Election
BY LIZZY SPANGLER
Voter Guide
2025
Dates to know
Where to vote
April 22: First day of early voting April 22: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) April 29: Last day of early voting May 3: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Montgomery County residents can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting. However, election day voting locations are by precinct. Visit https://elections. mctx.org for polling locations.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
What is the biggest issue facing MISD, and how would you address it? The rapid growth of our community and the capacity our schools are facing. Make sure we have enough teachers to handle the student to teacher ratio in the classroom. To make sure we can provide fairness to all students when it comes to quality and time in their education. Fast-paced growth with a current one-size-fits- all curriculum that is not accurately captivating those students that fall below nor above expectations creating learning gap amongst our student body. Funding must also continue to be the focus of any school board. I have the …
How can trustees help MISD prepare for anticipated student enrollment growth? We can look at the budget, then determine and project the needed funds. Determine where in the district the growth is occurring and work with the schools administration on their needs for the growth. Have competitive salaries to retain and attract high-quality staff to fill our classroom needs. With shifting demographics, we have to have a board that will work together to solve challenges ahead rather than fight over past battles. As a leader, lawyer and mediator, I have the skills needed to help our board focus on the shared goals of supporting teachers and students. I am…
Montgomery ISD, Position 6
What is your top priority if elected? Find out what problems they are currently discussing and help to resolve them. To learn from the current board members, their goals for MISD both currently in place and their future aspirations for the district. I want what is best for our district employees, students and community. Promoting quality education by paying competitive wages to teachers and providing and incentivizing further education opportunities and retaining those talented teachers. With recent tax increases this will be a challenge, why is why we should also form committees to evaluate “out of the box” …
Mark Keelen Occupation & experience: retired Houston firefighter; substitute; homeroom coordinator; playground committee lead; PTA; athletic booster club member; HFD... 281-900-8652 Bryan J. Bahr Occupation & experience: oil and gas marketing; Juris Doctor; Law License; master of business administration; bachelor of arts; certified mediator; ACC board member https://www.raisingthebahr.org
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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