At the regular Missouri City Council session Monday, Professor Gary will take the oath of office for her district B seat which, in June, she won in a landslide victory over long-time Owen backed incumbent Don Smith. Everyone is invited to the pre-oath reception at Missouri City Hall in the lobby Monday July 2nd starting at 5pm, followed by her swearing in during the council session at 7pm.
Please come if you can!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Houston Chronicle Reports On Reform/Gary Victory In Mo-City!!!
Missouri City incumbent loses Saturday runoff
By ZEN T. C. ZHENG
Houston Chronicle
A runoff Saturday for the Missouri City District B City Council seat ended with Cynthia Lenton-Gary as the winner, beating incumbent Don Smith.
Lenton-Gary took home 518 votes, or 63 percent of the total, while Smith garnered 309, or 37 percent, in the second round of the race. The runoff occurred because none of the three candidates running in the May 12 election received more than half the votes.
In the May election, Smith received 333 votes, 15 more than Lenton-Gary. Lou Hunter, another candidate, netted 132 votes and subsequently endorsed Lenton-Gary.
Smith has been on the council since May 2001. He was running for another two-year term.
"I am not surprised at the results tonight, but I am just overwhelmed," said Lenton-Gary, 48, a professor of sociology. "The community stated clearly that they are ready for changes."
Lenton-Gary described it as a "very tough race."
"I do see more obstacles ahead because Councilman Jerry Wyatt has said no one wants me on the council," she said. . .
Follow: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/fortbend/news/4896458.html for the full story!
By ZEN T. C. ZHENG
Houston Chronicle
A runoff Saturday for the Missouri City District B City Council seat ended with Cynthia Lenton-Gary as the winner, beating incumbent Don Smith.
Lenton-Gary took home 518 votes, or 63 percent of the total, while Smith garnered 309, or 37 percent, in the second round of the race. The runoff occurred because none of the three candidates running in the May 12 election received more than half the votes.
In the May election, Smith received 333 votes, 15 more than Lenton-Gary. Lou Hunter, another candidate, netted 132 votes and subsequently endorsed Lenton-Gary.
Smith has been on the council since May 2001. He was running for another two-year term.
"I am not surprised at the results tonight, but I am just overwhelmed," said Lenton-Gary, 48, a professor of sociology. "The community stated clearly that they are ready for changes."
Lenton-Gary described it as a "very tough race."
"I do see more obstacles ahead because Councilman Jerry Wyatt has said no one wants me on the council," she said. . .
Follow: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/fortbend/news/4896458.html for the full story!
FBN Reports On Gary Victory Over Smith!
Lenton-Gary Wins Missouri City Run-off; Wyatt's Statements Cloud Victory
by Bob Dunn, Jun 16, 2007, 10 46 PM
Cynthia Lenton-Gary easily won Saturday’s run-off election for the District B Missouri City Council seat, beating incumbent Councilman Don Smith 518 votes to 309, according to unofficial results posted by the city.
Lenton-Gary’s vote total represents 62.6% of the vote to Smith’s 37.4%. Just 15 votes separated the two after the May 12 election, with Smith winning 333 votes at the time to Lenton-Gary’s 318.
The victory should mean Lenton-Gary becomes the first African-American woman to serve on Missouri City Council.
However, Councilman Jerry Wyatt cast a pall on Saturday’s election when he said earlier this month that he would act to prevent the run-off election results from being certified by council if Lenton-Gary won. . .
(Get the full story at: http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/3018/lenton-gary-wins-in-missouri-city-run-off-wyatts-statements-cloud-victory?commented=0#txpCommentInputForm)
by Bob Dunn, Jun 16, 2007, 10 46 PM
Cynthia Lenton-Gary easily won Saturday’s run-off election for the District B Missouri City Council seat, beating incumbent Councilman Don Smith 518 votes to 309, according to unofficial results posted by the city.
Lenton-Gary’s vote total represents 62.6% of the vote to Smith’s 37.4%. Just 15 votes separated the two after the May 12 election, with Smith winning 333 votes at the time to Lenton-Gary’s 318.
The victory should mean Lenton-Gary becomes the first African-American woman to serve on Missouri City Council.
However, Councilman Jerry Wyatt cast a pall on Saturday’s election when he said earlier this month that he would act to prevent the run-off election results from being certified by council if Lenton-Gary won. . .
(Get the full story at: http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/3018/lenton-gary-wins-in-missouri-city-run-off-wyatts-statements-cloud-victory?commented=0#txpCommentInputForm)
Saturday, June 16, 2007
From MCC: Gary Wins In Landslide!
Professor Gary Wins In A Landslide (Click the title link for official county counts)
Click the title link for the hotly contested Missouri City district B run-off race between Gary and longtime incumbent Smith. Wyatt and other council members, via media reports, have threatened to not certify Professor Gary if she wins the council seat tonight. Many current and past council candidates, including several Fort Bend County Party chairpersons and other local, regional politicians have promised to lead a potential recall election (fully endorsed by MCC) if Wyatt, Smith and the mayor make good on this report.
Election Update: It's official Gary wins in a landslide!
Gary 518 (63%)
Smith 309 (37%)
Congratulations reformers and volunteers!
Stay tuned to see if council certifies this clear victory!
Click the title link for the hotly contested Missouri City district B run-off race between Gary and longtime incumbent Smith. Wyatt and other council members, via media reports, have threatened to not certify Professor Gary if she wins the council seat tonight. Many current and past council candidates, including several Fort Bend County Party chairpersons and other local, regional politicians have promised to lead a potential recall election (fully endorsed by MCC) if Wyatt, Smith and the mayor make good on this report.
Election Update: It's official Gary wins in a landslide!
Gary 518 (63%)
Smith 309 (37%)
Congratulations reformers and volunteers!
Stay tuned to see if council certifies this clear victory!
Monday, June 11, 2007
FBN & Chronicle Cover MC District B Race Heats Up!
Regional and local media pick up on hot district B race here in Missouri City. Long-time incumbents Jerry Wyatt, Allen Owen and Don Smith target Professor Gary and the reform movement in an attempt to remain in power. This type of politics is what Cynthia is trying to end. Stay tuned as we update this and get out election day (Saturday the 16th) and make your voice heard!
Get the full story at:
http://www.fortbendnow.com/opinion/2994/playing-catch-22-in-a-political-game-of-missouri-city-hardball
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/fortbend/news/4870255.html
Get the full story at:
http://www.fortbendnow.com/opinion/2994/playing-catch-22-in-a-political-game-of-missouri-city-hardball
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/fortbend/news/4870255.html
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Early Voting For District B Run-off Starts Monday!
Cynthia Gary, reform candidate for the Missouri City district B run-off, spent the last weekend before early voting pounding the pavement in several Mo-City neighborhoods with her teams of supporters. Ms. Gary is committed to opening up local municipal government and improving the disparity in development along the Texas Pkwy and Cartwright corridors. She has been outspoken on improving police and fire protection while attempting to rain in the high crime and taxes in her district.
Cynthia encourages everyone in district B to get to the polls for early voting and make history this election cycle! When asked what will be her greatest contribution to the city council, Gary said, "I will stop the current rubber stamping approach to special interest in our local government".
Early Voting Information:
Early voting for the runoff will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 4-9; from noon-5 p.m. on June 10, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 11 and 12. All early voting will take place at the Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway in Missouri City.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on election day, June 16, at the following Missouri City locations:
→ Precincts 2077 and 2141 – Glover Elementary School, 1510 Columbia Blue;
→ Precinctc 2050 and 2089 – Hunter’s Glen Elementary, 8295 Independence Blvd.;
→ Precinctc 2033 and 2091 – Lantern Lane Elementary, 3323 Mission Valley Drive;
→ Precinct 2092 – Meadowcreek Clubhouse, 2410 LaQuinta Drive;
→ Precincts 2115 and 2136 – Quail Valley East Clubhouse, 2206 Turtle Creek Drive.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Kevin Tunstall Endorses Cynthia Lenton-Gary In Her Bid for the District B Council Seat!
This just in to the Lenton-Gary campaign headquarters:
Kevin Tunstall, who was narrowly defeated in the Missouri City council district C battles, has openly endorsed Professor Gary in her run-off for the district B seat. Tunstall, a reform candidate who ran a strong race in traditional Owen territory, announced today. He stated that Ms. Gary represents all Missouri City and the principles that we worked for and supported in our run against the special interest forces now controlling the city. "We seek open governance and fiscal responsibility, which Professor Gary strongly supports. We see our efforts as mutually aligned."
Mr. Tunstall wishes Cynthia the best in her final month of the campaign and will call and block-walk for her during this critical time in our city.
--We will update this thread as the information permits.
Kevin Tunstall, who was narrowly defeated in the Missouri City council district C battles, has openly endorsed Professor Gary in her run-off for the district B seat. Tunstall, a reform candidate who ran a strong race in traditional Owen territory, announced today. He stated that Ms. Gary represents all Missouri City and the principles that we worked for and supported in our run against the special interest forces now controlling the city. "We seek open governance and fiscal responsibility, which Professor Gary strongly supports. We see our efforts as mutually aligned."
Mr. Tunstall wishes Cynthia the best in her final month of the campaign and will call and block-walk for her during this critical time in our city.
--We will update this thread as the information permits.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Follow the link below for run-off update!
Read this FBN update on Gary-Smith Run-off. Cynthia is carrying the banner for the reform candidates now for June 16th!
http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/2942/reiter-wins-another-mo-city-council-term-as-recount-shows-3-vote-margin
http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/2942/reiter-wins-another-mo-city-council-term-as-recount-shows-3-vote-margin
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
FortBendNow Reports On Gary Run-off!
"...Incumbent District B Missouri City Councilman Don Smith faces a fight in the form of sociology professor Cynthia Lenton-Gary, who took 318 votes to Smith’s 333 in the May 12 elections. As challenger Lou Hunter won another 132 votes, no candidate got a majority, which forces Smith and Lenton-Gary into a runoff election now set for June 16.
Lenton-Gary got a boost Friday morning, when Hunter called to tell her he was throwing his support behind her.
“Lenton-Gary’s campaign more closely identifies the issues I ran on,” he said, adding that “I’ll probably campaign harder for her than I did for myself.”
Hunter admitted there have been past “issues” between him and the City Council, which obviously had a bearing on why he chose to run for Smith’s seat in the first place. Despite those issues, he said, he was trying to be open minded and hear all sides before deciding which candidate to stand behind.
“I’ve spoken to both parties in depth,” Hunter said of his former election opponents. “Hell, I’ve probably eaten at that Denny’s on Highway 6 five times this week.”
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***If you want more information or wish to donate then please contact professor Gary at: cegaka@aol.com
Lenton-Gary got a boost Friday morning, when Hunter called to tell her he was throwing his support behind her.
“Lenton-Gary’s campaign more closely identifies the issues I ran on,” he said, adding that “I’ll probably campaign harder for her than I did for myself.”
Hunter admitted there have been past “issues” between him and the City Council, which obviously had a bearing on why he chose to run for Smith’s seat in the first place. Despite those issues, he said, he was trying to be open minded and hear all sides before deciding which candidate to stand behind.
“I’ve spoken to both parties in depth,” Hunter said of his former election opponents. “Hell, I’ve probably eaten at that Denny’s on Highway 6 five times this week.”
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***If you want more information or wish to donate then please contact professor Gary at: cegaka@aol.com
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Chronicle: Anyone surprised by a runoff in Missouri City?
Discuss this topic at:
http://blogs.chron.com/fortbend/archives/2007/05/anyone_surprise.html
or see this FortBendNow piece currently running at:
http://www.fortbendnow.com/opinion/2930/jockeying-begins-in-ernest-as-lure-of-cd-22-race-looms-larger
Stay tuned right here as we follow reform candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary on her quest to change local history here in Missouri City!
http://blogs.chron.com/fortbend/archives/2007/05/anyone_surprise.html
or see this FortBendNow piece currently running at:
http://www.fortbendnow.com/opinion/2930/jockeying-begins-in-ernest-as-lure-of-cd-22-race-looms-larger
Stay tuned right here as we follow reform candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary on her quest to change local history here in Missouri City!
Gary Receives Key Endorsement In Her Historic Run For Missouri City Council!
Just in from MCC: It's Official! Lou Hunter Endorses Gary In District B Run-off!!!
Lou Hunter, former district B reform challenger, after extensive meetings with both Cynthia Lenton-Gary and Don Smith, run-off candidates in the Missouri City council race, has decided to endorse Gary in her bid for the hotly contested city council seat against the longtime incumbent (Smith). Hunter was quoted as saying "he will now actively spend the next few weeks blockwalking and calling his supporters to get out the vote for Cynthia." He added, "after spending much time interviewing the two candidates, I'm convinced that Ms. Lenton-Gary has the best plan for addressing many of the issues neglected by Smith during his tenure in office."
Mr. Smith has been endorsed by Allen Owen, the Missouri City mayor, who some have noted is heavily backed by Houston area developers. What finally lead to Hunter's decision was the fact that "Ms. Gary lines up well with many of the larger issues impacting our community such as the expanding Blue Ridge Landfill, that the current council supported, loss of our only hospital at the end of 2006, disparity in growth along the hwy 6 and Texas Pkwy corridor, repealing ordinance 46-4, lower ISO fire ratings, lack of independence from the special interests of the current council, increasing crime in district B, and of course, the rising taxes facing all home and property owners", said Lou.
We will update this release as information becomes available!
Lou Hunter, former district B reform challenger, after extensive meetings with both Cynthia Lenton-Gary and Don Smith, run-off candidates in the Missouri City council race, has decided to endorse Gary in her bid for the hotly contested city council seat against the longtime incumbent (Smith). Hunter was quoted as saying "he will now actively spend the next few weeks blockwalking and calling his supporters to get out the vote for Cynthia." He added, "after spending much time interviewing the two candidates, I'm convinced that Ms. Lenton-Gary has the best plan for addressing many of the issues neglected by Smith during his tenure in office."
Mr. Smith has been endorsed by Allen Owen, the Missouri City mayor, who some have noted is heavily backed by Houston area developers. What finally lead to Hunter's decision was the fact that "Ms. Gary lines up well with many of the larger issues impacting our community such as the expanding Blue Ridge Landfill, that the current council supported, loss of our only hospital at the end of 2006, disparity in growth along the hwy 6 and Texas Pkwy corridor, repealing ordinance 46-4, lower ISO fire ratings, lack of independence from the special interests of the current council, increasing crime in district B, and of course, the rising taxes facing all home and property owners", said Lou.
We will update this release as information becomes available!
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