2023
LOCAL VOTER GUIDE
GUIDE
Candidates and information for local elections
COMPILED BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Montgomery City Council, Place 3
Montgomery City Council, Place 5
Incumbent
DATES TO KNOW April 24 First day of early voting
Montgomery ISD board of trustees, Position 1
JULIE DAVIS
SARA COUNTRYMAN
Occupation: retired oil and gas executive Experience: 40 years leadership experience, founding partner of oil and gas marketing company 713-823-6869 JUANITA SIMMONS
Occupation: retired Experience: 50-plus years business experi- ence, nancial services, planning, investing, insurance 713-628-2976 STAN DONALDSON
May 6 Election day May 6 Last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 8 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
EDDIE WINN
MICHAEL HOPKINS
Occupation: technology sales Experience: mayor
Occupation: nonpro t executive director Experience: prop- erty management, small-business owner, nonpro t director, pending Leadership
April 25 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) May 2 Last day of early voting
Occupation: local business owner
Occupation: manager for Eagle Forest Products Experience: Mont-
(2018-22); trademarked city as the “Birthplace of the Texas Flag”; secured home grants Facebook: Sara Countryman Candidate Place 3 Montgomery City Council
Experience: career in oil and gas, previous career in the airline Industry, 23 years with the U.S. Air Force, retired Master Sergeant 713-256-5592
WHERE TO VOTE
gomery Girls Softball Association past board; softball, FFA booster clubs president; MISD bond task force 713-492-1980 After serving on the Bond Task Force and [Career and Technical Education]/AG Barn Advisory Committee, it became more appar- ent that I wanted to serve the community and this school district. Not that I feel the current board has done anything wrong; I simply feel like I have something to o er the district and our community. Why are you running for election?
Montgomery County graduate www.facebook.com/ccplace3
Voters can cast a ballot at any early-voting location in Montgomery County during the early-voting period, which will begin April 24. On election day, voting locations are by precinct. Find locations at https://elections.mctx.org.
The city has a longstanding reputation for being behind the trends for growth and development despite the areas right around the city experiencing record-breaking growth. I am running to help ensure that our community is awake and paying attention to the needs of all citizens and visitors alike. I believe that what we need is to invest in infrastructure. Why are you running for election?
To utilize my business and professional experience to help this historic city meet the demands of a growing city. We must be pro- active in preparing to meet those demands in order to keep taxes low yet have the ability to upgrade the infrastructure needs. We must encourage businesses to our city and provide the support that they and our existing businesses need to be successful. Why are you running for election?
SOURCES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTIONS, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE COMMUNITY IMPACT
After [my second] term as mayor, I have continued to pay attention to city business, stayed connected with city residents and businesses as well as keep an eye on infrastructure and transportation issues. A number of residents are not happy, and a group of concerned citizens approached me asking for help. I am thrilled to run for Place 3.
To collaborate with existing council members and city sta on the importance of having a safe place for our children, citizens, businesses and visitors to enjoy. To maintain essential city services for a healthy living environment and to maintain the beauty of our parks and recreational facilities.
I have spent my entire life serving my community and country in one way or another. I have a passion to serve and to serve where I believe I can do the most good for our community, kids and teachers. I was elected nearly three years ago along with several others on the board to change the way our district is run. I believe we need to continue the successes we have already achieved and that we have so much more to continue to build upon.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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