Welcome to the Permian Perspective Podcast. In this episode special episode Krista covers the current election. Discussing the City Council Candidates and MISD bond proposals. Below are a list of the current Election Candidates:
We have three candidates running for Mayor.
Local Businessman and Incumbent Mayor Jerry Morales
Local businesswoman Jenny Cudd
And Local Businessmand and Consultant Patrick Payton
All three are very impressive candidates who I know personally so I encourage you to go to their websites to read their bios and their platform on the key issues facing our community.
City council District 3:
EJ Baldridge
Kathryn Chandler
Jack Ladd
Bradley James
Robin Poole
City Council District 4
Kimberly Crisp
Lori Blong
J Danie Corrales(Dan Corrales)
The Midland Independent School District is proposing the following bond.
Proposition A:
The Issuance of a $569 Million dollar bond school building bonds for the construction, acquisition and equipment of school buildings in the district(including the rehabilitation, renovation expansion and improvement thereof) and levying of the tax in payment thereof.
For more information go to
https://yesformidlandkids.com/
There are also 10 State of Texas propositions that voters will be deciding. Topics include Municpal
Go to
https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_2019_ballot_measures
Early voting is underway now until Friday November 1st.
Here are the early voting locations in Midland
City Annex Office
Centennial Library
Fellowship Community Church
Cogdell Learning Center
Manor Park
*COUNTY ANNEX: OPEN FROM 7 AM – 7 PM on OCT 28-NOV 1*
And Election day is Tuesday November 5th.
On election day you can vote from 7am to 7pm
At the following locations:
County Annex Office
Centennial Library
Fellowship Community Church
Cogdell Learning Center
Manor Park
CURBSIDE VOTING FOR DISABLED VOTERS
Curbside voting is available during Early Voting and on Election Day. Please notify an election worker by having someone assist you or by calling the Elections Office at 432-688-4890.
I also want to pass on some information for our friends voting in Ector County
They do not have any candidates or bonds but it is important to vote for the state propositions.
I have provided a link in the show notes to the elections office for our friends in Odessa who would like more information.
http://www.co.ector.tx.us/page/ector.Elections
Sample Ballot link
https://www.co.midland.tx.us/375/Sample-Ballots
Today’s Community MVP
All the volunteers who have poured their heart into this election whether it’s for the elections, a candidate or the bond. You are appreciated for your passion, love of our community and committing your time to what you believe in.
That is why all local volunteers who are doing their part to make our community better are this weeks Community MVP.
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