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October 20, 2016
CO R PUS C H R I ST I
CA L L E R -T I M ES
C A L L E R -T I M E S
President
The candidates
By Associated Press
HOMEGROWN EXTREMISM
Radical Islamic militancy has inspired a series of
deadly attacks on U.S. soil, shaking the American
psyche and leaving the presidential contenders at
odds over how to respond.
The culprits typically have no ties to foreign terrorist organizations, no explicit directions from
overseas and no formal training.
Instead, theyve blended into American society
and skated beneath the radar of federal investigators grappling with a frenetic threat landscape and
hundreds of investigations across the country.
The bombing in Manhattan in September that
injured more than two dozen people crystallized
ENERGY
Energy independence has been a goal of every
president since Richard Nixon. Hillary Clinton
and Donald Trump have very different ways to get
there. How energy is produced and where it comes
from affect jobs, the economy and the environment.
Domestic production of all types of energy except coal has boomed in recent years, spurred by
improved drilling techniques such as fracking and
discoveries of vast oil supplies in North Dakota and
natural gas in states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio,
LGBT
Same-sex marriage is now the law of the land,
but there are other battlegrounds related to civil
rights and nondiscrimination protections for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people. Two
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Congress District 27
chris.ramirez@caller.com
361-886-3667
RaulRoyBarrera
BlakeFarenthold
Party: Democrat
Age: 65
Occupation: Security
Party: Republican
Age: 54
Occupation: Member of
Political experience:
guard
Congress
FARENTHOLD A. Washington is
broken and Americans are tired
of being lied to. We need leaders
who are more concerned about
whats best for the country, not
whats best for their re-election.
responders.
Twitter: @Caller_ChrisRam
C A L L E R -T I M E S
District 20
JuanChuyJ.Hinojosa
VelmaArellano
Party: Democrat
Age: 70
Occupation: Attorney
Political experience:
Party: Republican
Age: 56
Occupation: Court
District 43
J.M.Lozano
MarisaY.Garcia-Utley
Party: Republican
Age: 36
Occupation: Wingstop
Party: Democrat
Age: 41
Occupation: Owner, In
Political experience
franchisee
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VOTE
YES! for
KIDS SAKE
$194 million
CCISD bond election
EDUCATION. TECHNOLOGY.
ATHLETICS
SAFETY. INNOVATION.
WHATS INCLUDED
HIGH SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CARROLL:
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
RAY:
BAKER:
New state of the art middle school campus
1,000 student capacity, expandable to 1,200
Next Generation learning spaces
Land swap with the City of Corpus Christi to relocate public
park
MOODY:
expansion
New computer labs and science labs
Replace portables with classrooms
Main eld articial turf and other athletic
renovations
MILLER:
KING:
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EARLY VOTING
ELECTION DAY
Oct. 24-Nov. 4
Nov. 8, 2016
C A L L E R -T I M E S
2016 General
Election
Federal, State
and Judicial
Federal
President and Vice President
Jo Woolsey (R)
Alex Garcia (D)
JUstice oF the Peace, Precinct 5,
Place 1
Daniel Trevino
Jesse Rojas III
Carlos Pena
Juan Johnny Ochoa
Ruben De Leon
Emma Burleson-Villanueva
Balde Torres III
Sam Santos
Rodney Flores
Rosie Ruiz
Celestino Pingo Ramos
Robert Bobby Ramon
Edward WaldoGarza
BanqUete isd
Board oF trUstees Vote For none,
1, 2, 3, or 4
Lilliana Nash
Carla Ramirez
Ofelia Pena
Alex Cavazos
Jose Angel Arce
Lorena Morales
Hernandez
Tracy N. Wright
Abbi Lyn Pena
corPUs christi
Jose Aliseda
district attorney (kleBerg,
kenedy)
Nueces County
district JUdge, 28th JUdicial
district
mayor
Dan McQueen
Nelda Martinez
coUncil memBer, at large (Vote
For none, 1, 2, or 3)
Carolyn Vaughn
Ryan Schroeder
coUncil memBer, single memBer
district 2
Ben Molina
Brian Rosas
coUncil memBer, single memBer
district 3
Lucy Rubio
Rick Gomez
coUncil memBer, single memBer
district 4
Greg Smith
Lloyd Stegemann
coUncil memBer, single memBer
district 5
ProPosition 4
Port aransas
ProPosition
ProPosition 5
Robert Hinojosa
Marty Bell
Totsy Armadillo
Alice Upshaw-Hawkins
Jose Cavazos Jr.
John Stearns
Janie Bell
Hector Salinas
S. Jaime Arredondo
Jim Gold
trUstee, district 2
Tony Elizondo
ProPosition
Trey McCampbell
Laurie Turner
regent, district 2
Susan Hutchinson
regent, district 5
Lily Garza
Victor Orona Jr.
Robert J. Gonzalez
Cezar Martinez
roBstoWn isd
school trUstee, Place 1
Emily Roldan
Beatrice Salinas Marines
Richard Gonzalez
school trUstee, Place 4
Aransas County
ProPosition
Steve Ellis
trUstee, Place 3
Flo East
Jeff Rank
sheriFF
Bee County
coUnty attorney
Jennifer Welp
trUstee, Place 7
Michael Morgan
london isd
trUstee, at-large
Javier Huerta
Gayle Neessen
Carter K. Green
Scott Humpal
Higinio Garcia
san diego
mayor
Manuel Molina
Ruperto Canales Jr.
school Board memBers, Place 2
Pete A. Guerra
school Board memBers, Place 4
Rene Valerio
Antonio Trey Contreras III
Tomasita C. Tommie Salinas
Kleberg County
JUdge, coUnty coUrt at laW,
UnexPired term
Amando O. Vidal
PettUs isd
trUstees (three oPen seats*)
Rick Olivares
James Bennett
Edward Polasek
ProPosition
San Patricio
County
sheriFF
constaBle, Precinct 5
JP Easley (R)
Terry Gonzales (D)
tax assessor-collector
Margie H. Gonzalez
coUnty commissioner, Precinct
no. 3
trUstee, Place 6
coUnty attorney
sheriFF
Ed Bennett
Jim Boggs
Mario Escobar
mathis
ProPosition
Martin Salcido
Leonard Vasquez
alderPerson Ward 2
Lolo Hernandez
Anita Adams
groUnd Water conserVation
BoardmemBer, at large
Clarence Chopelas
Richard Dupriest
BoardmemBer, Precinct 1
Charles Ring
BoardmemBer, Precinct 4
Stephen Thomas
C A L L E R -T I M E S
VOTER ID
What you need to know
CALLER-TIMES FILE
julie.garcia@caller.com
361-886-3774
Nueces County
Early Voting
Dates: Oct. 24 - Nov. 4
Times:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-28
7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29
Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 30
7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 4
*Curbside voting will be available at all
locations. Information: 361-888-0303
Locations:
Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard St.
Bishop Community Center, 102 W. Joyce St.
Bishop
Calallen ISD (Administration Building), 4205
Wildcat Drive; Closed 10/30
City Hall (1st Floor Utility Section), 1201
Leopard St.; Closed 10/29 and 10/30
Christian Fellowship, 6602 S. Staples St.;
Closed 10/29 and 10/30
CCISD (Administration Building), 801
Leopard St.; Closed 10/29 and 10/30
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Center, 5151
Mcardle Road
Del Mar College (Heldenfels Administrative
Building), 101 Baldwin Blvd.
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham
Road
FBISD (Maintenance Building), 2510 Waldron
Road; Closed 10/29 and 10/30
Greenwood Senior Citizens Center, 4040
Greenwood Drive
Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard
St.
Johnny S. Calderon County Building, 710 E.
Main St. Robstown
Petronila Elementary (Cafeteria), 2391
County Road 67 Robstown; Closed 10/2410/26 and 10/30
Port Aransas Community Center, 408 N.
Alister St. Port Aransas
Robstown City Hall, 101 East Main
Robstown; Closed 10/30
RISD (Administration Building), 801 N. First
St. Robstown; Closed 10/29 and 10/30
Schlitterbahn, 14353 Commodores
Drive
TMISD (Adminstration Building), 9768 La
Branch St.; Closed 10/29 and 10/30
Valencia Hall, 6110 Ayers St.
Veterans Memorial High School, 3750
Cimarron Blvd.
Temporary Early
Voting Locations
Army Depot (Building 8), 308 Crecy St.; 8
a.m.-5 p.m. 10/24 and 10/25; 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
11/2 and 11/3
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christis
University Center (Legacy Hall Room 124),
6300 Ocean Drive; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 10/26 and
10/27; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 10/31 and 11/1
Banquete ISD (Admin Building), 4339 Fourth
St., Banquete; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 10/27 and
10/28; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 10/31 and 11/1
David Berlanga Community Center, 1513 2nd
St., Agua Dulce; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 10/28; 7 a.m.-7
p.m. 10/29, 11/3 & 11/4
London High School, 1306 Farm-to-Market
Road 43; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 10/31 & 11/1
Election Day
7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 8
Voting Locations:
Antonio Garcia Arts & Education Center,
2021 Agnes St.
Baker Middle School, 3445 Pecan St.
Banquete Isd, 4339 Fourth St., Banquete
Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard St.
Bishop High School, 100 Badger Ln., Bishop
Bishop Primary School, 705 W. Main St.,
Bishop
Blanche Moore Elementary, 6121 Durant
Drive
Brooks A.M.E. Worship Center, 2101 N Port
Avenue
Calallen East Elementary, 3709 Lott Avenue
Calallen Middle School, 4602 Cornett Road
Cimarron Senior Apartments, 2802 Cimarron
Blvd.
Club Estates Elementary, 5222 Merganser
Drive
Cullen Middle School, 5224 Greely Drive
Cunningham Middle School, 4321 Prescott
St.
David Berlanga Community Center, 1513 2nd
St., Agua Dulce
David Crockett Elementary, 2625 Belton St.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Center, 5151
Mcardle Road
Del Mar College, 101 Baldwin Blvd.
Driscoll I.S.D., 410 W. Ave. D, Driscoll
Driscoll Middle School, 3501 Kenwood Drive
Ella Barnes Elementary, 2829 Oso Parkway
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham
Road
Fannin Elementary, 2730 Gollihar Road
Fire Station #7, 3722 S. Staples St.
Fire Station # 9, 501 Navigation Blvd.
Fire Station # 11, 910 Airline Road
Fire Station #12, 2120 Rand Morgan Road
Flour Bluff Isd (Maintenance Bldg.) , 2505
Waldron Road
Galvan Elementary, 3126 Masterson Drive
Gibson Elementary, 5723 Hampshire Road
Gloria Hicks Elementary, 3602 Mcardle Road
Grace Presbyterian Church, 6301 Yorktown
Blvd.
Grant Middle School, 4350 Aaron Drive
Hamlin Middle School, 3900 Hamlin Drive
Harold T. Branch Academy, 3902 Morgan St.,
Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard
St.,
Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna
Bay Drive
John F. Kennedy Elementary, 1102 Villarreal
Road
Johnny Calderon Building. , 710 E. Main St.,
Robstown
Keach Family Library, 1000 Terry Shamsie,
Robstown
King High School, 5225 Gollihar Road
Kiwanis Recreation Center, 3933 Timon Blvd.
Kolda Elementary, 3730 Rodd Field
Korean Presbyterian Church, 4326 Mcardle
Road
Kostoryz Elementary, 3602 Panama Dr.
La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche
St.
Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Drive
London Isd Middle/High School, 1306 Farmto-Market Road 43
Lotspeich Elementary, 1000 Ruben Chavez
Rd., Robstown
Lulac West Apartments, 10702 Interstate
Highway 37
Luther Jones Elementary, 7533 Lipes Blvd.
Magee Elementary - Star Annex, 4201
Calallen Drive
Menger Elementary, 2401 S. Alameda St.
Metro E Elementary, 1707 Ayers St.
Mg Building Materials, 7406 S. Padre Island
Drive
Mireles Elementary, 7658 Cimarron Blvd.
Montclair Elementary, 5241 Kentner St.
Moody High School, 1818 Trojan Drive
Nueces County Esd #4, 5781 Farm-toMarket Road 666, Robstown
Oak Park Recreation Center, 842 Erwin
Avenue
Our Lady Of Mnt. Carmel Mission, 1080 S.
Clarkwood Road
Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin
Luther King Drive
Parkway Presbyterian Church, 3707 Santa
Fe St.
Peerless Cleaners, 2806 Santa Fe St.
Petronila Elementary, 2391 Cnty Rd. 67,
Robstown
Port Aransas Community Center, 408 North
Alister, Port Aransas
River Hills Baptist Church, 16318 Fm 624,
Robstown
Robert Driscoll Elementary, 122 W. Ave. H,
Robstown
Ronnie H. Polston County Bldg. , 10110
Compton Road
Rose Shaw Elementary, 2920 Soledad St.
Keep education
dollars in the classroom
Balance innovation and
accountability to measure
student growth and achievement
Encourage parental participation in schoolss
and education
Graduate students prepared for college
or the workforce
#7 ON THE BALLOT
#1 FOR EDUCATION
Early Voting: October 24 November 4
Election Day: Tuesday, November 8
Pol. Adv. Pd. for by the Jane Bell Campaign, Terrie Steen,
Treasurer, 217 Bayridge Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
C A L L E R -T I M E S
MarkA.Gonzalez
Age: 51
Occupation: Attorney
Party affiliation: Republican
Political experience: No
Age: 37
Occupation: Attorney
Political affiliation: Democrat
Political experience:
President (cont.)
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to create incentive pay for prosecutors who become board certified in criminal law or criminal
appellate law. Second, properly
supervising, training, and mentoring prosecutors will improve
their trial skills, self-confidence,
and morale. Current feelings of
being overwhelmed and undersupported will be things of the
past. Finally, appreciate and value
the prosecutors, and the work they
do, and turnover will decrease and
workplace morale will increase.
GONZALEZ A: I intend to lead
GUNS
The right to bear arms is carved into the
Constitution and seemingly embedded in
the national DNA. But after a seemingly
endless stretch of violence, Americans are
confronting how far those rights extend.
Do Americans have the right to have
AR-style firearms, the long guns with a
military look used in the past year in several mass shootings? Should they be able
to buy magazines that hold 10 or more
bullets? Should every gun buyer have to
pass a background check?
Donald Trump casts himself as an ardent protector of gun rights and proclaims
that if more good guys were armed there
would be fewer gun tragedies.
Hillary Clinton wants to renew an expiredbanonassault-typeweaponsinstituted
when her husband was president. Shes also
called for measures to ensure background
checks are completed before a gun sale goes
forward, mandating such checks for gunshow sales and repealing a law that shields
gun manufacturers from liability.
JOBS
Tepid income growth and a smaller
share of the population at work have kept
many Americans anxious about jobs and
the economy, seven years after the Great
Recession ended.
And most jobs that pay decent wages
require more education than in the past,
leaving many workers feeling left behind.
Donald Trump says he would cut regulations and taxes to spur more hiring,
and renegotiate or withdraw from trade
agreements to bring jobs back to the U.S.
Hillary Clinton says she would spend
more on roads, tunnels, and other infrastructure and make state colleges and
universities tuition free to most students.
Even though hiring has been healthy
for the past six years, incomes have
lagged. A typical household didnt see its
income recover to pre-recession levels
until just this past July. And the proportion of Americans working or looking for
work remains below pre-recession levels,
as some of the unemployed have given up
searching for jobs.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Big changes are coming to Social Security, sooner or later.
If left to later, those changes promise
to be wrenching.
The trustees who oversee the program
say it has enough money to pay full benefits until 2034. But at that point, Social
Security will collect only enough taxes
to pay 79 percent of benefits. Unless Congress acts, millions of people on fixed incomes would get an automatic 21 percent
cut in benefits.
Social Securitys financial problems
might seem far off. But the longer Congress waits to act, the harder it will be
to save Social Security without dramatic
tax increases, big benefit cuts or some
combination.
Hillary Clinton has proposed expanding Social Security benefits for widows
and family caregivers. She says she would
preserve Social Security by requiring the
wealthiest to pay Social Security taxes
on more of their income. Republican Donald Trump has promised not to cut Social
Security. Hes suggested hed revisit the
program after his tax-cut plan boosts economic growth.
MINIMUM WAGE
Modest income gains, strikes by fastfood workers, the rapid growth of lowpaying jobs while middle-income work
shrinks. These factors have combined to
make the minimum wage a top economic
issue for the 2016 campaign.
Millions would benefit from higher pay,
of course. But an increase in the minimum wage would also boost costs for employers and may slow hiring.
Hillary Clinton supports raising the
minimum wage at least to $12 an hour,
even higher at state and local levels.
Donald Trump has said he supports an
increase to $10, but thinks states should
really call the shots. Its $7.25 now.
Why the momentum for higher minimums? The typical households income has
fallen 2.4 percent since 1999. Low-paying industries, such as retail, fast food and home
health care aides, are among the largest and
fastest-growing. And many low-wage workers are older, have families and are probably
more willing to demand higher pay.
WALL STREET REGULATION
The debate over rules governing banks
and the markets comes down to this: how
to prevent another economic catastrophe
like the Great Recession ignited by the financial crisis in 2008. The worst upheaval
since the 1930s Depression wiped out $11
trillion in U.S. household wealth and
about 8 million jobs. More than 5 million
families lost their homes to foreclosure.
The economic recovery over eight
years has been halting and slow.
The goal behind the most radical overhaul of financial rules since the 1930s was
to rein in high-risk practices on Wall
Street and prevent another multibilliondollar taxpayer bailout of banks. In the
package of rules Congress enacted in
2010, regulators gained new tools to shut
banks without resorting to bailouts. Risky
lending was restricted and a new federal agency was charged with protecting
consumers from deceptive marketing of
financial products.
Republicans and many in the business
community say the restrictions have
raised costs for banks, especially smaller ones. They want the overhaul law repealed. Donald Trump calls it a disaster,
saying he would dismantle most of it.
Hillary Clinton says the financial rules
should be preserved and strengthened.
REFUGEES
With millions of Syrians displaced by
a years-long war and hundreds of thousands of people fleeing to Europe, countries around the world are being pressed
to help resettle people seeking refuge.
The United States pledged to accept
10,000 such refugees by the end of the
budget year in September and did so, a
month early.
Republicans have balked at the idea
of allowing people from Syria into the
United States and Donald Trump has
called for a halt on refugee resettlement
for them. He says vetting of these refugees is inadequate.
Hillary Clinton has pledged to expand
the Syrian refugee program and allow as
many as 65,000 such refugees into the
United States.
The fate of the program almost certainly hinges on the outcome of the November
election.
CHILD CARE/PAY EQUITY
In much of the U.S., families spend
more on child care for two kids than
on housing. And if youre a woman, its
likely you earn less than your male colleagues. Thats according to the latest
research, which suggests that while the
U.S. economy has improved, women and
their families are still struggling to make
the numbers work.
Women comprise about 57 percent of
the labor force and many of them have
young children. If they arent getting paid
enough to make ends meet, more families
EDUCATION
Education is a core issue not just for
students and families, but for communities, the economy, and the nation as a
global competitor.
The country has some 50 million K-12
students. Teaching them, preparing them
for college and careers, costs taxpayers
more than $580 billion a year, or about
$11,670 per pupil per year. A better education usually translates into higher earnings.
And while high school graduations are
up sharply and dropout rates down, the
nation has a ways to go to match the educational outcomes elsewhere. American
schoolchildren trail their counterparts in
Japan, Korea, Germany, France and more.
For students seeking higher education,
they face rising college costs and many
are saddled with debt.
Hillary Clinton has proposed free tuition at in-state public colleges and universities for working families with incomes up to $125,000 free for families,
that is, not for taxpayers. Donald Trump
has focused on school choice, recently
proposing to spend $20 billion in his first
year in office to expand programs that
let low-income families send their children to the local public, private, charter
or magnet school that they think is best.
IMMIGRATION
The future of millions of people living
in the U.S. illegally could well be shaped
by the presidential election. The stakes
are high, too, for those who employ them,
help them fit into neighborhoods, or want
them gone.
Republican Donald Trump at first
pledged to deport the estimated 11 million immigrants in the country illegally.
Not only that, hed build a wall all along
the Mexican border. But his position has
evolved. Hes sticking to his vow to build
the wall and make Mexico pay. But hes
no longer proposing to deport people
who have not committed crimes beyond
their immigration offences. Still, hes not
proposing a way for people living in the
country illegally to gain legal status.
Democrat Hillary Clinton, in contrast,
would overhaul immigration laws to include a path to citizenship, not just legal
status.
Illegal immigration has been at nearly
40-year lows for several years. It even appears that Mexican migration trends have
reversed, with more Mexicans leaving
the U.S. than arriving. Billions of dollars
have been spent in recent years to build
fencing, improve border technology and
expand the Border Patrol.
Nonetheless the Mexican border remains a focal point for those who argue
that the country is not secure.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Its as if Donald Trump and Hillary
Clinton live on two entirely different
Earths: one warming, one not. Clinton
says climate change threatens us all,
while Trump repeatedly tweets that
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C A L L E R -T I M E S
LeticiaHinojosa
Age: 56
Occupation: Justice 13th Court
Age: 59
Occupation: Lawyer
Political experience:
of Appeals, Place 3
Political Experience:
Board of Directors
n State Bar of Texas Judicial Sections Legislative
Committee and Appellate Council
n Texas Board of Legal Specializations Civil Appellate
Law Advisory Commission
InnaKlein
Party: Democrat
Age: 73
Occupation: Attorney, Judge
Party: Republican
Age: 39
Occupation: Judge, Corpus
Christi Municipal/Juvenile
Court
qualified candidate.
Wisdom. Wisdom comes
from successfully handling over
20,000 cases as a Judge. I do
what is right and follow the law,
regardless of the consequences.
Hard work. I have put in countless hours of work as a judge and
have successfully managed this
courts complex docket.
KLEIN A. I have been a public
servant for most of my professional life. I am seeking this office because I want to continue
to serve Nueces County. I bring
new ideas, a unique background,
and enthusiasm to the court. I
am raising my family here so I
am invested in the well-being
District 43
From Page 3
bill which would have increased funding to every single student in my district
and nearly 98% of school districts in
Texas. Thirty years ago, approximately
65% of school funds came from the state
and 35% from local property taxes. Today, the opposite is the case. For every
$1 we invest in education, we get back
$7 to $10 in the future. It is a wise investment.
GARCIA-UTLEY A. Public school funding needs to be equitable for every district and every student. This would
mean that the state would allot a daily,
per pupil cost and make sure every student is covered with the districts portion plus the difference is covered by
the state.
If we can have a uniform highway
system, we can surely have uniformity
and equity in our schools. On a personal level, my children have experienced
firsthand the inequity in schools moving
from the Southside of Corpus Christi to
my rural hometown of Ben Bolt. During
their attendance these past four years,
they have gone with broken water fountains, bathroom stalls, mold in the band
hall, collapsing ceilings in the cafeteria,
severe water leaks that have forced us
to run on a single gym for both middle
and high school athletes and many other
poor conditions that require funds. Every child deserves a fair and even start
despite the economic status their family falls into. It is what our country and
state are founded on, fairness and equal
opportunity!
Q. What changes should the state make
to reduce domestic violence in your district and the rest of South Texas?
LOZANO A. The vast majority of do-
Political experience:
VOTE
MARK A. GONZALEZ
Nueces County District Attorney
District Attorney, 105th Judicial
District
Vote for none, or one
Mark A. Gonzalez
James O. Gardner
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C A L L E R -T I M E S
The sheriff earns an annual salary of about $86,900, plus an assigned county vehicle. The sheriff oversees a staff of 327 employees and a budget of about $20.5 million.
JimKaelin
LarryOlivarez,Sr.
Party: Republican
Age: 74
Occupation: Nueces County
Party: Democrat
Age: 62
Occupations: Former Nueces
Sheriff
County Sheriff
management classes;
Work with state representatives and senator to modify family code and penal code.
Q. Whats your strategy to deal
with jail overcrowding?
KAELIN A. I have been work-
Commisioner District 1
Election could
change courts
party majority
By Julie Garcia
julie.garcia@caller.com
361-886-3774
MikePusley
RobertG.Hernandez
Party: Republican
Age: 65
Occupation: Nueces County
Party: Democrat
Age: 66
Occupation: Retired from
Commissioner
ing good, conservative government to Nueces County taxpayers by keeping their taxes as low
as possible; improve drainage
issues in my precinct, I will be
working on a number of drainage projects in my precinct during the 2016/2017 budget year;
continue my work with implementing online jury impaneling
in all Nueces County Courts;
continue the upgrades to our
Nueces County Airport.
HERNANDEZ A. The budget
has to be managed in a way that
stops the accumulation of debt
and properly estimates costs
President (cont.)
From Page 6
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Its the Goldilocks conundrum of
American politics: Is the government
too big, too small or just right? Every four
years, the presidential election offers a
referendum on whether Washington
should do more or less.
Donald Trump favors cutting regulation and has promised massive tax cuts,
but his plans are expected to add trillions to the national debt. Unlike most
conservatives, he supports eminent domain and has spoken positively about
government-run health care. And dont
forget that massive border wall. Hillary
Clinton has vowed new spending on education and infrastructure that could grow
SUPREME COURT
The ideological direction of the Supreme Court is going to tip one way or
the other after the election. The outcome
could sway decisions on issues that profoundly affect everyday Americans: imDEBT
migration, gun control, climate change
The federal government is borrowing and more.
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investment and forcing inDemocratic-appointed,
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terest rates up, among other
liberal justices and four
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problems. At the same time,
conservatives who were
-Voting rights
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-Iran
on federal health care pro although Justice Antho-Executive authority
grams like Medicare and
ny Kennedy has sided with
the drain on Social Security
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balances caused by the rissame-sex marriage and
ing tide of baby boomers could squeeze affirmative action in the past two years.
out other spending, on roads, education,
The ninth justice will push the court
the armed forces and more.
left or right, depending on whether
It takes spending cuts, tax increases or Democrat Hillary Clinton or Repubboth to dent the deficit. Lawmakers in- lican Donald Trump becomes presistead prefer higher spending and tax cuts. dent. President Barack Obama has
Neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald nominated Merrick Garland to take
Trump has focused on the debt.
Scalias seat, but the Republican SenTrump has promised massive tax cuts ate has refused to consider Garlands
that would drive up the debt and hes nomination, in an effort to prevent a
shown little interest in curbing expensive liberal court majority.
HEALTH CARE
About 9 in 10 Americans now have
health insurance, more than at any time
in history. But progress is incomplete, and
the future far from certain. Rising costs
could bedevil the next occupant of the
White House.
Millions of people previously shut out
have been covered by President Barack
Obamas health care law. No one can be
denied coverage anymore because of a
pre-existing condition. But Obamacare
remains divisive, and premiums for next
year are rising sharply in many communities.
A recent study found that Donald
Trumps proposal would make 18 million people uninsured. GOP congressional leaders have a more comprehensive approach, but key details are still
missing. Overall health care spending
is trending higher again, and prices for
prescription drugs new and old are
a major worry.
Medicares insolvency date has moved
up by two years to 2028.
Hillary Clinton would stay the course,
adjusting as needed. Republicans are
united on repealing Obamas law, but its
unclear how they would replace it.
WHERE THEY STAND: ABORTiON
Democrat Hillary Clinton supports
access to abortion and is an outspoken
defender of Planned Parenthood, which
is the largest provider of abortions in
the U.S. and also offers other health
services.
Republican Donald Trump, who in the
past was a supporter of abortion rights,
now says he isnt. His choice of Mike
Pence, a staunch abortion foe, as his running mate.
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City Council/Mayor
kirsten.crow@caller.com
361-886-4316
Nelda Martinez
NeldaMartinez
Age: 55
Occupation: President, Adlen Enterprises, Inc.
Political experience: Elected mayor 2012 -present;
City Council member at-large 2007-2012; past president
of Texas Municipal League 2015; United States
Conference of Mayors Water Council 2013-current;
appointed to State I 69 Alliance Board 2007- current;
appointed to state board Gulf Coast Strategic Highway
Coalition 2009- current; appointed to Corpus Christi International Airport
Advisory Board 2000-2008; appointed by Gov. George W. Bush to Texas State
Board of Plumbing Examiners 1996-2001; appointed to Texas Municipal
League, chair, Legislative Policy Committee on Utilities and Transportation
2009 Legislative Session; appointed member of National League of Cities,
Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee 2015; vice chair of
Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), 2016-current,
MPO member since 2013.
DanMcQueen
Age: 56
Occupation: Engineer
Political experience: Flight Safety board member,
STEM advisory board member
Dan McQueen
leadership roles have distinguished me as your mayor, council member at-large, in various
statewide leadership positions,
and through years of volunteerism. These experiences
enable me to build consensus
on a broad range of initiatives.
I have in-depth experience in
balancing budgets and leveraging cost efficiencies, planning
for long-term water supplies
and transportation needs, and
establishing a track record for
bringing in good paying jobs for
our community.
McQUEEN A. Key experience and education which will
enhance the value of Corpus
Christi Leadership. My strong
military experience as both a
combat military veteran and
aircraft engineer. In addition to
my involvement in community
development through youth
martial arts programs. I also
hold my masters in computer
science and two BS degrees in
engineering and management. I
am not a politician or in the real
estate business.
Q. Do you support the councils
package, including current bond
and ballot propositions, to fund
residential road construction? Why
or why not?
MARTINEZ A. Yes, I support
improvements and initiatives such as the Street Preventative Maintenance Program, Martinez said. Work
is still ahead for a residential street reconstruction program, she added, but weve been the rst to put a plan
together to put pipes in ground for water distribution.
The largest project in the city is almost inarguably the
continued construction of a new Harbor Bridge.
Although it is an endeavor led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, it will change the face of the downtown area, Northside and North Beach.
The city should be laying down the foundation of
what the city will look like in the future, McQueen said.
There should be a clear path for newly generated jobs,
as well as ensuring care for the residents who will be
displaced by the project, he said, adding that there is
both an economic opportunity and a humanitarian opportunity.
There is also opportunity to optimize our success,
but there needs to be a cohesive plan, he said.
The city has been preparing for the new bridge, both
in land-use development and working with a new planning process for the North Beach area, Martinez said,
knowing we have a great deal of opportunity.
The city must also work with residents of the Hillcrest
and Washington-Coles areas, she said, and ensure it
holds up its end of a four-party agreement for the voluntary relocation of residents.
The mayoral position has an annual salary of $9,000.
Twitter: @CallerCrow
C A L L E R -T I M E S
Schroeder,
Vaughn vie
for District 1
By Matt Woolbright
matt.woolbright@caller.com
361-886-3678
RyanSchroeder
CarolynVaughn
Age: 29
Occupation: Core
analyst
Political experience:
None
Age: 63
Occupation: Business
owner
Political experience:
Two years on the City
Council
VAUGHN A. Infrastruc-
VAUGHN A. I financed my
look at all of the information on any new water supplies including desalination and determine if it is
affordable. Need to look at
ground water as well.
District 2 race
includes Ben Molina
and Brian Rosas
BenMolina
BrianRosas
Age: 36
Occupation: Small
business owner
Political experience:
None
Age: 42
Occupation: Sales
manager and business
development
Political experience:
Two years on City Council
leadership in District 2:
constructive communication among council, staff,
and stakeholders. 2. Economic development. 3.
Infrastructure residential streets, water supply &
quality, wastewater
ROSAS A. Streets, water/wastewater and infrastructure (to include public safety)
Q. What distinguishes
you from your opponent?
MOLINA A. Im a small-
to envision prosperity of
Corpus Christis economic
development and enticing
future businesses to retain
the talent pool we have
here locally.
Q. Do you support the
councils package, including current bond and ballot
propositions, to fund residential road construction?
Why or Why not?
MOLINA A. Im in sup-
By Matt Woolbright
matt.woolbright@caller.com
361-886-3678
ROSAS A. To be truly
balanced across the board
with governmental employees we need to offer incentives and merits
based on performance.
Some departments need
to be based only on performance to ensure that we
are getting the best results
from each employee. Zero
based budgeting will also
help with retention and recruitment.
JIM GOLD
elect
for CCISD School Board At-Large
Jims Priorities
My vast experience
has prepared me to
analyze, understand
and resolve school issues
from both a business and
educational perspective.
This approach results
in educationally sound
and scally responsible
decisions, which is my
goal as a School
Board member.
Jims Experience
C A L L E R -T I M E S
By Matt Woolbright
matt.woolbright@caller.com
361-886-3678
City Councilwoman
Lucy Rubio and Rick Gomez, a real estate broker,
are battling to represent
the citys southwest corner
this November.
Rubio is a two-year veteran of the City Council
and Gomez is well-known
within the Republican
RickGomez
LucyRubio
immediately.
Age: 37
Occupation: Real estate
broker and business
owner
Political experience:
Vice president for the
Third Coast Young
Republicans, board
member for the Coastal Bend Republican
Liberty Caucus, precinct chair for District 70
Age: 54
Occupation: City Council
member
Political experience:
Currently City Council
member, District 3 (1 year,
10 months), CCISD Board
of Trustees, District 2 (14
years, 8 months), Nueces Democratic county
chairwoman (2 years)
Q. What distinguishes
keep running.
Council members are
elected to two-year terms
and the position pays
$6,000 annually. This year,
district representatives are
set to begin their terms in
mid-December because
there will be no runoff
elections at the district
level (no race has more
than two candidates).
RUBIO A. I am supportive
of this 2016 Bond because
it is very important to
bring back Type A. Type A
will become Type A/Type
B and this board would be
supportive of education,
housing, and skilled labor.
Type B will include streets,
which Type A does not. I
am also very supportive of
the Crime Control District
proposition because it currently funds 63 officers. I
will continue to support
any bond that keeps taxes
low.
Twitter: @reportermatt
Smith, Stegemann
compete for Flour
Bluff, island disrict
GregSmith
LloydStegemann
Age: 64
Occupation:
Campground operator
Political experience:
Island Strategic Action
Committee (past
chairman), Coastal
Windstorm Task Force
(vice chairman), Nueces County Beach
Management Advisory Committee (chairman),
Nueces County/city of Corpus Christi Erosion
Response Plan Working Group (chairman)
Age: 47
Occupation: Bariatric
and metabolic surgeon
Political experience:
None
on numerous boards,
committees and with
public officials at the city,
county and state levels
on issues facing our area.
Windstorm reform, beach
cleaning, water supply
and desalination, tourism,
transportation, tax equality, dune protection, area
development plans, historical preservation, art
education and public pool
By Matt Woolbright
matt.woolbright@caller.com
361-886-3678
Twitter: @reportermatt
By Matt Woolbright
matt.woolbright@caller.com
361-886-3678
C A L L E R -T I M E S
Bonds
How do you want your taxpayer money spent? This election the ballot will have millions in proposed
bonds. Three entities -the city of Corpus Christi, CCISD and Del Mar College- are asking voters to approve
packages that would fund a variety of projects. Heres what you need to know before casting your ballot:
Kirsten Crow
Kirsten Crow
Beatriz Alvarado
Beatriz Alvarado
DMCbond2016
TYPEB
This proposition would replace
the 1/8-cent sales tax currently
authorized by voters for a Type A
fund and direct the 1/8-cent sales
tax instead to a Type B fund.
What is known as the Type A
program uses its revenue for affordable housing and economic
development projects, including generating jobs, supporting businesses and investing
in programs that teach workers skills.
A Type B program offers more
flexibility to fund improvements
to arterial and collector streets
considered important for economic development. Other
streets would not be eligible for
the funding.
The proposition would allocate 50 percent of the revenue
to economic development and
as much as $500,000 for affordable housing, in line with a recommendation by the Corpus
Christi Regional Economic Development Corp. The remaining funding would go toward
repairs for arterial and collector streets.
Kirsten Crow
CCISDbond
CHARTER
AMENDMENTTAX
2016BONDPROGRAM
City Council/At-Large
ter and wastewater. Public safety by increasing the number of staff for our first
responders. Representing the wishes of
the people, first, not special interest big
corporations, and being the voice from
the people for the people.
Q. What distinguishes you from your opponents?
A. Highly educated, as well as educated
grades all positions in a citys hiring criteria through JAQ document. My masters
degree in human resources helps look
beyond experience and training. Investments in human capital salaries, benefits, pensions and training provide immediate benefits to our citizens. We live
in a competitive economic society and
we cant afford to lose valuable trained
personnel to other cities or agencies. We
need to retain and promote city employees before we look outside.
By Kirsten Crow
kirsten.crow@caller.com
361-886-4316
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JohnGarcia
Age: 40
Occupation: Director of
sales for several hotels in
the greater Corpus Christi
area.
Political experience:
Candidate for District 1
City Council in 2014
Q. What are your top
three goals for the office?
A. I am running for City Council at-
ening the citys economic base by encouraging residents to become active and be a
voice to the city. We must build bridges so
that we may all have a chance for prosperity not just a few.
Q. Do you support the councils package, including current bond and ballot
VOTE
ALEX GARCIA
fo r
Hands On Experience
Community Involvement
Qualified
Honorable
Bi-Lingual
C A L L E R -T I M E S
PauletteGuajardo
MichaelT.Hunter
Age: 44
Occupation: Community
volunteer, former
businesswoman
Political experience: No
political experience.
Age: 29
Occupation: Insurance
Political experience:
Corpus Christi City
Council from March 2016
until present
motivate staff to produce the expected outcomes. By working closely with the new
city manager and giving her priorities for
the city, she can provide the guidance and
leadership needed to motivate staff where
we see top performing employees.
Christi and I have been involved with issues that impact our city from a young age.
I provide a unique young perspective to
the council. I have 10 years of experience
working at the state Capitol. I have been
involved with numerous civic and community organizations, including: the Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club
and The Young Business Professionals.
Reynaldo(Ray)Madrigal
Age: 74
Occupation: Retired
Political experience:
Former judge, Seadrift
Q. What are your top
three goals for the office?
A. I am a member
GROWING.
moneyhassecuredjobsinthesebusinesses:
Majek Boatworks:
Oneta Company:
Whataburger Field:
Hausman Foods:
CC Cold Storage:
QSROnline.com:
70 new jobs.
ChadMagill
Age: 41
Occupation: Business
Development Officer,
Stewart Title
Political experience:
Corpus Christi City
Council member at-large,
January 2015-present.
Corpus Christi City
Council member District
2, November 2012-January
2015. Executive Board of Directors, Texas
Association of Mexican American Chambers
of Commerce. Chairman of the Corpus Christi
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2009 and
re-elected 2010. Chairman of the Corpus
Christi Downtown Management District.
Q. What are your top three goals for the
office?
A. Needs before wants: prioritize streets,
water, wastewater and public safety. Continue zero based budgeting: In just year one
of ZBB, we managed through an $8 million
shortfall and reduced the general fund budget over $5 million. As we move forward
into year two of ZBB, and realize more savings, we will continue to prioritize funding
into our citys needs. Continue to look into
funding strategies that dont always include
increasing taxes, rates or fees.
and does not raise taxes or fees. Absolutely I support the 2016 bond Residential
Street Reconstruction Program! Citizens
have expected a solution to reconstructing residential streets for decades. Listening to the people every day, its important
to prove what we can accomplish efficiently with the 2016 bond before growing
the program. My grandparents taught me
you have to be good with pennies before
you can be good with dollars.
JoeMcComb
H-E-B Bakery:
VOTER APPROVED
cluding current bond and ballot propositions to fund residential road construction because if we dont do it now it
will never get done.
KEEP US
GOING.
M&G Resins:
KEEP IT
AC Distribution:
STREETS
JOBS
HOUSING
Age: 69
Occupation: McComb
Relocation Services,
owner/president
Political experience:
Corpus Christi City
Councilman District
5: 1983-1987 & 19891993. Nueces County
Commissioner Precinct
Four: 1995-2002 & 20112014. South Central Texas Water Advisory
Committee (SCTWAC): 1995 present (former
Chairman /current member). On advisory board
to the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) on
downstream water rights and issues. Christus
Spohn Health System Board of Trustees July
with others, in the private and public sector, to solve problems and focusing on our
common ground. I understand the role of
the council in the council-manager form
of government and I have experience as an
elected official and private sector business
owner.
10 and 11, because they are in the best interest of the city. Against proposition 3
because it is an inappropriate use of City
Charter, and 12 because the city does not
need additional debt at this time. Only 13
of 80 bond projects approved in 2012 and
2014 have been completed. Council must
reestablish its credibility with the voters.
Q. What should the council do to address
water and storm water issues?
A. As the regional water supplier, we
must pursue desalination as a reliable additional water source, and initiate a review of current water supply operating
procedures. We must have a safe, professionally managed and maintained water
system. The storm water system must
be maintained and repaired to ensure
it works. To accomplish this, city must
maintain what we have and build what
we need with an eye towards prioritizing
based on defined needs.
Q. What is your assessment of city staff
and what steps are need to retain or attract
top-performing government employees?
A. As a former councilmember, I have
Dr.JimieOwsley
Age: 45
Occupation: Trauma
surgeon and entrepreneur
Political experience:
None
Q. What are your top
three goals for the office?
A. Commitment to
spective because I deal with the consequences every day. I addition, my education and military background include
bachelors in biology with minor in chemistry, masters in pathology and doctorate in medicine which is well-suited to
strengthen the primary goal of our government to protect the public.
to ensure clean water. Continue to improve plans for desalination and disposal
of waste products in an environmental
friendly way. Improve storm drainage, be
prepared for flooding, have an adequate
evacuation plan and strong public education to keep out of harms way. Use common sense, for example dont support
development in areas prone to flood. Or
adding a significant amount of inexpensive housing to flood prone areas which
put people and property at risk.
Q. What is your assessment of city staff
and what steps are needed to retain or attract top-performing government employees?
A. I see frustration in the city staff.
C A L L E R -T I M E S
CCISD races
By Beatriz Alvarado
beatriz.alvarado@caller.com
361-886-4364
Retired educators, coaches and administrators are vying for seats on the Corpus
Christi ISD school board.
Ten candidates are running for three
At-large seats. The terms for four Corpus Christi Independent School District
board members expire in November
three At-large positions and the District
2 seat.
District 2 incumbent Richard Tony
Elizondo is unopposed.
At-Large trustee Jane Janie Drought
Bell, who also is the board president, filed
for re-election. She and nine others A.
Totsy Armadillo, former LULAC district
director; S. Jaime Arredondo, retired educator; Stuart Bell, retired educator and coach;
Jose Cavazos Jr, student teacher supervisor
and former CCISD employee; James Gold,
retired CCISD administrator; the Rev. Robert Hinojosa; Hector Salinas, retired coach
and former CCISD board member; John. H.
Stearns, financial advisor; Alice UpshawHawkins, retired educator and Del Mar
RichardA.TonyElizondo
Age: 46
Occupation: Vice
president of Satellite
Operations, Big Brothers
Big Sisters of South Texas
Political experience:
innovative ideas and curriculum that motive students to learn and be successful.
2. To improve student and teacher safety by working with CCISDPD to ensure
they have the tools and training necessary
to serve and protect.
3. To improve our infrastructure and
develop a long range plan on maintaining
and upgrading our facilities and schools
so that CCISD becomes the district of
choice for students and families.
Age: 43
Occupation:
Administrative Assistant
to the CEO/President of
Industrial Piping & Steel
Political experience:
None
officer/parent when Lozano/Shaw consolidated. There was no community input. Community input was late. CCISD
needs to regain and rebuild the communitys trust by initiating community involvement; afternoon tea with the superintendent, principals and administrators;
Community forums/letters home/robocalls/block walkers. Not everyone has
access to social media. All events need
to start in the p.m. or held on Saturday so
that everyone can attend.
Age: 69
Occupation: Retired
educator
Political Experience:
None
term plan for new facilities, consolidation and closures. It must come from the
bottom up starting with the folks that use
the classrooms, computer lab, gyms and
other school facilities. The community
stakeholders need to be involved. The
Campus Advisory Team needs to add a
facilities needs to the campus action plan.
The board needs to use this information
going forward and continually communicate it.
JaneDroughtBell
Age: 61
Occupation: Community
Volunteer
Political experience:
CCISD trustee since
2012, president. Nueces
County Coastal Parks
commissioner
secretary.
tives from campuses affected by the proposed bond attend bond workshops so
they understand the methodology. Before
calling the bond, informational meetings
should be held within those school communities. When the bond is called the district holds comprehensive presentations
throughout the CCISD. There is good discussion and feedback. Once it passes the
district goes to communities benefiting
from the bond to educate on next steps
and gathers more community input.
JoseCavazosJr.
Age: 85
Occupation: Student
teacher supervisor at
Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi
Political Experience:
None
JamesH.Gold
Age: 73
Occupation: Retired
CCISD administrator
Political Experience:
None
expectations from a
limited STAAR test based education to
preparing quality multiple pathways for
all children including certified job training, career preparation, and higher education. Prepare students to be lifelong
learners.
2. Implement strong academic and fiscal accountability by evaluating all major
programs and purchases to ensure the
taxpayer dollars are prudently spent.
3. Provide staff needed resources and a
professional work environment where everyone is treated respectfully and fairly.
Q: What distinguishes you from your
opponents?
Twitter: @CallerBetty
RobertHinojosa
Age: 62
Occupation: Retired
Political experience: Ran for Sheriff and
CCISD school board
HectorSalinas
Age: 71
Occupation: Retired
coach
Political experience:
JohnStearns
Age: 43
Occupation: Financial
adviser/small business
owner
Political experience:
None
Continue on pAge 16
C A L L E R -T I M E S
By Beatriz Alvarado
beatriz.alvarado@caller.com
361-886-4364
The terms of three Del Mar College regents expire in November and
all three are running for re-election.
At-Large regent Trey McCampbell, who is the board chair, will face
Laurie Turner.
McCampbell, a banker and Del
Mar alumnus, has served on the
board since 2004. He is a certified
public accountant and his business
TreyMcCampbell
opponent?
Age: 61
Occupation: Banker
Political experience:
Del Mar College regents
since 2004, board
chairman
A: As college regents, we enhance and support the colleges mission statement to provide
access to quality education, workforce
preparation, and lifelong learning for
student and community success. The
college and regents work together on a
number of goals in support of the mission.
Three key ones are: ensure exceptional
education opportunities for all students,
maximize affordable access and excellent
in student services, and ensure strong financial and operational capacity.
Q: What distinguishes you from your
LaurieTurner
Age: 46
Occupation: Educator
at Gregory-Portland
Independent School
District
Political experience:
Appointed State Board of
Educator Certification
A: This fall Del Mar enrollment exceeded state projections by more than 10
percent; some programs have grown as
much as 70 percent the past five years.
Nearly 40 percent of current Del Mar
students live south of (South Padre Island Drive), the fastest growing area of
our city. Residential growth indicates the
Southside campus would serve 3,0006,000 students shortly after opening. A
Southside campus is not a matter of if,
but when. I believe now is the time.
SusanHutchinson
Age: 62
Occupation: Attorney
Political experience: Del Mar College
regent since 2009
Commissioners Court is
setting and overseeing the
county budget and policymaking for each department, according to the
AgriLife Extension, which
is part of the Texas A&M
University System.
County commissioners
also oversee their designated precinct and find
funds to pay for projects in
them. They oversee their
precincts infrastructure,
construction, maintenance
and improvement of roads
and buildings.
To run for county commissioner, the individual
must be a qualified voter,
resident of the precinct
and have never been convicted of a felony, according
to AgriLife Extension. The
term limit is generally four
years.
Republican Sam Smith
is running unopposed for
district attorney for the
36th judicial district, which
oversees Aransas and San
Patricio counties. Michael
Welborn was appointed to
the position in 2013 and will
A: No. I have questions: Does our community need a third campus? Is this location feasible and accessible to all community members? Will the campus be able
to support itself or will it become a drain
on society? I am tired of paying taxes on
something that is not needed. Yes. I am
for progress and expansion, but spending millions of tax dollars to support (one
eighth) of our community is not common
sense.
EdBennett
James(Jim)B.Boggs
Age: 64
Occupation: C.P.A.
Political experience: None
Age: 80
Occupation: Architect
Political Experience: Past Chair of the
Municipal Arts Commission; Past Vice
Chair of the Corpus Christi Library Board;
Del Mar regent since 2006.
this new camps for five years before placing it on this bond
issue. The campus will support programs in science, engineering, math, biotechnology, culinary arts, hospitality
and a premier architecture program. Passage of this issue
will create an result of serving our students and city better.
County attorney, DA
spots up for grabs
By Julie Garcia
julie.garcia@caller.com
361-886-3774
CCISD At-Large
From Page 15
AliceUpshaw-Hawkins
Age: 67
Occupation: Retired
educator; presently
adjunct faculty at Del
Mar College English
and Philosophy
Department
Political
experience: No
previous experience
in politics other than
being a lifetime voter.
adopt, sanction or place bond issuances up to the voters without having included public information, public discourse/input, and public education on
bonds of any magnitude. Public education does and should not operate in a
vacuum; therefore the citizens should
have a seat at the table before making
decision that will impact the tax base
for years to come; families that will be
impacted and the community at large.