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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2008
Page
5
Jones, a former U S Army Reserve member and Texas State Guard veteran with 35 years in law enforcement, entered politics in 2000 after a retiring constable urged him to run. He won 70 percent, then 90 percent for a second term, touting leadership and an open-door policy that boosted warrants and civil process performance.
Harris County Sheriff's Department patrolman MWTTO LEWIS 4has declares his candidacy for Precinct 3 Constable. A Gulf War veteran and Marine Corps leader, Lewis says he wants to restore quality of life in Channelview, citing rising crime and gang activity affecting his family. He emphasizes leadership over mere supervision.
Ken Jones outlines a grass roots approach focusing on veterans children and seniors while expanding training and tools for Precinct 3. He notes women now comprise a third of the department and cites 100,000 monthly calls answered with after hours callbacks from home. The office emphasizes automated state of the art dispatch, ongoing training beyond state minimums, D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T. programs and free security for nonprofit groups 501c3. If reelected he pledges to maintain trust and continue community service.
Marine Corps veteran and former Harris County deputy Lewis pledges to boost school safety by placing certified officers in districts including Goose Creek CISD while not discarding current staff. He cites rising crime in Precinct 3, emphasizes improving quality of life, and aims to attract qualified applicants amid staffing shortages.
The Baytown Sun columnist Bert Marshall argues in a partisan tone about taxes, the Bush presidency, Pelosi's Speaker tenure, and Obama as the preferred rival. He contends Hollywood celebrities oppose high taxes and defense cuts, and concludes he will vote against Barack Obama.
A Baytown resident vents frustration at monthly water bills, insisting no leaks exist after repeated tests and noting sewer charges apply to water not going to the sewage plant. The letter argues water use, including drinking and cooking, isn't treated, and seeks recourse to reduce bills.
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