By Andrew Friedberg This temporary “new normal,” in which not only the adults are working from home but the kids are, too, is positively surreal. We never imagined, for example, having to remind our young children of their scheduled videoconferences throughout the workday. For a bit of exercise and fresh air, and to keep from climbing the walls, we’re getting outside more … [Read more...] about Bellaire mayor: Coming together as a community while keeping our social distance
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BELLAIRE COVID-19 UPDATE: Disaster declaration, ‘telephonic’ council meeting, possible election postponement, city buildings closing
By Charlotte Aguilar The Bellaire City Council will hold a “telephonic” public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday (March 23) to extend indefinitely an emergency declaration signed by the mayor on Friday and to consider moving the city charter election on sidewalks from May to November. In addition, Bellaire took new steps Friday to protect the public and city workers from the … [Read more...] about BELLAIRE COVID-19 UPDATE: Disaster declaration, ‘telephonic’ council meeting, possible election postponement, city buildings closing
Mayor’s Musings: Bellaire City Council meetings still on for now; how to stay connected
Bellaire’s City Council meeting went on Monday night (March 16), and the coronavirus is on city leaders’ minds as they plan for future meetings. Mayor Andrew Friedberg offered information about how residents can stay connected as public contact is limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is his Mayor’s Musings blogpost from Monday: As we practice social distancing and … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Musings: Bellaire City Council meetings still on for now; how to stay connected
Final tally: All 3 ‘change’ candidates elected to Bellaire council, 2 incumbents ousted
By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire voters’ dissatisfaction with the direction of city government was evident again in a runoff election Saturday that sent two candidates — who had advocated curbs on spending and incurring more debt — to City Council by hefty margins. Nathan Wesely and Jim Hotze will join newcomer Catherine Lewis at the counciltable at their installation on … [Read more...] about Final tally: All 3 ‘change’ candidates elected to Bellaire council, 2 incumbents ousted
Bellaire mayor leads in early voting, but council could face shakeup if results hold
By Charlotte Aguilar With nearly 8 percent of the registered Bellaire voters casting early ballots, Mayor Andrew Friedberg leads challenger Robert Riquelmy, but an upset could be in the works for three council positions. Friedberg, who is seeking his third two-year term, leads Riquelmy 69-31 percent, or 662-293 votes. For Council Position 2, newcomer Catherine Lewis, a … [Read more...] about Bellaire mayor leads in early voting, but council could face shakeup if results hold