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November begins with local election wins
the community. One of our November front-page stories tackles the issue of an increasing homeless population in Montgomery County. Although we live in an auent community, there are certainly many needs behind the trees. As the holidays approach, the needs increase for many families. If you are looking to volunteer your time, check out our Volunteer Guide (see Page ). We are fortunate to have so many things to do with family and friends this season, and our holiday activities guide includes a few ideas (see Page ). I thank you for being a reader and welcome your feedback.
November has already been a busy month even before the holiday season begins. With the Nov. election behind us, we now have three newmembers elected to two-year terms on The Woodlands Township board of directors. I would like to congratulate the winners for their election to The Woodlands Township board. Voters also decided on the Conroe ISD bond referendum, which was highly contested the rst time it appeared on the ballot in May. Find more election coverage inside (see Page ). As we approach the end of the year, many people may be thinking about what they can do to help others in
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The Woodlands Township incorporation study, being conducted by The Novak Consulting Group, is entering its nal phases, but the timeline is shiing slightly aer board members delayed a decision on law-enforcement options at an Oct. meeting. This change could in turn push back its timeline to deter- mine a maximum initial tax rate, which had been set for its Dec. meeting. Consultants will return at the December board meet- ing with more information and insight into the options the township has for its law-enforcement study. The choices outlined so far are to keep the present law-enforcement model of contracting with the county for services; create a new, full-service city police force; or a combination of the two. The board still has until May to determine whether it wants to place the measure on the ballot a year from now. What is the current timeline for The Woodlands incorporation study?
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Last year around this time, markets were in the midst of a decline that would last until Christmas Eve. When all was said and done, the market averages had fallen just about 20% from the highs of the previous quarter, and market participants were in a very negative state of mind. For various reasons stocks did an about face and began a climb that would deliver the market averages back to the previous highs by the end of the 1st quarter of 2019. We will experience more declines like this in the years to come. Indeed, we may have more declines like the ones we experienced in the first decade of this century (drops of 50%). The important thing to remember is that the markets have ALWAYS recovered and moved to new highs. That fact is indisputable. You are now armed with all the information you will ever need to know about stock investing. Proceed. MONTHLYCOMMENTARY For our daily commentary and all disclosures, visit www.chjwealthmanagement.com 10200 Grogan’s Mill Road, Suite 340 • 281-298-2700
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