Fellow Nacogdoches County Democrats,
In the interest of devoting most of this email to local election information (below), we’ll keep the other news short. Topping national news is the killing of Al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in an operation approved by President Obama and carried out by U.S. Special Forces. May 1st was a great day for our nation, one that made the world safer and hopefully gave some closure and relief to those who lost loved ones in those fateful 9/11 attacks almost 10 years ago. For good analysis, check out www.politico.org. In state politics, Republicans continued their assault on public education and needed state services by passing a budget that made draconian cuts to both, all without tapping the “Rainy Day” fund to close the budget gap. The Texas legislature also approved the infamous “sonogram” bill. More bad legislation is due up this week, including a bill to allow for lower teacher pay and increases public school class sizes. Keep up with the action at www.texastribune.org and www.texasobserver.org. As far as local stories go, you’ll find all necessary information on our local elections below, so if you haven’t voted yet, get out and make your voice heard!
A couple of other important notes: 1) We will NOT be having a meeting during the month of May, but will continue our monthly gatherings in June, so mark your calendar for June 9th at the Courthouse Annex beginning at 5:30. 2) If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our President’s on-point comedy routine at this year’s White House Correspondents dinner.
Enjoy:
Progressively Yours,
Stephen Wright, Chairman
Nacogdoches County Democratic Party
stephen.wright15@gmail.com
Calendar
5/09 (Mon), 5/10 (Tues) — Early voting continues for local elections(see below)
5/14 (Sat) — Election Day for local offices (see below)
5/19 (Thurs) — May luncheon @ the Union Cafe (3205 N. University), Noon. Call Elaine Sanders (560-6436) to RSVP.
May 14, 2011 Voting Schedules for
School Board, City Council & Emergency Service District Elections
Emergency Services District No. 6 Election
Early Voting Information
Location: Garrison City Office – 129 W. Greenwood St. – Garrison, TX 75946
May 2, 2011 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 3, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 10, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Election Day Information
Location: Garrison City Office – 129 W. Greenwood St. – Garrison, TX 75946
May 14, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City Of Nacogdoches General Election
Early Voting Information
Location: C.L. Simon Recreation Center – 1112 North St. – Nacogdoches, TX 75961
May 2, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 3, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
May 10, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Election Day Information
Location: TJR Elementary – 411 N. Mound St. – Nacogdoches, TX 75965
May 14, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nacogdoches Independent School District General Election
Early Voting Information
Location: C. L. Simon Recreation Center – 1112 North St. – Nacogdoches, TX 75961
May 2, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 3, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 4, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 5, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 6, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 9, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 10, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Election Day Information
Location: T.J.R. Elementary School – 411 N. Mound St. – Nacogdoches, TX 75961
May 14, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City Of Garrison General Election
Early Voting Information
Location: Garrison City Office – 129 W. Greenwood St. – Garrison, TX 75946
May 2, 2011 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 3, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 10, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Election Day Information
Location: Garrison City Office – 129 W. Greenwood St. – Garrison, TX 75946
May 14, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Garrison Independent School District
General Election
Early Voting Information
Location: Garrison High School Foyer – 459 N. US Hwy 59 – Garrison, TX 75946
May 2, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 3, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 10, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Election Day Information
Location: Garrison City Office – 129 W. Greenwood St. – Garrison, TX 75946
May 14, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Chireno Independent School District
General Election
Early Voting Information
Location: Chireno City Office – 664 Main St. – Chireno, TX 75937
May 2, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 3, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 10, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Election Day Information
Location: Chireno City Office – 664 Main St. – Chireno, TX 75937
May 14, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
May 14, 2011 Candidates for
School Board, City Council & Emergency Service District Elections
Nacogdoches County
Emergency Services District No. 6 Election
Ballot Language
(Vote for none or one)
The confirmation of the creation and establishment of the Nacogdoches County Emergency Services District Number 6 and authorization to levy a tax not to exceed 3 cents ($0.03) on each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of taxable property by the said District.
For
Against
City Of Nacogdoches General Election
Mayor
(Vote for none or one)
1. Pam Fitch
2. Roger Van Horn
3. Walter McCrimmon
Council Council – Northeast Ward
(Vote for none or one)
1. Shelley Brophy
2. Billy Huddleston, Jr.
Council Council – Northwest Ward
(Vote for none or one)
1. Bob Dunn
2. Brandon E. McKinney
Nacogdoches Independent School District General Election
Trustee – At Large
(Vote for none or one)
1. Bobby Reyes
2. Alan B. Sowards
Single Member District 2
(Vote for none or one)
1. Esiquio (Zeke) Martinez
2. Lisa Mize
Single Member District 3
(Vote for none or one)
1. Teresa Castetter
2. T.D. Howarth
City Of Garrison General Election
Council
(Vote for none, one, two or three)
1. Robert Cook
2. Kelley Wright
3. Russell Wright
4. Nichole Todd
5. Melanie O’Dell
6. T. R. Dugger
7. Lowell “Bud” Phillips
Garrison Independent School District General Election
Trustee
(Vote for none, one, two, or three)
1. Billy R. Cooper
2. Olan Woodard, Jr.
3. Allen Russell
4. Russell O’Dell
5. Rodney Robison
6. Joe Garcia
7. Ricky Colle
Chireno Independent School District General Election
Trustee
(Vote for none, one, or two)
1. Linda Mettauer Muse
2. James W. Ricks
3. Micky Allen
4. Jerry Hedge
5. Gerald Murray
