Since I have a teen who will be old enough to vote in her first election, I put together this list to help her and her brother (who's been voting for a few years) to be educated voters. However, I have a few holes in what information I can find. Can anyone help fill in information about the candidates who I can't find? Thanks!
Brazos County Attorney
A county attorney in Texas has the following duties:
Represents the state in prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases
Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases
Provides legal advice to the Commissioners Court and to other elected officials
Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county
Candidates:
Earl Gray (Rep) https://voteearlgray.com/
Freddie Medina (Dem) https://www.facebook.com/freddie4countyattorney/
This one frustrates me because I can't find information on Freddie Medina's platform. There's no central place for information on what direction he would want to take with his election to office.
Brazos County Sherriff
A sheriff in Texas has the following duties:
Serves as a licensed peace officer and is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of the state
Manages and operates the county jail
Provides security for the courts
Serves warrants and civil papers
Regulates bail bondsmen in counties with no bail bond board
Candidates:
Wayne Dickey (Rep) https://www.waynedickyforsheriff.com/
Patrick Logan (Dem) https://www.facebook.com/Logan4Sheriff/
Video from Patrick https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/elevator-pitch-tx/?fbclid=IwAR20X8U_YHZVMO-wK3-GKAcj549p4a4eKpYMO4bKRHGQSN0ukoAphCY1z-g#kamu
Clyde Garland (Lib) I can't find any information other than that he's running
College Station City Council
In a council-manager government, council members are the leaders and policy makers elected to represent various segments of the community. The council is the city's governing body. Council members are community service volunteers who are elected to concentrate on policy issues in response to the community's needs and wishes.
The council is the legislative body; its members are the community's decision-makers. Power is centralized in the elected council, which approves the budget and determines the tax rate, for example. The council also focuses on the community's goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as: community growth, land-use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The council hires and supervises a professional manager that carries out the administrative responsibilities.
Candidates for Place 1:
Bob Brick - incumbent since 2017, can't find any online information
Jason Cornelius - http://www.corneliusforcouncil.com/
Candidates for Place 3:
Dell Sieter - https://electdellseiter.com/
Linda Harvell - https://www.votelinda.org/
Candidates for Place 4:
Elizabeth Cunha - https://www.cunhaforcitycouncil.com/
Joe Guerra, Jr. - https://www.jguerra4council.com/
https://theeagle.com/news/local/college-station-city-council-place-4-candidates-stay-on-message-during-long-race/article_419ff59e-0534-11eb-882d-8bc60313fcb3.html
Candidates for Place 5:
Craig Regan - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Politician/Craig-Regan-For-College-Station-City-Council-Place-5-104220954732151/
Brian Alg - https://www.facebook.com/Vote4Alg/
John Nichols - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Politician/John-Nichols-for-College-Station-Council-601139036731064/
College Station School Board Member:
Local school board responsibilities can be grouped into five categories:
Adopt goals and priorities and monitor success
Adopt policies and review for effectiveness
Hire and evaluate the superintendent
Adopt a budget and set a tax rate
Communicate with the community
Candidates for Place 6:
Thomas Hall - https://www.facebook.com/ThomasHallCSISD/
Tammie Preston-Phillips - can't find any online information
Brazos County Attorney
A county attorney in Texas has the following duties:
Represents the state in prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases
Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases
Provides legal advice to the Commissioners Court and to other elected officials
Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county
Candidates:
Earl Gray (Rep) https://voteearlgray.com/
Freddie Medina (Dem) https://www.facebook.com/freddie4countyattorney/
This one frustrates me because I can't find information on Freddie Medina's platform. There's no central place for information on what direction he would want to take with his election to office.
Brazos County Sherriff
A sheriff in Texas has the following duties:
Serves as a licensed peace officer and is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of the state
Manages and operates the county jail
Provides security for the courts
Serves warrants and civil papers
Regulates bail bondsmen in counties with no bail bond board
Candidates:
Wayne Dickey (Rep) https://www.waynedickyforsheriff.com/
Patrick Logan (Dem) https://www.facebook.com/Logan4Sheriff/
Video from Patrick https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/elevator-pitch-tx/?fbclid=IwAR20X8U_YHZVMO-wK3-GKAcj549p4a4eKpYMO4bKRHGQSN0ukoAphCY1z-g#kamu
Clyde Garland (Lib) I can't find any information other than that he's running
College Station City Council
In a council-manager government, council members are the leaders and policy makers elected to represent various segments of the community. The council is the city's governing body. Council members are community service volunteers who are elected to concentrate on policy issues in response to the community's needs and wishes.
The council is the legislative body; its members are the community's decision-makers. Power is centralized in the elected council, which approves the budget and determines the tax rate, for example. The council also focuses on the community's goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as: community growth, land-use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The council hires and supervises a professional manager that carries out the administrative responsibilities.
Candidates for Place 1:
Bob Brick - incumbent since 2017, can't find any online information
Jason Cornelius - http://www.corneliusforcouncil.com/
Candidates for Place 3:
Dell Sieter - https://electdellseiter.com/
Linda Harvell - https://www.votelinda.org/
Candidates for Place 4:
Elizabeth Cunha - https://www.cunhaforcitycouncil.com/
Joe Guerra, Jr. - https://www.jguerra4council.com/
https://theeagle.com/news/local/college-station-city-council-place-4-candidates-stay-on-message-during-long-race/article_419ff59e-0534-11eb-882d-8bc60313fcb3.html
Candidates for Place 5:
Craig Regan - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Politician/Craig-Regan-For-College-Station-City-Council-Place-5-104220954732151/
Brian Alg - https://www.facebook.com/Vote4Alg/
John Nichols - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Politician/John-Nichols-for-College-Station-Council-601139036731064/
College Station School Board Member:
Local school board responsibilities can be grouped into five categories:
Adopt goals and priorities and monitor success
Adopt policies and review for effectiveness
Hire and evaluate the superintendent
Adopt a budget and set a tax rate
Communicate with the community
Candidates for Place 6:
Thomas Hall - https://www.facebook.com/ThomasHallCSISD/
Tammie Preston-Phillips - can't find any online information