Election
BY DAVE MANNING
Texas House District 130, Democratic Primary
What are the biggest challenges facing the district, and how would you address them? Modernizing our infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing district by soliciting funds from the state to demand safer thruways that are environmentally conscious and people centric.
What changes would you like to see made to the state’s school nance system, if any? It is imperative that the Legislature prioritize increasing teacher and sta salaries, frequent [cost-of-living] adjustments for retired educators, as well as adding critically needed funding for public schools by opposing any taxpayer money directed toward private schools.
Henry Arturo Occupation: business owner Relevant experience: business owner; veteran of 12 years; precinct chair; volunteer for multiple campaigns; Habitat for Humanity www.henryfortexas.com Brett Robinson Occupation: graduate student studying public administration Relevant experience: University of Houston Democrats vice president; worked for Adrian Garcia campaign 832-639-2265
We need an economy that works for everyone, and tackling income inequality is essential. I would protect unions and the right to collectively bargain; invest in rural broadband; and promote sales tax reform. As a student, my own research project shows these things are correlated with income inequality.
I would never support the voucher scam, as it threatens to take taxpayer money away from already underfunded public schools and give it to private schools. There is a teacher shortage because they are struggling to put food on the table. Texas needs to value our teachers.
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REPUBLICAN PARTY RACES & WHY YOU SHOULD CARE By Chairman Bryan Christ, Republican Party Friends, as your current elected Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman, I come to you with a strong caution regarding our Republican Party leadership races. They are named “County Chair” and “Precinct Chair” and they are at the bottom of your ballot, right before propositions. These positions will make up our Party’s leadership team for the next two years. Below is my appeal to you for your full attention to these often overlooked races.
I’m a strong believer in the Primary Election system we currently have. Beginning Feb 20th, Republican voters choose who will represent them in the General Election against the Democrat nominees. After Republican voters choose their nominees, the Party’s role is to champion them during the November General Election. It is not the Party’s role to choose its nominees for Republican voters. Throughout Texas, including Montgomery county, there is a movement to change that process and limit the Republican voter’s choices by any of the following: • Removing the Party Chair election from the voters • The Party grading Republicans in the Primary • The Party endorsing one Republican against another • The Party not allowing certain Republicans to be on the ballot • Ending the Primary all together and only allowing a small group to choose the Republican nominees Here, this effort is being led by the Montgomery County Tea Party, oftentimes known as the Freedom Caucus. Since my predecessor Dr. Wally Wilkerson was Chair, they have been dividing our Party in an attempt to gain power. They even created a fake ”Repub- lican Party” website to attack Republican candidates, including myself, because we don’t support their cause. Many of us are
concerned their tactics would disenfranchise the voters and will limit our Party’s influence if it becomes seen as divisive and elitist. With the current state of our nation, and the destruction caused by liberal ideologies, the last thing we need is to push voters away from the Republican Party! I will continue to ALWAYS stand up for your right to choose our Party’s nominees. I will not bow to pressure regardless of the mud that is slung my direction. There are many good candidates running for Precinct Chair to help fill our Party’s leadership with people who will represent you, not those who seek power over your choices. Please pay close attention to these races, and most importantly VOTE this month in the Republican Primary. I ask for your support in building a strong, unified, Republican Party. Early Voting: Feb 20- March 1. Election Day: March 5 Learn More About Chairman Christ: BryanChrist.org
Email Bryan: bryan4mcrp@gmail.com Official Party Website: MCRPTX.org
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