LWV Corpus Christi Primary Voter Guide

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VOTERS GUIDE
Published by the League of Women Voters-Corpus Christi Area
March 1, 2016
Primary Election
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THIS VOTERS GUIDE
This 20-page Voters Guide, produced by the League of
Women Voters-Corpus Christi Area for the March 1
Primary, features only those local Democratic and Republican
candidates who are opposed in their respective races.
Included in this guide are candidates in the following races:
• US Representative, District 27
• Nueces County Democratic Party Chair
• District Judge, 214th Judicial District
• District Attorney, 105th Judicial District
• Sheriff
• County Commissioner, Precinct 3
• Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1
• Constables (Precincts 1, 3, 5)
Winners of the Democratic and Republican Primary
Elections, and all unopposed candidates (see Page 16),
will be listed on the November 2016 General Election
Ballot. Polling Locations (Voting Precincts) are listed on
Pages 17-19.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE LEAGUE
OF WOMEN VOTERS
The League of Women Voters-Corpus Christi Area, is
a nonpartisan, political organization that encourages
informed and active participation in government;
works to increase understanding of major public
policy issues; and influences public policy through
education and advocacy. The League does not
support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Early Voting Schedule: February 16-26
17 Early Voting (Main and Mobile) Sub-Stations/Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 16-19: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 21: 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday, Feb. 22-26: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS (in Corpus Christi unless otherwise noted)
1.
Nueces County Courthouse (1st floor), 901 Leopard
2.
Bishop Community Center, 102 W. Joyce Street, Bishop
3.
Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf, 5151 McArdle Road
4.
Ellis Memorial Library, 700 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas
5.
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Rd.
6.
Greenwood Senior Citizens Center, 4040 Greenwood Drive
7.
Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard Street
8.
Johnny S. Calderon County Building, 710 E. Main Street, Robstown
9.
Kaffie Middle School (main office), 5922 Brockhampton Street
10. Magee Elementary School (Star Annex), 4201 Calallen Drive
11. Peerless Cleaners, 2802 Santa Fe Street
12. Petronila Elementary School (cafeteria), 2391 County Rd 67, Robstown
13. Schlitterbahn, 14353 Commodores Drive
MOBILE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS (please note specific voting days/times)
CCAD (Building 8)-NAS, 308 Crecy
Feb. 18-19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 25-26, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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MARCH 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION
U.S. Representative, District 27
Candidate responses to
the LWV-CC questions are
reprinted verbatim and
are not edited.
BLAKE
FARENTHOLD (R)
GREG
DEEB (R)
Describe your credentials and
life experiences that qualify
you to hold this office.
If elected to Congress, how
would you demonstrate your
willingness to work across
party lines for the benefit of
our country?
What do you consider the top
two priorities for Texas
Congressional District 27?
What steps does Congress
need to take to stop the
shrinkage of the middle class
in America?
I’ve been a communicator,
lawyer & computer guru. I
worked in radio since I was a
teen as a DJ & talk radio
commentator. That thought
me to think on my feet and
communicate what I believed.
I practiced law learning our
legal system further preparing me to for the job. I owned
computer firm learning the
struggles of running a business, making payroll and a
profit. My computer skills
also help me improve government service and save taxpayers money.
As a Congressmen I represent everyone regardless of
party affiliation. I consistently
work across party lines to
enact meaningful legislation
without compromising my
conservative principles. Some
examples are the Transportation bill funding our highway
systems that received wide
bi-partisan support and the
Wounded Warriors Federal
Leave Act, authored by
Democrat Steve Lynch on
which I was the Republican
lead author. Both bills are
now law.
My top priorities are keeping
America safe and improving
the economy. The first includes securing the borders,
dealing with ISIS and protecting the 2nd Amendment.
For a healthy economy, we
must get rid of excessive government regulation including
Obamacare, reform the tax
law and meet our transportation needs. We must also
take care of our Veterans,
support law enforcement and
first responders, provide
choice in education, and protect the unborn.
Improving the economy and
creating jobs is critical. I support reducing burdensome
federal regulations responsible for shutting down thousands of businesses. As an
example, the two hundred
new regulations imposed by
the administration in the last
six years have cost the country over 80 billion dollars
annually resulting in thousands
of lost jobs. I support tax
reform to put more money in
people’s pockets and make
America more competitive.
Retired LtCol, USMC. 20
years active duty F/A-18
pilot. Strategic and Operational Planner. Led Marines
during combat operations &
commanded squadron. PostUSMC: Healthcare (strategic
planning); Oil & Gas (VP);
Technology (COO); Consulting (Owner). Christian, Conservative, Constitutionalist. I
will continue to uphold my
oath to support and defend
the Constitution, to restore a
government whose power is
derived by consent of the
people.
When lobbyists and establishment politicians drive the
discussion, the rules, and the
results in Washington DC,
the people are left out. I will
represent the people of this
district – by listening, communicating, and compelling
others to do the right thing
for America. This is how I led
in the military and in the civilian workforce – by listening,
building teams, developing
solutions, and by following
through on successfully executing the plan.
The top two priorities for
Texas Congressional District
27 are National Security
(including Border Security),
and Economic Growth.
Limit duration of unemployment payments, giving working-age citizens the will to return to the workforce. Manage federal debt to no greater
than GDP growth, allowing
private funds to be directed
from US Treasuries into investments in manufacturing,
technology, and infrastructure. Eliminate Dodd-Frank,
opening up access to capital
for consumers and small
businesses – the drivers of
middle class economy.
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STATEWIDE VOTERS GUIDE: The League of Women Voters of Texas has published a Voters Guide in English and
in Spanish featuring statewide candidates seeking election in the following state races: State Senator, Texas Railroad Commissioner, Texas Supreme Court Justices, and Judges of both the Court of Appeals and the Court of
Criminal Appeals. Go to the LWV-Texas website at www.lwvtexas.org or to the LWV-Corpus Christi website at
http://www.lwv-cc.org.
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U.S. Representative, District 27
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RAUL
BARRERA (D)
RAY
MADRIGAL (D)
WAYNE
RAASCH (D)
If elected to Congress, how
would you demonstrate your
willingness to work across
party lines for the benefit of
our country?
What do you consider the top
two priorities for Texas
Congressional District 27?
What steps does Congress
need to take to stop the
shrinkage of the middle class
in America?
I have been in Law Enforcement for over 35 plus years,
as a communications/Peace
Officer. I was assigned to
public relations community
services. I conducted presentations at Public Schools,
Churches & Neighborhoods
regarding drug awareness as
well as crime prevention. I
currently work at the Federal
Courthouse in C.C. TX.,
where we witness individuals
going through Bankruptcy,
Civil and Criminal matters. I
will be committed to the
people.
If elected I would have an
open mind in working across
party lines. At times the congress men and women, should
put there political parties aside
and work together to do what
is right for our country. I
strongly believe that it should
never take a tragedy such as
the 911 terror attacks to Unite
our country together. I would
vote and do whatever is necessary for the benefit of the
constituents in District 27 and
for our country.
1. Education: We need to pay
our teachers better salaries in
order for us to keep them
here locally instead of them
moving to other cities seeking better pay. With that our
children can grow and receive the education that they
deserve. 2. Veterans: We
need to assist and aid our veterans with there needs during and after they return home
from serving and protecting
this country that we dearly
love.
We need to stop giving bailout money to large corporations. We need to create more
jobs in order to offset unemployment and offer incentives/
tax breaks to the working
class. With that being done, I
believe we can help the
middle class working families
to continue living the
american dream.
I am a former Municipal Court
Judge. I am a Texas A&M
Corpus Christi Graduate with
a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. I have been a
businessman of 50 years in
this Corpus Christi Community. I am a graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi Class V.
I have served on numerous
boards in the community. I am
a graduate of Del Mar College.
I would demonstrate the
willingness to work with both
parties for the benefit of our
Congressional District and
our Country. I will be available to listen to all parties to
make a final decision or the
best concern of our 27th
Congressional District and
our Country. I plan to hold
frequent community meetings
to keep my constituents informed of the decisions that
need to be dealt with.
I would like to see the return
of all jobs that were shipped
to other countries back to the
United States. The unemployment has been between 5 and
15% . It would be nice to have
a zero % unemployment for
the first time in the history of
employment. This can be
done by bringing all those
jobs back to the united States.
I would say no to Free Trade
agreement.
Congress needs to increase
the hourly wage in order that
all Americans can be able to
have money left over, instead
of barely being able to pay
the bills. This will increase
the Middle Class in America.
No response or photo received from this candidate.
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County Chairman
the LWV-CC questions
are reprinted verbatim
and are not edited.
JENNIFER
ELLIS (D)
Describe your credentials and life experiences that qualify you to hold this
office.
What are the primary responsibilities
of the Nueces County Democratic
Party Chair?
Texas ranks 50th in voter turnout; how
can the party chair increase voter participation in Nueces County?
I have a Master's degree in Public Administration from Texas A&M-CC. I
have been working in politics for the past
several election cycles. In 2012, I was
the Field Administrator for the Nueces
Democrats' coordinated campaign. In
2014, I was the Communications Director for Wesley Reed's US Congressional
campaign. I am currently the Finance
Chair of the Nueces Democrats, the
Secretary of the CBTDW and a member of several local community groups.
A successful Party Chair will build our
Party through aggressive fundraising,
rallying the volunteers, precinct chairs
and the voters. The Party Chair has the
honor of representing the Democratic
platform as established. As the Finance
Chair, I successfully organized and
raised funds at the annual banquet in
January, 2016. As the Field Administrator in 2012, I proved I have what it
takes to run grassroots campaign
efforts that win elections.
At active voter populous does not start
on Election Day. In order to get the vote
out, we as a Party must begin anew with
our community. Through interaction prior
to a request at the door, clear and strong
mesaging from a Party that is proud of
their values and inspiring the next
generation of voters and leaders, we can
activate our County. With an engaged
community and a well oiled grassroots
plan we can turn it around.
As a native of Corpus Christi, my parents raised me to be a Democrat. They
taught us, my 4 sisters and I, the value of
ALL people. I grew up in Nueces County
and am ready to lead the charge to
renew and build it’s strength once again.
I am a mother, a licensed insurance professional and an owner of a small business. The struggles that I have encountered made me strong, independent and
successful.
Act as Admn/Exec of the party to keep
voter registration rolls, precinct maps
and rcrds Serve as Electn Chief to administer primary elections. Organize
prcnct, cnty and senatorial district conventions Works with party volunteers to
urge party members to vote within the
County Represent the entire county to
the local media, press releases, communicating the party’s activities Raise
money to have a unified headquarters
for all Democratic candidates
• Target the Nueces County registered
voters who do not vote
• Reach out to teachers, religious leaders and organizations to educate the
community on the importance of voting
Democrat
• Educate Youth on how voting affects
their daily lives
CINIA CLARICHMONTOYA (D)
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MOBILE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS (please note specific voting days/times)
David Berlanga Community Center, 1513 2nd St., Agua Dulce
Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 22-24, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Driscoll ISD (Cafetorium), 410 W. Avenue D, Driscoll
Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m..; Feb. 22-23, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
TAMU-Corpus Christi (University Center), 6300 Ocean Drive
Feb. 16-17, 8 a.m. -5 p.m.; Feb. 22-24, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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RESOURCES
The Nueces County Clerk’s website at:
www.nueces.co.tx.us/countyclerk has the
following information that can be accessed and
downloaded: Sample Ballots, Listing of
Polling Precincts, Listing of Early Voting (both
Main and Mobile) Locations; and more.
The Texas Secretary of State’s website also
has comprehensive information on state races;
www.sos.state.tx.us
District Judge, 214th Judicial District
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JOSE
LONGORIA (D)
DEBORAH K.
RIOS (D)
Describe the most pressing
issues the court faces today.
What role can the District
Court play in reducing
domestic violence and what
additional resources may
be needed to help the Court
in this role?
How can judges maintain
impartiality when they are
recipients of campaign
d onation?
• University of Texas at Austin, BA 1970 • T h u r g o o d
Marshall School of Law, JD
1975 • Graduated from
Texas College for Judicial
Studies • Graduated from
Texas College of Advanced
Judicial Studies • Graduated
from National College for
Judicial Studies • Elected
Presiding Administrative
Judge of the Nueces County
Counsel of Judges •15 years
experience as a Judge handling civil criminal, and
family law cases • Presided
over more than 18,000 cases.
Two of the most pressing issues that we face are increased violence in the community against women and an
increased number of cases
involving abuse of children. I
address these issues every
day as I have for the past 15
years, and it requires compassion for the people involved,
long hours of hard work, a
thorough understanding of the
law, a willingness to make difficult decisions, and a commitment to enforce the laws that
are on the books.
The District Court is a very
important elements in the fight
against domestic violence,
and for 15 years as a Judge I
have been handling these
cases. I have issued Protective Orders to prevent domestic violence, evaluated domestic violence cases, prosecuted
offenders, and sentenced
those found guilty of domestic violence. Nueces County
should consider establishing
a special Court to hear only
domestic violence matters.
I concern myself with the
facts of each individual case,
not who the litigants or their
attorneys are. In recusal
matters, I am guided by the
Texas Constitution, Chapter
29 of the Texas Government
Code, Article 30.01 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure,
and the Canons of Judicial
Ethics. I do not involve
myself in cases in which I
have any personal involvement. I will continue to
follow the law on recusal
issues as I have done for 15
years.
I have 20 years of legal experience which includes seven
years as a paralegal and the
last 13 years as a licensed
attorney. As an attorney, I
have worked as an attorney
in a civil law firm, as in-house
counsel for a medical practice, as an assistant attorney
general prosecuting child support enforcement cases and
in my own practice where I
worked in personal injury,
wills and probate, family law
and criminal defense.
The increased use of synthetic marijuana is probably
the most pressing issue the
court faces today. Current
drug testing methods are expensive and require constant
upgrading in order to keep up
with the ever changing ingredients in synthetic marijuana.
The drug is also extremely
addictive and in many cases
causes violent tendencies in
otherwise non-violent offenders. These characteristics
also tend to result in more
serious crimes being committed
A judge can make gps monitoring more effective. In
many cases victims do not
cooperate or fail to provide
an address. As a result, no
real protection is being afforded. Victims must be
required to provide an address. In addition, defendants
must be required to disclose
any possession of guns.
Finally, more financial
resources must be utilized in
order to allow more indigent
defendants to pay for the
cost of the pre-trial gps
monitoring.
A judge can allow the magistrate court to assign attorneys
to indigent defendants instead
of the Judge. A judge can
also ensure that civil appointments for ad litem and
amicus attorneys are done
on a rotational basis and in
a fair and transparent nature.
Finally, a Judge can set their
own limits of campaign contributions that are below
what is currently allowed
under the Texas Ethic Commission rules.
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District Attorney, 105th Judicial District
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MARK
GONZALEZ (D)
MARK
SKURKA (D)
Describe your top two priorities for the Nueces County
District Attorney?
Is funding sufficient for this
office to maintain an adequate
number of prosecutors? Explain.
How can the District
Attorney’s office impact the
epidemic of domestic violence
in Nueces County?
I learned the value of hard
work at a young age. In every job I've held — as a construction worker, mechanic,
landscaper, Legal Aid attorney, and attorney in private
practice — I've approached
my work with attention to
detail and passion to do my
absolute BEST work. In the
decade I've practiced, I've
tried hundreds of cases and
built a reputation as a fierce
trial advocate, experience
which would prove invaluable
to success as District Attorney.
My two top priorities are to
make the DA's Office completely transparent and highly
efficient. Transparency
means providing the defense
ALL the evidence in every
case. Mr. Skurka's administration has been and is currently embroiled in a number
of scandals where his prosecutors have been accused
of withholding evidence,
which is unacceptable. Efficiency means timely and appropriately charging cases
and being prudent stewards of
taxpayer dollars.
Yes, it is. A bigger budget is a
bonus, but the budget as it
stands allows the office to
keep 40+ prosecutors consistently. This is especially true
because
the
District
Attorney's Office not only
operates from the budget appropriated by the Commissioners' Court, but also from
asset forfeiture funds and diversionary programs. Retention is the real issue, because
this DA's Office's salaries
have long been below the
average around the state.
No-drop and mandatory
arrest policies and partnerships with civil legal aid providers are some of the most
effective ways to combat
domestic violence. These policies are effective because
they ensure that perpetrators
will be removed from the
situation and cases will not be
dropped despite pressure
from offenders. Civil legal
aid partnerships are effective
because they aid victims and
families in securing housing,
financial, and other resources.
I am the current District Attorney and was elected in
2010 in a special election and
re-elected in 2012. I have
been a prosecutor for 29
years and was the First Assistant District Attorney for
11 years before being elected.
I have been Board Certified
in Criminal Law since 1993.
I have always represented the
citizens of Nueces County and
victims of crime and have
prosecuted numerous high
profile cases including the
murderer of Selena.
First would be to improve the
efficiency of the office by incorporating the new Odyssey
records management system
being implemented by
Nueces County. This system
would enable the District
Attorney's office to be linked
with the courts, the district
clerk's office and the jail as
well as creating a database
for the attorneys and staff to
use. Second would be to raise
the salaries of attorneys and
staff to make their salaries
competitive.
No. In my five years as District Attorney, I have been
able to achieve two raises for
the prosecutors. However,
salaries still continue to lag
well behind neighboring counties and comparable sized
counties. This has caused
turnover which prevents the
office from retaining experienced prosecutors to protect
our community. The office
could use additional prosecutors, investigators, support
staff and office space to operate more efficiently.
I sponsored two "Stop the Silence" summits on domestic
violence to raise awareness,
educate the community and
devise practical ideas to
implement in the fight against
domestic violence. We have
worked with churches, doctors and hair stylists in specialized programs to address
the issue. I also added an
investigator to help locate and
contact victims of DV.
Another step would be to add
specialized prosecutors to
address DV cases in our
courtrooms
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Sheriff
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JOSE
OLIVARES (D)
LARRY
OLIVAREZ, SR. (D)
POLITICAL
PARTY
CONTACTS
Identify your top priorities
regarding the Nueces County
Sheriff’s Office.
What is your biggest concern
regarding jail operations and
how would you address that
concern?
If elected, what leadership
skills do you bring to this
office?
My career includes 21 years
of dedicated law enforcement experience. I worked 3
years as a correctional officer
with the Nueces County
Sheriff’s Department. For the
past 18 years I have been
employed with the CCPD,
currently assigned to the Gang
Unit. I am a combat veteran
of the United States Army,
where I served honorably for
3 years. At the age of 17, I
was employed at the La Raza
Runaway Shelter as a Residential Assistant for 3 years.
My plan as the next Sheriff
of Nueces County will be to
address the moral of the
employees, provide additional
officer training, and establish
and maintain a high standard
regarding hiring. I also plan to
establish a well-rounded,
fully functional sheriff ’s
department that works in
conjunction with every law
enforcement and judicial
entity within this jurisdiction.
Some of the practices in the
jail have been in place for 21
years. I will strive to upgrade
those practices and bring
them up-to-date. I will also
address the low standard
equipment that officers are
currently issued in the jail.
Another issue that is of great
concern with the jail is the
ever continuing employee
turnover rate.
Integrity, Honesty, Confidence, Empathy, Decisiveness, Vision, Inspiration,
Motivation, Problem Solver.
Throughout my 27 years of
community service, I have
used my ability to motivate
people in a positive manner
and shown people the respect
they deserve. I am approachable and will always encourage my staff to come to me
with any questions or needs
of the department. I will
maintain the same courtesy
to the citizens of Nueces
County.
I have 40 years of Law Enforcement and Management
experience including nearly
10 years as County Sheriff.
This incorporated operational
and administrative responsibilities for 324 employees and
the safety and welfare of over
1000 inmates. FBI National
Academy, FBI-LEEDA Crisis Management, Texas
Sheriff’s Management Training, Texas Jail Standards
Management Committee
Training, CCPD Academy,
Del Mar College, and Miller
High School.
Making the County Jail and
its operations a National exemplary facility. Rebuilding
Employee morale and leadership training. Establishing
partnerships with communities and businesses including
city/county collaborations.
Find ways to generate additional revenues sources minimizing taxpayer burden.
The lack of leadership and
misuse of sound management
principles in the department/
jail. Accountability is a basic
responsibility in leadership.
Issues can be traced back to
no accountability, no vision,
and no feedback. Establishing new leadership and management are the basis to professional operations in both jail
facilities. Future enhancements must include capital
improvements, change in operational procedures an in internal culture.
I am the only candidate with
40 years of combined Law
Enforcement and Management experience who has
already successfully managed the Sheriff’s Department and Jail. I know how to
managed 324 employees, an
annual budget, inmates and
Courthouse security. I also
have experience in working
and collaborating with Texas
Department of Prisons, U.S.
Marshals, ICE, DEA, and
FBI. Thank You and God
Bless
NUECES COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
3765 S. Alameda
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
361-334-6179
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NUECES COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
4639 Corona Drive, Suite 5
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
361-994-9317
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
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JESUS
GONZALEZ (D)
JOE
GONZALEZ (D)
What do you consider the
biggest challenge facing
Nueces County Commissioner, Precinct 3?
How will the expenditures
associated with the ADA
improvements underway in
Nueces County impact the
Commissioners Court budget
in the next two years?
office?
I am currently employed with
Nueces County Purchasing
Department. I have the skill
and knowledge how to have
better control of the inventory. By letting my supervisor know of what are the fast
moving supplies. Keeping
track of data information on
the computer I can check on
Departments budget when
they are trying to buy office
supplies.
My biggest challenge is
having better control of the
budget as well as working
with the supervisors and
formans, also with other commissioners as well.
Prepared a budget line that
focuses on what is to be
bought. Long term debt to be
cut half of a two year term.
Applying for Federal grants
and other programs that can
help us resolve some of our
problems.
If elected, I will work with
others. I do not want to be a
part-time commissioner. I
will roll my sleeve and work
with my formans and supervisor. I do not need a director
when I take the challenge to
be a commissioner and when
things need to be fixed.
Currently Serving the
Citizens of Nueces County:
Employed by the Nueces
County Sheriff ’s Office
(NCSO) • 8 Years with
NCSO • Currently Assigned
to the Jail Division • Currently
Hold Intermediate license
President of the Nueces
County Sheriff Officers Association (NCSOA)
•Chief Executive Officer
•Chief Negotiator
•Past Vice-President
• The DOJ settlement for
ADA improvements; hitting
the 30 month deadline.
• Property tax valuations of
our corporate neighbors. If
we (the taxpayers) pay our
fair share, then our corporate
neighbors need to pay their
fair share as well. We must
partner with our local state
reps. to ensure this issue is
addressed in the next session.
• Keep the harbor bridge
project moving forward; work
to create a port terminal for
cruise ships into our county.
The ADA improvements are
going to be a costly project
that the county has already
made the commitment to fix.
Even though the county is
starting by setting aside 3 million this year for the project,
it's very hard to cost out entirely because it is still in the
early stages of planning. It
may cost 3 to 5 million a year
for the several years, but
since it's already anticipated,
we can work our budget
around it.
I currently work with individuals from a wide range of
ages, cultures, backgrounds,
and political associations,
which will allow me to work
hand-in-hand with the Commissioners Court. Alongside
with strategic thinking, organizing, and action planning
(which are essential for the
delivery of vision and strategy), I believe that together
we can help keep Nueces
County moving in the right
direction.
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County Commissioner, Precinct 3 (continued)
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JOHN
MAREZ (D)
DICK
MITCHELL (D)
What do you consider the
biggest challenge facing
office?
City Councilman & Mayor
Pro-Tem, School Board Vice
Pres., Masters DegreePublic Administration, Bachelors of Political Science.
Created Street Improvement
Plan, FEMA County Flood
Map Updates, ALWAYS
Balanced Taxpayer Budgets
($700M), NEVER Voted a
Tax Increase, Voted for local
Job Development, Hosted
Neighborhood/Crime/Business Meetings, Represented
4 Senior Centers. Lifelong
resident of Pct 3. Endorsed
by Labor Unions & Democratic Party Leaders.
There are several BIG
challenges facing us including
Street Improvements, Job
Creation & Lowering Taxes.
However, FLOODING/Water Drainage is the biggest
issue facing the precinct
whether you live inside or
outside city limits. I am the
ONLY candidate, in my other
elected offices, that received
FEMA presentations on
County/City Flood areas. I
will work with the county &
state to find new funding
sources to improve flood/
drainage issues in Pct 3.
The Budget will be impacted
for MANY years, not just
two years, to make ALL
improvements. This year’s
budget allocates $3 million to
fix various ADA projects. As
councilman & school board
member I’m experienced
with voting on budgets that
included/funded ADA projects. I will seek to offset
costs to taxpayers & the
county budget by using federal funds when available.
ADA obligations will force
tough decisions to create no
waste with future budgets.
ALWAYS place your interest
first. I’m the only candidate
that's a public policy maker;
experience in public budgets,
keeping taxes low, constituents concerns(streets/public
safety/cleaner neighborhoods) I’ve been voted by
my peers to serve as Mayor
Pro-Tem & School Board
Vice President because I
work for common goals. Will
work with the commissioners
to bring funding/projects to
Pct 3. I do my homework on
issues & don’t give up until I
deliver.
For over 40 years I have been
a student of Neuces County
Government. I attended
CCISD, Del Mar College
and
graduated
from
TAMUCC. I worked for a
small port industry selling
blackstrap molasses, sold
real estate and then began my
career in property tax appraisal. Four years with
Nueces county and 22 years
with the Nueces county appraisal district. These life
experiences uniquely qualify
me to serve you as county
commissioner precinct 3.
The biggest challenge facing
Nueces county commissioner,
precinct 3, is working with the
other members of the court
to fund county government.
Other than that, the most
pressing matter facing the
court is to begin planning for
the construction of a new
court house.
The expenditures relative to
the ADA improvements
should come from the
county's unencumbered
funds and have no effect
whatsoever on the budget.
I have demonstrated my
leadership skills as a personal
property appraiser where I
met people and helped solve
their problems in a fair and
adequate manner. I have the
ability to be calm in uncomfortable situations and help
people to understand and
solve problems.
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JOEL
MUMPHORD (D)
What do you consider the biggest challenge facing
office?
In 1979 I graduated from Roy
Miller high school, shortly after I accomplished a lifelong
goal of serving my community
by becoming a certified Nueces
County Deputy. Since then I
have helped my community by
volunteering and leading many
task forces, agencies and
boards. Such as the C.C.I.S.D
task force, Nueces County
community action agency for
11 years, Human relations
commissioner and now I currently work as the Democratic
Nueces County e
The biggest problems I see
are the inadequate amount
of housing for veterans in
Nueces County, poor road
conditions, and the lack of
communication and public
safety, technology implemented in Nueces County.
To comply with the new ADA
law we must reallocate
money from places we don’t
necessarily need it, in order
to help benefit ADA citizens
of Corpus Christi.
If elected to Nueces County
Commissioner, Precinct 3, I
would bring strong financial
skills and legislative responsibilities by establishing policies and procedures to meet
county needs and goals such
as monitoring the overall fiscal health of the county.
Four Non-Binding Propositions
on the Republican Party Primary Ballot
(vote yes or no on each proposition)
Prop. 1
Texas should replace the property tax system with an alternative other than an income tax and require
voter approval to increase the overall tax burden.
Prop. 2
Texas cities and counties should be required to comply with federal immigration laws or be penalized
by loss of state funds.
Prop. 3
Texas should prohibit governmental entities from collecting dues for labor unions through deductions
from public employee paychecks.
Prop. 4
Texas and its citizens should strongly assert 10th Amendment rights guaranteed by the US Constitution
which states “the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to
the States, are reserved to the States respectfully, or to the people.”
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WORDS TO LIVE BY...
Those who stay away from the
election think that one vote will
do no good: ‘Tis but one step
more to think one vote will do no
harm.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
We preach the virtues of democracy abroad. We must practice
its duties here at home. Voting
is the first duty of democracy.
-- Lyndon B. Johnson
Nobody will ever deprive the
American people of the right to
vote except the American people
themselves, and the only way they
could do this is by not voting.
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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ALEX
GARCIA, JR. (D)
CHRISTOPHER
GARZA (D)
What are the responsibilities
of the Nueces County Justice
of the Peace, Precinct 2,
Place 1?
What is the most pressing
issue facing your precinct
and how would you address
it?
Why do you want to hold
this office?
Upon receiving my BBA, I
worked as a Mortgage
Banker involving Real
Estate and Business Law. I
serviced every facet of a
Mortgage Portfolio: Taxes,
Liens & Collections. I gained
valuable experiences in
Leadership, Customer Service & Accountability as
owner of 8 Businesses and
Manager of H.E.B. Plus &
Wal-Mart Stores. Being a
victim and defendant, seeking Court resolutions afforded
me the comprehension and
compassion to be a Fair &
Impartial JP.
This Court has Magisterial/
Admin./Criminal/Civil
Jurisdiction Duties including
Class C Offenses, Minor
civil matters under $10,000.
Evictions, Small Claims,
Execution of search/arrest
warrants, Occupant license
hearings & Marriages. Court
handles school offenses:
Failure to attend, Disorderly
conduct, MIP and other
student offenses. YOUR
Judge affords equal justice to
all where Judgments impact
the quality of life residents &
business owners.
Low visibility, Under utilization of Software programs
and Lack of Community Outreach programs regarding the
importance of this family court
are some of the most pressing issues. All JP Courts need
to address the necessary
legislative changes to improve
the delivery of Justice in a
more expedient and effective
manner. TRUANCY is the
most pressing issue in the JP
Court and as a Community
Advocate I will be pro-active
in partnering with others.
I have seen people fail due to
their lack of understanding
their rights and TODAY that
continues to drive me to
make a DIFFERENCE. I
comprehend the importance
of Education, Community
Outreach, Crisis in our
Schools/Community and the
importance of being easily accessible, while supporting the
Open Door Policy in helping
the community and schools
deter the truancy epidemic
in this Family Court. HELP
make a Difference VOTE
FOR ALEX GARCIA for JP.
I have spent the past five and
a half years working for a law
firm, and in that time I have
seen how important it is that
the judicial system remain fair
and impartial, so that everyone can have their voice
heard. I have seen that no
matter who you are, our judicial system gives you the
chance to be on equal footing. That is what I plan to
bring to the courtroom: fairness, equality, and efficiency
for anyone who comes into
my courtroom.
A Justice of the Peace
handles both civil and criminal matters. A Justice of the
Peace is responsible for handling Class C misdemeanors
for Nueces County, which includes traffic citations, civil
cases with up to $10,000.00
in controversy, and landlord/
tenant disputes. A Justice of
the Peace is also capable of
performing marriages.
Being in court can be an
intimidating process for a lot
of the members of the community. A Justice of the
Peace is going to be dealing
with the citizens of Nueces
County on a daily basis, and
I believe that it is important
that they feel comfortable and
informed during the process.
I want the citizens of my
community to know what to
expect when they come into
my courtroom. I want my
courtroom to be a reflection
of the community it serves.
Nueces Coun
I truly believe that, as Justice
of the Peace, I would be in
a position that is uniquely
situated to interact with the
citizens of Nueces County. I
believe that every individual
has the right to have his or her
voice heard by someone
with balanced judgment and
by someone who is interested
in having true justice served.
A vote for me is my promise
to you that I will always
conduct my court with these
ideals in mind.
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GLORIA
GARCIA-MADRIGAL
(R)
WENDY
HERMAN (R)
Place 1?
What is the most pressing issue facing your precinct and
how would you address it?
this office?
Masters degree, Counseling
and Psychotherapy. Bachelors degree, Criminal
Justice. I have 15 years of
mental health experience. I
have 6 years of working as
an Adult Probation Officer. I
worked as a Presentence
Investigation officer and
provided Supervision reports
for District judges. I am
familiar with Court procedures with District/county
judges, Mental Health Court,
Adult Probation Supervision.
This Court hears traffic,
Class C misdemeanors, civil,
landlord and tenant disputes,
truancy, magistrate cases. It
also conducts inquests.
Lack of knowledge in signing
mental health warrants while
violating rights for mentally
ill. I plan to assist the public
as well as the mental health
professionals, police and
other law enforcement
officers in obtaining warrants
without violating rights.
My Education and career
experiences have allowed me
to assist others. I am
Bilingual and a dedicated
servant to this servant to this
community. I plan to be a
very visible judge within the
community. I also plan to be
a judge who would like to
provide an open door policy
to all the constituents in this
city.
I grew up just across the
bridge in Portland, Texas. I
worked my way through
Texas A & M CC at local law
firms. After graduation, I
moved to Houston and
worked as a Paralegal for
several firms including
Fulbright & Jaworski. I have
assisted in many trials and
areas of litigation. After I
married my husband, Eric, I
moved to Victoria, Texas and
worked as a legal assistant
for the City of Victoria. I
have been well prepared in
legal matters.
(No Response)
Truancy among Carroll High
School students.
(No Response)
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Place 1?
What is the most pressing
issue facing your precinct and
how would you address it?
this office?
I have worked approximately
40 years in the legal profession and have owned
Woolsey Legal Services for
more than 11 years. The work
of my company consists of
serving as substitute trustees
and handling forcible detainer
hearings. I have successfully
handled nearly 1,000 cases in
Justice Courts in 25 counties.
The Justice of the Peace
presides over the dispostion
of the four types of cases
filed in the Justice Court; i.e.,
small claims, debt claims,
repair and remedy cases, and
evictions. The judge also
handles truancy cases
through the provisions of the
Education Code. I would
apply sound judgment and
legal knowledge in performing the duties of Justice of
the Peace, and my mature
judgment will be beneficial
in handling the truancy cases.
Within the purview of the
Justice Court I do not know
of any pressing issue facing
this precinct. In the past this
court has been handled in an
efficient and economical manner by Judge Stoner, and it is
my desire to continue that
good work on behalf of the
citizens of Nueces County.
My experience in Justice
Courts has shown me the
importance and impact of
fair and impartial decisions,
based on the law, upon everyday controversies. I want
to use my backgound,
knowledge and experience to
serve my fellow citizens in
the capacity as Justice of the
Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1.
JO
WOOLSEY (R)
Five Non-Binding Referenda on the Democratic Ballot
(Vote yes or no on each item)
Referenda Item No.1
On Economic Security and Prosperity
Should the Texas Legislature and the United
States Congress pass an economic security
and prosperity plan for families that includes
higher incomes by raising the state minimum
wage to a livable wage, passing the Paycheck
Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equal
work, guaranteeing paid family leave to care
for a child or ill loved one, fully funding public
neighborhood schools, and making a debt-free
community college education a reality for
hardworking students?
socioeconomic status, geographic location, or
other factors unrelated to behavior, ensuring
as well common sense policies to protect the
rights of law enforcement officers, the
community, and defendants in the criminal
justice system?
Referenda Item No. 5: On Campus
Carry
Should the Texas Legislature allow each
public institution of higher education (not
only private universities) to opt out of the
ability to carry guns on campus?
Referenda Item No. 3: On Climate
States Congress encourage the transition to
renewable, non-polluting energy as a means
to slow down climate change and its impact on
the planet?
Referenda Item No. 2: On a Fair
Criminal Justice System
States Congress pass criminal justice reform
legislation that ensures equal justice
throughout our society without respect to race,
Referenda Item No. 4: On the
Voting Rights Act
Should the United States Congress pass the
new Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect
all American voters?
Referenda Item No. 6: On
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Should the United States Congress pass a
just and fair comprehensive immigration
reform solution that includes an earned path
to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants and
their children, keeps families together,
protects DREAMers, and provides
workforce solutionsfor businesses?
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ROBERT
CISNEROS (D)
JUAN
VALVERDE (D)
Describe your credentials and life
experiences that qualify you to hold
this office.
What are the key responsibilities of
Nueces County Constable Precinct 1?
What do you consider the most
pressing issue in your precinct?
Pct 1 Constable 3 years, Pct 1 Constable
Chief Deputy 9 years, Corpus Christi
Police Department 28 years, B.S.
Criminal Justice / CCSU Class '79,
Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree,
American Legion Post 364, Board
Member (present & past) : Westside
Business Association / Tennis Success
Inc. / I Believe In Me Foundation.
Married 31 years /3 Children
Execution of Court Orders (Justice
County and District Courts ) Writs of :
Eviction - Child Custody - Protective
Orders - Small Claims - Truancy. There
are numerous other writs, these being
the most common. The Constable's office is also responsible for security in the
3 Justice Courts in Pct 1. We enforce
laws including traffic enforcement in the
city and Nueces County and recently
involved in enforcing human trafficking
and drug interdiction.
There are two major pressing issues in
our precinct and community. The escalating cases of domestic violence and
truancy must be curtailed. We are seeing an ever increasing number of protective and truancy violation orders making their way through our office for execution. I have partnered with LAW
Publications to publish drug informative
and domestic violence awareness books
and made available to schools and businesses at no cost to them.
I am a U.S. Marine Corps Retired
Gunnery Sergeant of 20 years. Received
various awards during service for
Supply, Warehouse, Fiscal & Budgeting,
Purchase and Procurement Chief, and
as an Inspector-Instructor. Managed
multi-million dollars of equipment, halfmillion dollar budgets, while overseeing
large numbers of personnel. Entered
into law enforcement as a Nueces
County Constable Deputy, with 16
years of current service.
The Constable Department's primary
function is supporting and providing
service to the higher an lower courts, in
civil and/or criminal matters by serving
documents or performing courtroom
duties in the Justice of the Peace Courts.
Also, to respond to dispatch calls for
assistance and/or action as needed in the
rural areas of the precinct as well as a
supporting agent in responding to
emergency and non-emergency situations.
The lack of community involvement,
policing, and the basic essence of a
police presence reflects a negatively
upon the department. The redirection of
administration and reorganizing the
department can effectively bridge
communication between the community
and the department. The development
of a service-orientated mindset will
enhance the department’s image and
establish a friendlier atmosphere.
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ADOLFO
CONTRERAS (D)
I held the Justice of the Peace position
in Pct 3, Nueces County for 8 years
starting in Jan. 01 2007. We worked
closely with the Constables office as
they served warrants and civil papers
for the court. At a very young age I
was taught to respect and always do the
right thing. I am the youngest of 9 and
the only one to get a High School
diploma. My other siblings had to
work in the fields to maintain our family.
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Constable serve as licensed peace
officer and serves warrants and civil papers for the court.
As in many other places there exists a
culture of self interest and privileged
groups of individuals are treated
special due to family ties or political
alliances. Laws should be applied fairly
and equally to every citizen. Corruption is not inherent to these political
positions unfortunately it has become
a way of winning elections.
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JIMMY
RIVERA (D)
this office.
Nueces County Constable Precinct
1?
I new since I was a teenager my goal
was to be a police officer, like my
brother who was then a DPS Trooper,
then a Texas Ranger. At 17, I enlisted
in the United States Marine Corps to
fulfill my first goal. I was a proud
Marine finally earning the rank of
Sargent before my Honorable Discharge. After that I worked with
several police agencies growing in
experience and rising up the ladder
until I ran for Constable in 2008 and won.
We are the Primary Law Enforcement
agency for the South West portion of
Nueces County which includes, Bishop,
Driscoll and Petronilla. We also cover
all the surrounding farms, ranches and
colonias, Fiesta Ranch, La Paloma,
Golden Acres, Lost Creek and Petro
two. We not only provide coverage for
the 185 square mile area but are also
responsible for HWY 77, FM 70 and
665, major corridors for drug traficers
and human smugglers.
Trying to do more with less! Our area
has very little growth because its mostly
farm land and because or population is so
spread out, we have to cover such a
large area with minimal man power. I don't
believe our commissioners are truly aware
of our situation. We might have one
deputy working on one side of the precinct suddenly called out to the other end
which may take 15 minutes or longer. The
other thing is the congestion on HWY 77
and 70.
FRANK
FLORES (D)
No response received from this candidate.
I have over 30 years experience as a
police officer. I have also served as Police Chief for the Robstown Police Department for over 5 years. I currently
serve as a Lieutenant. I have attained a
Masters License certification. I also
have both an Associates Degree and a
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.
Having lead a department for over 5
years I believe has prepared me to lead
the Pct. 5 Constables Office.
GILBERT
GOMEZ (D)
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The Constables Office has several
responsibilities. One of the responsibilities is to serve civil papers issued by
the courts. They also serve warrants
and answer calls within their jurisdiction. I believe that one of the main responsibilities is to be involved with the
community. The Constables Office
should be involved with our schools, the
neighborhoods and work with other
agencies to address the issues within
their jurisdiction.
I have over 30 years experience as a
police officer. I have also served as
Police Chief for the Robstown Police
Department for over 5 years. I currently
serve as a Lieutenant. I have attained a
Masters License certification. I also have
both an Associate’s Degree and a
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Having lead a department for over 5 years
I believe has prepared me to be the Constable for Pct.5.
Constable, Precinct 5 (continued)
Candidate responses to the
LWV-CC questions are
reprinted verbatim and are
not edited.
No photo furnished
OSCAR
MENDOZA (D)
this office.
Nueces County Constable Precinct 1?
My name is Oscar B. Mendoza Jr. and
I would like to provide you with some
information about me, my experience,
and also take this time to explain to you
why I hope to have the honor of earning
your vote for Constable of Precinct 5.
Myself, and my family have been lifelong residents of this community. Since
I was a young child I felt the desire to
serve, and to give back to the people of
my community through public service. I
found my calling.
As a candidate for election to the
position of Constable for Precinct 5, I
think it is not only important that you
are well informed about me and my
experience, but also about the position
I am seeking to be elected to. The
office of a Texas Constable is one of
the oldest and longest standing constitutionally required law enforcement
agencies in the state of Texas. The
Texas Constable is provided for in the
Texas Constitution of 1876.
As you know crime is a problem that
every community faces. The problem
with some communities is they feel a
disconnect with their law enforcement,
and therefore the community is unable to
work alongside, or unfortunately sometimes even trust, or have confidence in
the Law Enforcement that is there to
serve them. As your Constable, if you
have issues affecting you or your
community, I want to hear about them,
and I want to help you.
Unopposed Candida
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Candidates
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Marc
REPUBLICAN PARTY
State Representative, District 32 - Todd Hunter
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals, Place 3 - Greg Perkes
District Judge, 214th Judicial District - Inna Klein
District Judge, 347th Judicial District- Missy Medary
District Attorney, 105th Judicial District - James O. Gardner
Sheriff - Jim Kaelin
Tax Assessor-Collector - Kevin Kieschnick
County Commissioner, Precinct 1 - Mike Pusley
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 - Manuel Manny Rangel
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
State Senator, District 20 - Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
State Representative, District 34 - Abel Herrero
District Judge, 29th Judicial District - Nanette Hasette
County Attorney - Laura Garza Jimenez
County Commissioner, Precinct 1 - Robert G. Hernandez
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 - Joe Benavides
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 - Robert (Bobby) Gonzales
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DID YOU KNOW THAT TEXAS
RANKS 50TH IN VOTER
PARTICIPATION?
The League of Women Voters of
Texas knows that it is imperative that
Texans vote to elect their representatives, yet Texas is 50th in voter
participation. Texans can foster the
tradition of voting for their community
and set an example for informed
voting. Vote in the Primary Election
if you want a say in who is elected!
Several legislative districts in Texas
have been drawn to be majority
Democratic or Republican. Thus
many local races are contested (have
opponents) only in the Primary
Election; the winner of the Primary
Election has no opponent in the
General Election in November. The
Primary Election Winner thus
becomes the Winner.
MAKE
YOUR
HEARD! VOTE!
VOICE
ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS
for Democratic Party (all in Corpus Christi except as noted)
1 Corpus Christi Central Library
(Activities Bldg), 805 Comanche
2 Windsor Park Athena School
(Music Rm.)
4525 S. Alameda St.
3 The Lakes Masters Association
7502 Venice Dr.
4 Kostoryz Elem. School (Music
Rm.)
3602 Panama Dr.
5 Hamlin Middle School (Cafeteria)
3900 Hamlin Dr.
6 Ethel Eyerly Community Center
654 Graham Rd.
7 Oak Park Elem. School
3801 Leopard St.
8 Ella Barnes Elementary School
2829 Oso Parkway
9 Calallen Middle School
(Maintenance Office)
4602 Cornett Rd.
10 Nueces County ESD #4
5781 FM 666
Robstown, TX
11 Agua Dulce County Bldg.
1514 2nd St.
Agua Dulce, TX
12 Banquete ISD
4339 4th St.
Banquete, TX
13 Robert Driscoll Elementary
School
122 W. Ave. H
Robstown, TX
19 Ellis Memorial Library, 700 W.
Avenue A
Port Aransas, TX
36 Bishop CISD Primary School
705 W. Main St.
Bishop, TX
53 James W. Fannin Elementary
School
2730 Gollihar Rd.
20 Galvan Elementary School
3126 Masterson Dr.
37 Lotspeich Elementary School
(Cafeteria)
1000 Ruben Chavez Rd.
Robstown, TX
School, 122 W. Avenue H,
Robstown, TX
(Activities Bldg.)
805 Comanche
39 T. G. Allen Elementary School
(Front Lobby)
1414 18th St.
56 Del Mar College (Admin. Bldg)
101 Baldwin Blvd
40 Island Presbyterian Church
14030 Fortuna Bay Dr.
57 Del Mar College (Admin. Bldg)
101 Baldwin Blvd
24 West Oso Jr. High School
5202 Bear Lane
41 Zavala Senior Center
510 Osage St.
58 Menger Elementary School
2401 S. Alameda St.
75 David Crockett Elementary
School (Front Foyer)
2625 Belton St.
5781 FM 666
Robstown, TX
42 Peerless Cleaners
2760 Santa Fe St.
2401 S. Alameda St.
510 Osage St.
26 Grace Presbyterian Church
6301 Yorktown Blvd.
43 Wm. Travis Elementary School
(Cafeteria)
3210 Churchill Dr.
77 Rev. Harold T. Branch
Academy for Career & Technical
Education
3902 Morgan Ave.
27 Driscoll ISD (Cafetorium)
410 W. Ave. D
Driscoll, TX 78351
510 Osage St.
Education
3902 Morgan Ave.
(Front Lobby)
1414 18th St.
78 John F. Kennedy Elementary
School
1102 Villarreal Rd.
28 St. Anthony Catholic ChurchViolet, 3918 CR 61, Robstown
2625 Belton St.
29 Luther Jones Elementary
School
7533 Lipes Blvd.
(Front Lobby)
1414 18th St.
30 Oveal Williams Senior Center
1414 Martin Luther King Dr.
(Activities Building), 805
Comanche
410 W. Ave. D
Driscoll, TX
23 River Hills Baptist Church
16318 FM 624
Robstown, TX
(Front Lobby)
1414 18th St.
48 Korean Presbyterian Church
4326 McArdle Rd
49 Tuloso-Midway High School
(Library)
2653 McKinzie Rd.
15 West Oso Jr. High School
5202 Bear Lane
(Activities Center), 805
Comanche
50 Lindale Senior Center
3135 Swantner Dr.
18 Ethel Eyerly Community Center,
654 Graham Rd.
72 Gloria Hicks Elem. School
3602 McArdle Rd.
38 Oveal Williams Senior Center
1414 Martin Luther King Dr.
32 Blanche Moore Elementary
School
6121 Durant Dr.
17 Smith Elementary School
6902 Williams Dr.
71 South Park Middle School
(Cafeteria)
3001 McArdle Rd.
School
122 W. Ave. H
Robstown, TX
705 W. Main St.
Bishop, TX 78343
16 London Middle/High School
1306 FM 43
6902 Williams Dr.
34 St. Anthony Catholic ChurchViolet
3918 CR 61, Robstown
(Cafeteria)
Robstown, TX
51 Weldon Gibson Elementary
School
5723 Hampshire Rd.
52 Oak Park Elementary School
3801 Leopard St.
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(Front Lobby)
1414 18th St.
63 Parkway Presbyterian Church
3707 Santa Fe St.
64 Hamlin Middle School
(Cafeteria)
3900 Hamlin Dr.
65 Montclair Elementary School
(Music Rm.)
5241 Kentner St.
(Cafeteria)
3900 Hamlin Dr.
67 Kaffie Middle School
5922 Brockhampton St.
3135 Swantner Dr.
69 Baker Middle School (Room
45/Music Rm.)
3445 Pecan St.
School
2730 Gollihar Rd.
74 Cunningham Middle School
(Cafeteria)
4321 Prescott St.
79 Driscoll Middle School
3501 Kenwood Dr.
80 John F. Kennedy Elementary
School
1102 Villarreal Rd.
82 Weldon Gibson Elementary
School
5723 Hampshire Rd.
83 Wm. Travis Elementary School
(Cafeteria)
3210 Churchill Dr.
84 Corpus Christi Area Council
for the Deaf
5151 McArdle
(Front Lobby)
1414 18th St.
2760 Santa Fe St.
POLLING LOCATIONS for Democratic Party (continued)
87 Mary Helen Berlanga
Elementary School
4120 Carroll Lane
45/Music Rm.)
3445 Pecan St.
88 Club Estates Elem. School
5222 Merganser Dr.
School
2730 Gollihar Rd.
89 Corpus Christi Worship Centre
5732 Kimbrough Dr.
90 Cullen Middle School (Main
Hallway)
5224 Greely Dr.
91 MG Building Materials
7406 S. Padre Island Dr.
92 Cullen Middle School (Main
Hallway)
5224 Greely Dr.
3126 Masterson Dr.
4326 McArdle Rd.
(Cafeteria)
3001 McArdle Rd.
98 Moody High School (FoyerMain Entrance)
1818 Trojan Dr.
99 Oak Park Elementary School
3801 Leopard St.
100 Hilltop Community Center
11425 Leopard St.
(Library)
2653 McKinzie Rd.
705 W. Main St.
Bishop, TX
(Library)
2653 McKinzie Rd.
(Cafeteria)
Robstown, TX
School
122 W. Avenue H
Robstown, TX
106 Tom Browne Middle School
(Cafeteria)
4301 Schanen Blvd.
4602 Cornett Rd.
(Cafeteria
Robstown, TX
109 Corpus Christi Worship
Centre
5732 Kimbrough Dr.
11425 Leopard St.
11425 Leopard St.
112 Schanen Estates Elementary
School
5717 Killarmet Dr.
113 Cunningham Middle School
(Cafeteria)
4321 Prescott St.
114 Saint John’s Baptist Church
5445 Greenwood Dr.
5222 Merganser Dr.
116 Elliott Grant Middle School
4350 Aaron Dr.
117 Ethel Eyerly Community
Center
654 Graham Rd.
3126 Masterson Dr.
120 Woodlawn Elementary
School (Cafeteria)
1110 Woodlawn Dr.
121 C.P. Yeager Elementary
School (Cafeteria)
5414 Tripoli Dr.
122 Ethel Eyerly Community
Center
652 Graham Rd.
11425 Leopard St.
124 Cimarron Senior Apartments
2802 Cimarron Blvd.
125 Mireles Elementary School
7658 Cimarron Blvd.
7658 Cimarron Blvd.
1306 FM 43
School
6121 Durant Dr.
ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS
for Republican Party (all in Corpus Christi except as noted)
(Activities Building)
805 Comanche St.
4602 Cornett Rd.
2 Windsor Park Athena School
(Music Rm.)
4525 S. Alameda St.
5781 FM 666
Robstown, TX
3 The Lakes Masters Association
7502 Venice Dr.
11 Agua Dulce County Bldg.
1514 2nd St.
Agua Dulce, TX
4 Kostoryz Elementary School
(Music Rm.)
3602 Panama Dr.
(Cafeteria)
3900 Hamlin Dr.
6 Ethel Eyerly Community Center
654 Graham Rd.
7 Oak Park Recreation Center
842 Erwin Ave.
8 Ella Barnes Elem. School
2829 Oso Parkway
12 Banquete ISD
4339 4th St.
Banquete, TX
13 Robert Driscoll Elem. School
122 W. Ave. H
14 Bishop High School
719 E. 6th St.
Bishop, TX
15 The People’s Baptist Church
1355 FM 665
1306 FM 43
6902 Williams Dr.
5781 FM 666
Robstown, TX
School
6121 Durant Dr.
18 Ronnie H. Polston County
Bldg.
10110 Compton Rd.
26 Grace Presbyterian Church
6301 Yorktown Blvd.
(Activities Bldg)
805 Comanche St.
19 Ellis Memorial Library
700 W. Ave. A
Port Aransas, TX
410 W. Ave. D
Driscoll, TX
3126 Masterson Dr.
28 St. Anthony Catholic Church Violet
3918 County Rd. 61
Robstown, TX
21 Kiwanis Recreation Center
3933 Timon Blvd.
22 The People’s Baptist Church
1355 FM 665
23 River Hills Baptist Church
16318 FM 624
Robstown, TX
2625 Belton St.
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29 Luther Jones Elem. School
7533 Lipes Blvd.
3501 Kenwood Dr.
(Activities Bldg)
805 Comanche St.
34 St. Anthony Catholic Church Violet
3918 County Rd. 61
Robstown, TX
School
122 W. Ave. H
Robstown, TX
719 E. 6th St.
Bishop, TX
School
122 W. Ave. H
Robstown, TX
POLLING LOCATIONS for Republican Party (continued)
(all in Corpus Christi except as noted)
3501 Kenwood Dr.
58 and 59 Menger Elem. School
2401 S. Alameda St.
3501 Kenwood Dr.
96 Baker Middle School
(Room 45/Music Rm.)
3445 Pecan St.
School
2730 Gollihar Rd.
(Activities Bldg.)
805 Comanche St.
60 and 61 Rev. Harold T. Branch
Education
3902 Morgan Ave.
80 Moody High School
(Foyer-Main Entrance)
1818 Trojan Dr.
1818 Trojan Dr.
81 Schlitterbahn
14353 Commodores Dr.
842 Erwin A ve.
842 Erwin Ave.
100 Fire Station #12
2120 Rand Morgan Rd.
83 Metro E Elementary School
(Main Entrance)
1707 Ayers St.
101 Tuloso-Midway
Administration Building
9763 LaBranch St.
84 Corpus Christi Area Council
for the Deaf
5151 McArdle Rd.
719 E. 6th St.
Bishop, TX
67 Kaffie Middle School
5922 Brockhampton St.
(Main Entrance)
1707 Ayers St.
103 Tuloso-Midway
Administration Building
9763 LaBranch St.
3135 Swantner Dr.
2760 Santa Fe St.
11425 Leopard St.
69 Baker Middle School
(Room 45/Music Rm.)
3445 Pecan St.
45/Music Rm.)
3445 Pecan St.
104 and 105 Robert Driscoll
Elementary School
122 W. Ave. H
Robstown, TX
3135 Swantner Dr.
6902 Williams Dr.
51 Fire Station #12
2120 Rand Morgan Rd.
(Cafeteria)
3001 McArdle Rd.
88 Club Estates Elementary
School
5222 Merganser
(Main Entrance)
1707 Ayers St.
2760 Santa Fe St.
(Main Entrance)
1707 Ayers St.
Education
3902 Morgan Ave.
45, 46, and 47 Driscoll Middle
School
3501 Kenwood Dr.
4326 McArdle Rd.
842 Erwin Ave.
School
2730 Gollihar Rd.
54 and 55 Robert Driscoll
Elementary School
122 W. Ave. H
56 and 57 Del Mar College
(Admin. Bldg.)
101 Baldwin Blvd.
2401 S. Alameda St.
59 Incarnate Word Academy
(Lobby)
2910 S. Alameda St.
(Main Entrance)
1707 Ayers St.
63 Parkway Presbyterian Church
3707 Santa Fe St.
(Cafeteria)
3900 Hamlin Dr.
65 Montclair Elementary School
(Music Rm.)
5241 Kentner St.
66 Fire Station #7
3722 S. Staples St.
72 Baker Middle School (Room 45/
Music Rm.)
3445 Pecan St.
78 Moody High School (FoyerMain Entrance)
1818 Trojan Dr.
89 and 90 King High School
(Main Hall)
5225 Gollihar Rd.
91 MG Building Materials
7406 S. Padre Island Dr.
School
2730 Gollihar Rd.
92 Cullen Middle School
(Main Hallway)
5224 Greely Dr.
1818 Trojan Dr.
3126 Masterson Dr.
2625 Belton St.
76 and 77 Rev. Harold T. Branch
Education
3902 Morgan Ave.
94 Wm. Calk Elementary School
(Cafeteria)
4621 Marie St.
(Cafeteria)
3001 McArdle Rd.
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106 Tom Browne Middle School
(Cafeteria)
4301 Schanen Blvd.
114 Galvan Elem. School
3126 Masterson Dr.
5222 Merganser Dr.
116 Elliott Grant Middle School
4350 Aaron Dr.
117 Flour Bluff High School
(Auditorium)
2505 Waldron Rd.
118 Kostoryz Elementary School
(Music Rm.)
3602 Panama Dr.
School
6121 Durant Dr.
120 Woodlawn Elementary
School (Cafeteria)
1110 Woodlawn Dr.
121 C. P. Yeager Elementary
School (Cafeteria)
5414 Tripoli Dr.
122 Flour Bluff ISD (Maintenance
Dept.)
2510 Waldron Rd.
11425 Leopard St.
124 Cimarron Senior Apartments
2802 Cimarron Blvd.
107 Magee Elementary School
4201 Calallen Dr.
7658 Cimarron Blvd.
410 W. Ave. D
Driscoll, TX 78351
126 Kolda Elementary School
3730 Rodd Field Rd.
109 King High School (Main Hall)
5225 Gollihar Rd.
11425 Leopard St.
111 LULAC West Apartments
(Community Room)
10702 IH 37
112 Schanen Estates Elementary
School
5717 Killarmet Dr.
1818 Trojan Dr.
1306 FM 43
This Voters Guide is published by the League of Women
Voters-Corpus Christi Area and available free of charge
at local and area libraries and public buildings.
For more information, call (361) 445-4436.
VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED TO VOTE
A Texas voter is now required to show one of the forms of photo identification at the polling location
before the voter will be permitted to cast a vote. If a voter does not present proper identification, the
voter will still be permitted to vote provisionally. The voter will have (six) 6 days to present proper
identification to the county voter registrar for the voter’s ballot to be accepted.
Forms of Photo Identification
• Texas Driver License, unexpired or expired less than 60 days; issued by the Texas Department
of Public Safety (DPS)
• Texas Concealed Handgun License issued by DPS, unexpired or expired less than 60 days
• Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS, unexpired or expired less than 60 days
• Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) issued by DPS
• EIC Application Process United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s
photograph
• United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
• United States Passport (unexpired or expired less than 60 days)
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:
Join us in helping make democracy work
The League of Women Voters-Corpus Christi Area,
formed in the mid-1940s and celebrating its 70th year,
welcomes your support through annual membership.
Open to men and women, LWV-CC provides opportunities to participate in voter services projects; study
local, state, and national issues; become better informed
about public policy issues; and partner with individuals
and organizations who believe in making democracy
work.
Annual dues (June 1-May 31) are $60 for an individual;
$90 for two individuals residing in the same household;
and $30 for a student. In addition, membership as a
“Friend of the League” is $30 and as “Sustaining Member” is $100. Your check or money order gladly accepted;
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Mailing Address _________________________City/Zip ______________
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