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
Bellaire election 2019
VOTER’S GUIDE: The Essentials questionnaire for Bellaire mayor, council hopefuls
Bellaire voters perform their bi-annual duty today (Nov. 5) of choosing a mayor and half the City Council — with all races contested and the possibility of a runoff next month for two council seats which have three candidates each. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. While there are three traditional polling places in the city, for the first time registered voters can vote … [Read more...] about VOTER’S GUIDE: The Essentials questionnaire for Bellaire mayor, council hopefuls
Early voting starts Monday in Bellaire mayor/council races, Metro bond, state amendments
Early voting starts at 7 a.m. Monday (Oct. 21) for the Nov. 5 general election, which includes important municipal races in Bellaire, a mammoth METRO bond proposal, and 10 proposed state constitutional amendments. Among the early polling places located near West University and Bellaire are Houston Community College, 5601 West Loop South (although feeder road construction … [Read more...] about Early voting starts Monday in Bellaire mayor/council races, Metro bond, state amendments
As Bellaire election filing begins, contests shaping up for mayor, open council seat
By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire’s municipal election season begins today (Monday, July 22) with the opening of filing for mayor and three City Council seats — and already it appears at least two races could be contested. Former City Councilmember Roman Reed tells Essentials he is considering a run for mayor against incumbent Andrew Friedberg, who confirms he is seeking … [Read more...] about As Bellaire election filing begins, contests shaping up for mayor, open council seat