Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Jaime Powell's Political Pulse: Why dont we know about these secret events?
Political Pulse: 08.20.06
August 20, 2006
Third child's charm: Herrero a dad again Rep. Abel Herrero will have to juggle lawmaking with additional daddy responsibilities after his wife, Matilde, gave birth to son Abel Jr. Aug. 8. Little Abel has two older sisters, Annalisa, 6, and Andrea, 1. "Lots of dirty Pampers," Herrero said, discussing having two kids in diapers at the same time. "Andrea is 15 months. I used to follow years, and now with all these babies I am following months." Greenwell garners bipartisan backing It was a mix of Republicans and Democrats at a fundraiser for Republican District Judge Tom Greenwell on Tuesday night at Darrell Barger's and Beth Reese's house. Introducing Greenwell to the crowd, lawyer Michael Terry said he has been a Democrat since his family was kicked out of Ireland for stealing sheep, but he is supporting Greenwell in his re-election campaign. Greenwell has been fair, Terry said, joking that that is important "to Republicans, Democrats and communists like myself." Greenwell said he appreciates and expects the Republicans to support him, but it's extra nice when he gets support from both sides. "I know some of you are very solid Democrats, communists, whatever," Greenwell said, grinning and looking imploringly into the crowd. "I'm not trying to make you a Republican or an Independent, just vote for me." Party HQ moves before man has chance to vote Standing around at Nueces County Republican headquarters Tuesday night waiting for the vote on a Texas House District 33 nominee, businessman Art Granado's cell phone buzzed. It was Corpus Christi Independent School District candidate and former City Councilman John Longoria saying he was at Republican Headquarters and no one was there for the vote. Granado snickered and explained that the headquarters had moved to a new location on Staples. Arctic analogy welcome in S. Texas August heat Before the vote to choose between former County Commissioner Joe McComb and his opponent, Raul Torres, Republican precinct chair Mike Bergsma said that if a Republican is to take District 33 from the Democrats, the party would have to pull together after the vote. "We are going to have to work like sled dogs for whichever one wins," Bergsma said on a day when the temperature soared to nearly 100 degrees. McComb aims to follow 'work smarter' dictum Shortly after Republicans nominated McComb, he told precinct chairs and Republicans gathered that he will outwork and outsmart his Democratic opponent for District 33, Solomon Ortiz Jr. "I don't know if you have ever seen a fat man run for 90 days, but I'm going to be running," he said. Neal gets in dig about jail at forum for candidates Republican county judge candidate Loyd Neal got in a dig about the Nueces County Jail against Larry Olivarez, the Democratic candidate and former Nueces County sheriff, during a forum Thursday. A member of the League of Women Voters asked both candidates how they would balance the county budget if elected. "The first thing we need to do is get the federal prisoners back," Neal said. "That will help the budget." Neal was referring to U.S. marshals pulling their prisoners from the jail in June after inspections found shoddy living conditions, with the result that the county lost the reimbursement that came with housing the prisoners. Olivarez ribs Neal for forgetting questions At the forum, Neal spent some time correcting what he said were errors in Olivarez's answer. Olivarez had touted his experience overseeing the sheriff's department's $18 million budget. "What was the question?" Neal asked the moderator. "I'd like to forget because Larry talked so long. I got lost in that $18 million sheriff's budget." Neal forgot other questions before he could answer them, and Olivarez gave his opponent one final ribbing at the end of the event. "We'll stick around if y'all have questions," Olivarez told the audience. "I'll repeat it to him if he forgets." Supporter pledges to walk blocks, but not many At a fundraiser for City Council District 4 candidate Norm Baker at island businesswoman Linda Walsh's house Thursday night, Baker was enlisting supporters. Carol Rogers raised her hand and said she supports Baker 100 percent and would walk blocks to gather support for him. "Can I walk two blocks? That's all I can handle," she said. Another of Baker's supporters grinned and pointed out jokingly that at that rate, Baker is going to need a whole lot of "street walkers." Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell. This week's contributors are Powell and Denise Malan. Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com
Friday, August 18, 2006
Candidates for Nueces County sheriff discuss jail issues
NUECES COUNTY - The Nueces County sheriff's race is one of the high profile races this November, and Thursday, both Jimmy Rodriguez and Jim Kaelin addressed business owners in the northwest part of Corpus Christi.
Dirty conditions inside the Nueces County Jail was the topic dominating the discussion between the two men, each vying for the seat of the county's top cop. Democratic candidate and Chief Deputy Rodriguez has worked with the department for almost 10 years.
"I'll be the first to accept responsibility for the cleanliness," Rodriguez said. "We could have been cleaning better, and we have, and we will continue to do that."
Republican candidate and former DPS trooper Jim Kaelin agreed that the former administration should shoulder the blame.
"Well I think this election is really gonna be defined by the mismanagement that's gone on in the Nueces County Jail," Kaelin said. "You can't take a facility like that and let it deteriorate to the condition it deteriorated in the nine years that they've been there. It did not happen overnight."
Many wondered if the cleanliness problems just recently developed or developed over time. So 6 News asked Rodriguez if he'd seen the problems developing over the last few years.
"It's a matter or prioritizing the problems," Rodriguez said. "When you look back at the history of the jail, we dealt with the issues of suicide and deaths and abuse and those things, and that's where we've been focused. And now there's problems of maintenance, and we're going to deal with those maintenance problems too."
Rodriguez said pictures of things like clogged toilets only represent a small percentage of the over 500 jail toilets. They are problems that prompted the removal of federal inmates. An issue kaelin said hurts the county on the bottom line.
"But remember, 45 dollars a day is going out that window," he said. "There were 55+ prisoners taken out of that Nueces County Jail. We haven't got them back, and they don't know when they're going to get them back and there's millions and millions of dollars that are going to be lost."
As for the facility itself, Chief Deputy Rodriguez said the sanitation issues at the jail have been addressed. He said contractors are currently working on plumbing issues. Some of the metal walls need to be removed so they can get rid of the rust.
As of Thursday, no re-inspections for the jail are scheduled, but Chief Deputy Rodriguez said state inspectors can come at any time. There was no word on Thursday if or when federal inmates will return.
Online Reporter: Shaun Hegarty
Candidates for Nueces County judge speak at LWV's meeting
NUECES COUNTY - The race for Nueces County Judge made it's way to the League of Women Voter's Thursday. Republican candidate, Loyd Neal, and Democratic candidate, Larry Olivarez, spoke to the organization at their regular monthly meeting at the Corpus Christi Seaman's Center.
Both candidates laid out their qualifications and spoke on a variety of topics including the need for economic development in Nueces County.
"We must keep our families here," Olivarez said. "We must bring jobs here, broaden our tax base with these jobs to stop these dramatic increases in our property taxes."
Neal concentrated on education.
"You can't attract businesses until you have an educated work force," Neal said. "You can't attract businesses in this community until we quit losing six or eight hundred kids every year who ought to be graduating from high school."
Both men have high name recognition in Nueces County. Olivarez is the former Nueces County sheriff, and Neal is the former mayor of Corpus Christi.
Monday, August 14, 2006
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Jaime Powell's Political Pulse 8-13-2006 features HD #32 Sparring
Political Pulse: 08.13.06
August 13, 2006
Seaman: Garcia not fighter pilot
During an interview about the race for District 32 State Representative, Republican incumbent Gene Seaman tried to shoot down Democratic opponent Juan Garcia's Naval flight record.
"He's not a fighter pilot," Seaman asserted. "He never flew jets, he flew P-3s. He is not a fighter pilot even though he takes his picture behind a jet."
Garcia did not fly jets, his campaign staff agreed. But he did fly 30 armed missions in the Persian Gulf and served as a top aide to the deputy Commander in Chief of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe. He also served in Operation Allied Force in Kosovo and on the aircraft carrier USS Constellation in support of the enforcement of the no-fly zone in Iraq.
Seaman contributor is a harbinger, Garcia says
Garcia's political camp is saying that one of Seaman's campaign contributions is a harbinger of a nasty time to come.
Seaman's latest campaign finance reports list a $10,000 donation from Houston homebuilder, the ultra-conservative Bob Perry, who is known lately for financing a variety of conservative causes including pro-tort reform measures and an anti-gay marriage initiative.
"Juan Garcia is saying the pilots are backing him," Seaman said in response to questions about the contribution from Perry. "If the pilots want to back him fine. Why should you pick on me for getting donations from a fellow homebuilder?"
Perry also was responsible for financing the 2004 "Swift Boat" ads that played a part in torpedoing Democrat John Kerry's shot at the White House.
Garcia chuckled, "We will not be swift-boated."
Garcia: 'Sharks, chaos' good training for politics
Garcia said he took a few days off the campaign trail a couple of weeks ago to go to southern California. Garcia was at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to complete the Water Survival Refresher training required of all naval aviators every four years. Training includes sessions in a hypoxia chamber, underwater egress from a ditched aircraft, and parachute extraction.
Said Garcia, "Sharks, panic, chaos . . . it's good preparation for politics."
Does disaster follow Benson or vice versa?
When Dr. Lanie Benson, new director of the public health preparedness program at the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, introduced himself to county commissioners Thursday, he recounted his public health experience in three other Texas cities, all of which were struck by disasters after he moved there. Wichita Falls had severe tornadoes, Victoria flooded and Jasper was hit by Hurricane Rita.
"He starts after hurricane season," Commissioner Chuck Cazalas said. Other commissioners and County Judge Terry Shamsie shared slightly nervous laughs.
"I hope it's some kind of statistical quirk," Benson said.
Port: Smith is always welcome after his praise
Corpus Christi's new Police Chief Bryan Smith stopped by to introduce himself at this week's Port of Corpus Christi commissioners meeting. At the meeting, Smith shared some of his goals in conjunction with working with the port. At the end of his speech, Port chairman Ruben Bonilla thanked him and invited him to attend every monthly meeting.
"It's not every day that a guest refers to us as honored and distinguished," Bonilla said.
Shamsie's wife is a fan of Smith's good looks
Smith also received a compliment when he introduced himself during a Nueces County Commissioners Court meeting this week. County Judge Terry Shamsie told Smith that when his wife saw a man, presumably Smith, on television, she remarked how handsome he was.
"I want a copy of that footage," Smith retorted.
Shamsie kept going. "I was taken aback because I wanted to know who she was watching. I said, 'Oh, you saw the chief of police.' 'No, I saw Oscar Ortiz.' "
Little is modest over minor-league pitch
Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria told the court Shamsie's assistant, Tyner Little, had thrown out the first pitch at the Coastal Bend Aviators game Wednesday during county employee night at the ballpark. Little was bashful about his minor-league appearance.
"Thank you, commissioner," he said. "I almost reached the catcher."
Israeli Consul: U.S. has friendly neighbors
Discussing the crisis in the Middle East on Friday, Asher Yarden, an Israeli Consul General pointed out how lucky the United States is to have friendly neighbors like Mexico and Canada.
"We live in a tough neighborhood," he said matter-of-factly. "Our neighbors include Iran, Iraq and Syria. Fortunately, we don't have a border with Iran because Iran has not hidden its intent to wipe Israel off the map of the Middle East."
Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell. This week's contributors include Powell, Denise Malan and Fanny Chirinos. Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com
August 13, 2006
Seaman: Garcia not fighter pilot
During an interview about the race for District 32 State Representative, Republican incumbent Gene Seaman tried to shoot down Democratic opponent Juan Garcia's Naval flight record.
"He's not a fighter pilot," Seaman asserted. "He never flew jets, he flew P-3s. He is not a fighter pilot even though he takes his picture behind a jet."
Garcia did not fly jets, his campaign staff agreed. But he did fly 30 armed missions in the Persian Gulf and served as a top aide to the deputy Commander in Chief of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe. He also served in Operation Allied Force in Kosovo and on the aircraft carrier USS Constellation in support of the enforcement of the no-fly zone in Iraq.
Seaman contributor is a harbinger, Garcia says
Garcia's political camp is saying that one of Seaman's campaign contributions is a harbinger of a nasty time to come.
Seaman's latest campaign finance reports list a $10,000 donation from Houston homebuilder, the ultra-conservative Bob Perry, who is known lately for financing a variety of conservative causes including pro-tort reform measures and an anti-gay marriage initiative.
"Juan Garcia is saying the pilots are backing him," Seaman said in response to questions about the contribution from Perry. "If the pilots want to back him fine. Why should you pick on me for getting donations from a fellow homebuilder?"
Perry also was responsible for financing the 2004 "Swift Boat" ads that played a part in torpedoing Democrat John Kerry's shot at the White House.
Garcia chuckled, "We will not be swift-boated."
Garcia: 'Sharks, chaos' good training for politics
Garcia said he took a few days off the campaign trail a couple of weeks ago to go to southern California. Garcia was at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to complete the Water Survival Refresher training required of all naval aviators every four years. Training includes sessions in a hypoxia chamber, underwater egress from a ditched aircraft, and parachute extraction.
Said Garcia, "Sharks, panic, chaos . . . it's good preparation for politics."
Does disaster follow Benson or vice versa?
When Dr. Lanie Benson, new director of the public health preparedness program at the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, introduced himself to county commissioners Thursday, he recounted his public health experience in three other Texas cities, all of which were struck by disasters after he moved there. Wichita Falls had severe tornadoes, Victoria flooded and Jasper was hit by Hurricane Rita.
"He starts after hurricane season," Commissioner Chuck Cazalas said. Other commissioners and County Judge Terry Shamsie shared slightly nervous laughs.
"I hope it's some kind of statistical quirk," Benson said.
Port: Smith is always welcome after his praise
Corpus Christi's new Police Chief Bryan Smith stopped by to introduce himself at this week's Port of Corpus Christi commissioners meeting. At the meeting, Smith shared some of his goals in conjunction with working with the port. At the end of his speech, Port chairman Ruben Bonilla thanked him and invited him to attend every monthly meeting.
"It's not every day that a guest refers to us as honored and distinguished," Bonilla said.
Shamsie's wife is a fan of Smith's good looks
Smith also received a compliment when he introduced himself during a Nueces County Commissioners Court meeting this week. County Judge Terry Shamsie told Smith that when his wife saw a man, presumably Smith, on television, she remarked how handsome he was.
"I want a copy of that footage," Smith retorted.
Shamsie kept going. "I was taken aback because I wanted to know who she was watching. I said, 'Oh, you saw the chief of police.' 'No, I saw Oscar Ortiz.' "
Little is modest over minor-league pitch
Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria told the court Shamsie's assistant, Tyner Little, had thrown out the first pitch at the Coastal Bend Aviators game Wednesday during county employee night at the ballpark. Little was bashful about his minor-league appearance.
"Thank you, commissioner," he said. "I almost reached the catcher."
Israeli Consul: U.S. has friendly neighbors
Discussing the crisis in the Middle East on Friday, Asher Yarden, an Israeli Consul General pointed out how lucky the United States is to have friendly neighbors like Mexico and Canada.
"We live in a tough neighborhood," he said matter-of-factly. "Our neighbors include Iran, Iraq and Syria. Fortunately, we don't have a border with Iran because Iran has not hidden its intent to wipe Israel off the map of the Middle East."
Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell. This week's contributors include Powell, Denise Malan and Fanny Chirinos. Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Political Pulse: Not a Democraddick Party
Not a Democraddick Party
Wednesday evening August 9, 2006, Texas State HD #33 Representative Candidate Solomon P. Ortiz Jr. (Solly) held an open invitation to the public to join him at the Texas State Aquarium. The public was included as the message addressed the HD #33 precinct chairs in the spirit of Public Opinion. Solly is engulfed in a controversial battle with Danny Noyola Sr. (note: both enter as loophole candidates) for the precariously vacated HD #33 State Representative seat. In the “spur of the moment” resignation, Democraddick Incumbent, Vilma Luna in one fell swoop abandoned her responsibility to her constituents and the Democratic Party while creating opportunity for the Republican Party to vie for the crucial position by entering their own loophole candidate in Joe Mc Comb. Upon arrival to the Aquarium, the parking lot was filled. Many had to park down the street and walk back to the Aquarium. Surprisingly, Solly and His Father (Congressman Ortiz) had to walk as well. Everybody had a great time. Water Street Oyster Bar catered the festivity although, I did think twice about partaking of the oysters (as August does not end in R) but the thought quickly faded as the oysters disappeared. There were several little food islands throughout the “maze like” assortment of aquatic niches. Guests (many families and their children) got to explore the depths while sampling different cheeses, fruits, beverages, quesadillas and various seafoods. The message to the precinct chairs reverberated innately through the event via the guests. When it came time for the speeches; there wasn’t much left (for Solly, or Terry Shamsie or Oscar Ortiz or the Congressman) to say (in addition). The Chairs all know WATT they must do. If they will make the right choice; remains to be demonstrated? One thing is certain, intimidation and unscrupuality cannot be allowed on Sunday. We need not create any more baggage; for the horses that we run, already labor under a heavy burden. Heaven forbid, should “the wagon tip over”? Everyone is urged to attend the Executive Committee meeting on Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Nueces County Courthouse. This way there will be no question of ambiguity, innuendo, impromptu hugs or hanging chads. LOL.
Now that’s debatable?
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
The race for the District 33 Texas House district vacated by Vilma Luna has taken to cyberspace.
Political Pulse: 08.06.06
August 6, 2006
Candidate e-mails boast of support
The race for the District 33 Texas House district vacated by Vilma Luna has taken to cyberspace.
Ortiz Jr. receives some more endorsements
Grandchild wants to keep family tradition
Shamsie is kidded about driver's licenses to come
Candidate Bell unhappy about state of state parks
Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell. This week's contributors include Powell and Denise Malan. Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com
August 6, 2006
Candidate e-mails boast of support
The race for the District 33 Texas House district vacated by Vilma Luna has taken to cyberspace.
Rep. Solomon Ortiz Jr., who is vying for the nomination to fill out the term, sent an e-mail at 5:14 p.m. Wednesday touting his support among Democrats, with endorsements from the likes of Susie Luna Saldana, LULAC Council No. 4444 President Nancy Vera and Air America radio host John Kelley. Five hours later, contender Danny Noyola Sr. fired off an e-mail with endorsements from his supporters, including popular educators such as former Moody High School baseball Coach Steve Castillo.
Ortiz Jr. receives some more endorsements
Late Thursday, Ortiz got another endorsement when Regional Transportation Authority chairman Roland Barrera announced he will support Ortiz rather than seek the nomination himself.
He also got endorsements from Corpus Christi Independent School District board member Lucy Rubio, retired deputy sheriff Rachel Gonzales and Port of Corpus Christi Chairman Ruben Bonilla, who has often crossed swords with the younger Ortiz's more powerful papa, Congressman Solomon Sr.
Grandchild wants to keep family tradition
Cheering on Uncle Solomon Ortiz Jr. Thursday, Oscar Andres Sanchez, 3, Congressman Solomon Ortiz's only grandchild, talked about what he wants to be when he grows up.
"Congressman," said Oscar, the son of Ortiz's daughter, Yvette. "Like Baba (his pet name for his grandpa)."
With a little prodding from Solomon Jr., Oscar pointed out that "Baba" works "real far" away in Washington.
Shamsie is kidded about driver's licenses to come
Feria de las Flores queen Imelda Renee "Mellie" Valencia visited county commissioners Wednesday and received praise and shared more about herself.
Imelda, 17, will be a senior this year at Carroll High School.
County Judge Terry Shamsie joked with Imelda's father, who attended the meeting and took pictures, that he should get her a car.
Imelda replied she already has one.
"See what you have to look forward to?" Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria poked Shamsie, who has three children.
Shamsie laughed. "I'm giving them bus tokens," he said.
Candidate Bell unhappy about state of state parks
Touring state parks last weekend was an eye opener, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell said, because the park system, a big state treasure, is falling into massive disrepair, he said
Visiting the San Jacinto Museum of History near Houston, Bell groused this week that the state has not managed to keep the deck sealed on a historic battleship at the museum and that the surface is rusting through.
Touring the San Jacinto Monument, Bell said, "We had heard the elevator at the San Jacinto Monument does not go all the way to top," Bell said, pointing out that it is ludicrous to let the state's parks degrade.
"Then we find out it does not work at all. Sometimes the punchline just writes itself."
Bell is part of a crowded gubernatorial candidate field that also includes independents Carole Keeton Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman, and incumbent GOP governor Rick Perry.
Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell. This week's contributors include Powell and Denise Malan. Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com
Friday, August 04, 2006
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Thank you for your support!
In all fairness there are written committments from precinct chairs to Danny Noyola as well. An invitation remains, if you email them we will post them. The validity is to your own discretion. If you disagree then by all means disagree but please sttick to objective issue and by default ad hominem attacks moot any arguement made. Positive support of your candidate & why?
“Increasing property taxes are always a concern to individuals and families on limited incomes. We can count on Solomon Ortiz, Jr. to help fight for tax relief.”
-Ronnie Canales – Nueces County Tax Assessor Collector
”Solomon Jr. has been a teacher at CCISD, worked with at risk children and been a Party leader. We need his compassion, dedication and energy in Austin.”
-Susie Camacho – Miller H.S. Parent
“Protecting our community is my number one priority, and that is why I’m supporting Solomon Ortiz Jr. He knows the important issues for effective law enforcement.”
-Rudy Caceres – Constable Pct. 1
“Since the beginning of the year, 200,000 children have been removed from CHIP leaving them without health insurance. Solomon recognizes that legislation is the first step; much work remains to be done to ensure that CHIP reaches the most vulnerable in our society.”
-Alicia Lopez-Guerra M.D. – Local Pediatrician
“He will be the best representative we need on education issues as well as the candidate we need for the Party in November.”
-John Kelley – Air America Radio Host, former teacher and AFT representative
“This community desperately needs a leader with solid principles, a proud record of achievements and an uncompromising commitment to serve our people NOT special interests.”
-Nancy Vera – Miller H.S. teacher
“Helping the community is important to Solomon and me.
For years I’ve helped train and mold our children into champions! Solomon Jr. has that same commitment and focus to get things done in Austin!”
-Emilio Sanchez – Former community Boxing Coach
“We need someone who will not give in to special interests; but someone who has the community’s best interests at heart, and that person is Solomon Ortiz, Jr.”
-Dr. Victor Frazier – Minister and former CCISD Principal
“I have worked with children and young people all of my life and I often worry about their futures. So many of them drop out of school and face uncertainty. Solomon Ortiz, Jr. will work hard to make sure that all our children will have the opportunities to succeed.”
-Carolyn Keith – Retired school counselor, CCISD
“Education has always been my priority and I know that Solomon Ortiz Jr. shares my feelings. That is why I am supporting him 100%. I hope you do too.”
-Jane Wall – Current teacher and former Miller H.S. journalism instructor
“As a Precinct chair, it is my responsibility to listen to the voters who elected me. I surveyed my neighborhood and it is overwhelmingly in support of Solomon Ortiz, Jr. I will honor their choice and vote for him.”
-Susie Luna Saldana – Precinct Chair #72 and AFT Representative
Thank you for your support!
Solomon Ortiz Jr.
Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 33
*****
“Increasing property taxes are always a concern to individuals and families on limited incomes. We can count on Solomon Ortiz, Jr. to help fight for tax relief.”
-Ronnie Canales – Nueces County Tax Assessor Collector
”Solomon Jr. has been a teacher at CCISD, worked with at risk children and been a Party leader. We need his compassion, dedication and energy in Austin.”
-Susie Camacho – Miller H.S. Parent
“Protecting our community is my number one priority, and that is why I’m supporting Solomon Ortiz Jr. He knows the important issues for effective law enforcement.”
-Rudy Caceres – Constable Pct. 1
“Since the beginning of the year, 200,000 children have been removed from CHIP leaving them without health insurance. Solomon recognizes that legislation is the first step; much work remains to be done to ensure that CHIP reaches the most vulnerable in our society.”
-Alicia Lopez-Guerra M.D. – Local Pediatrician
“He will be the best representative we need on education issues as well as the candidate we need for the Party in November.”
-John Kelley – Air America Radio Host, former teacher and AFT representative
“This community desperately needs a leader with solid principles, a proud record of achievements and an uncompromising commitment to serve our people NOT special interests.”
-Nancy Vera – Miller H.S. teacher
“Helping the community is important to Solomon and me.
For years I’ve helped train and mold our children into champions! Solomon Jr. has that same commitment and focus to get things done in Austin!”
-Emilio Sanchez – Former community Boxing Coach
“We need someone who will not give in to special interests; but someone who has the community’s best interests at heart, and that person is Solomon Ortiz, Jr.”
-Dr. Victor Frazier – Minister and former CCISD Principal
“I have worked with children and young people all of my life and I often worry about their futures. So many of them drop out of school and face uncertainty. Solomon Ortiz, Jr. will work hard to make sure that all our children will have the opportunities to succeed.”
-Carolyn Keith – Retired school counselor, CCISD
“Education has always been my priority and I know that Solomon Ortiz Jr. shares my feelings. That is why I am supporting him 100%. I hope you do too.”
-Jane Wall – Current teacher and former Miller H.S. journalism instructor
“As a Precinct chair, it is my responsibility to listen to the voters who elected me. I surveyed my neighborhood and it is overwhelmingly in support of Solomon Ortiz, Jr. I will honor their choice and vote for him.”
-Susie Luna Saldana – Precinct Chair #72 and AFT Representative
Thank you for your support!
Solomon Ortiz Jr.
Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 33
*****
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
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