By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
Despite predictions of a blue wave nationwide, Precinct 203 (Salado) remained devoutly Republican in the 2018 midterm elections, voting for GOP candidates by a four to one margin. [Read more…] about Texas GOP staves off Democratic blue wave
The early vote turnout in Bell County has eclipsed every other mid-term election in Bell County history, including the midterms of 2010, which was the Tea Party revolution.
[Read more…] about Early vote turnout is eclipsing all other midterm elections
Brad Buckley will face Democrat Kathy Richerson in November for the Texas House District 54 after defeating incumbent Republican Scott Cosper in a primary party runoff May 22.
[Read more…] about Bell County challengers beat GOP incumbents
By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
Bell County Commissioner Tim Brown reported that since Jan. 26 his campaign has raised an additional $8,550 in political contribution and spent $31,714.42 in political expenditures, according to campaign finance report dated May 12.
[Read more…] about Brown has advantage over Whitson in fundraising
By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
State Rep. Scott Cosper has raised $236,819.05, according to the May 14 campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission while his challenger Dr. Brad Buckley has raised $54,115.00 in political donations.
[Read more…] about Cosper outraises Buckley 4-to-1 in runoff
Salado ISD voters overwhelmingly approved the $49.4 million bond proposal. Village of Salado voters narrowly re-elected Mayor Skip Blancett.
Three candidates are vying for election as Mayor of the Village of Salado. Election day is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 7 at the Salado Civic Center. Salado Village Voice has featured profiles of the candidates along with weekly questions and answers. Those can be found online at saladovillagevoice.com. This week, we put these questions to the candidates:
Question 1: What is your opinion of the Subdivision Ordinance and the enforcement of this and other codes in terms of property maintenance? (200 words)
Question 2: What is your opinion of the Zoning Ordinance and the enforcement of this and other codes and its effects upon local business? (200 words)
Question 3: Can or should the Village do anything about the population of white tail deer? If so, what? If no, why not? (200 words)
Question 4: What sets you apart from the other candidates and why should you be elected? (250 words)
Five candidates are seeking two positions on the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen. Election day is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 5 with the polls open at the Salado Civic Center. Salado Village Voice has done a series of questions and answers with the candidates each week. The series is available online.
For the final week, here are the questions we asked of the candidates:
Question 1: What is your opinion of the Subdivision Ordinance and the enforcement of this and other codes in terms of property maintenance? (200 words)
Question 2: What is your opinion of the Zoning Ordinance and the enforcement of this and other codes and its effects upon local business? (200 words)
Question 3: Can or should the Village do anything about the population of white tail deer? If so, what? If no, why not? (200 words)
Question 4: What sets you apart from the other candidates and why should you be elected? (250 words)
[Read more…] about Aldermen candidates on subdivision, zoning, deer
More than 1,400 voters cast ballots during early voting in the $49.4 million Salado ISD Bond Election and almost 600 voters have cast ballots during early voting in the Village of Salado municipal election for what appears to be a strong indication of what will be a high turnout.
The 592 voters who have cast ballots in early voting surpassed the record number who voted during last year’s Disannexation election. Last year, through the end of early voting, 582 cast ballots in the Village election.
Early voting began April 23 in local elections that include a ballot for the Village of Salado Mayor and Aldermen races and a ballot for the Salado ISD $49.4 million bond election. [Read more…] about Early voting totals in Salado ISD & Village of Salado election
Salado Village Voice put the following questions to the Mayoral and Aldermen candidates. Early voting begins on April 23.
QUESTION 1: Do we have adequate police protection? If not, what can be done to improve police protection? 150 words
QUESTION 2: Does Village government help or hinder economic development? Explain how you will address this if elected. 200 words
QUESTION 3: Does the Village adequately address its road infrastructure? Can this be improved? If so, how? 200 words
[Read more…] about Aldermen candidates on police, economic development, roads