FBN Covers Tight Missouri City District B Race!

Playing Catch-22 In A Game Of Missouri City Hardball
Fort Bend Politics

By Bob Dunn

After a May 12 election that saw her take second place in a three-way race by virtue of a 15-vote margin, Cynthia Lenton-Gary is headed toward a Saturday run-off election against incumbent District B Missouri City Councilman Don Smith.

But if you didn’t know better, you might think she was running against Councilman Jerry Wyatt. Because for someone who’s not up for re-election, Wyatt seems to be working extraordinarily hard to defeat her.

It’s not because of philosophical differences, or her position on issues facing the city. Ostensibly, it’s because Lenton-Gary says she lives on Mossridge Drive, at the same address on her Texas driver’s license, while Wyatt believes she lives on Royal Plantation Lane instead. The Mossridge Drive home is in District B. The Royal Plantation Lane home, less than four miles away, isn’t.

Wyatt says that means Lenton-Gary isn’t a legal resident of District B, and can’t serve as a council member. And, he said Friday, he’s prepared to prevent her from taking a seat on City Council even if she wins the runoff election.

Lenton-Gary, however, says Wyatt is acting on Smith’s behalf, and has made her residency an issue “because they feel I have the upper hand in this election” and something was needed to divert voters’ attention from real issues facing District B and the rest of Missouri City.

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“I assume Jerry is doing it because Don wants it to look like he’s staying in the background,” she said of Wyatt and Smith. “Bottom line – he is doing it for Don.” . . . (click title link above for more).

Tunstall Files for Mo-City Council District C for Spring Elections!

The following is the official campaign release from the Tunstall for council campaign:

"It's time for a change. I am Kevin Tunstall and I am running for City Council District C in Missouri City.

I am running because folks are tired of controversy and the misplaced priorities in city government. We must move away from the power plays and pandering to special interests that now control our civic agenda, and get back to doing the people's business.

I will be an independent voice in the council guided by the principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility. If you desire that our government work towards lower taxes and increased commercial activity which will provide economic opportunities for all, then please support my campaign by casting your vote for change in May."


Kevin is known for being outspoken on homeowner and property rights issues. Click the title link for more on his positions and background!

Get more on Kevin via the FBN release (or click the title link above): http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/2669/kevin-tunstall-announces-run-for-mo-city-council-district-c


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Comment: A full slate of reform minded candidates are filed and ready to challenge long-time incumbents on Missouri City council on May 12. The current council has supported over the last 2 years some pretty unpopular efforts such as the expanding landfill to 170+ feet, ordinance 46-4 and thousands of apartments currently under construction in Sienna Plantation (approved in a 5-2 vote in '05). Get out and make your voice heard this election season.

Addendum to post above: Barbara Gibson, President of Brightwater HOA and community activist, has also filed for the Missouri City Council District C seat being vacated by Bob Burton. Ms. Gibson has been involved in numerous civic activities and has been an ardent supporter of quality development in our city. We wish her and Kevin (and all the new candidates) the best in this season.