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| March 5th, 2012 by Cindy in Local Politics Click on each name to hear candidate speak:
Randy Stevenson, Candidate for State Board of Education District 9
Curtis Edwards, Candidate for Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 1
Ronnie McKinney, Candidate for Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 1
Brian Howell, Candidate for Gregg County Constable Precinct 2
Tommy Rodgers, Candidate for Gregg County Constable Precinct 2
Bobby Joe Baker, Candidate for Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 3
Gary Boyd (Incumbent), Candidate for Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 3
Eddy Holley, Candidate for Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 3
Joe Parker, Candidate for Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 3
Mike Baggett, Jr., Candidate for Gregg County Constable Precinct 3
Johnny Edwards, Candidate for Gregg County Constable Precinct 3
| March 4th, 2012 by Cindy in Local Politics
GREGG COUNTY GOP PRIMARY CANDIDATES
DISTRICT JUDGE, 124TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Alfonso Charles ( Incumbent & unopposed)
CHAIRMAN OF REPUBLICAN PARTY
Keith Rothra ( Incumbent & unopposed)
GREGG COUNTY SHERIFF
Maxey Cerliano (Incumbent & unopposed)
GREGG COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR – COLLECTOR
William K. Shields (Incumbent & unopposed)
COUNTY COMMISSIONER – PRECINCT 1
Ronnie McKinney www.RonnieMcKinney.com
Curtis Edwards www.CurtisEdwardsCampaign.com
COUNTY COMMISSIONER – PRECINCT 3
Gary Boyd (Incumbent) www.garywboyd.com
Bobby Joe Baker
Joe Parker
Eddy Holley
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1
James Plumlee (Incumbent & unopposed)
CONSTABLE – PRECINCT 2
Billy Fort (Incumbent)
Tommy Rodgers
Brian Howell
CONSTABLE – PRECINCT 3
Michael Baggett, Jr.
Johnny Edwards
| February 8th, 2012 by Cindy in Local Politics Candidates hoping to be roads commissioners for western and northeast Gregg County list varying levels of budget, personnel and technical experience on résumés that each hopes catches voters’favor.
Only one of six men vying for two seats — four Republicans in one race and two in the other — is an incumbent, and he has one year and a few months in the position. No Democrat has filed for the commissioner jobs.
Continue reading about candidates here…
| February 6th, 2012 by Cindy in Local Politics (Longview, TX) The City of Longview is encouraging residents to apply to serve on a variety of council-appointed boards, commissions, and committees. Volunteer members advise the City Council on issues ranging from parks to community development. Residents are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is March 1, 2012.
Openings are available on the following committees: Certified Retirement City Committee, Construction Advisory and Appeals Board, Cultural Activities Advisory Commission, Longview Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Partners in Prevention Steering Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Transportation Advisory Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
| January 18th, 2012 by Cindy in Local Politics
CANDIDATE FUNCTIONS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS RECEIVED. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT FROM WE THE PEOPLE-LONGVIEW…THIS INFORMATION IS SIMPLY BEING POSTED FOR YOUR REVIEW.
Gary W. Boyd, Candidate for Gregg County Precinct 3 Commissioner, www.garywboyd.com
Fundraiser January 24th @ Kilgore National Armory; 1807 Stone Road; 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – they will be serving Bodacious BBQ sloppy joes. Mr. Boyd will be meeting and addressing voters.
Fundraiser January 27th @ White Oak Community Building on East Center Street in White Oak; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Boyd will be meeting and addressing voters.
For a listing of Democratic filings in Texas, please click here.
| November 26th, 2011 by Cindy in Local Politics
VOCAL (Voice Of Conservatism And Liberty) CANDIDATE SURVEYS
This is a “Conservative” 10 question survey compiled by the local Political Action Committee, VOCAL. This survey will be sent to all local candidates for their completion and will be posted as we receive them.
PLEASE UTILIZE THESE SURVEYS TO HELP YOU MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION BEFORE VOTING.
FRANK BERKA, CANDIDATE FOR UPSHUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3
Frank Berka VOCAL Candidate Survey Pg. 1
Frank Berka VOCAL Candidate Survey Pg. 2
CURTIS EDWARDS, CANDIDATE FOR GREGG COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1
Curtis Edwards VOCAL Candidate Survey Questions
Curtis Edwards VOCAL Candidate Survey Answers
PLEASE NOTE -WE THE PEOPLE-LONGVIEW DOES NOT ENDORSE “ANY” CANDIDATE. WE ARE SIMPLY PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR REVIEW.
| November 21st, 2011 by Cindy in Local Politics 
New Forms of Identification: Upon U.S. Justice Department approval of a photo identification law passed by the Texas Legislature in 2011, effective 2012, a voter will be required to show a forms f photo Identification at the polling locations-click link below to see which forms of ID will be accepted:
NOTICE OF REQUIRED ID FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS
According to the State and Federal laws, counties must adjust voting lines to meet changes in population as shown by the 2010 Census. Gregg County has drawn new voting precinct lines to meet these requirements. Effective January 1, 2012, Gregg County has moved some of their polling locations. Click below for a complete listing of the new locations:
NEW 2012 VOTING PRECINCTS GREGG COUNTY
| June 25th, 2011 by Cindy in Local Politics This past week, Stoudt unveiled a portion of plans to revamp the East Texas Regional Airport terminal. Cost analysis for the project show a total price tag of between $2.2 million and $2.5 million. **The Federal Aviation Administration will pay 90 percent to 95 percent of the renovation cost with a county match of 5-10 percent, he said. Continue reading from the LNJ.
**I guess the Fed will just make the printing presses work a little more overtime so they can send us this money.
| June 25th, 2011 by Cindy in Local Politics Gregg County finances for fiscal year 2010 earned an outside auditor’s praise Monday , as he recommend to what financial officers are doing. “For the year, you were in the black — or, in the positive — by about $3.7 million. Continue reading from the LNJ.
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