Trotter Hopes to Retain Appointed Judgeship in Texas
W Stacy Trotter seeks to keep the 244th district court seat in Ector County after being appointed by Gov Perry. The Republican candidate faces Odessa attorney Mike Holmes in the November election to complete former Judge Gary Watkin's term. Trotter promises fairness and four goals: uphold justice, serve all citizens equally, maintain court traditions, and ensure public pride in the judiciary.
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Rick Perry
W. Stacy Trotter
Ector County
Trotter
Republican Party
Gary Watkin
Watkins
Perry
Odessa
Mike Holmes
244Th District Court
Holmes
Holmes pledges judge bid on experience and reform
W Mike Holmes, 57, Democrat candidate for the 244th District Court, argues his 3,000 criminal and 2,000 family law cases make him best suited for the post in the November election. He plans tougher supervision for first time nonviolent offenders and cost savings for taxpayers if elected to the two year term.
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Mike Holmes
Holmes
Gardner touts eight years as County Commissioner in bid for reelection
Incumbent Freddie Gardner faces challenger Kermon Pardue in the November race for Precinct 1 County Commissioner. Gardner points to eight years of county service, including the Adopt a County Road program, expanding water services, a new West Odessa community center, and leadership as president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. He vows to continue delivering roads and services and cites peer support as validation of his record.
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Precinct
Freddie Gardner
Ector County
Gardner
West Odessa
West Texas
Pardue Seeks Fresh Leadership for Precinct 1 on County Board
Odessa resident Kerman Pardue, Democratic challenger to eight year incumbent Freddie Gardner, promises fresh ideas and a tougher stance. He says Precinct 1 has been left behind and vows to vote for what is best for the precinct, not what is popular, if elected.
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Kerman Pardue
Ector County Commissioners Court
Sor
Odessa
Pardue
Gardner
Freddie Gardner
Miller named to FDA advisory role and community driver
Miller, legally blind from retinal disease, was appointed to the U S Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee and campaigns across 26 counties with volunteer help. She emphasizes her 20 years in public education, budget management, and security work, aiming to raise high school completion rates in Senate District 31.
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Miller
Seliger
State Senate
American Council On Education
Department of Defense
John F. Kennedy War College
Fort Bragg
N.C
Pentagon
Senate
Texas
United States
State of
Bright seeks fifth term in county attorney race
Bright, county attorney since 1988, faces Republican Cathy Linch in November aiming to continue leading the office. She notes staff includes four assistants, three investigators, and a funded victim assistance coordinator, with some positions supported by the hot check fund and grants.
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Bright
Cathy Linch
Linch to challenge Bright for Ector County attorney post
Two part time prosecutors from Andrews join the race with Democrat incumbent Tracey Bright. Linch vows to bring a dedicated full time county attorney to Ector County to prosecute cases fairly, vigorously and effectively and to advise the commissioners court on legal matters.
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Commissioners Court
Linch
Andrews
Graff frames self as the people’s commissioner
Precinct 3 Commissioner Barbara Graff, a Democrat, campaigns for re election against Republican David Dunn. She portrays herself as the people’s commissioner serving all residents, vows to vote conscience even against the court, and argues for a full time post to scrutinize budgets with fiscal discipline. Term is four years with a $30,224 salary.
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Precinct 3
Barbara Graff
People’s
Graff
David Dunn
Commissioners Court
Dunn cites past service diplomacy in campaign for county post
David Dunn, former Odessa College and Ector County Appraisal District board member, campaigns for Precinct 3 county commissioner against incumbent Barbara Graff. He sells for Westair Gas, pledges focus on economic development and careful line by line budget review, and urges local diplomacy and open communication among commissioners.
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Odessa College Board of Trustees
Ector County Appraisal District
David Dunn
Dunn
Barbara Graff
Ector County
BLOTTER: Odessa Police report assaults burglaries and thefts
A blotter of incidents shows an Odessa man rammed and cut by sword at 1 15 a m in Eighth Street, an officer assaulted during a weapon take, and Joseph Chad Howard held on a 25000 bond. Burglary reports include lamps and vacuum thefts from a storage unit and other home entries with vehicle break ins. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a car thefts also cited. Identity theft involves use of a resident’s information to obtain electricity.
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Odessa
Eighth St
Joseph Chad Howard
Oakwood Drive
Ector County
E. 88Th Street
Eisenhower Road
N. Adams Ave
Horn seeks Taylor's tax assessor seat after long service
Horn, a candidate with prior experience as a clerk in Winkler and Ector counties and twelve years as a supervisor, runs for tax assessor. She notes strong voter response and pledges a four year term with a salary of 49338 and a 2700 car allowance per year.
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Taylor
Horn
Winkler
Ector
Taylor pushes tax collection consolidation in county race
In a contentious campaign claim, Taylor argues only her office can constitutionally collect taxes for Ector County and three entities, while Horn urges transferring duties to the district. She asserts cost savings and ready infrastructure, citing $21,000 annual combined costs versus nearly $300,000 charged by the appraisal district.
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Taylor
Ector
City of Goldsmith and
Medical Center Hospital
Ector County
City of
Odessa
Odessa College
ECISD
Barbara Horn
Human Resources Department
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