CHAIRMAN’S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2011

By Lloyd Criss

Redistricting Commissioners and Constables

By a 3 to 2 partisan vote the Republican majority on the Commissioners court reduced the number of constables from 9 to 5 and by the same partisan vote gutted County Commissioner Pct. 1 by taking representation off of the island and the peninsula and transferred it to League City.  This action was, despite the fact that public support at all of the hearings was overwhelming, in opposition to both Republican moves.  In addition, the La Marque, Galveston and Texas City City Councils and the Galveston, Texas City – La Marque and the peninsula Chambers of Commerce opposed their actions.

After Tuesday’s meeting, both Henry and O’Brien have earned new names – Me2 and Me3.  Both believe Com. Clark elected them and that they can continue to “thumb their noses” at everyone in Galveston County who resides south of League City because they believe Clark will re-elect them.  We will see!   It is clear 722 Moody is currently controlled by Com. Clark’s Tea Party Mentality.

Schwartz – Hall Dinner

The second bi-annual Schwartz- Hall Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 6:00 pm in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hilton Island Resort, 5400 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas.

This year we will honor Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor for his life of public service to our community and NASA businessman Israel Galvan for his service to the Democratic Party and the community.  Former State Senator A. R. “Babe” Schwartz will serve as Master of Ceremonies.  So far no Guest Speaker has been obtained.

In early 2012 the Party is going to honor Commissioners Pat Doyle and Stephen Holmes for their service to the people of Galveston County.

Draft Nick Lampson for Congress?

Many Democrats in Galveston, Jefferson and Brazoria Counties are encouraging former U. S. Congressman Nick Lampson to run in the newly formed 14^th Congressional District.  This district is 80% of the original 9^th Congressional District from which Nick Lampson was originally elected.  You can email Nick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or sign up at the Draft Nick Lampson for Tx-14 facebook page.  He told friends he would make an announcement within a few weeks.

Texas State Budget

The 2012 – 13 State Budget takes effect today.  It was voted in by a 100% Republican vote.  Every Democratic legislator voted against it.  Here is what it does to Texas working families;

·         Cuts $4 billion from public schools

·         Cuts $1.3 billion more in grants for pre-kindergarten and other educational programs

·         Cuts $1 billion from higher education

·         Cuts financial aid for 43,000 eligible college students

·         Cuts $1.6 billion from Texas nursing homes

·         Cuts preventive, family planning health care services for 284,000 women

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