Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Rumor: Municipal Judge Ben Neece Considering Run for City Commission, District 4, in 2017

Municipal Judge Ben Neece
A man I recognized as a political advocate and downtown property manager stopped me on my way into the Los Ebanos Blvd. Post Office:  "I've got one for you," he called out.
"Ben Neece is going to run for City Commissioner, District 4, against John Villarreal," he continued.

"I don't know about John.  We've had all these meetings about improving downtown and John says he just doesn't have the time for it because of the family business.  If he doesn't have the time for it, why did he run?" the informant continued.


City Commissioner John Villarreal
We've since learned that Neece is indeed "considering" such a run once he retires in August from his long-tenured service as Brownsville Municipal Judge.  No announcement.  No campaign treasurer in place just yet.  Merely "considering."

Indeed, Ben Neece, if elected, would immediately change the dynamics of the young, inexperienced city commission with background in running a downtown business and keen interest in preservation and renovation the city's historic center.

19 comments:

  1. Jump in, Ben Neece!

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  2. Ben Neece will do a great job

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  3. Neece is a good public servant he will be an excellent commissioner

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  4. John Villarreal has been a dark dark city commissioner..is time to go John

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  5. John is a good guy. But very ineffective. Gotta go.

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  6. In downtown we need someone like Neece someone who wants change and improvement

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  7. My vote will go to Ben Neece for sure

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  8. Its about time that we have a real public servant not a politician as city commissioner. Do it Ben!

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  9. Ben Neece is the DWI defendant's best friend. Say NO to Neece!

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    1. Lol, Zavaletta is still butt hurt 5 years later. How childish. Good luck TSC.

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  10. Glad to know that Neece is running, he is a good option

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  11. Go for it....we need an independent, like Ben to seek public office.

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    1. He's not an independent Pat, you idiot. There are more than two parties in what would be a nonpartisan race. Pendejo.

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  12. My vote is with the judge, John has done nothing for our district all he has done is kiss ass, trying to move up in the elite, what a disappointment of a Brownsville City Commissioner. He needs to stick to what he know and that is to sell tortillas.

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  13. Ben is a concern citizen, that's what city council needs

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  14. Well, good for him, we need someone that will speak up for our district as well as the city.

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  15. Praying he runs. I regret voting for John V. His tiew with the Benavides disgust me.

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