Cy-Fair Edition | October 2024

BY DANICA LLOYD

KEY: *Incumbent

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 commissioner

Why are you running for this position, and what quali es you to be a commissioner? I am committed to transparent governance, the ethical and e‰ective use of tax revenues, and ensuring exceptional emergency response for the Cy-Fair community. As an active community leader, registered nurse, U.S. Navy veteran and incumbent candidate, I have the experience to make informed decisions about e‰ective emergency response.

What would be your top priorities if elected? My top priority is implementing the Cy-Fair Fire Department’s strategic plan, including constructing eight re stations over the next ve to eight years, recruiting and retaining qualied re and EMS sta‰, and ensuring the acquisition of necessary equipment for rapid response times that meet or exceed industry standards.

Bevin O’Connor Gordon* Occupation & experience: communications director, U.S. Navy veteran, trustee, HCA community board member and registered nurse bevingordonforesd9@gmail.com

My desire to contribute and give back to my community. I love CyFair and have been blessed to live here for past 23 years. I am a business man and have served as government employee in charge of budgets, investments and taxes. I am uniquely qualied to help the …

Support reghters and emergency personnel by making certain they have the resources and support necessary to keep themselves and our community safe.

Jaime H. Martinez Occupation & experience:

accountant; business owner; 30-plus years in nance, ve in government in charge of budgets 281-858-7821 www.jaimemartinez4esd9hc.com David Langenberg* Occupation & experience: re chief for the city of Humble and current commissioner with Cy-Fair Fire Department 281-970-3333 www.votefordavid.org David Farrington Occupation & experience: IT system engineer for 21 years, certied master auto technician for 22 years previous 281-569-4987 www.david4cyfairesd9.com

I am a lifelong Cypress resident, I have been in the re/EMS services for over 26 years, I have been an ESD 9 commissioner for eight years, and I truly care about the safety of this community and keeping our taxes as low as possible.

My top priorities when re-elected will be following the plan we started with the strategic plan and district audit. We will move forward with getting the department ready for the explosion of growth west of [the Grand Parkway] and ensuring we do so while keeping our property taxes the lowest in the county.

I have lived in the Houston/Cy-Fair area for 52 years and I want to help make our community better. I have worked 22 years as a certied master mechanic and the past 21 years as an IT professional and asset manager. My skills and experience will help me provide …

To ensure reghters and rst responders have the resources and backing necessary to do their jobs safely while keeping us protected.

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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