“The best public servant is someone who is visible and approachable and gives of themselves selflessly.” A Forum Attendee
325 people were present at a recent Republican forum at Drifter’s Hall on February 5th. The place was packed with candidates and voters. Many candidates shared about their conservative values and their wanting to make a difference in their communities especially among our up-and-coming generation.
The candidates running for U.S. Representative District 27 are Scott Mendel, Chris Mapp, Luis A. Espinola, and Michael Cloud. Each candidate spoke about the importance of strong representation at the national level. Mark Longoria represented Michael Cloud who was unable to attend. A video clip was used to share his comments.
Judicial state candidates Michelle Slaughter, Jenny Crone, and Jon West spoke to the audience about their keeping of the Constitution in their decision making on the bench. Lisa Harvey Moore, who is running for the 24th District judge position was present as well.
The three candidates running for County Sheriff Steve De La Cruz, Jason Boyd, and Bobbie Vickery were present to talk about the running of the Sheriff’s department and the important role the County Sheriff has within the community.
The three candidates running for the Tax Assessor Collector position Azalia Sally Bonuz, Mark Howell, and Tracey Johnson each focused on how their experience would guide their ability to manage. Tracy focused on her interactions with the public. Sally talked about her experience in the tax office. Mark shared about his experience in private as well as governmental agencies. All three candidates spoke about the importance of customer service.
Candidates running for Commissioners of Precincts 1 and 3 are unopposed. David Hall and Joel Behrens, the candidates, expressed their gratitude to the voters for allowing them to serve their communities.
The County Constable offices for Precincts 1, 2, and 3 are also unopposed. Those candidates are Tyrone Harris, Billy Billings, and Adam Vickery. Tyrone and Adam were present at the forum to express thanks to the community.
For County Constable Precinct 4 there are two candidates running. They are Kevin Koliba and Louis E. Warren.
The Precinct 5 County Constable race includes David J. Thomas, David A. Cleveland, and Chelsi Holt. David Cleveland had to leave prior to his time to address the audience because of a family matter. David Thomas the incumbent spoke about his dedication to keeping the community safe. Chelsi Holt spoke about of her experience within the law enforcement community.
