Wednesday, March 31, 2010

How much is FBISD spending on senior administrative salaries???

This data is provided as public information and does not include incentive pay or bonuses from the Texas Tribune:

See this link for more: http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/government-employee-salaries/fort-bend-isd/?page=1


Stay tuned for more...

Saturday, March 27, 2010

FBI: Russell Jones, Sugar Land City Councilman, May Hand This Lawsuit Off In Meadowcreek (Missouri City)

The Sugar Land city council member that was recently reported in local media for joining a state-wide lawsuit with the TML lobbyist against the states Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act is back in the news involving one of many of his HOA board clients....click the title link for the full story on this former Missouri City council member and now Sugar Land councilman.

"It is believed that the two groups of board members have some disagreement over the interpretation of the bylaws. It is also said that the group suing the association may want to fire the association’s attorney." Fort Bend Independent

FBI: Incumbents face keen challenge in Missouri City!

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.

http://www.fbindependent.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2402&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2531&hn=fbindependent&he=.com

Friday, March 26, 2010

Chron: Tuesday Is First Debate Sponsored By The Teachers Federation!

Federation Public Forum:

http://www.ultimatefortbend.com/2010/03/first-debate-set-fbisd-trustee-candidates

Monday, March 22, 2010

FBN: It’s All Or Nothing For MoCity Mayoral Candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary

FB Star update 3-25: http://www.fortbendstar.com/032410/n_reitz.htm

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

Missouri City Campaign Kick-off Slides From This Weekend!

Follow this link for the official slides to the MC election kick-off event:

http://www.slide.com/r/dPwVVOz37T-T9bWP9thMFMhjigQAlSB9?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

Stay tuned as we update these events during the current area elections...

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Campaign Release: Cynthia Lenton-Gary Vies For Top Spot In Missouri City!



MC campaign kick-off link: http://www.slide.com/r/dPwVVOz37T-T9bWP9thMFMhjigQAlSB9?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

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.

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Meadowcreek HOA New Board Members Engage In Lawsuit With Old Board--Sugar Land City Council Member Russell Jone's Law Firm Caught In The Middle!


TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

LAWSUIT FILED
It is now a matter of public record. For perhaps the first time in Texas history, four new Board Members of a Home Owners Association (Meadowcreek Association, Inc.) have filed a lawsuit naming the incumbent Board Members as Defendants....

-Get the full story by following the resource link below....this case is being closely followed by the Texans for HOA Reform and the American Homeowners Resource Center (AHRC)...this is the community where the HOA vendor law firm has filed nearly 300 home foreclosure filings out of almost 720 homes (yes the same law firm listed above).

FB Star: Schaefer Endorsed By Raymond & Wright!

Click the title link for the full story...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

FBN: Missouri City E-mail Surfaces Exposing Major Budget Problems Looming For Allen Owen And The City!--click the title link for more--

Monday, March 15, 2010

FBW: Reitz Pulling Out Of FBISD Trustee Election!

Click the title link for more as another board member decides not to run for re-election while the district declares a "financial emergency"...

Clay Alumbaugh release on pos. 3 race for school board....http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/18/44634

Friday, March 12, 2010

Kevin Tunstall Announces Campaign Bid For Missouri City Council Position 2


Just in>

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/

Tuesday, March 09, 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...

MCC: Rumor has it that only a week ago Allen 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

Monday, March 08, 2010

FBISD Administration & BOT Continue To Point The Finger At The State For Budget Woes-

As the district elections approach, Tim Jenney and the BOT continue to point their collective fingers at the state legislature in an attempt to defer blame for the current (3rd consecutive RECORD) budget deficit. Much of which has been impacted by increased spending, record bond debt (and service on that debt) which this board approved, under Jenney, in 2007.

See chron report: http://www.ultimatefortbend.com/2010/03/state-blamed-school-finance-now-what

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

FBN: Mayor Allen Owen Kills Homeowners Exemption Ballot Measure In Missouri City!

Click the title link above for the full story on how this mayor opposes all attempts at tax reform in "HIS" city. Note that over the last 5 years he has also raised the taxes on several opportunities and backs municipal lobbyist efforts to stop appraisal and property tax rate reforms at the legislature......we will update this as needed.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

FBN: 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

Special MCC Note: We would like to congratulate local community activist Rodrigo Carreon for his victory over Dr. Philip Aitsebaomo for his party nomination for Fort Bend County Judge (Carreon 6,383 to Aitsebaomo 4,061). Way to go Rodrigo!

Chron: FB County Foreclosures Rise Again!--click here for more--

ALSO Missouri City mayor and city mgr remove ballot measure for universal homeowners exemption:

http://www.ultimatefortbend.com/2010/03/homestead-exemption-ballot-missouri-city

Chron: City Manager Frank Simpson said tax revenue that would have been lost to a 3 percent homestead exemption could fund five to seven new patrol officers in the next city budget.

Mayor Allen Owen, who is facing re-election this spring, noted that the exemption would have amounted to a tax cut of about $26.42 for owners of an average Missouri City home.

“I think the citizens of Missouri City would much rather put their $25 toward police on the street,” he said. “If I’m wrong, come May, I guess they can vote me out of office.”

And were have we all heard this before???

Chron: "Simpson also said he was committed to submitting a budget proposal for the 2011 fiscal year that includes no property tax increases."

Monday, March 01, 2010

FBISD Still Having Trouble Dealing With $18 Million Dollar Budget Problems-(Is another property tax rate increase on the way?)-click here for more--

POLLHOST POLL RESULTS:

POLLHOST POLL RESULTS:

 

Question: Do you trust Allen Owen, mayor of Missouri City, TX, to represent you rather than his Houston corporate backers?

 

Results:

 

3%  participating said yes  (n20)

 

91%  participating said no  (n573)

 

6%  participating responded not sure  (n39)

 

(N) sample =  632

 

Stay tuned as more surveys for coming elections are posted!

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