Government
BY MELISSA ENAJE & RACHEL LELAND
Courtney Chadwell wins League City runoff race With all relevant Galveston County voting centers reporting, Courtney Chadwell won the Feb. 17 race for League City City Council Position 4, according to official results posted on the Galveston County Clerk Office website. The backstory A runoff election was triggered in January when Chadwell received 1,407 votes, or 42.6% of the total vote count, and Ange Mertens, garnered 610 votes, or 18.47% of the total, according to official election results. A candidate must have over 50% of the votes to be declared the winner, according to League City’s
League City launches new survey tool League City is seeking resident input with a new digital tool on how to develop its remaining 40% of undeveloped land. The gist Launched Jan. 8, the Talk About Town tool provides information on local business updates and newly opened businesses. It also hosts a survey to gather feedback about what type of business development residents would like to see, said Amber Pedigo, manager of community engagement and special projects. The most popular categories so far have been retail, restau- rants, developed parks and family-oriented entertainment. Respondents can rank the different types of development they’d like to see. Quote of note “It’s a tool that we can use to give to our elected officials and to our department heads that they can use as League City continues to grow,” Pedigo said.
Results breakdown
Incumbent
Winner
Headed to runoff
Runoff for League City City Council
City Council Position 4
61.68% Courtney Chadwell 38.32% Ange Mertens
SOURCE: GALVESTON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Chadwell said in a Feb. 18 social media post fol- lowing the election. “Your support for me in this election has been humbling and I will work hard every day to not only make sure I don’t disappoint you, but to make sure I exceed your expectations.” How we got here In January, Chadwell and Mertens each garnered the most votes, triggering the runoff. Other candidates in January were Katherine Swanson, who had 608 votes, or 18.41% of the vote total, Rachel McAdam, who had 489 votes, or 14.8% of the vote total, and Chris Dodson, who had 189 votes, or 5.72% of the vote total, according to election results from League City. The election occurred after council member John Bowen resigned in November.
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Following the win, Chadwell was sworn in to League City City Council Feb. 27, according to the city’s website. Prior to being elected to City Council, Chadwell has also served as a volunteer firefighter in the city. Quote of note “Thank you to [everyone] who voted for me,” Wellness on Wheels dates announced A free mobile health program is coming to every Harris County precinct this year offering communities in need with various services, including fresh food boxes from locally sourced family-owned farms and preventive mammograms. Attendees will also have access to free dental screenings and vaccinations. Pet owners will also be able to bring their pets for vaccinations and microchipping. Dates to know While the Precinct 2 event took place March 9, locations for other precincts are still to be determined.
Master plan approved for lynching memorial site Harris County commissioners approved the master plan Feb. 27 for an area in downtown Houston that will be redeveloped into Remem- brance Park—a dedicated space where residents and visitors can commemorate the actions and struggles of those who fought for social justice. 7 6 Remembrance Park Master Plan
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One of the park’s main focal points in the master plan will be four markers recognizing four African-American men who were lynched in Harris County between 1890-1928, according to Harris County Precinct 1’s website. The big picture Precinct 1 officials said the cost of the project will be determined once construction bids are taken in 2025. The project will be funded by regional park bonds, mobility funds and general funds, officials said. While the project is currently in the design phase, officials said it is anticipated to take at least four years, with completion projected for 2029.
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Initiative markers 2 Community welcome center 3 Reflection pool 4 Performance space
• Precinct 1: June 8 • Precinct 3: Aug. 3 • Precinct 4: Dec. 7
NOTE: THE FULL LIST OF PROPOSED PARK FACILITIES CAN BE FOUND ON COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA DOCUMENT/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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