DeLeon wins Crane County sheriff race in landslide
Democrat Robert DeLeon defeated incumbent Danny Simmons 927 to 461 in Crane County. DeLeon, former chief deputy, secures 66 percent vote share and will be sworn in December 31. Simmons, a 30 year veteran, plans private business after leaving office.
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West Odessa race nets West with strong county support
State representative candidate West says voters backed his record and denied his opponent's distorted portrayal while Moore vows to stay active. West faced controversy over a threatened $500,000 water grant tied to budget cuts but defends a gradual funding phase. West carried Andrews and Winkler counties with large margins, and led in Ector County.
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Precinct 3 Candidate Outlines Odessa Area Support
The candidate from Precinct 3 at the county administration building expresses readiness to start campaigning and aims to win in November to continue serving Ector County residents. Precinct 3 covers central Odessa and part of the downtown area. Commissioners earn 30,244 dollars yearly plus a 5,400 dollar car allowance.
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Precincts See Apathy As Voters Reject Alternatives
Gardner supporters frame the vote as a rejection of an alternative while Cowell laments low turnout in Precinct 105 with 13 votes among 63. White says he highlighted litter illegal dumping and a county employee vesting period for Precinct 1, which includes West Odessa and northern Ector County to Goldsmith. commissioners earn $30,244 a year with a $5,400 car allowance.
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Reeves County braces for two April runoffs in county elections
In Reeves County nine Democrats competed for the county commission seat held by Felipe Arredondo, with Rogelio Alvarado and Robert Natividad advancing to an April 13 runoff. Precinct 3 contenders Bailey Wheeler and Saul Herrera also head to a runoff, while early voting runs April 5 to 9. The winners will face no opposition in November and assume office January 1, 2005.
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Roy” Alvarado
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Prosecuting DWI touted in primary campaign contrasts
Linch used over 10000 dollars in TV ads highlighting her husband Bryan being hit by a drunken driver while Barber ran a grassroots approach with no ads. Bright pledged to cite prosecution statistics to prove a strong DWI record and public awareness of the facts.
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Horn wins Republican nomination for Ector tax assessor
Barbara Horn defeated Jo Elliott in the primary to become the Republican nominee for Ector County tax assessor collector. Horn got 6,325 votes or 61.9 percent to Elliott's 3,902 votes or 38.2 percent. She will face incumbent Lea Taylor in the general election as she campaigns on change and a clean race. Elliott seeks office leadership changes, while Taylor touts her long tenure and experience. The office handles property taxes for the county and Medical Center Hospital, vehicle registrations, and liquor and adult licenses. The position pays $49,339 with a $2,700 car allowance.
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Benavides Delays Decision on ECISD Athletics Director Hire
ECISD superintendent Roy Benavides needs another one to two weeks to recommend an executive director for athletics as 13 applicants remain. The board, with Delma Abalos and others present, discussed budget cushions and noted former Parker’s resignation since January 2003. The salary ranges from 69 760 to 104 639 dollars plus car allowance and insurance.
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