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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2009
Page
6
Houston voters will choose between Annise Parker and Gene Locke in a December 12 runoff after Parker led with about 31 percent and Locke followed with 25 percent in a crowded mayoral field. Parker would be the nation's largest city’s first openly gay mayor if elected.
Channelview voters approved two pro portions to fund a new junior high and classroom additions at existing elementaries plus early childhood centers. Proposition 1 covers a nutrition and maintenance facility and other renovations while Proposition 2 funds athletic and band facilities, agricultural facilities, transportation department additions, and purchase of extra land.
Voters in Friendswood overwhelmingly approved alcohol sales at restaurants and grocery stores in the downtown corridor along FM 518 between FM 528 and FM 2351. The move ends a 46-year dry spell dating to the city’s 1963 incorporation by Quakers.
The Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District re-elected its three incumbents Tue night as five candidates vied for three seats. Leader Jack Blume drew about 24 percent, followed by Al Artemus and Dennis Stafford. Newcomers Shawn Pachlhofer and Jack Haigh trailed with 18 and 16 percent. The board faces major recovery work after Hurricane Ike.
Voters Tuesday rejected three bond proposals that would fund a new police station, a public works facility, and an expanded city library. The police headquarters plan failed narrowly by 24 votes, while the library and public works measures were soundly defeated.
In Clute Brazosport ISD residents voted down a 166 million bond plan to replace three schools add classrooms gyms and a districtwide natatorium. Voters favored keeping current buildings as is and most funds would have renovated roofs added buses and updated technology from prior bonds.
Danbury ISD trustees trimmed a failed $9.47 million plan and put forward an $8.9 million athletic facility and renovations measure. Voters rejected the proposal Tuesday night, ending plans to finish the middle school second floor add elementary classrooms and build a multiuse center.
Alvin ISD voters approved a 70 million bond issue on Tuesday to fund new campuses and renovations as part of a 112 million package including 42 million for planning and readiness. The measure targets growth needs and facility upgrades across the district.
Manvel residents rejected a $2.5 million bond to fund a new city hall and repurpose the current building as a library. Despite council concerns about space, voters chose to open windows instead of expanding city facilities.
Seabrook voters chose Sean Riley over Thom Kolupski gar nered 303 to 223 in a Tuesday special election to fill the Place 5 council vacancy. The result fills the vacant seat on Seabrook City Council.
Austin AP reports Texas spent roughly 300 million on merit pay over three years with minimal effect on reading scores across 140,000 students. Dallas Morning News notes researchers found no systematic evidence that the Texas Educator Excellence Grant boosted achievement. Governor Perry supports incentives while lawmakers consolidate programs into DATE with about 200 million yearly funding.
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