Tomball - Magnolia Edition | March 2026

Election

BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN

Magnolia City Council, Position 5

Raymond K. Gaskin III Occupation & experience: 14 years in the Army as a team leader and 12 years as a field ... www.voteraymondgaskiniii.com

Keith D. Haberstroh Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What is your top priority, if elected?

Push for an economic development study to understand our current economic state, what can we do to improve our city’s long term development and will our infrastructure accommodate our long term needs.

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What do you think are the two biggest challenges facing Magnolia?

Managing and developing our current Infrastructure to meet current and future plans and outlining an economic development plan that attracts new sales revenue without sacrificing our “small town charm."

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

How would you approach Magnolia’s growth and development?

First, conduct an economic development study and access whether our current infrastructure can support a responsible growth plan. Second, I believe in investing in and refurbishing our existing city businesses. How can we work with our current businesses to redevelop what is currently in place in order to expand on ...

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What should Magnolia’s budget priorities be?

Continued infrastructure Development and long term planning for future economic growth that is focused on maintaining our small town charm.

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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