By Charlotte Aguilar Susan Sample drew more than double the votes of challenger John Barnes Saturday (May 6), in unofficial results, to notch a second consecutive term as mayor of West University Place — her fourth time leading the city. When the final tally from Harris County election officials landed after midnight Sunday, it was 1,594 votes for Sample (68 … [Read more...] about Four PAC picks — including mayor — prevail in West U municipal election
West University elections 2023
Early vote tally in West U shows commanding lead in mayor’s race
Mayor Susan Sample trounced challenger John Barnes in the early ballot count released shortly after West U polls closed Saturday (May 6), garnering two-thirds of the 1,500 ballots cast before today’s general election. In the five-candidate race for four City Council seats, two incumbents — John Montgomery and Shannon Carroll — are the top vote-getters so far, followed by … [Read more...] about Early vote tally in West U shows commanding lead in mayor’s race
West U voters electing mayor, council today
West University voters have until 7 p.m. today (Saturday) to cast their ballots for mayor and four members of City Council in the city’s bi-annual general election. There are three nearby polling places, but registered voters can use any county location, available at harrisvotes.com. The sample ballot can also be viewed there. The local sites are the City Council chambers at … [Read more...] about West U voters electing mayor, council today
An issue of sustainability: West U candidates weigh in on government’s role
As part of our continuing coverage of the West University municipal election and commitment to voter education, Essentials is presenting this candidate questionnaire created by the city’s volunteer Sustainability Task Force. (The task force report is available here, on pages 79-112, to use as a reference for the candidates’ responses.) From Richard Beck West University … [Read more...] about An issue of sustainability: West U candidates weigh in on government’s role
The candidates, Part 2: West U Council candidates on the ESSENTIAL issues
Five West University residents are vying to fill four seats on City Council — two of them incumbents. They are (in the order they will appear on the ballot), Clay Brett, Shannon Carroll (I), Buckley Morlot, Matt Hart, John Montgomery (I). This year’s Essentials candidates’ questionnaire on the issues contains questions from them and from the two mayoral candidates, incumbent … [Read more...] about The candidates, Part 2: West U Council candidates on the ESSENTIAL issues