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Let’s All Go to the PollsAnd bring our principlesand our knowledgeBy Congressman Kevin BradySPECIAL TO HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS READERS

There is no better time to become an involved

voter than during a local election.

Local elections have an impact above and be-

yond just who will be the next mayor or what the

future use of a local landmark might be. They set

a tone for our communities that will resonate

decades into the future. That’s why there is no

time like the present to get involved.

The leaders and policies we choose at the local

level have a huge impact on our families’ futures.

Not only do they set tax rates and policies for our

schools, our communities, our municipal districts,

our county, and so much more, the decisions the

candidates make once elected can make or break

budgets for many decades down the road.

When you step into a voting booth, two very

important things will serve you well – your princi-

ples and an understanding of the issues and can-

didates on the ballot. A principled, informed vote

is never a lost opportunity. It’s a real chance to

make a positive change. One vote – your vote –

does make a difference. My hope in every elec-

tion is for record turnouts of Americans ready to

cast principled, informed votes.

This, and every election, let’s celebrate the

process our founding fathers and mothers pro-

vided for us to have a say in how our communities

are governed. By learning the issues and the can-

didate’s positions, we can make that informed vote

that is worthy of our time and that honors those

who fought and died for us to be able to cast it.

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District of Texas and serves as Chairman of the

Joint Economic Committee and as a senior mem-

ber of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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Mayor Annise Parker Shares Her Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

I remember voting as a kid with my parents. That was back in the days when you walked into a

voting booth, pulled a red curtain behind you, picked your candidates and pulled a lever to cast

your ballot. My parents took me every November, and I’ve gone every year as an adult. It’s impor-

tant to vote for many reasons, but I’ll focus on three.

1) It’s the only opportunity we have, as citizens, to hold our elected officials accountable to the

promises they make to us when they’re running for office. I’ve been elected eight times now, so I

know that when I make a promise on the campaign trail, voters are listening, and voters will re-

mind me of my promises when I come back in two years.

2) Someone said to me recently – if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Elected offi-

cials make very important decisions about how your money is spent and what limits are placed on

your life. It’s important that your elected officials know that you care about your rights and your

money – and the best way to show them that you care is to vote.

3) And finally, 150 years ago, voting was reserved for a privileged few. African Americans and

women risked their lives fighting for the right to vote. They won in 1870 and 1920, respectively.

That isn’t very long ago, and every election I am proud to honor those brave civil rights activists by

heading to the polls and casting a ballot.

Sincerely,

Annise ParkerAnnise Parker

2013 Candidate for Mayor of Houston

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Keryl L. Douglas Shares Her Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE AND YOUR POWER

One of the most powerful, effective voices for progress, protections, access, equality, and

opportunity for citizens is the VOTE.

`Voting determines not only who our leaders are, but also how and if these leaders will per-

form. Voting drives the degree of accountability, transparency, and integrity of our elected leaders,

as well as of the leaders who are appointed by those elected. Leaders perform best where Voters

hold them accountable.

Judges rule over our legal matters and liberties. Legislators determine the laws which govern

us and impact the quality of our lives. Education officials control educational access, quality, and

preparation of our youth. Law enforcement officials drive police practices, community safety,

crime prevention priorities. The decisions of the Mayor, council members, commissioners, and

other leaders set the conditions of employment, economics, taxes, health, transportation, neigh-

borhood and city stability, business, trade, city services, crime initiatives, education, and other criti-

cal factors that directly impact you, your family, and whether you thrive or struggle.

Your VOTE IS YOUR VOICE AND YOUR POWER!

Every VOTE Counts and Every Election is Important!

Raise Your Voice Boldly...Flex Your Power Effectively!

Vote in Every Election and encourage every eligible citizen you know to do the same!

Sincerely,

Keryl L. DouglasKeryl L. Douglas

2013 Candidate for Mayor of Houston

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By Carroll G. Robinson, Esq.SPECIAL TO HOUSTON BUSINESS

CONNECTIONS READERS

Let me say right at the beginning, I

don’t know who is going to be the next

Mayor of our city. If I could predict the

future, I would already have won the

lottery several times over and would be

living in Las Vegas. (Not really.)

The conventional wisdom is that

there will be a run-off between Mayor

Annise Parker and Ben Hall, the city

attorney during the Bob Lanier ad-

ministration.

The top dark horse candidates are

probably Keryl Douglas, a former Ex-

ecutive Director of the NAACP Hous-

ton Branch who has recently been a

candidate for Chair of the Harris

County Democratic Party and Eric Dick

who previously ran for City Council.

Some people would also say that Don

Cook, a Green Party candidate is also

a leader among the so-called second

tier candidates.

The most recent public polls show

that none of the candidates for Mayor

have much support from the public.

Mayor Parker had less than 35% sup-

port and Ben Hall had less than 15%

support. Eric Dick had 2% and no other

candidate reached single digit support.

Part of the reason support for the

candidates is so low is because this

has not been a particularly inspiring or

informative mayoral race.

Most of the candidates’ TV com-

mercials so far have been negative

and offer no real insight into where

they want to lead our city.

Houston is the fourth largest city in

America. It is the Energy Capital of the

world, a globally recognized international

city that represents the growing diversity

of America. So far, this year’s mayor’s

race has not reflected that status.

For the first time in a very long

time, if ever, turnout in a city election

year will be driven by the down ballot

contested City Council races in Districts

A, B, D, and I as well as the contested

races for HISD and Houston Commu-

nity College (HCC) Board of Trustees.

Houstonians want our city to be

greater than it is now. We want city

leaders committed to achieving progress

for all Houstonians. We need leaders

who will lead on reducing poverty, un-

employment and crime in our city.

Most Houstonians want our city to

have a better and more comprehensive

public transit system with more light rail

that connects our neighborhoods, air-

ports, employment centers, healthcare

facilities and supermarkets. Houstoni-

ans are willing to get out of their vehi-

cles but they don’t trust the

effectiveness and efficiency of the cur-

rent public transportation system.

Where are the candidates for Mayor on

this issue?

Where are they on attracting life

sciences and technology companies to

Houston by cutting red tape and fees

on small businesses?

Our neighborhoods need revitaliza-

tion and the potholes in our streets

need to be fixed. We need to be both

tough and smart on fighting crime.

How do the candidates plan to do

these things? Go to their websites and

see how they answer these questions.

Voters are waiting to hear from the

candidates in their commercials and

mail pieces about where they want to

lead us, not just about what is wrong

with their opponent. Houston needs

leadership to properly grow and prosper.

It is my hope that the public will be

the winner by getting the candidates to

focus on debating solutions that will

Make Houston Greater.

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*Carroll G. Robinson is an Associate

Professor at Texas Southern University.

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WE MUST BE PREPAREDWHEN WE GO TO VOTEJudson Robinson III Shares His Thoughts on the

Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

As we prepare for the upcoming November election, it is important to note there are serious forces working to turn back

the hands of progress. Our forefathers have fought and died to ensure that all people are considered worthy and valuable

in a democracy. We cannot sit on the sidelines during this election or any other election in which our rights and freedom

are jeopardized. The discussion of the right to vote stems from actions in numerous states to tighten the requirements to

vote that include adding stipulations to show photo identification. I implore you to read the article on page (12) twelve and to

join the Houston Area Urban League this November as we continue to be a voice for the lost, the least and often the last.

Let’ s continue to be vigilant and continue to “Occupy the Vote” as encouraged by our National Urban League President

Marc Morial in the article published on page (12) twelve of this issue of Houston Business Connections.

Sincerely,

Judson RobinsonJudson Robinson III

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“Eligible Americans have a civic duty to

vote, and government at the federal,

state, and local level has a responsibil-

ity to protect voters from illegal interfer-

ence and intimidation.” Bullies at the

Ballot Box report

A new report by Common Cause

and Demos, entitled “Bullies at the Bal-

lot Box,” took direct aim at Jim Crow-

like tactics designed to challenge and

intimidate voters at the polls. The re-

port especially notes the campaign of

intimidation that is currently being

waged by a Tea Party affiliated group

called True the Vote which set a goal

of training and deploying as many as

one million poll watchers “to challenge

and confront other Americans as they

go to the polls in November..”

True the Vote has said they want to

make the experience of voting “like

driving and seeing the police following

you.” Earlier this year, we saw what

happened when an overzealous citizen

decided to follow and confront a

teenager with a hoodie whose only

“crime” was walking while black. As the

new report states, “There is a real dan-

ger that voters will face overzealous

volunteers who take the law into their

own hands to target voters they deem

suspect.” These mostly conservative

groups claim their purpose is to protect

against voter fraud – a solution in

search of a problem, since the inci-

dence of voter fraud in America is

miniscule. The only fraud is their real

intent, which is to gain political advan-

tage for their preferred candidate by

disenfranchising, suppressing or bully-

ing progressive voters who tend to be

people of color, the elderly, students

and people with disabilities.

The Bullies at the Ballot Box report

raises awareness about this threat and

outlines what is legal and permissible

when it comes to challenging a voter’s

eligibility both before and on election

day. It also assesses the ability of ten

key swing states to protect the rights of

voters who may face this type of poll-

stalking intimidation. According to the

report, “In examining the ten states’

laws governing challenges to voters’

right to vote before Election Day, in-

cluding the use of voter lists created

through caging or other unreliable

practices, we find Colorado, Nevada,

and Ohio are satisfactory, North Car-

olina and Texas are mixed, and

Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire,

Pennsylvania, Virginia - five out of the

ten states - unsatisfactory.”

The intimidation tactics by True the

Vote and others, along with new voter

ID laws in at least 30 states, and the

elimination of early and weekend voting

in several others, could seriously im-

pact the outcome of the November

election. Stephen Spaulding of Com-

mon Cause, a co-author of the report

put it this way: “We’re concerned about

this well-organized, well-funded effort to

suppress the vote by challenging voters

in the run-up to the elections and on

Elections Day, and fostering a climate

of intimidation. We’re concerned that

these techniques are being targeted at

voters of color, students and the poor

specifically, for partisan reasons. No

one wants voter fraud. The issue is

their techniques are just throwing up

barriers to eligible Americans, who just

want to cast their ballot.”

We agree. That’s why the National

Urban League has devoted this year to

removing those barriers through our “Oc-

cupy the Vote” campaign. To read the full

Bullies at the Ballot Box Report visit:

http://www.demos.org/publication/bul-

lies-ballot-box-protecting-freedom-v

Marc H. Morial

President and CEO

National Urban League

OCCUPY THE VOTE:-- No Bullies at the Polls


Bishop K.J. Brown and Priscilla Guillory- Brown Believe that Voting in the 2013 City of Houston Mayoral Election is an Empowered Opportunity to Choose Leadership

Voting is an empowered opportunity to choose leadership. I was taught as a child the importance of voting. It

was instilled in me by my mother and father. However, America is far too often plagued with low voter turnout and

apathy in elections that impact lives on the local, state and federal levels. Here are a few things we must consider

as we embark on another voting cycle in the city of Houston.

VALUE: The cost has been too great; and the opportunity too precious for us to not be involved in the election

process. As we take a brief look at the history of voting in America, we can clearly see that the right to vote came

at a great price and sacrifice. The opportunity to vote came at too great a cost for us to simply sit back and neglect

our freedom to choose those who govern our city.

VISION: If you want the vision you have to come to pass; the vision that you see for yourself and your

children; then you must participate in the voting process and elect the officials who most closely represent

the vision and values that you desire for you and your family. The collective voice is a powerful equalizer in

elections – especially in local elections.

VOICE: There are those who will not vote; but will be the first and loudest to complain – don’t be like them! Let

your voice be heard loudest at the ballot box on Election Day! And go out and vote for what your parents; grand-

parents and countless others have stood for and endured to gain you this valuable opportunity!

And please don’t take the sacrifice that has been made for us for granted. It only takes a few minutes to have your

voice heard. So please make a difference with your vote; because every vote does indeed count.

VICTORY: When you’ve participated in the process by communicating, calling, voting and encouraging others

you will have great joy in the Election Day victory. I use to take my father and mother to the polls as soon as they

were open. My father would then go home and watch the news results all day. No matter what the outcome of the

election…you could hear my dad celebrating his one vote. My dad felt that his one vote actually made a difference

– and I feel the same way. Win or lose, celebrate your one vote! We’re a team! So let’s use our collective voice;

and our civil right to vote. We hold the power to choose who will win on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

Remember that your vote is VALUABLE. Go out and participate in the VISION. Choose this opportunity to BE

HEARD. Embrace the FREEDOM of being involved in the PROCESS. Cast your vote and BE THE DIFFERENCE.

And remember that every vote counts and YOUR CANDIDATE NEEDS YOUR VOTE TO WIN!

Sincerely,

Bishop K.J. BrownBishop K.J. Brown

Founder of Bishop K.J. Brown Ministries

Phone: (832)532-9800

Website: www.bishopkjbrown.org

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ELECTION DAY:GO VOTE HOUSTON!

We find ourselves voting in the polls of major Presidential Elections every four years, yet when it

comes to Midterm Elections the average voter turnout lowers. Now in November 2013, we have

City Elections, which means an even lower turnout than Presidential and Midterm elections. The

irony: City politics affect the day-to-day voter much more than any other election. Cities are capable

of instilling ordinances of any proportion based simply on a Mayor and Council Members. These or-

dinances range from property taxes (and how they are spent), pothole maintenance, road mainte-

nance, crime, and much more. From when you wake up in the morning to when you go to work to

when you come home, the City of Houston Government has affected you in multiple ways. It is not

the responsibility of the City to keep itself accountable; it is the responsibility of the citizen. Merely

one way and the most unappreciated way to participate in city government is to vote. This should

be done by every citizen able to vote -- not merely the few elite that decide the fate of the city every

two years. Go vote between Monday, October 21st and November 1st, or on Election Day, Novem-

ber 5th. There should be no excuse for not voting this election term, so Go Vote Houston!

Sincerely,

Donna SaaHouston Young Republican Outreach and Social Chair

Ed Gonzalez Shares His Thoughts on the Importanceof voting in local elections like the upcoming Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

Voting is a fundamental right granted to us by our forefathers, it is a right that sets our nation

apart from many in the world, and it is a right that I encourage all citizens to exercise. Elections

impact who represents us at every level of government, those representatives are the individu-

als that advocate for the needs of our communities, of our families, and of our future genera-

tions. Electing a representative ensures that your voice is heard at City Hall, at the State Capitol,

and in Washington D.C. As a local elected official, I take pride in fighting for the needs of the

District H constituents that I represent. Keeping our neighborhoods safe, ensuring that our roads

are in good condition, increasing the amount of greenspace in the community, and encouraging

economic development are some of my main priorities. I know that I was elected to serve my

community and I strive to listen to its needs each and every single day. I sincerely hope that all

voters will take time to cast a ballot, particularly during a local election. Our government is only

as good as the people that we send to represent us. Make sure that you head to the voting

booth and continue to make your voice heard.

Sincerely,

Ed GonzalezEd Gonzalez

2013 Candidate for Houston City Council District H


Andrew C. Burks Jr., Shares His Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

Exercising your right to vote in local elections gives you a powerful voice in the issues that di-

rectly impact our family. When we think about the political decisions that make the greatest dif-

ferences in our lives, we often think about Washington, D.C. But the truth is that some of the

decisions that have the largest impact on us are made at City Hall.

The brave police officers and fire fighters keeping us safe depend upon responsible local

elected officials to ensure they are effective. The roads we drive on, the water we drink, and the

parks and libraries our families use are all maintained by your local elected officials.

The services we use most are local. That is why it is important to participate in local elec-

tions. When you have a concern, it is your locally elected officials who are the most responsive.

As members of the community, mayors and council members are more in touch with the every-

day needs of our neighbors. As a voter, you want to ensure that the services impacting you the

most are in the hands of someone you can trust and who understands your needs.

Your vote makes its biggest difference in local elections. Low turnout in local races means

your voice is louder and stronger. Your participation ensures your needs are represented and

that our city will remain a great place to call home for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Andrew C. Burks, Jr.Andrew C. Burks, Jr.

2013 Candidate for Houston City Council -- At-Large Position 2


C.O. “Brad” Bradford Shares His Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

Elected officials are public servants! It is an honor bestowed upon individuals who campaign

and convince a majority of the voters to place them in office. The follow-up part of the process is

accountability to those who place elected officials in office. Those who choose not to vote are left

out of the entire process and give up their participation in the accountability part of the process.

This Tuesday, November 5, 2013 General Election will decide which candidates get to serve

in our City’s most important offices, such as mayor, controller, city council members, school dis-

tricts and others. These position holders all represent local government. Local government ex-

ists for the delivery of core services including water, garbage, infrastructure issues and safety

services. And of course, education of our children is critically important. Your vote will help to en-

sure that those in elected office bring the experience, training and education necessary to deal

with the complex and multifaceted issues confronting our City.

Sincerely,

C.O. BradfordC.O. “Brad” Bradford

2013 Candidate for Houston City Council -- At-Large Position 4


Ellen Cohen Shares Her Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

Democracy is the cornerstone of our country from the federal level down to the local level. I

was raised to believe that democracy means “one person, one vote,” and that exercising your

vote is a responsibility as well as a right. In a politically polarized nation, making your voice

heard from the ballot box becomes even more urgent.

In Houston, though voter turnout in our last national election (2012) was above 60%, unfortu-

nately, in our last local election (2011) turnout was less than 15%. This is particularly regrettable

because all politics is local. Local government is responsible for the most immediate concerns of

our citizens’ daily lives. From streets to parks to libraries to water, your local government officials

make or influence the policy decisions that impact our lives. Consequently, holding elected offi-

cials accountable for their decisions is vital to a well-functioning city, state, or nation.

Furthermore, particularly in a local election, every vote is critical. Elections that are deter-

mined by 10, 100, or 500 votes are more common than many citizens are aware. Since a small

voting pool magnifies the effect of a singular vote, participating in a local election can have a

great impact on your life. Enfranchisement for all has been hard-won in America, and we owe it

to our forebears to honor their sacrifices by exercising the right and responsibility to vote.

Sincerely,

Ellen CohenEllen Cohen

2013 Candidate for Houston City Council District C



Larry V. Green Shares His Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

It is important for voters to participate in local city-wide elections

because elected officials can help determine the economic, educa-

tional and social well-being of entire communities. For example,

two very important tasks of city council members include making

laws and allocating money. Elected officials are the gatekeepers

for millions of dollars in tax revenue—that is, money paid by any-

one in the public old enough to purchase taxable merchandise,

own property, or earn a paycheck. Elected officials control which

individuals, groups, communities, businesses, and institutions

receive taxpayer dollars, how much they receive, and the pur-

pose for which they can use the money.

Local elected officials are public servants who serve at the

pleasure of ordinary citizens—like you and me. For example, in city elections in

Houston, every two years voters go to the polls to decide whether their elected officials de-

serve another term in office. Ultimately, elected officials, including me, are judged by the

quality of our leadership. Are we accessible to the public? Do we represent all demograph-

ics, rich, poor, everyone? Do we bring money or other resources back to our Districts? Do

our decisions or voting record reflect the priorities we promised when asking for your vote?

The policies generated from your participation in local city-wide elections shape almost every

aspect of our lives. It is important that voters do not take a back seat in the political decisions

that result in these policies. Let your voice be heard by voting in all local city-wide elections.

Sincerely,

Larry V. GreenLarry V. Green

2013 Candidate for Houston City Council District K

GREEN

Mike Laster Shares His Thoughts on the Importance of voting in local elections like the Nov. 5, 2013 General Elections & 2014 Midterms

Local elections are important because local government is the foundation of

democracy. Your voice is heard the most at the local level and local officials are some

of the most accessible and responsive to the voting public. Your daily life is directly af-

fected by local government – from trash pick-up to pot holes

to police and fire services to building permits. All of us are

called upon to build up our communities and participation in

local elections is the most effective way to do that.

Sincerely,

Mike LasterMike Laster

2013 Candidate for Houston City Council District J LASTER

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VICTORIA

LANEFOR MAYOR OF HOUSTONVictoria A. Lane was born in Cebu City, Philippines.

Victoria immigrated to the United States when she

was 16 years old. She studied nursing and business

administration at the Southwestern Adventist

College in Texas. After college she marketed

for a Home Health Agency. Shortly thereafter

she founded VL Investments which offers

tax consultancy accounting, and financial

planning services. Victoria has been in

business for more than 38 years; and

is an active volunteer with her church

and in the community. She was

past treasurer for the Houston Area

Community Service. Victoria’s

passion for public service can

be traced to her political pedigree.

She has an uncle and a cousin

who were elected Mayors of

big cities in southern Philippines.

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GOOD GOVERNANCE & MORAL LEADERSHIP

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evilis that good men and women do nothing.”

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evilis that good men and women do nothing.”

“As your next Mayor, I will fight for you. I will fight to make government more efficient. I will work to do more with less; providing the

services you so richly deserve, but collecting less from you. I look forward to meeting you on the campaign trail and

will work hard to earn your vote.” -- Ben Hall, Candidate for Mayor


KERYL DOUGLASfor City of Houston

EARLY VOTING PERIOD: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013

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Refocus Houston!For too long Houston has been under the control of

politicians who want big government to tax and spend

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tion. Mayor Parker has increased taxes, created new

fees, and even criminalized some religious practices.

We must stand up and say enough is ENOUGH!!!

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ther into debt. For the Community, my family and

friends, I am running for mayor of Houston in 2013.

Let's make history and elect a Republican mayor.

Republican and proud,

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2013 Candidate

for Mayor of Houston

Eric Dick is a native Houstonian who has lived his whole life in Houston. Eric is

an insurance attorney and, on behalf of homeowners, sues insurance companies

for not properly paying claims. A proud Republican, Eric is running for mayor be-

cause the current administration lacks fiscal responsibility. Specifically, for the

last 10 years the city has spent more money than it has brought in - contributing

to a 13.1 billion dollar liability with an 80 million dollar shortfall being due next

year. To deal with this deficit, Eric will set the example by reducing his own salary

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Political ad. paid for by the Eric Dick for Mayor Campaign, Clyde Bryan Treasurer.


TOGETHER WE CANMAKE A DIFFERENCE!

“Lucky for me I had a second chance. I am

a lawyer, a businessman and a resident of

District D.” -- Anthony Robinson

THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Our recommendation to fill this important leadership post is a thoughtful political newcomer, Anthony

Robinson, whose life story is a testament to courage and perseverance…After completing college and military service, Robinson was

wrongfully convicted of committing a felony in 1986. Following his release from prison after

serving 10 years, he spent the next five years earning the money to pay for his own DNA

test in order to prove his innocence. He succeeded and was pardoned by Gov. George W.

Bush in 2000…Robinson has since earned a law degree, become fluent in Mandarin and

now heads a consulting service specializing in international business…We believe he is the

right man to lead District D at a time when it is at a historic crossroads.

POLITICAL AD PAID BY FRIENDS FOR ANTHONY ROBINSON ELECTION COMMITTEE

Political Ad Paid for by the Travis McGee for Houston City Council District D Campaign.



www.richardtiennguyen.com

aI pledge to serve the community relentlessly.aI will work to reduce the rising crime in District F, improve

our infrastructure, protect the environment.aI will work with HPD and all public safety entities.

aI will work to repair damaged roads.aI will be the facilitator in City Hall.

aI will report monthly to my constituents and will be accessible.

“TOGETHER WE CAN!”

Dear Citizens-District D:

I am Georgia Provost, a

candidate for City Coun-

cil District D. I am a

mother, a proud gradu-

ate of historic “TSU”

Texas Southern Univer-

sity and a business

owner in the City of

Houston. I want to be

your “SERVANT” at City

Hall. I will prayerfully lis-

ten to your concerns

and issues, and to-

gether, we will find solu-

tions and moved forward

with a “YES WE CAN

ATTITUDE”.

Sincerely,

GeorgiaGeorgia D. Provost

3821 N. MacGregor Way

Houston, Texas 77004

(713)942-7374 I

(281)704-6655

www.georgiaprovost.com

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Leadership You Can Trust!

PAID POLITICAL AD BY THE GEORGIA D. PROVOST FOR HOUSTON CITY

COUNCIL DISTRICT D CAMPAIGN, ALLAN HELFMAN, TREASURER

www.hoffman4hcc.comPaid Political Ad by the Kevin J. Hoffman for HCC District 1 Campaign



ROBERT GLASER: Married (Janice- 19 years; former teacher and medical instru-

ments company sales representative, now a homemaker and volunteer at M.D. An-

derson and the Awty International School), 2 stepsons and 1 daughter

DEAR DISTRICT 5 VOTERS:

My name is Robert Glaser and I am a

candidate for Houston Community College

System Trustee, District V. I was born and

raised in the district, living here almost my

entire life. I am a product of HISD schools,

attending Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle

School, and graduating Lamar High School.

I even took a few college level courses at

HCC, back when it was a part of HISD.

Over 25 years ago I founded, and

continue to operate, a manufacturing com-

pany that services the oilfield and petro-

chemical industry. I have been married for

over 19 years and have 3 children. I have

been a homeowner in the district for over

15 years, living just three blocks from my

childhood home!

I received both BA and BS degrees

from the University of Texas at Austin.

After returning to Houston, I went to work

and attended night classes, earning an

MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

I have been active in many local is-

sues, including initiating action to extend

deed restrictions in my neighborhood that

were about to expire by helping to create

‘micro legislation’ in Austin to address the

issue. These actions allowed my neigh-

bors to continue to enjoy deed restriction

protection, without creating a Property

Owners Association.

I want to bring my many years of busi-

ness acumen to the board of Houston Com-

munity College to continue its mission of

providing affordable and accessible educa-

tional and training options for our community.

We have one of the strongest

economies in the nation- anchored by a vi-

brant energy and healthcare industry.

Each of these industries, and many others

in our community, are in constant demand

for skilled employees. HCC is one of the

‘biggest tools in the box’ in providing pro-

grams for folks to obtain the skills neces-

sary to obtain these high paying jobs.

GLASERFORHCCS.COM

A FEW KEY ENDORSEMENTS:

aHouston Business Education

Coalition (HBEC)

aDemocracy for Houston

aC Club of Houston

aJewish Herald-Voice

Endorsed by:

Pol. adv. pd. by the Robert Glaser Campaign, Janice Glaser treasurer.


City of Houston,

MAYORCharyl L. Drab

Eric B. Dick

Don Cook

Keryl Burgess Douglas

Ben Hall

Annise D. Parker

Michael Fitzsimmons

Victoria Lane

Derek A. Jenkins

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT AAmy Peck

Brenda Stardig

Ron Hale

Helena Brown

Mike Knox

City of Houston

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT BKathy Blueford-Daniels

Kenneth Perkins

James "Joe" Joseph

Jerry Davis

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT CEllen Cohen

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT DTravis McGee

Keith Caldwell

Christina Sanders

Demetria Smith

N. "Assata" Richards

Dwight Boykins

Lana Edwards

Larry McKinzie

Anthony Robinson

Kirk White

Georgia D. Provost

Ivis Johnson

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT EDave Martin

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT FRichard Nguyen

Al Hoang

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT GBrian Taef

Oliver Pennington

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT HEdward "Ed" Gonzalez

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT ILeticia Gutierrez Ablaza

Robert Gallegos

Graci Garcés

Ben Mendez

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT JMike Laster

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

DISTRICT KLarry V. Green

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

AT-LARGE POSITION 1Stephen C. Costello

Mike "Griff" Griffin

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

AT-LARGE POSITION 2David W. Robinson

Moe Rivera

Andrew C. Burks, Jr.

Trebor Gordon

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

AT-LARGE POSITION 3J. Brad Batteau

Roland M. Chavez

Rogene Gee Calvert

Michael Kubosh

Jenifer Rene Pool

Roy Morales

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

AT-LARGE POSITION 4C. O. "Brad" Bradford

Issa Z. Dadoush

City of Houston,

COUNCIL MEMBER,

AT-LARGE POSITION 5Jack Christie

Carolyn Evans-Shabazz

James S. Horwitz

City of Houston,

CITY CONTROLLERBill Frazer

Ronald C. Green

HCC - DISTRICT IYolanda Navarro Flores

Zeph Capo

Kevin J. Hoffman

HCC - DISTRICT IIDave Wilson

Bruce A. Austin

HCC - DISTRICT IIIDane D. Cook

Adriana Tamez

Herlinda Garcia

HCC -- DISTRICT VRobert Glaser

Phil Kunetka

Roy A. Cormier

HCC -- DISTRICT VIINeeta Sane

Ann Williams

Houston I.S.D.,

Trustee, District IAnna Eastman

Hugo Mojica

Houston I.S.D.,

Trustee, District VIIHarvin C. Moore

Anne Sung

Houston I.S.D.,

Trustee, District IXW. Clyde Lemon

Wanda Adams

Coretta Mallet-Fontenot

THE PEOPLE WHO ANSWERED THE CALL TO SERVICE IN THE 2013 GENERAL ELECTIONS

A. Parker

E. D

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D. C

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K. D

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s

V. Lane

B. Hall

W. Adams

B. Austin

M. Lunceford

T. McGee

D. Cook

R. Glaser

J. Horwitz

A. Eastman

H. Mojica

R. Cormier

C. Fontenot

Y. Navarro FloresK. Blueford Daniels

A. Burks, Jr.

R. Gallegos

J. Pool

J. DavisI. Dadoush

H. Garcia

D. Robinson

A. Hoang

K. Hoffman

G. Provost

E. Gonzalez

D. Boykins R. Calvert

R. Green

K. Perkins

T. G

ord

on

M. Rivera

D. Smith

O. Pennington

E. Cohen

M. Laste

r

D. Martin

A. Robinson

I. Johnson

C. Bradford L. Ablaza

M. Kubosh J. Christie

J. Joseph

P. KunetkaA. Williams

C. Lemon

A. Sung

K. Caldwell

L. McKinzie

B. MendezA. Richards

S. Costello

B. Frazer

R. Morales

R. HaleH. Brown

K. White

B. Stardig

R. Nguyen

M. KnoxA. Peck

L. Edwards

H. Moore

C. Shabazz

R. Chavez

G. Myers

M. Griffin

C. Sanders

N. Sane

Z. Capo

G. G

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es

A. Tam

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RE-ELECT

BURKS,JR.HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

AT-LARGE POSITION 2

ANDREW C. BURKS, JR. IS A COMMITTED COUNCIL MEMBER WITH COMMITTED SUPPORT!

WWW.BURKSFORHOUSTON.COM

David Robinson

Jobs & The Economy

X -- NO RECORD

Quality of LifeX -- NO RECORD

“Rebuilding Houston”X -- NO RECORD

***As President of Super

Neighborhood Alliance

David Robinson has “NO”

notable accomplishments.

? ?RIVERA GORDON

NO RECORD OF SERVICE TO THE CITYAndrew C. Burks, Jr.

Jobs & The EconomyaLed the charge on granting Southwest Airlines

expansion -- adding 10,000 jobs to the city

aPromoted growth in entrepreneurship and small business development

aCollaborated with Hire Houston First to provide quality jobs forour veterans

Quality of LifeaPartnered with Council Members to raise the

amount of funding for the City’s After School Programs by the amount of $1 million

aAuthored and passed an amendment toincrease the property homestead exemption to

$80,000 for senior citizens and the disabled

aVoted for more ambulances to beadded to the Houston Fire Department

“Rebuilding Houston”aSupported a budget amendment to

freeze the rise of water rates

aFought to ensure neighborhoods have the proper infrustructure and drainage in place for Chapter 42

aWorked with the community to identify abandoned service stations and cleaners to penetrate new development

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