Richard Raymond totaled 20 percent.
There is no Democrat challenger for the office.
Dora Olivo, 11-year incumbent for State Representative District 27, has been ousted by challenger Ron Reynolds, who garnered 57 percent of the votes to Olivo’s 42 percent.
Jeff McMeans, running for County Court at Law Number 2 Judge – a seat his father has held since its inception – earned 63 percent of the votes to Rick Forlano’s 36 percent.
In a very close race, Stephen “Steve” Brown took the seat of Democratic Party Chairman with 50. 42 percent of the votes over current chair Elaine Bishop, who totaled 49.48 percent.
Source: http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/02/44278
FBN:Healey, Schaeffer Headed For Runoff
By: Jamie Mock on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 News
Seventeen-year Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey is headed for a runoff with Republican opponent Nina Schaefer after Primary Election totals show Healey with 47 percent of the vote and Schaefer with 32 percent. Republican candidate Richard Raymond totaled 20 percent.
There is no Democrat challenger for the office.
Dora Olivo, 11-year incumbent for State Representative District 27, has been ousted by challenger Ron Reynolds, who garnered 57 percent of the votes to Olivo’s 42 percent.
Jeff McMeans, running for County Court at Law Number 2 Judge – a seat his father has held since its inception – earned 63 percent of the votes to Rick Forlano’s 36 percent.
In a very close race, Stephen “Steve” Brown took the seat of Democratic Party Chairman with 50. 42 percent of the votes over current chair Elaine Bishop, who totaled 49.48 percent.
Source: http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/02/44278
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