ISSUE: Priorities Rate these in order of your priorities (and add your own priorities or knock any of these off the list that aren’t a priority) without explanation: • “Virtual gate” technology for security •Flood control/mitigation projects •Seniors’ assistance, including re-evaluation of the amount of the senior exemption on property taxes •Holding the line on the … [Read more...] about The West University Essentials candidates’ questionnaire, part 3 — setting priorities, coping with pandemic
The 2021 West University Essentials candidates’ questionnaire, part 2 — who’s in charge, youth sports subsidy
ISSUE: Who runs the city? Background: West University Place has a council-manager form of government. In a council-manager government, an elected, but part-time, mayor and city council serve as the city’s primary legislative body. They have no offices at City Hall, nor do they have any dedicated staff, but they do collectively hire a chief executive officer, called a city … [Read more...] about The 2021 West University Essentials candidates’ questionnaire, part 2 — who’s in charge, youth sports subsidy
The 2021 West University Essentials candidates’ questionnaire, part 1 — Grading incumbents, partisanship, taxes
West University’s liveliest election in memory is winding toward its conclusion at the ballot box with two candidates facing off for mayor and nine seeking four seats on City Council. The incumbent mayor, Bob Higley, decided not to seek re-election, but Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Trautner is hoping to fill the job, while Higley’s predecessor, Susan Sample, is looking to return to … [Read more...] about The 2021 West University Essentials candidates’ questionnaire, part 1 — Grading incumbents, partisanship, taxes
Here’s how to watch Essentials/InstantNews West U mayor, council candidates forums
The two candidates for West University mayor and nine for council participated in two separate virtual forums — sponsored by Essentials Magazine/Instant News — leading up to the election, and they are now available on YouTube to help voters make their decisions. Questions were submitted by residents and posed by Publisher George Boehme in a rapid-fire, round-robin format, … [Read more...] about Here’s how to watch Essentials/InstantNews West U mayor, council candidates forums
Time to vote in West U mayor, council elections; polls open from 7-7 today
Early voting begins at 7 a.m. today (Monday, April 19) to elect a mayor and four City Council members to govern West University Place for the next two years. Early voting runs through April 27, with Election Day May 1. Hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today through April 24, on April 27 and on Election Day; from noon-7 p.m. April 25, and from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. April 26. The prime … [Read more...] about Time to vote in West U mayor, council elections; polls open from 7-7 today