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| Pat Ahumada |
That may have been a sincere compliment or Ahumada simply showing his Republican roots.
Speaking of Republicans, did anyone find it curious that almost no prominent local Republicans, several who've run for office locally, were in attendance?
No Tad Hasse. No Adela Garza. No Carlos Cascos. Not even Cameron County Republican Chair Morgan Cisneros Graham made the meeting.
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| Carlos Guerrero |
We did stop and visit with the always-gracious Guerrero and wife Monica, who were holding a loterΓa mexicana at an event center on Boca Chica, yet, without attending the campaign forums, is it possible for Guerrero to share his vision for the City of Brownsville?
In an incident deserving recognition, Mayor Tony Martinez, knowing that John Cowen had to to depart for a wedding, yielded the floor to Cowen at 3:50 PM, to allow him to squeeze in a comment before leaving. Very classy, Tony!
While these forums in their totality tend to be repetitive, there were some unique statements made today:
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| John Cowen |
Cowen also noted that he had a client lined up ready to bring a very large company to Brownsville, but he could not even get a return call from the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation.
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| Trey Mendez |
During my nine years as a Texas Southmost College trustee, we've held the tax rate steady, lowered tuition 37%, yet given our employees a raise each year."
Mendez described the Gladys Porter Zoo as the city's leading tourist attraction, "bringing in $26 million last year," adding that it has not been revamped since its construction in 1971.
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| Commissioner Tetreau |
Something Tetreau may not have meant the way it came out: "I've been your commissioner for eight years and I hope you will elect me for another eight years."
Is she already declaring for 2023?
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| Mayor Martinez |
Martinez included in his accomplishments: bringing in SpaceX, resaca restoration and underground utilities into downtown.
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| Jessica Puente Bradshaw |
"McAllen offers small business owners 0% interest loans up to $250,000. Weslaco, San Benito and other valley cities are also considering this, but the idea was turned down by Brownsville," she stated.
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| Charlie Cabler |
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| Caty Presas |
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| William Garza |
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| Nurith Galonsky |
I’m with Trey and Tetreau! I’m still undecided in da at large race.
ReplyDeleteI worked at BISD for 20+ years and myself along with my co workers came together to get rid of Luci “Lucifer” Longoria and Cata “La Rata” Presas. Go ahead and re watch the televised meetings and results from grievances. From paraprofessionals, principals, vendors, and even parents...,,,, we all have have something to say and we will make sure this woman is not elected to commissioner. I will bring 100 people to the poles to vote against La Rata!
ReplyDeleteGalonsky showed her ignorance on the status of the UTRGV campus. Their enrollment is falling so why try to give them more land? Sounds too much like the Tony Martinez way of thinking. She lost my vote. I’m with Longoria now.
ReplyDeleteAs a fiscally responsible Democrat, running for city commissioner district-2, I found the forum non partisan, very well organized, well attended, good moderator, and very good questions with no hidden agendas or biases by the hosting party. Good public service forum and hope more would be held like this one. All questions were directed to all candidates. Very good forum. Thank you for covering the event.
ReplyDeleteY el cheque, Papa? Y los DWIs pinche quarterback?
DeleteY el cheque que?
ReplyDeletePete Gonzalez is the most respected and educated man from within the city!
ReplyDeleteAsked and answered. Jim made reference to you and the check in his podcast. He also made reference to the check when I said I was beyond reproach in doing what is right for our city and says that I am not above reproach because i was accused and that it does not matter if I was found not guilty. So, this must be worth beating a dead horse over and over again by asking and making references to something that happens every day in banking.
ReplyDeleteNo one can say I dont stand up for Brownsville against special interest, or that my policies and initiatives introduced are with the intent to build a better Brownsville. Amazing how you both seem to focus on the check, but cannot come up with anything that I did for personal gain or to benefit special interest at the expense of our city. I like how he asked me about the check and never asked the incumbent about her transgressions and connections to special interest. e that pales when compared to the work Could it be the preference is corruption? You cast stones, but based on what moral authority? Look yourself! So, vote for corruption. Simple, you have a choice. So dont pretend you want honest and transparent government, because my track record is honest and transparent government.
Y el cheque que? I'd say depositing a check that isn't yours into your personal account WAS FOR PERSONAL GAIN. How many hot checks did you cover with that deposit?
DeletePat do not pay attention to these losers, they prefer someone who will do nothing for Brownsville. Their opinion does not matter, what matters is doling what you do for the animals and for those of us who know you will not sell us out.
ReplyDeleteY el cheque que?
ReplyDeletePat, myself and almost everyone I associate with will not be voting for you. You've run in the last five elections and FAILED.
ReplyDeletePlease stop wasting our time and embarrassing yourself. How do you earn your living? Are you on disability? Be truthful and tell us who the hell is putting you up to finding a seat on the commission or is it your own stupidity?
Carlos Guerrero for At Large A. With out a doubt.
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