By Charlotte Aguilar It’s been 10 years since Bellaire has had a fiercely contested mayor’s race, but the city looks to be in for one this year, with three candidates — all attorneys — formally submitting their paperwork at City Hall and nearly two weeks left in the filing period. In the running so far are: Gus Pappas, former two-term councilmember and mayor pro tem … [Read more...] about 3 file to run for Bellaire mayor, 3 for council seats
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‘Bad news on top of bad news:’ Bellaire must return $694K in sales taxes to state
By Charlotte Aguilar As it copes with the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Bellaire has been socked with what amounts to a $694,000 bill from the state, to return sales taxes the city was overpaid over a period of years. In a notice to City Council in his weekly report, City Manager Paul Hofmann called the notice “bad news on top of bad news.” “Of … [Read more...] about ‘Bad news on top of bad news:’ Bellaire must return $694K in sales taxes to state
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
Early voting begins today for 2 Bellaire City Council seats
Early voting begins today for the Bellaire runoff election for two City Council positions, in conjunction with Harris County’s Elections Division, which is handling similar runoffs for Houston, Houston ISD, and Houston Community College. On the ballot for Position 4, vacated by term limits, are Nathan Wesely, the top vote-getter on Nov. 5, and Winfred “Win” Frazier. Squaring … [Read more...] about Early voting begins today for 2 Bellaire City Council seats