LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF DENTON VOTERS GUIDE – November 4, 2014
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF DENTON VOTERS GUIDE – November 4, 2014
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF DENTON VOTERS GUIDE Denton County Election – November 4, 2014 The November 4th election is a General Election and in addition to the General Election certain jurisdictions will have issues on the ballot. Voters in Texas may vote for any candidate they wish regardless of whether they voted in a party primary or runoff or participated in a party convention. All candidates from all parties are on the same ballot. The League of Women Voters of Denton’s Voters Guide for the November 4, 2014 General Elections includes the candidates for U.S. Representative (District 24, 26), State Senator (District 30), State Representatives (District 63, 64, 65, 106), District Judge (District 158, 211, 367), Criminal District Attorney, County Judge, Judge County Court At Law (1, 2), Judge County Criminal Court (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Judge County Probate Court, District Clerk, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Commissioner (Precinct 2, 4), Justice of the Peace (Precinct 4, 5, 6), Constable, and County Chairman. National, state and regional races in Texas can be found in the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Texas’ Voters Guide available along with the LWV of Denton’s Voters Guide. Questions were sent to candidates in races that are contested. Candidates were asked to reply within specific word limits. Answers exceeding the word limit are abbreviated at that limit, marked with three slashes (///). The League has not edited any responses for grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Candidates who do not have an opponent on the ballot are listed in the Voters Guide. The Voters Guide is organized by party, by office and by ballot order. EARLY VOTING, October 20-31 by personal appearance will be available at the following locations and times for the city of Denton: Denton County Elections Administration: 701 Kimberly Drive; Denton Monday-Friday October 20-24 8am-5pm Saturday October 25 7am-7pm Sunday October 26 1pm-6pm Monday-Friday October 17-31 7am-7pm For Early Voting by personal appearance locations outside of the city of Denton, contact the Denton County Elections Administration Office at 940.340.3200 or www.votedenton.com/early-voting-information/early-voting-in-person. The new address for the Denton County Elections Administration is 701 Kimberly Drive; Denton, TX. POLLING PLACES on November 4th, Election Day, are by precinct. For your Precinct and/or for Polling Place locations, contact the Denton County Elections Administration Office at 940.340.3200 or http://www.votedenton.com/election-day-information/election-day-polling-locations. This VOTERS GUIDE is published by the League of Women Voters of Denton, with partial funding from the League of Women Voters Texas Education fund. An electronic version of this guide is available at www.lwvdenton.org. The purpose of the guide is to help eligible voters make an informed decision about candidates in contested races. The LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF DENTON is a nonpartisan organization that works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League publishes and distributes factual information to help prepare citizens to cast an informed vote. The League takes action on selected governmental issues that it has studied. MAKE A DIFFERENCE— JOIN US! Be directly involved in shaping the important issues in our community. LWV is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations, where nonpartisan, hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. Membership is open to men and women 18 years and older. Visit us online at www.lwvdenton.org or send your name, address, phone and email address, plus $50 membership fee to: LWV-Denton, P.O. Box 424945, TWU Station, Denton, TX 76204. This ad is paid for by the League of Women Voters of Denton. UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Questions: 1. What specific measures would you take to ensure access to affordable health care? (Limit: 100 words) 2. What are the three most critical issues facing your constituents? (Limit: 100 words) 3. What role should the federal government play in protecting the environment and human health? (Limit: 100 words) 4. What would you support to narrow the income gap? (Limit: n/a) United States Representative, District 24 Kenny Marchant- Republican No response Patrick McGehearty – Democrat 1) The Affordable Health Care Act needs careful revisions to correct errors and omissions in the initial policy. The Medicaid Expansion needs to be accepted by Texas to provide coverage for the millions who now must rely on expensive, legally mandated and taxpayer funded emergency room coverage. 2) Our children are our most precious resource. We need universal quality prekindergarden to help all children start on the road to success. The U.S. Congress must take action to expand American job opportunities, removing current incentives to export jobs abroad. We need to fix the highway gridlock that cause people to sit in traffic every morning. That will require improved funding for the National Highway Trust Fund. 3) The federal government must set and enforce air and water quality standards across all states. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies are necessary to protect us from dangerous additives and untested products. The Center for Disease Control plays an important role in advancing public health in many ways not covered by the profit motive. 4) The minimum wage needs to be raised to at least $10.10. This change will raise millions out of poverty. In addition, tax loopholes which allow billionaires to pay lower tax rates than their secretaries need to be closed. Those who receive great benefits need to pay their fair share of the costs of our great country. Mike Kolls- Libertarian No response United States Representative, District 26 Michael Burgess-Republican 1) Expansion of Health Savings Accounts should be first. Also, the HSA individual contribution cap should be increased so that it is equal to the deductible at the Bronze or Silver level under ACA. Secondly, we need to equalize the tax treatment between the individual market and the large group market. It is not rational that employer sponsored health insurance receives a generous subsidy from the Federal Government, and individuals do not. Also, we need market flexibility. Health Insurance needs to be sold across state lines in a National market, with the resultant savings available to the consumer. 2) The Economy and Jobs - Creating jobs and getting Americans back to work is a vital necessity. We also need a government that is efficient, less expensive, and more responsive. Protecting our Borders and our Nation: Enforcing existing law and securing the border would go a long way to solving our problems. We must not lose our resolve against extremely capable and committed enemies, foreign or domestic. Since first elected to the U.S. Congress, I have been working to ensure the United States maintains the most capable military in the world. 3) The Federal Government already plays a big role in protecting the environment and human health through the FDA, EPA and CDC. Right now, we are faced with an unprecedented threat to our global health care system; Ebola. This is not a political issue. I support American troops being sent to Liberia to oversee hospitals, treatment facilities and training. The death toll is approaching 2500 and is climbing every day; their public health system is near total collapse. This isn’t just Africa’s problem. If their economy breaks down, if it becomes a global security threat it will affect everyone in America. 4) The one program that will provide the greatest amount of relief to the income gap is job creation and economic growth. Any proposal that is deleterious to those two concepts will not have my support. Mark Boler-Libertarian 1) I am running for a federal office. The Constitution grants no authority for the federal government to involve itself in health care. Excessive government regulation starting in the 60s began the progressive slide into our extremely expensive mess we call health care today. The best way to end it would be to allow a completely free and competitive system much like happens with micro-segments of health care like Lasik surgery today. Obamacare did not help it. It only made it worse and more expensive. 2) The critical issues are economy, civil rights and foreign policy. The economy would be best served by lowering taxes, reducing spending and a return to sound money. Our rights would be best served by ending the violations of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and other amendments and returning the federal government to what it is allowed in Article 1, Section 8. Our foreign policy should be to keep us strong militarily, but only go to war when an actual declaration of war is issued or when there is an immediately imminent threat on the actual territory of the United States. 3) The federal government was created with limited powers and those powers do not grant it the right to interfere in or control elements of health or environment. The 10th amendment says that those specific things not granted to the federal government are to be left to the states or to the people. Which means it is the role of the states. Any laws that have actually helped the environment like the Clean Water Act have been rendered useless in certain circumstances for example the Halliburton Loophole. This is why it should be left to the states. 4) It is not the role of the federal government to ensure income equality of the people. In a free country, with a free and open market, the government does not get involved. This means that crony capitalism doesn’t flourish with its corruption of the competitiveness of the market. When there are no excessive barriers to entry in markets, and no excessive regulations keeping smaller competitors out, giant corporations are not given preference and there are always smaller, leaner and more nimble competitors that prevent comfortable and ultra-lucrative niches that allow the ultra-rich to get and stay that way. STATE SENATOR Questions: 1. What specific measures would you take to ensure access to affordable health care? (Limit: 100 words) 2. What are the three most critical issues facing your constituents? (Limit: 100 words) 3. What role should the federal government play in protecting the environment and human health? (Limit: 100 words) 4. What would you support to narrow the income gap? (Limit: n/a) State Senator Craig Estes-Republican No response Cory Lane-Libertarian No response STATE REPRESENTAIVE Questions: 1. What specific measures will you address to ensure that education is adequately funded? (Limit: 100 words) 2. Do you favor expanding the rights of local government to regulate oil and gas development? Please explain. (Limit: 100 words) 3. What specific measures would you take to ensure access to affordable health care? (Limit: 100 words) 4. Both adults and Juveniles with mental health needs are disproportionately incarcerated and are at increased risk for abuse in prison. This is partially due to insufficient quality mental health services in communities. Specifically state your position on jail diversion programs and how to fund them. (Limit: 100 words) State Representative, District 63 Tan Parker-Republican No response Daniel Moran – Democrat 1) The billions in cuts to our public schools was recently ruled as unconstitutional for failing to provide an adequate education to all Texas children. We need to restore these cuts, and we can pay for them by reducing, if not ending, subsidies for big business insiders that are too often not properly overseen, as was seen by the recent audit of the Texas Enterprise Fund. In 2006 alone, we spent $1.4 billion on oil and gas tax breaks. That money could be better spent on our children’s futures. 2) More often than not, the legislature is too afraid to take on oil and gas regulation for fear of angering the very powerful and influential fossil fuel industry. If the state government can’t or won’t step up to ensure the health and safety of all Texans, then local governments should have the right to take the measures they believe necessary in order to protect their citizens. I for one fully support the Town of Flower Mound’s oil and gas ordinance that was passed in 2011 and that has been upheld by various courts. 3) The first step our state must take is to accept the $70 billion in federal money to expand Medicaid, which will give over 1 million Texans access to affordable health care, including myself, and alleviate unnecessary burdens on our health care system. Not only is Texas losing $70 billion for not expanding, but we’re losing $35 billion in our tax dollars to other states that have expanded Medicaid. We need to bring Texas tax dollars back to Texas to help Texans. 4) We need to put a greater emphasis on mental healthcare. Forcing those who are mentally ill into prisons is a human rights violation, and we should do everything necessary to ensure that those who are mentally ill are given the care they need so they don’t wrongfully end up in prison. One way to help pay for these programs would be to divert money being wasted at the border for a political stunt, which is costing Texans $3 million a week. This money could be better spent taking care of our state’s most vulnerable. State Representative, District 64 Myra Crownover- Republican 1) As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations in 2013 I fought to restore the cuts to education funding. In 2013, we covered enrollment growth and added 3.2 billion to public school funding. I will continue to fight to control spending and increase efficiency in entitlement programs because entitlement spending is crowding out funding for education. 2) I believe in local control. However, there are aspects to oil and gas that need to be regulated at a statewide level. For example, pipelines often travel through multiple jurisdictions. If each local government sets different standards for pipelines (size of the pipeline, how deep to bury it, etc.) the result is more dangerous than statewide uniform regulation of pipelines would be. I also believe that the state can always improve things. In 2009, I passed legislation to require pipeline companies to use public right-of-way instead of private property whenever possible. 3) For the last five legislative sessions I have filed legislation to increase access to Health Savings Accounts. I firmly believe that HSAs are an important tool that give patients more control over their health care and empower them to make decisions as a consumer. Increased use of HSAs has been shown to drive down health care costs and increase patient participation in their health care decisions. 4) Last session I worked hard to increase funding for mental health care. I have spoken with our local Sherriff about the high cost of imprisoning people with mental illness instead of getting them the help they need. It is in the State's best interest to look at all solutions to provide services for the mentally ill so that we can keep them out of our overburdened prison system Emy Lyons – Democrat 1) We need a system that is funded based on researched data of what it takes to have a successful program. This program would seek to inspire students, provide well compensated, trained teachers, have retention programs, graduation success, current, truthful textbooks and updated technology. Teaching to the test and No Child Left Behind would be eliminated. Our current system of funding does make sense as it is subject to cuts by political agenda. Due to cuts it has failed to produce adequate numbers of graduates prepared for their university of choice, trade school or the work force. 2) Expanding regulation of oil and gas to local government is the best policy for now. Most of the local governments are reacting because they experience the bulk of effects from fracking in its cost, pollution, noise and they receive fewer of the benefits. In time we will see documented effects of fracking to better support our argument for or against this method of drilling. Until then, we need strict regulation for our protection. Furthermore, by allowing local control, we will get more efficient regulation and have the power to obtain equitable and fair benefits of fracking. 3) The ACA has done a great job of taking control of our healthcare costs by taking it away from the insurance companies. It has allowed Americans access to healthcare regardless of employment status and preexisting conditions. It also expanded coverage for young adults still in college. Where we lack is coverage eligibility for the poorest Texans. Our failure to expand Medicaid coverage provided by the federal monies allotted, we have cost our medical community millions and caused illness to go untreated. As a nurse, I know being proactive with illness is best practice. 4) Funding for mental health services have been drastically cut in Texas until SB 1125 was tentatively approved. The reasons for crime are diverse but as an educated society we know those that are chronic, acute, treatable or not. Punishment is not an effective teacher if the criminal does not possess the capacity or ability to do differently or to know better. Persons with autism, mental retardation and some mental illnesses should be provided protection due to their own disability. Pilot programs that focus on fixing a problem, like found in Bexar County and those funded by Annie E. Casey for juveniles are heading in the right direction. Braeden Wright- Green No response State Representative, District 65 Ron Simmons- Republican No response Alex Mendoza – Democrat No response State Representative, District 106 Pat Fallon- Republican No response Lisa Osterholt – Democrat 1) I will seek to end the diversion of money away from education. Too often, funds from taxes or the lottery on not used for education, but to shore up other areas of the budget. I will also seek to close tax loopholes that don’t produce more jobs or added revenue in Texas. This additional money would go to hiring experienced teachers to reduce class sizes, especially in elementary schools. 2) Yes, I do favor expanding the rights of local government to regulate oil and gas development. Voters who are immediately affected by drilling should have a greater voice in the fate of their community because they will bear the cost of any environmental or health impact. The best outcome would be local and state working together to pass legislation. 3) I would immediate accept the Medicaid expansion included in the ACA. This would return $100 Billion of our federal tax dollars back to the state over a 10 year period. We need to keep these dollars in our state. The Center for Public Policy Priorities estimates that Denton County would create 4919 jobs, save residents $11 million, and provide 21,000 residents with health care. 4) I fully support Mental Health Jail Diversion programs like Senate Bill 1185 because they save money on the repeated costs of incarceration. For every non-violent offender removed from the system, we save almost $25,000. Bexar County’s Crisis Care Prevention Program has saved $800,000. Denton County has the lowest funding per capita in the state for mental health care. Our MHMR is serving adults at 110-112% over funding level and children at 215% over funding level every month. We can pay for these services by accepting Medicaid expansion and requiring implementation of Crisis Care Programs throughout the state. Rodney Caston- Libertarian No response DISTRICT JUDGE 1) Please describe your education, training and experience that qualify you for this position. (Limit: 50 words) 2) What are primary challenges of this position and how will you address them? (Limit: 100 words) 3) Discuss significant improvements you would like to make, if elected. (Limit: 100 words) District Judge, 367th Judicial District Margaret E. Barnes- Republican 1) I am the Presiding Judge of the 367th District Court. I have served as a Judge for 15 years; prior to that, I practiced law exclusively in Denton County for 14 years. Southern Methodist University Law School graduate. Board Certified in Family Law. 2) The primary challenge is meeting the needs of children in CPS cases. These kids truly have no fault but bear the burden of adult decisions, both decisions made by their parent(s) and by the state. Courts need more Court Appointed Special Advocates, who provide a voice in the system for children. Court appointed volunteers are appointed by Judges and serve as advocates solely for the children to provide an unbiased evaluation of what is in the best interest of a child caught in the system. Providing a voice for a child today will provide a voice for the child's future. 3) One improvement might be to modify Article 38.43 of the Code of Criminal Procedure "Evidence Containing Biological Material". We have all heard about cases in which a Defendant was found guilty (some even plead guilty) in cases which were later overturned by DNA results. Today, there are still cases in which the biological evidence is minimal and technology is not advanced enough to provide certainty for a sample. I would like to modify 38.43 to require biological evidence be held beyond it's current permitted destruction to allow for future scientific advancements in science. David Heiman – Democrat 1) I have been practicing law in Denton County since 1989. During that time, I have tried many cases, and have appealed others. These experiences keep me close to the people who are actually in the Court system. I see the problems and opportunities for improvement in our courts. 2) One of the primary challenges is making sure that everyone in the court system is treated with respect; treated equally; treated fairly. If elected Judge, I will welcome feedback that I receive about the operation of the court-especially from those who are not rich, socially-connected, nor popular. Our courts should not be elitist. The justice dispensed by a court should not be dependent on those things, nor on which lawyers are representing the parties to a case. The key to addressing those problems is wanting to do so. 3) If elected, I would like to make sure that my court serves the people for whom it works—the citizens of Denton County. That means justice will be dispensed equally, fairly, and with respect for all involved, no matter their station in life, who their friends are, their political affiliation, nor who their lawyers are. Our courts must work for all of us. If people lose confidence that courts are fair and impartial, then our democracy starts to fail. Criminal District Attorney Paul Johnson – Republican No opposition County Judge Mary Horn –Republican No opposition Judge, County Court At Law (No. 1) Kimberly McCary – Republican No opposition Judge, County Court At Law (No. 2) Robert Ramirez – Republican No opposition Judge, County Criminal Court (Court 1) Jim Crouch – Republican No opposition Judge, County Criminal Court (Court 2) Virgil Vahlenkamp, Jr. – Republican No opposition Judge, County Criminal Court (Court 3) David Garcia – Republican No opposition Judge, County Criminal Court (Court 4) Joe Bridges – Republican No opposition Judge, County Criminal Court (Court 5) Coby Waddill – Republican No opposition Judge, County Probate Court Bonnie Robison – Republican No opposition District Clerk Sherri Adelstein – Republican No opposition County Clerk Questions: 1. What is your occupation? Please describe your education, training and experience that qualify you for this position. (Limit: 50 words) 2. What are the primary challenges of this position and how will you address them? (Limit: 100 words) 3. Discuss significant improvements you would like to make, if elected. (Limit: 100 words) Juli Anne Luke –Republican 1) My current occupation is Senior Criminal Court Clerk. I've been working in the County Clerk's office for nine years, learning the inner workings of this large office and establishing a professional relationship with other elected officials. I attended Riverside College. 2) The primary challenge I see affecting this office is keeping costs down in the rapidly growing community that is Denton County. I intend to bring positive leadership to the office, reducing turnover, while maintaining a more efficient workforce. I would like to reduce the travel budget by implementing more in-house training. 3) Improvements I intend to make if elected, include better leadership going forward, thus improving office morale and increasing efficiency. I've also established a more cooperative working relationship with other department heads and elected officials. This will increase office productivity. I intend to treat tax dollars respectfully, and be accountable to the taxpayers of Denton County. I will be accessible to the public. Schyler Butler - Green No response County Treasurer Cindy Yeatts Brown – Republican No opposition County Commissioner, (Precinct No. 2) Ron Marchant, Republican No opposition County Commissioner, (Precinct No. 4) Andy Eads, Republican No opposition Justice of the Peace (Precinct 1) Joe Holland – Republican No opposition Justice of the Peace (Precinct 2) James Depiazza, - Republican No opposition Justice of the Peace (Precinct 3) Becky Kerbow, Republican No opposition Justice of the Peace (Precinct 4) J W Hand – Republican No opposition Justice of the Peace (Precinct 5) Mike Oglesby – Republican No opposition Justice of the Peace (Precinct 6) Gary Blanscet – Republican No opposition Constable (Precinct 1) Johnny Hammons – Republican No opposition The City of Denton voters will consider the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Proposition No. 1 authorizes the sale of $61,710,000 in public securities for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, restructuring and extending streets, roadways, bridges, overpasses, pedestrianways, sidewalks, landscaping, streetscapes, collectors, storm drains, signalization, signage, other traffic and signal controls, traffic control and transportation facilities, street lighting and median improvements; up to $30,000 of such principal amount for acquiring, constructing, and installing public art related to and being part of some or all of the foregoing; and the purchase of land, as necessary, to support these improvements. Ballot Language: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $61,710,000 OF PUBLIC SECURITIES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST PROPOSITION NO. 2 Proposition No. 2 authorizes the issuance of $16,565,000 of public securities for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, renovating, improving, expanding, equipping, and furnishing public safety facilities for the Police and Fire departments, including related utility infrastructure, drainage, landscaping, and site and access improvements; up to $325,000 of such principal amount for acquiring, constructing, and installing public art related to and being part of some or all of the foregoing; and the purchase of land, as necessary to support these projects. Ballot Language: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $16,565,000 OF PUBLIC SECURITIES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AGAINST PROPOSITION NO. 3 Proposition No. 3 authorizes the issuance of $8,545,000 of public securities for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, restructuring, and installing stormwater drainage and flood control improvements; related utility relocation and bridge and street modifications or removal; and the purchase of land, as necessary, to support these improvements. Ballot Language: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $8,545,000 OF PUBLIC SECURITIES FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST PROPOSITION NO. 4 Proposition No. 4 authorizes the issuance of $11,355,000 of public securities for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, renovating, improving, expanding and equipping park improvements, including beautification, trails, athletic fields, water parks, swimming pools, park buildings, and recreation facilities; up to $180,000 of such principal amount for acquiring, constructing, and installing public art related to and being part of some or all of the foregoing; and the purchase of land, as necessary, to support these improvements. Ballot Language: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $11,355,000 OF PUBLIC SECURITIES FOR PARK SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST City of Denton Special Election PROPOSITION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING This determines whether an ordinance will be adopted amending Chapter 16, “Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulation,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, by adding a new Article VII, “Prohibition of Hydraulic Fracturing,” generally providing that hydraulic fracturing operations are prohibited in the City of Denton. Ballot Language: FOR SHALL AN ORDINANCE BE ENACTED PROHIBITING, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, A WELL STIMULATION PROCESS INVOLVING THE USE OF WATER, SAND AND/OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES PUMPED UNDER HIGH PRESSURE TO FRACTURE SUBSURFACE NON-POROUS ROCK FORMATIONS SUCH AS SHALE TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF NATURAL GAS, OIL, OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS INTO THE WELL, WITH SUBSEQUENT HIGH RATE, EXTENDED FLOWBACK TO EXPEL FRACTURE FLUIDS AND SOLIDS AGAINST City of Denton Special Election LOCAL OPTION ELECTION This authorizes the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages in the City of Denton, Texas. Ballot Language: FOR THE LEGAL SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INCLUDING MIXED BEVERAGES. AGAINST City of Denton Special Election PROPOSITION REGARDING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED, HELD OR CLAIMED AS A PARK This authorizes the sale of property within the North Lakes Park boundary. The subject tract for sale from the City is a 1.6598 acre tract of land on the south west corner of the North Lakes Park boundary, south of the earthen dam embankment and related drainage sump area. The tract does not have direct functionality with programming of the active or passive activities associated with North Lakes Park. Ballot Language: FOR SHALL AN ORDINANCE BE ENACTED AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 1.6598± ACRES AND BEING A PORTION OF NORTH LAKES PARK OWNED, HELD, OR CLAIMED AS A PARK AND BEING A TRACT OF LAND IN THE ROBERT BEAUMONT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 31, AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT CONVEYED TO SAID CITY OF DENTON BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 647, PAGE 245, OF THE DENTON COUNTY DEED RECORDS? AGAINST “When voting, keep in mind that the City of Denton local elections are located at the end of the official ballot.” For more information regarding these ballot propositions, please call the City Secretary at (940) 349-8309. Denton County Elections can be reached by phone at (940) 349-3200 or by email at [email protected]. You m ay bring this VOTERS G U ID E into the voting booth! Copyright 2013 League of Women Voters of Denton P.O. Box 424945 TWU Station Denton, Texas 76204 website: www.lwvdenton.org partial funding by the League of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund