TOWNSHIP FROM THE BOARDROOM ELECTION RESULTS
DECEMBER 2025 - INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
CAN I BUILD A TRASH CART SCREEN?
Yes, you can! You can either build a custom screen or purchase a ready-made
On November 14, the Board held a special meeting to canvass the November 2025 Board of Directors Election. Order No. 018-25 was unanimously adopted, officially declaring the results based on tabulations from Montgomery and Harris counties: • Shelley Sekula-Gibbs was elected to Position 5 with 9,651 votes; • Adam Lamb won Position 6 with 6,365 votes, followed by Allan Bounds (1,757), Philip Ikharebhore (856) and Maria Holmes (4,115); • Cindy Heiser was elected to Position 7 with 9,784 votes. Judge Lisa Michalk administered the oaths of office to the newly elected Directors. Following the ceremony, the Board elected its 2026 officers: Brad Bailey as Chairman, Craig Eissler as Vice Chairman, Linda Nelson as Secretary and Richard Franks as Treasurer. RECOGNITIONS The Board honored outgoing Director Dr. Ann K. Snyder for five terms of distinguished public service. Directors and community members commended her leadership in public safety, economic development, fiscal stewardship, regional partnerships and community engagement. The November 19 regular meeting began with a proclamation recognizing The Woodlands High School Tennis Team for capturing its first UIL 6A state championship after an undefeated 19-0 season and a dramatic 10-9 title match victory. ACTIONS Key actions included reviewing applicants for two Development Standards Committee designee positions and approving revisions to Township orders for updating 2026 recreation facility hours and fees. The Board also authorized the purchase of 25 new commuter buses for The Woodlands Express— fully funded through federal sources. The new buses will feature enhanced passenger seating, improved outlets, expanded air conditioning capacity, bike storage, electronic stop announcements and flushing restrooms. Delivery is anticipated by September 2026. Additional items included acceptance of updates on the Respect the Path safety initiative, which has continued to progress with weekly distribution of videos and educational materials, and has generated significant engagement. The Woodlands Fire Department has been monitoring pathway incidents and noted that an increase in helmet use has been observed since the initiative beagan in August.
SAFETY BEGINS WITH EDUCATION The Township’s Neighborhood Services Department recently held pop-up events at elementary schools in Creekside Park Village to help residents learn more about our Respect the Path initiative. Staff handed out educational materials, answered questions and spoke with families about the importance of safe pathway habits. It was encouraging to see many children wearing their helmets correctly! This cross- departmental, community partner safety and education program focuses on creating a culture of awareness and courtesy along our pathways. THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP-TX.GOV/COVENANTS screening of the trash and recycle carts. Please review The Woodlands Residential Development Standards regarding trash cart enclosures for more information. screen that complies with The Woodlands Residential Development Standards. Trash and recycle cart screens must be designed to completely screen the containers from view or as a complete enclosure with an access gate. The screened area may include a solid paved or pervious surface for a foundation. Trash and recycle cart screens must incorporate colors and materials compatible to the dwelling or existing fence. Trash and recycle carts that will be screened by vegetation alone require natural evergreen vegetation that will substantially screen the carts. The vegetation must be maintained to provide complete
FAREWELL TO DR. ANN K. SNYDER Dr. Ann K. Snyder’s departure from The Woodlands Township Board of Directors on November 19, 2025, marks the close of a remarkable decade of service and a lifetime of unwavering dedication to community leadership. First elected in 2015, Dr. Snyder has been an advocate for every resident, centering her work on public safety, economic development, legislative advocacy, and the preservation of the exceptional quality of life that defines The Woodlands. A resident for more than 34 years, Dr. Snyder has shaped the community not only through her elected role but through decades of professional and volunteer leadership. Known throughout Montgomery and Harris Counties, she has strengthened organizations, inspired collaboration, and elevated the spirit of generosity that makes this community extraordinary. Her involvement extends across nearly every corner of civic life—from healthcare and education to business and philanthropy. Dr. Snyder’s impact has been recognized through an extraordinary list of honors, awards, and distinctions, each reflecting her steadfast dedication to service. Yet her greatest legacy may be the lives she has touched, the institutions she has strengthened and the community she has helped cultivate with compassion and purpose. With heartfelt gratitude, The Woodlands Township extends its deepest appreciation to Dr. Snyder for her extraordinary service, her leadership marked by integrity and kindness, and her unwavering devotion to this community. Her contributions will continue to guide and inspire The Woodlands for generations to come.
THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP-TX.GOV/BOARDMEETINGS SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP! THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP-TX.GOV/PATHWAYS
JANUARY 1 - 22 FILING PERIOD FOR RDRC AND VILLAGE ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS
DECEMBER 24 & 25 / JANUARY 1 THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
DECEMBER 25 & JANUARY 1 NO COLLECTION OF TRASH, RECYCLING OR YARD WASTE
DETAILS AND MORE EVENTS ONLINE AT THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP-TX.GOV/CALENDAR
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