new blog location
http://lmc4sanmarcos.blogspot.com
http://lmc4sanmarcos.blogspot.com
http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/
had a feature on http://www.wordle.net/create
and I think this is just the grooviest
had a feature on http://www.wordle.net/create
and I think this is just the grooviest
- Mood:artistic
- Music:Shawn Philips
http://www.78666.com/forums/showthr
Some quotes from advocacy of the posters on 78666.com:
"So, is LMC connected with this debacle?"
"I'm serious. She started the thread, so I want to know, especially if she ever decides to run for office again."
"jaysus, semi, for a "moderator", you sure are a rude and crude dude.
Your attacks on LMC have crossed the line way too many times.
Did she kick you in the man-berries or what ?"
32 replies 810 views
The page views for this thread are off the charts!
http://www.78666.com/forums/forumdispla
Some quotes from advocacy of the posters on 78666.com:
"So, is LMC connected with this debacle?"
"I'm serious. She started the thread, so I want to know, especially if she ever decides to run for office again."
"jaysus, semi, for a "moderator", you sure are a rude and crude dude.
Your attacks on LMC have crossed the line way too many times.
Did she kick you in the man-berries or what ?"
32 replies 810 views
The page views for this thread are off the charts!
http://www.78666.com/forums/forumdispla
- Mood:
amused
The discussion at 78666.com is heating up even post election regarding the online debate that I challenged the incumbent in which he first agreed and then refused. His rejection of an online open forum following a series of phone calls attempting to line up the debate {all recorded on video} aired for 24 hours on online at youtube and I posted the link to 78666.com while the video was available. The clip will appear in the documentary.
http://www.78666.com/forums/showthr
Online Debate {place holder}
31 Replies 872 Views
“LMC proved one thing beyond the shadow of a doubt, Chris Jones is a liar. Her recording of him was perfectly legal in Texas and 37 other "one party" states. I still think Jones is a "professional politician" treading water on the city council until an open seat at a higher level is available. That he is rather dull, unimaginative and incompetent makes him somewhat likeable (or at least acceptable) to us no-growthers.”
Check out the page views and replies comparison on the threads:
http://www.78666.com/forums/showthr
Online Debate {place holder}
31 Replies 872 Views
“LMC proved one thing beyond the shadow of a doubt, Chris Jones is a liar. Her recording of him was perfectly legal in Texas and 37 other "one party" states. I still think Jones is a "professional politician" treading water on the city council until an open seat at a higher level is available. That he is rather dull, unimaginative and incompetent makes him somewhat likeable (or at least acceptable) to us no-growthers.”
Check out the page views and replies comparison on the threads:
- Mood: amused
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/archives
last article prior to election - still no bio or questions for the public to evaluate the candiates
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/archives
"Returning to the city council with Narvaiz will be Council member Place 4 Christopher Jones, who defeated challenger Lisa Marie Coppoletta by a vote of 6,165 (55.60 percent) to 4,923 (44.40 percent)."
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/archives
The election breakdowns from our race not reported - but what is new with the Daily Record
last article prior to election - still no bio or questions for the public to evaluate the candiates
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/archives
"Returning to the city council with Narvaiz will be Council member Place 4 Christopher Jones, who defeated challenger Lisa Marie Coppoletta by a vote of 6,165 (55.60 percent) to 4,923 (44.40 percent)."
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/archives
The election breakdowns from our race not reported - but what is new with the Daily Record
World United Music Festival cancelled
Posted on November 16, 2008 at 10:24 pm
http://newstreamz.com/2008/11/16/wo
"Music fans who were looking forward to three days of fun found a rude shock as the World United Music Festival was abruptly canceled.
Festival staff were told by Jerry Payne, the organizer of the WUMF , that the remaining lineup of musicians would no longer be allowed to play and ticket holders were to be refused entry. People already attending the festival were asked to leave.
“He [Payne] was unhappy with the wind and the temperatures,” said Morrice Montalvo, one of the members of the production company that Payne contracted with to put on the festival, who also expressed apologies to the public regarding the cancellation.
Winds on Friday night were high and at least one tent was blown over resulting in an injury to a vendor.
“From what I understand all involved will be reimbursed,” said Montalvo, when asked about the possibility of refunds. As of yet no exact plans for this reimbursement have been finalized."
The rest of the story is located here:
http://newstreamz.com/2008/11/16/wo
Posted on November 16, 2008 at 10:24 pm
http://newstreamz.com/2008/11/16/wo
"Music fans who were looking forward to three days of fun found a rude shock as the World United Music Festival was abruptly canceled.
Festival staff were told by Jerry Payne, the organizer of the WUMF , that the remaining lineup of musicians would no longer be allowed to play and ticket holders were to be refused entry. People already attending the festival were asked to leave.
“He [Payne] was unhappy with the wind and the temperatures,” said Morrice Montalvo, one of the members of the production company that Payne contracted with to put on the festival, who also expressed apologies to the public regarding the cancellation.
Winds on Friday night were high and at least one tent was blown over resulting in an injury to a vendor.
“From what I understand all involved will be reimbursed,” said Montalvo, when asked about the possibility of refunds. As of yet no exact plans for this reimbursement have been finalized."
The rest of the story is located here:
http://newstreamz.com/2008/11/16/wo
http://star.txstate.edu/content/city-co
City Council election becomes official
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 12:12 pm | By City of San Marcos
Page Two 2008 election San Marcos
Susan Narvaiz maintained a majority vote in her bid for a third term as Mayor of San Marcos following a review of provisional and overseas ballots Monday by the Early Voting Ballot Board.
The election will become official following the canvassing of election returns by the City Council on at 5 p.m., Monday.
Out of 201 provisional ballots cast in Hays County, 14 qualified to be counted and five of the 14 were City of San Marcos ballots. In addition, 16 ballots were cast by residents who were out of the country, including four who were counted in the city election.
The San Marcos City Charter requires a majority vote (50 percent plus one vote) to elect a member of the City Council.
Following the review Monday, the City Council races in the Nov. 4 election had the following results:
Mayor: Susan Clifford Narvaiz: 6,451 (50.08 percent) Daniel Dan McCarthy 2,563 (19.9 percent) Dave Newman 3,868 (30.03 percent) City Council Place 3: Fred Terry 8,822 (100 percent) City Council Place 4: Lisa Marie Coppoletta 4,925 (44.40 percent) Christopher Jones 6,168 (55.60 percent)
Of the votes counted Monday, Narvaiz picked two additional votes, McCarthy gained one vote and Newman gained one vote.
Provisional ballots are used when there is some question about a voter’s eligibility. Provisional ballots may be used when the person’s name is not on the voter list, the voter is at the wrong polling place, the voter’s eligibility is challenged under state law, or the voter cannot provide identification required by federal or state law.
The City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Monday at 5 p.m. to canvass the election returns and certify the results.
The provisional and overseas ballots were reviewed by the Early Voting Ballot Board under the coordination of Hays County Elections Administrator Joyce Cowan.
—Courtesy of City of San Marcos
City Council election becomes official
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 12:12 pm | By City of San Marcos
Page Two 2008 election San Marcos
Susan Narvaiz maintained a majority vote in her bid for a third term as Mayor of San Marcos following a review of provisional and overseas ballots Monday by the Early Voting Ballot Board.
The election will become official following the canvassing of election returns by the City Council on at 5 p.m., Monday.
Out of 201 provisional ballots cast in Hays County, 14 qualified to be counted and five of the 14 were City of San Marcos ballots. In addition, 16 ballots were cast by residents who were out of the country, including four who were counted in the city election.
The San Marcos City Charter requires a majority vote (50 percent plus one vote) to elect a member of the City Council.
Following the review Monday, the City Council races in the Nov. 4 election had the following results:
Mayor: Susan Clifford Narvaiz: 6,451 (50.08 percent) Daniel Dan McCarthy 2,563 (19.9 percent) Dave Newman 3,868 (30.03 percent) City Council Place 3: Fred Terry 8,822 (100 percent) City Council Place 4: Lisa Marie Coppoletta 4,925 (44.40 percent) Christopher Jones 6,168 (55.60 percent)
Of the votes counted Monday, Narvaiz picked two additional votes, McCarthy gained one vote and Newman gained one vote.
Provisional ballots are used when there is some question about a voter’s eligibility. Provisional ballots may be used when the person’s name is not on the voter list, the voter is at the wrong polling place, the voter’s eligibility is challenged under state law, or the voter cannot provide identification required by federal or state law.
The City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Monday at 5 p.m. to canvass the election returns and certify the results.
The provisional and overseas ballots were reviewed by the Early Voting Ballot Board under the coordination of Hays County Elections Administrator Joyce Cowan.
—Courtesy of City of San Marcos
http://star.txstate.edu/content/may
Mayoral candidates invest finances toward campaign
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 10:18 am | By Theron Brittain
News campaign financing San Marcos elections
Campaign expenditure reports show mayoral candidates spent thousands of dollars in the months leading up to the Nov. 4 election.
The reports, filed Oct. 27, reveal how much the two candidates, Susan Narvaiz and David Newman, invested in their chances. A third candidate, Dan McCarthy, pledged in August to spend less than $500 during any given reporting period. State law exempted him from filing regular financial reports because of his pledge.
Newman reported $870 in total political contributions for the period roughly covering the end of September to the end of October. He spent $1,351 on his campaign for the same period. Narvaiz, whose election was confirmed Monday, outspent Newman, taking in $4,455 in total political contributions and spending $10,261 in the same period.
Narvaiz received 50.08 percent of the 12,878 votes casted, Newman 30.03 percent and McCarthy 19.89 percent.
Narvaiz and Newman’s campaigns spent the majority of their funds on advertising. Gloria Salazar, campaign treasurer for Narvaiz, said she hoped the extra capital helped make the campaign more effective.
“One of the largest expenses for the campaign was getting the new signs,” Salazar said. “And then we did something that we had not done as much of in the past campaigns — we did continuing advertising with The University Star to try to reach out to the students. We were doing ads weekly.”
Salazar said she was pleased with the financial support the mayor received over the last year, which totaled around $68,000.
“It’s just a real wide range,” Salazar said. “It came from business people. It came from individuals. It came from everywhere. We tried to reach out to all parts of the community.”
Dan Praver, Newman’s campaign treasurer, performs financial services for clients in San Marcos and said there was a one-to-one correlation between advertising and market share. Praver said Newman spent most of his financial resources on advertising, and he listed campaign buttons, printing supplies, paint and hardware as expenses.
“We spent money on spray paint and hardware to put together signs,” Praver said. “We bought some signs from Sign Crafters, and we bought some signs from a company called Super Cheap Signs. In fact, for the first accounting period, that was about a third of where the money went.”
Newman said he spent between $6,000 and $7,000 on his campaign. He provided $3,000 to $4,000 from his own finances.
“I received about half of my campaign finances in contributions and about half of it I put up myself,” said Newman, who ran on his own finances through the end of the election. “I spent about $2,000 in television ads and about $1,000 in printing costs. I spent about $3,000 on campaign signs.”
Newman ran ads on a variety of television channels, including CNN, FOX, ESPN and a few on MTV. Newman said he never had a proper fundraiser but might have held one if a runoff occured.
“We ran a pretty financially-tight campaign,” Newman said. “I was hoping the word was getting out there through the debates and media coverage. I didn’t have the money to saturate the print media like I wanted to. There are some things I think we could have done differently, but within the time frame I think we did most of what we could.”
Chris Jones won re-election to Place 4 on the City Council with 55.6 percent of 11,088 votes cast. Jones reported $3,800 in contributions and spent $854 on his campaign for the month of October. Jones’ opponent, Lisa Marie Coppoletta, operated under the same state exemption as Dan McCarthy. She received 44.4 percent of the vote.
Salazar said funds left over from Narvaiz’s campaign would be used to help defray costs resulting from the mayor’s duties and could be used in future campaigns.
“When you’re in office, and especially for our counsel where they do not get paid, there are expenses they have to incur throughout the term that are not covered,” Salazar said. “There are either out of pocket expenses or, for certain things, they are able to cover them through any monies they have left over from their campaign.”
Newman said he used all his contributions in the race.
Mayoral candidates invest finances toward campaign
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 10:18 am | By Theron Brittain
News campaign financing San Marcos elections
Campaign expenditure reports show mayoral candidates spent thousands of dollars in the months leading up to the Nov. 4 election.
The reports, filed Oct. 27, reveal how much the two candidates, Susan Narvaiz and David Newman, invested in their chances. A third candidate, Dan McCarthy, pledged in August to spend less than $500 during any given reporting period. State law exempted him from filing regular financial reports because of his pledge.
Newman reported $870 in total political contributions for the period roughly covering the end of September to the end of October. He spent $1,351 on his campaign for the same period. Narvaiz, whose election was confirmed Monday, outspent Newman, taking in $4,455 in total political contributions and spending $10,261 in the same period.
Narvaiz received 50.08 percent of the 12,878 votes casted, Newman 30.03 percent and McCarthy 19.89 percent.
Narvaiz and Newman’s campaigns spent the majority of their funds on advertising. Gloria Salazar, campaign treasurer for Narvaiz, said she hoped the extra capital helped make the campaign more effective.
“One of the largest expenses for the campaign was getting the new signs,” Salazar said. “And then we did something that we had not done as much of in the past campaigns — we did continuing advertising with The University Star to try to reach out to the students. We were doing ads weekly.”
Salazar said she was pleased with the financial support the mayor received over the last year, which totaled around $68,000.
“It’s just a real wide range,” Salazar said. “It came from business people. It came from individuals. It came from everywhere. We tried to reach out to all parts of the community.”
Dan Praver, Newman’s campaign treasurer, performs financial services for clients in San Marcos and said there was a one-to-one correlation between advertising and market share. Praver said Newman spent most of his financial resources on advertising, and he listed campaign buttons, printing supplies, paint and hardware as expenses.
“We spent money on spray paint and hardware to put together signs,” Praver said. “We bought some signs from Sign Crafters, and we bought some signs from a company called Super Cheap Signs. In fact, for the first accounting period, that was about a third of where the money went.”
Newman said he spent between $6,000 and $7,000 on his campaign. He provided $3,000 to $4,000 from his own finances.
“I received about half of my campaign finances in contributions and about half of it I put up myself,” said Newman, who ran on his own finances through the end of the election. “I spent about $2,000 in television ads and about $1,000 in printing costs. I spent about $3,000 on campaign signs.”
Newman ran ads on a variety of television channels, including CNN, FOX, ESPN and a few on MTV. Newman said he never had a proper fundraiser but might have held one if a runoff occured.
“We ran a pretty financially-tight campaign,” Newman said. “I was hoping the word was getting out there through the debates and media coverage. I didn’t have the money to saturate the print media like I wanted to. There are some things I think we could have done differently, but within the time frame I think we did most of what we could.”
Chris Jones won re-election to Place 4 on the City Council with 55.6 percent of 11,088 votes cast. Jones reported $3,800 in contributions and spent $854 on his campaign for the month of October. Jones’ opponent, Lisa Marie Coppoletta, operated under the same state exemption as Dan McCarthy. She received 44.4 percent of the vote.
Salazar said funds left over from Narvaiz’s campaign would be used to help defray costs resulting from the mayor’s duties and could be used in future campaigns.
“When you’re in office, and especially for our counsel where they do not get paid, there are expenses they have to incur throughout the term that are not covered,” Salazar said. “There are either out of pocket expenses or, for certain things, they are able to cover them through any monies they have left over from their campaign.”
Newman said he used all his contributions in the race.
http://www.sanmarcosmercury.com/archive
Narvaiz keeps majority in provisional vote tally
Posted on 10 November 2008
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From the city of San Marcos
Susan Narvaiz maintained a majority vote in her bid for a third term as the San Marcos mayor following a review of provisional and overseas ballots Monday by the Early Voting Ballot Board.
The election will become official following the canvassing of election returns by the City Council on Monday, November 17 at 5 p.m.
Out of 201 provisional ballots cast in Hays County, 14 qualified to be counted and five of the 14 were City of San Marcos ballots. In addition, 16 ballots were cast by residents who were out of the country, including four that were counted in the city election.
The San Marcos City Charter requires a majority vote (50 percent plus one vote) to elect a member of the City Council.
Following the review Monday, the City Council races in the November 4 election had the following results:
Mayor
Susan Clifford Narvaiz: 6,451 (50.08%)
Daniel Dan McCarthy 2,563 (19.9%)
Dave Newman 3,868 (30.03%)
City Council, Place 3
Fred Terry 8,822 (100%)
City Council, Place 4
Lisa Marie Coppoletta 4,925 (44.40%)
Christopher Jones 6,168 (55.60%)
Of the votes counted Monday, Narvaiz picked two additional votes, McCarthy gained one vote and Newman gained one vote.
Provisional ballots are used when there is some question about a voter’s eligibility. Provisional ballots may be used when the person’s name is not on the voter list, the voter is at the wrong polling place, the voter’s eligibility is challenged under state law, or the voter cannot provide identification required by federal or state law.
The city council is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Monday, November 17 at 5 p.m. to canvass the election returns and certify the results.
The provisional and overseas ballots were reviewed by the Early Voting Ballot Board under the coordination of Hays County Elections Administrator Joyce Cowan.
Narvaiz keeps majority in provisional vote tally
Posted on 10 November 2008
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From the city of San Marcos
Susan Narvaiz maintained a majority vote in her bid for a third term as the San Marcos mayor following a review of provisional and overseas ballots Monday by the Early Voting Ballot Board.
The election will become official following the canvassing of election returns by the City Council on Monday, November 17 at 5 p.m.
Out of 201 provisional ballots cast in Hays County, 14 qualified to be counted and five of the 14 were City of San Marcos ballots. In addition, 16 ballots were cast by residents who were out of the country, including four that were counted in the city election.
The San Marcos City Charter requires a majority vote (50 percent plus one vote) to elect a member of the City Council.
Following the review Monday, the City Council races in the November 4 election had the following results:
Mayor
Susan Clifford Narvaiz: 6,451 (50.08%)
Daniel Dan McCarthy 2,563 (19.9%)
Dave Newman 3,868 (30.03%)
City Council, Place 3
Fred Terry 8,822 (100%)
City Council, Place 4
Lisa Marie Coppoletta 4,925 (44.40%)
Christopher Jones 6,168 (55.60%)
Of the votes counted Monday, Narvaiz picked two additional votes, McCarthy gained one vote and Newman gained one vote.
Provisional ballots are used when there is some question about a voter’s eligibility. Provisional ballots may be used when the person’s name is not on the voter list, the voter is at the wrong polling place, the voter’s eligibility is challenged under state law, or the voter cannot provide identification required by federal or state law.
The city council is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Monday, November 17 at 5 p.m. to canvass the election returns and certify the results.
The provisional and overseas ballots were reviewed by the Early Voting Ballot Board under the coordination of Hays County Elections Administrator Joyce Cowan.
The story at the home page of 78666.com was just awesome and appreciated as the election was unfolding. Here are some of the comments posted prior to November 4th:
http://www.78666.com/News/Lisa_Marie_Op
Name: Walt
I see a clear choice in this election. This is between the two opposing philosophies that underlie life; service to self and service to others. Chris Jones is not a bad person, but he's in service to himself first and the electorate second. I think he'd support anything that would get him more votes. Lisa Marie has a long record of service to others. I don't think she would change an iota for any number of votes. To her, victory is achieving the goals she has set for this city and it's citizens. To Chris, victory is getting reelected.
Name: Lawrence
I've heard a rumor that the University Star will not print Lisa Marie's essay because Jones can't/won't write one. Anyone know more on this? A new "unfairness doctrine"?
Name: real jupiter
brad, its whinning meely mouse "know it alls" like yourself that make me want to eat dirt! Whoo hoo 1270!!! Man do you have to wear cork stoppers in your ears to keep all that mega gray matter from seeping out? I did not see your name on any ballot, wat up law dog?! Whom is wasting others time? How long have you been practicing and how many pro bono hrs. per month do you log?
Name: Brad
Sorry real jupiter, I am not a surrogate of Chris's and never went to this school. I actually scored above the Schools low standards on the SAT and went to UT Austin. Yes, it did take me 4 1/2 years to graduate from there but again, my 1270 SAT was to high for the SWTSU 850 minimum for attendance. I am an attorney here in San Marcos that is simply getting tired of the wasted seat that Chris Jones has held in place 4. As you have probably already figured out by now, my real name is not Brad.
Anyway, I am sincere in the fact that Chris Jones works harder to get elected than after he has been elected. He has done nothing since being in office and we have 3 years wasted in him already. I really wish that Lisa was just as serious about defeating him but that does not seem to be a reality. She is making a documentary on the political process and that is a shame. Between her and the idiot Dan Macarthy, they are wasting all of our time.
Name: James
Regarding yard signs - If you are serious LMC, put some signs out or quit yanking our chain for your documentary!
The total number of replies for this thread was 37-38 comments {they have changed the format since after the election and the stats are not appearing in interface} compared to the few comments on the incumbent for Mayor threads as well as those on her challenger Dave Newman with 8 comments on the story featuring his race.
http://www.78666.com/News/Lisa_Marie_Op
Name: Walt
I see a clear choice in this election. This is between the two opposing philosophies that underlie life; service to self and service to others. Chris Jones is not a bad person, but he's in service to himself first and the electorate second. I think he'd support anything that would get him more votes. Lisa Marie has a long record of service to others. I don't think she would change an iota for any number of votes. To her, victory is achieving the goals she has set for this city and it's citizens. To Chris, victory is getting reelected.
Name: Lawrence
I've heard a rumor that the University Star will not print Lisa Marie's essay because Jones can't/won't write one. Anyone know more on this? A new "unfairness doctrine"?
Name: real jupiter
brad, its whinning meely mouse "know it alls" like yourself that make me want to eat dirt! Whoo hoo 1270!!! Man do you have to wear cork stoppers in your ears to keep all that mega gray matter from seeping out? I did not see your name on any ballot, wat up law dog?! Whom is wasting others time? How long have you been practicing and how many pro bono hrs. per month do you log?
Name: Brad
Sorry real jupiter, I am not a surrogate of Chris's and never went to this school. I actually scored above the Schools low standards on the SAT and went to UT Austin. Yes, it did take me 4 1/2 years to graduate from there but again, my 1270 SAT was to high for the SWTSU 850 minimum for attendance. I am an attorney here in San Marcos that is simply getting tired of the wasted seat that Chris Jones has held in place 4. As you have probably already figured out by now, my real name is not Brad.
Anyway, I am sincere in the fact that Chris Jones works harder to get elected than after he has been elected. He has done nothing since being in office and we have 3 years wasted in him already. I really wish that Lisa was just as serious about defeating him but that does not seem to be a reality. She is making a documentary on the political process and that is a shame. Between her and the idiot Dan Macarthy, they are wasting all of our time.
Name: James
Regarding yard signs - If you are serious LMC, put some signs out or quit yanking our chain for your documentary!
The total number of replies for this thread was 37-38 comments {they have changed the format since after the election and the stats are not appearing in interface} compared to the few comments on the incumbent for Mayor threads as well as those on her challenger Dave Newman with 8 comments on the story featuring his race.
These are the leaflets from the final stretch of the campaign. They were printed 4 to a page and then had a hole punched at top for rubber band. With the glossy hard stock they can be rolled to fit into the screen door handle so pervasive throughout San Marcos.
Created these pages for promoting the arts here in San Marcos. We have lots of fresh artistic energy manifesting in our community and one more outlet to publicize events is always helpful. We are interested in creating some instructional workshops, facilitating creative projects and promoting San Marcos for all things filmmaking.Film San Marcos Blog:
http://filmsanmarcos.blogspot.com
Film San Marcos Main Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Film-S
Film San Marcos Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4
energetichttp://star.txstate.edu/content/texas-s
Texas State alumnus wins City Council Place 4
Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 12:29 pm | By Emily Bradford
News Chris Jones Texas State alumni
Austin Byrd/Star photo
The Burleson family invited guests to “make themselves at home” around the television as results came in announcing their friend Chris Jones would serve his second term on City Council Place 4.
Jones beat opponent Lisa Coppoletta by approximately 900 votes.
“I’m excited about this Nov. 4 election because the things I talked about three years ago as a student are becoming reality with Obama on the ticket,” he said.
Jones said the presidential election helped stimulate the election process at all levels.
“I was at the fish hatchery earlier and the voter turnout was a lot of students,” he said.
Brandon Burleson, family friend and exercise sports science sophomore, said early voting, polling locations ran five lines deep. He too attributes 2008’s voter turnout rate to the presidential race.
“Texas State in the past has been mainly Republican,” he said. “It’s hard not to run into an Obama supporter anymore.”
Brandon Burleson said it is important for students to get involved.
“This night plays a big role in what our future holds,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing good people get elected.”
The night’s results draw an end to a campaign trail that Jones said he enjoyed all the way.
“Knocking on people’s doors and talking about their issues, knowing a councilmember is in the process of taking care of those issues, is my favorite part of campaigning,” Jones said.
According to family friend Michele Burleson, Brandon Burleson’s mother, Jones is not the type of politician to wait around for election season.
“That’s what we like about Chris — he’s young, intelligible and he stays studied,” she said. “He visits homes and churches. He stays involved.”
Diane Jones, Chris Jones’ mother, said her son’s dedication is part of an innate sense to get the job done.
“When he starts something, he finishes it,” she said. “Chris does not quit half way through the job.”
Diane Jones said her son has been politically active since childhood.
“When Chris was three we would take him to the polls to vote,” she said. “In the first grade he was telling us who to vote for. By the seventh grade he was an expert.”
Diane Jones said he was the first black class president of his junior high.
“When he started it he had to finish it,” she said.
Diane Jones said she debated her son to intellectually engage him.
“When he was affirmative I was negative, just to get him thinking,” she said.
Jones was first elected while he was a student at Texas State. He started working for Career Services after graduation. Jones has campaigned on making affordable housing for low-income families in San Marcos.
Texas State alumnus wins City Council Place 4
Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 12:29 pm | By Emily Bradford
News Chris Jones Texas State alumni
Austin Byrd/Star photo
The Burleson family invited guests to “make themselves at home” around the television as results came in announcing their friend Chris Jones would serve his second term on City Council Place 4.
Jones beat opponent Lisa Coppoletta by approximately 900 votes.
“I’m excited about this Nov. 4 election because the things I talked about three years ago as a student are becoming reality with Obama on the ticket,” he said.
Jones said the presidential election helped stimulate the election process at all levels.
“I was at the fish hatchery earlier and the voter turnout was a lot of students,” he said.
Brandon Burleson, family friend and exercise sports science sophomore, said early voting, polling locations ran five lines deep. He too attributes 2008’s voter turnout rate to the presidential race.
“Texas State in the past has been mainly Republican,” he said. “It’s hard not to run into an Obama supporter anymore.”
Brandon Burleson said it is important for students to get involved.
“This night plays a big role in what our future holds,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing good people get elected.”
The night’s results draw an end to a campaign trail that Jones said he enjoyed all the way.
“Knocking on people’s doors and talking about their issues, knowing a councilmember is in the process of taking care of those issues, is my favorite part of campaigning,” Jones said.
According to family friend Michele Burleson, Brandon Burleson’s mother, Jones is not the type of politician to wait around for election season.
“That’s what we like about Chris — he’s young, intelligible and he stays studied,” she said. “He visits homes and churches. He stays involved.”
Diane Jones, Chris Jones’ mother, said her son’s dedication is part of an innate sense to get the job done.
“When he starts something, he finishes it,” she said. “Chris does not quit half way through the job.”
Diane Jones said her son has been politically active since childhood.
“When Chris was three we would take him to the polls to vote,” she said. “In the first grade he was telling us who to vote for. By the seventh grade he was an expert.”
Diane Jones said he was the first black class president of his junior high.
“When he started it he had to finish it,” she said.
Diane Jones said she debated her son to intellectually engage him.
“When he was affirmative I was negative, just to get him thinking,” she said.
Jones was first elected while he was a student at Texas State. He started working for Career Services after graduation. Jones has campaigned on making affordable housing for low-income families in San Marcos.
- Music:Get Right With God - Lucinda Williams
all of the election results are here
http://www.elections.co.hays.tx.us/Elec
http://www.elections.co.hays.tx.us/Elec
- Music:Call to Arms - The Black Angels
cute video Kendra sent me last night
http://www.tsgnet.com/pres.php?id=4
- Music:Manipulation by The Black Angles
Thank YOU to everyone for all of YOUR support and positive energy the last month and a half. Considering we spent under $500.00 taking our campaign to the streets, did not even get bio articles from both print media outlets – and received almost 5000 votes and lost by 10% a movement is growing here in San Marcos.
Our internet campaign also proves that individuals are active online spreading the word on important local issues. Two issues I am strongly involved now include a move to a no kill shelter here our community NOW and bringing Texas Film here to San Marcos. Our work has just begun!
Best Wishes, Lisa Marie
Check out our two new groups:
Film San Marcos
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4
Transition to No Kill
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3
Our internet campaign also proves that individuals are active online spreading the word on important local issues. Two issues I am strongly involved now include a move to a no kill shelter here our community NOW and bringing Texas Film here to San Marcos. Our work has just begun!
Best Wishes, Lisa Marie
Check out our two new groups:
Film San Marcos
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4
Transition to No Kill
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3
- Music:Manipulation by The Black Angles
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/South_
Web Posted: 11/05/2008 12:38 CST
Hays County
Recapturing his position as County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Will Conley was elected to his second term with more than 50 percent of the vote.
“I’ve worked very hard over the last four years to give the best service I know how to provide,” Conley, Ö31, said. “I think my hard work and all my supporters’ hard work has paid off. The people of Precinct 3 have given me the honor of serving another four years.”
As the only Republican county commissioner in Hays County, Conley hopes to tackle a number of issues such as road planning, endangered species protection and conservation projects.
“We’re looking at bringing more environmental protections to Hays County,” he said. “We’ll also continue our great record on public safety to make sure we have a safe community.”
In San Marcos, two City Council seats and the mayor’s position were decided. Running unopposed, Fred Terry will replace Daniel Guerrero, who withdrew from the race in August, as councilman.
Incumbent Councilman Christopher Jones, who was the first college student to be elected in 33 years, will return to his council seat after defeating Lisa Marie Coppoletta.
With more than half the votes cast, Mayor Susan Clifford Narvaiz will serve another two years. She defended her seat against retired pilot David Newman and Texas State University student Daniel McCarthy.
“I’m gladly ready to continue to serve the citizens of San Marcos,” she said.
Voters overwhelmingly decided to keep bars open until 2 a.m. Opponents of the nonbinding referendum said it would increase drunken driving. But some council members in an area largely populated by college students said they would take a look at what the citizens want and respect their decision.
“I anticipate the council will take that up after the first of the year,” Narvaiz said. “And council will have to vote to move forward on that, but with the input from the citizens it will make it a clear decision.”
Web Posted: 11/05/2008 12:38 CST
Hays County
Recapturing his position as County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Will Conley was elected to his second term with more than 50 percent of the vote.
“I’ve worked very hard over the last four years to give the best service I know how to provide,” Conley, Ö31, said. “I think my hard work and all my supporters’ hard work has paid off. The people of Precinct 3 have given me the honor of serving another four years.”
As the only Republican county commissioner in Hays County, Conley hopes to tackle a number of issues such as road planning, endangered species protection and conservation projects.
“We’re looking at bringing more environmental protections to Hays County,” he said. “We’ll also continue our great record on public safety to make sure we have a safe community.”
In San Marcos, two City Council seats and the mayor’s position were decided. Running unopposed, Fred Terry will replace Daniel Guerrero, who withdrew from the race in August, as councilman.
Incumbent Councilman Christopher Jones, who was the first college student to be elected in 33 years, will return to his council seat after defeating Lisa Marie Coppoletta.
With more than half the votes cast, Mayor Susan Clifford Narvaiz will serve another two years. She defended her seat against retired pilot David Newman and Texas State University student Daniel McCarthy.
“I’m gladly ready to continue to serve the citizens of San Marcos,” she said.
Voters overwhelmingly decided to keep bars open until 2 a.m. Opponents of the nonbinding referendum said it would increase drunken driving. But some council members in an area largely populated by college students said they would take a look at what the citizens want and respect their decision.
“I anticipate the council will take that up after the first of the year,” Narvaiz said. “And council will have to vote to move forward on that, but with the input from the citizens it will make it a clear decision.”
http://www.statesman.com/search/con
SAN MARCOS ELECTIONS
Incumbent San Marcos mayor, council member lead opponents
A nonbinding referendum that would extend alcohol sales was headed toward voter approval.
By Andrea Lorenz
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
SAN MARCOS — Voters re-elected the incumbent council member and the sitting mayor and approved a nonbinding resolution to extend alcohol sales hours to 2 a.m.
San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz, 50, defeated challengers Dave Newman, 51, and Texas State University student Daniel McCarthy, 20.
Narvaiz, an owner of a human resources consulting company who is seeking a second term, said, "I've been ahead all evening, so it makes me feel good. But I'm going to remain conscious because every vote does count."
Narvaiz won with 50.1 percent of the vote. She needed more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a run-off with Newman.
Newman is a retired pilot who made international headlines when he was arrested after he rescued a man from the San Marcos River; those charges were later dropped. He said as results came in, his campaign was planning a run-off campaign strategy.
"We're holding our breath here to see what our last precincts say," Newman said.
Council Member Chris Jones, 25, won with 55.6 percent of the vote against challenger Lisa Marie Coppoletta, 40, an instructor at Austin Community College.
"I'm glad the citizens are behind me, and now, it's time to do some work," he said.
About 71.2 percent of voters also gave the nod to proposed changes to the city's alcohol laws that would allow the sale of alcohol at bars and stores until 2 a.m., which is a two-hour extension from the last call on most nights.
Proponents of the nonbinding referendum, which would need city council approval before going into effect, touted the safety benefits of keeping college students from driving on Interstate 35 after bars close in San Marcos to go to Austin bars.
The city council decided to put the issue to a vote after local business owner Allen Shy sent a letter requesting the change to promote the revitalization of downtown to coincide with the opening of the city's conference center this fall.
Supporters expected this outcome, said Scott Gregson, spokesperson for Hospitality San Marcos, the political action committee in support of the referendum.
"There's no way we're going to keep people from drinking alcohol," Gregson said. "To me, it's just the logic of having people drink in their local community."
Gregson, who is also the landlord for the American-Statesman's Hays County bureau, said that longer bar hours would stop drinkers from driving on I-35 "chasing later closing hours," and it would lead the community closer to successfully handling noise complaints by bringing late-night activity to one central location.
Voters also were approving all 22 propositions to make changes to the city charter. The changes were requested by a charter review committee and council members earlier this year.
alorenz@statesman.com; 512-392-8750
SAN MARCOS ELECTIONS
Incumbent San Marcos mayor, council member lead opponents
A nonbinding referendum that would extend alcohol sales was headed toward voter approval.
By Andrea Lorenz
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
SAN MARCOS — Voters re-elected the incumbent council member and the sitting mayor and approved a nonbinding resolution to extend alcohol sales hours to 2 a.m.
San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz, 50, defeated challengers Dave Newman, 51, and Texas State University student Daniel McCarthy, 20.
Narvaiz, an owner of a human resources consulting company who is seeking a second term, said, "I've been ahead all evening, so it makes me feel good. But I'm going to remain conscious because every vote does count."
Narvaiz won with 50.1 percent of the vote. She needed more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a run-off with Newman.
Newman is a retired pilot who made international headlines when he was arrested after he rescued a man from the San Marcos River; those charges were later dropped. He said as results came in, his campaign was planning a run-off campaign strategy.
"We're holding our breath here to see what our last precincts say," Newman said.
Council Member Chris Jones, 25, won with 55.6 percent of the vote against challenger Lisa Marie Coppoletta, 40, an instructor at Austin Community College.
"I'm glad the citizens are behind me, and now, it's time to do some work," he said.
About 71.2 percent of voters also gave the nod to proposed changes to the city's alcohol laws that would allow the sale of alcohol at bars and stores until 2 a.m., which is a two-hour extension from the last call on most nights.
Proponents of the nonbinding referendum, which would need city council approval before going into effect, touted the safety benefits of keeping college students from driving on Interstate 35 after bars close in San Marcos to go to Austin bars.
The city council decided to put the issue to a vote after local business owner Allen Shy sent a letter requesting the change to promote the revitalization of downtown to coincide with the opening of the city's conference center this fall.
Supporters expected this outcome, said Scott Gregson, spokesperson for Hospitality San Marcos, the political action committee in support of the referendum.
"There's no way we're going to keep people from drinking alcohol," Gregson said. "To me, it's just the logic of having people drink in their local community."
Gregson, who is also the landlord for the American-Statesman's Hays County bureau, said that longer bar hours would stop drinkers from driving on I-35 "chasing later closing hours," and it would lead the community closer to successfully handling noise complaints by bringing late-night activity to one central location.
Voters also were approving all 22 propositions to make changes to the city charter. The changes were requested by a charter review committee and council members earlier this year.
alorenz@statesman.com; 512-392-8750
http://www.sanmarcosmercury.com/archive
Narvaiz, Jones returned to city council
Posted on 05 November 2008
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by BRAD ROLLINS
Managing Editor
Pending tabulation of a provisional and overseas ballots, Mayor Susan Narvaiz was elected to a third term Tuesday night, avoiding a runoff by the narrowest of margins.
Narvaiz won 6,449 votes, 50.08 percent, to retired pilot Dave Newman’s 3,867, 30.03 percent, while Texas State University student Dan McCarthy took 2,562 votes, 19.80 percent.
“I have to give all the glory to God. I will always give the glory to God,” Narvaiz told supporters at the San Marcos convention center she was instrumental in building.
Across town at Tres Hermanas restaurant, Newman conceded upon returns from precinct 334, a heavily student box he thought might pull Narvaiz’s totals below 50 percent and force a runoff.
“We fought the good fight and I have to congratulate Susan on her campaign and winning the race,” Newman said. “It got a little heated from time to time but I think we both maintained our humanity.”
Voters also returned council member Chris Jones to office with 6,165 votes, 55.6 percent, to Lisa Marie Coppoletta’s 4,923 votes, 44.4 percent. Running unopposed, Fred A. Terry garnered 8,818 votes.
A nonbinding referendum on extending bar hours to 2 a.m. garnered 9,374 votes, 71.2 percent, with 3,789 voting against. All 18 proposed amendments to the city charter were also approved with margins ranging from 64 to 80 percent.
Narvaiz, Jones returned to city council
Posted on 05 November 2008
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by BRAD ROLLINS
Managing Editor
Pending tabulation of a provisional and overseas ballots, Mayor Susan Narvaiz was elected to a third term Tuesday night, avoiding a runoff by the narrowest of margins.
Narvaiz won 6,449 votes, 50.08 percent, to retired pilot Dave Newman’s 3,867, 30.03 percent, while Texas State University student Dan McCarthy took 2,562 votes, 19.80 percent.
“I have to give all the glory to God. I will always give the glory to God,” Narvaiz told supporters at the San Marcos convention center she was instrumental in building.
Across town at Tres Hermanas restaurant, Newman conceded upon returns from precinct 334, a heavily student box he thought might pull Narvaiz’s totals below 50 percent and force a runoff.
“We fought the good fight and I have to congratulate Susan on her campaign and winning the race,” Newman said. “It got a little heated from time to time but I think we both maintained our humanity.”
Voters also returned council member Chris Jones to office with 6,165 votes, 55.6 percent, to Lisa Marie Coppoletta’s 4,923 votes, 44.4 percent. Running unopposed, Fred A. Terry garnered 8,818 votes.
A nonbinding referendum on extending bar hours to 2 a.m. garnered 9,374 votes, 71.2 percent, with 3,789 voting against. All 18 proposed amendments to the city charter were also approved with margins ranging from 64 to 80 percent.
- Mood:accomplished
still from documentary recorded 10/31/08
- incident has been reported and candidate will be warned again
incumbent speaking to voters while they stand in line during last day of early voting at the San Marcos Public Library
- Music:"Close to Home" by Sweatshop Union
That is now a total of 22 signs so far stolen.
More links:
Street Fight – awesome clip on debate prep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70euEAzH
Vote for Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-CKELEJ
Last Man Standing: Politics, Texas Style
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/lastmans
Street Fight – awesome clip on debate prep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70euEAzH
Vote for Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-CKELEJ
Last Man Standing: Politics, Texas Style
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/lastmans
--- {no story} --- in the San Marcos Daily Record
Wed e-mailed back reporter on tight deadline. This is after a month of waiting for questions to be sent for reply for the bio story in leu of a press release. There was no story that week or this weekend.
The CONA and LOWV debates were not covered.
Today is Sunday and there is no story.
And since the election is on Tuesday there will be no more coverage
on my SPECIFIC plans to work for San Macros.
I just have to look at it as par for the course and more material for the instructional documentary. I have run for political office previously and received much more coverage from the San Marcos Daily Record. They usually run at least a bio article.
Wed e-mailed back reporter on tight deadline. This is after a month of waiting for questions to be sent for reply for the bio story in leu of a press release. There was no story that week or this weekend.
The CONA and LOWV debates were not covered.
Today is Sunday and there is no story.
And since the election is on Tuesday there will be no more coverage
on my SPECIFIC plans to work for San Macros.
I just have to look at it as par for the course and more material for the instructional documentary. I have run for political office previously and received much more coverage from the San Marcos Daily Record. They usually run at least a bio article.
Another 5 signs stolen last night!
That is 18 signs now total that have been taken in the middle of the night.
And, our campaign is only spending $500.00
That is 18 signs now total that have been taken in the middle of the night.
And, our campaign is only spending $500.00
I have taken the video down from 10/31/08 PM because it is so telling.
It was up for 24 hours, it will be in my documentary after the election.
It was up for 24 hours, it will be in my documentary after the election.
Story is completely untrue. I will be deconstructing it in my documentary.
http://star.txstate.edu/content/walk-ch
I will also discuss e-mail correspondence on the part of the editor to my university account {after he had recently ran a story that this was not allowed.} I will also speak to how the star would work with to the incumbent {by reporters admissions} over a duration of a week and then give me literally a few hours to respond to an article. I will also discuss how they, in their own word, "imbedded" me in an article 4 weeks late. And, electioneering in front of lbj all on tape with interview with star staff.
This story runs the day after I had spoken with the editor of the star and he advised there was no print space for future coverage on campaign for candidates and only room for propositions. He advised he had to cut a 500 word essay which our campaign devoted 40 hours to because I was the only candidate submitting a written response. And prior to that cut a bio article that was promised over 3 times. And, prior to that my address before the ASG was four week late with other fair and equal access issues surrounding the article.
And, since the editor himself advised they had no more space for election coverage both the student groups article and these two have been run featuring literally PARAGRAPHS of quotes on the incumbent.
http://star.txstate.edu/content/mock-co
http://star.txstate.edu/content/army-re
http://star.txstate.edu/content/walk-ch
I will also discuss e-mail correspondence on the part of the editor to my university account {after he had recently ran a story that this was not allowed.} I will also speak to how the star would work with to the incumbent {by reporters admissions} over a duration of a week and then give me literally a few hours to respond to an article. I will also discuss how they, in their own word, "imbedded" me in an article 4 weeks late. And, electioneering in front of lbj all on tape with interview with star staff.
This story runs the day after I had spoken with the editor of the star and he advised there was no print space for future coverage on campaign for candidates and only room for propositions. He advised he had to cut a 500 word essay which our campaign devoted 40 hours to because I was the only candidate submitting a written response. And prior to that cut a bio article that was promised over 3 times. And, prior to that my address before the ASG was four week late with other fair and equal access issues surrounding the article.
And, since the editor himself advised they had no more space for election coverage both the student groups article and these two have been run featuring literally PARAGRAPHS of quotes on the incumbent.
http://star.txstate.edu/content/mock-co
http://star.txstate.edu/content/army-re
My concept - and cannot take credit for the coined term "Digital Town Square" or "Digital Town Hall" more than likely the latter. It was the Austin American Statesman reporter who coined the term. The incumbent's voice mail box is full - after leaving numerous messages trying to get this thing 'online'.
- Music:"The Khaleegi Stomp" by Transglobal Underground
check out my doc when it is available for viewing
lots of discussion on the role of the press
lots of discussion on the role of the press
- Music:"Nighttime" by Ray Wylie Hubbard
http://www.statesman.com/search/con
Correction for 10.27.08
Monday, October 27, 2008
An editorial on Page A12 Friday had incomplete information about the employment status of Lisa Marie Coppoletta, a candidate for San Marcos City Council Place 4. She is a full-time academic adviser at Texas State University-San Marcos in addition to being a speech instructor at Austin Community College and a part-time actor.
Correction for 10.27.08
Monday, October 27, 2008
An editorial on Page A12 Friday had incomplete information about the employment status of Lisa Marie Coppoletta, a candidate for San Marcos City Council Place 4. She is a full-time academic adviser at Texas State University-San Marcos in addition to being a speech instructor at Austin Community College and a part-time actor.
Fixing another nocked down sign at the early voting location at the library. So far 13 signs have been stolen.
Another sign pulled out of the ground right in front of the election administrator's office during early voting.
- Music:"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani
- Music:"Love Me or Hate Me" by Lady Sovereign
It is nice to be able to design and produce own campaign literature - rather than thousands of generic postcards.
- Location:San Marcos, Texas
- Music:"BLN" Jahcoozi
- Location:San Marcos, Texas
- Music:"Better Off Alone" The Black Angels
Texas Film Commission
http://governor.state.tx.us/film
Austin Film Commission
http://www.austintexas.org/filmmakers/f
Austin Film Society
http://www.austinfilm.org/
Austin Film Casting
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Au
Austin Actors.net
http://www.austinactors.net/auditio
University of Texas Film Institute
http://utfi.utexas.edu/
Burnt Orange Productions
http://www.burntorangeproductions.com/
Femme Film Texas
http://www.femmefilmtexas.org/
Reel Women
http://www.reelwomen.org/
Austin Film Guerilla
http://austinfilmguerilla.blogspot.com/
Texas Film Jobs
http://www.film-texas.com/Jobs.htm
http://www.film-texas.com/Index.ht
Bicycle Film Festival - Austin
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008
South by Southwest
http://sxsw.com/film/
Texas Black Film Festival
http://www.texasblackfilmfestival.com/
Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival (aGLIFF)
http://www.agliff.org/
Austin Film Festival
http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/
Short Film Texas
http://www.shortfilmtexas.com/
Texas Association of Tape and Film Professionals
http://taftp.com/
Texas Panhandle Film Commission
http://www.txpanhandlefilm.com/
http://governor.state.tx.us/film
Austin Film Commission
http://www.austintexas.org/filmmakers/f
Austin Film Society
http://www.austinfilm.org/
Austin Film Casting
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Au
Austin Actors.net
http://www.austinactors.net/auditio
University of Texas Film Institute
http://utfi.utexas.edu/
Burnt Orange Productions
http://www.burntorangeproductions.com/
Femme Film Texas
http://www.femmefilmtexas.org/
Reel Women
http://www.reelwomen.org/
Austin Film Guerilla
http://austinfilmguerilla.blogspot.com/
Texas Film Jobs
http://www.film-texas.com/Jobs.htm
http://www.film-texas.com/Index.ht
Bicycle Film Festival - Austin
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008
South by Southwest
http://sxsw.com/film/
Texas Black Film Festival
http://www.texasblackfilmfestival.com/
Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival (aGLIFF)
http://www.agliff.org/
Austin Film Festival
http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/
Short Film Texas
http://www.shortfilmtexas.com/
Texas Association of Tape and Film Professionals
http://taftp.com/
Texas Panhandle Film Commission
http://www.txpanhandlefilm.com/
- Music:"Stolen Horses" by Ray Wylie Hubbard
http://www.statesman.com/opinion/conten
EDITORIAL
Keep San Marcos mayor, council incumbents
EDITORIAL BOARD
Friday, October 24, 2008
San Marcos voters face a Nov. 4 general election ballot that includes an election for mayor, one City Council seat, 22 propositions and one nonbinding referendum on extending the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
In the mayor's race, Daniel McCarthy and Dave Newman are challenging incumbent Susan Clifford Narvaiz. Place 3 Council Member Fred Terry has no opponent, and Lisa Marie Coppoletta is challenging Place 4 incumbent Christopher Jones.
Mayor
Narvaiz, 50, seeks her third term as mayor and deserves re-election. Though the council's adoption of a downtown San Marcos revitalization plan stirred up controversy and opposition, she defends the decision eloquently.
To lead is to choose, and choices leaders make are going to make somebody unhappy.
Real leaders make decisions, and Narvaiz is a leader.
Newman, 52, is a retired airline pilot who is critical of the downtown effort and wants to attract industry to create jobs. Though job creation and sprawl prevention are laudable goals, Narvaiz has experience in those areas that political newcomer Newman can't match.
McCarthy, 20, is a Texas State University Student.
City Council, Place 4
Jones, 25, was a Texas State University student when he was elected to the City Council three years ago. He has since graduated, started work as a career adviser for the university and is working on a master's degree.
Jones has learned a lot and should be re-elected.
Jones wants San Marcos to grow but maintain its small-town feel. He wants to pay for improvements through traditional instruments like tax increment financing. He also would like to see a transportation authority established for the city as it heads toward a population of 50,000. He said he is working on environmental issues, as well, including recycling and converting the city fleet to hybrid vehicles.
Coppoletta, 40, is a full-time academic adviser at Texas State University as well as a speech instructor at Austin Community College and a part-time actor. Her campaign is based on attracting the film industry to San Marcos and pushing green issues. She is a smart, interesting candidate, but Jones has a more grounded view of city government.
The 22 propositions on the ballot are arcane and meaningless to most voters. But they are necessary to clean up the city charter. The referendum on extending bar hours to 2 a.m. is nonbinding but will give the council a sense of where voters stand on the issue.
EDITORIAL
Keep San Marcos mayor, council incumbents
EDITORIAL BOARD
Friday, October 24, 2008
San Marcos voters face a Nov. 4 general election ballot that includes an election for mayor, one City Council seat, 22 propositions and one nonbinding referendum on extending the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
In the mayor's race, Daniel McCarthy and Dave Newman are challenging incumbent Susan Clifford Narvaiz. Place 3 Council Member Fred Terry has no opponent, and Lisa Marie Coppoletta is challenging Place 4 incumbent Christopher Jones.
Mayor
Narvaiz, 50, seeks her third term as mayor and deserves re-election. Though the council's adoption of a downtown San Marcos revitalization plan stirred up controversy and opposition, she defends the decision eloquently.
To lead is to choose, and choices leaders make are going to make somebody unhappy.
Real leaders make decisions, and Narvaiz is a leader.
Newman, 52, is a retired airline pilot who is critical of the downtown effort and wants to attract industry to create jobs. Though job creation and sprawl prevention are laudable goals, Narvaiz has experience in those areas that political newcomer Newman can't match.
McCarthy, 20, is a Texas State University Student.
City Council, Place 4
Jones, 25, was a Texas State University student when he was elected to the City Council three years ago. He has since graduated, started work as a career adviser for the university and is working on a master's degree.
Jones has learned a lot and should be re-elected.
Jones wants San Marcos to grow but maintain its small-town feel. He wants to pay for improvements through traditional instruments like tax increment financing. He also would like to see a transportation authority established for the city as it heads toward a population of 50,000. He said he is working on environmental issues, as well, including recycling and converting the city fleet to hybrid vehicles.
Coppoletta, 40, is a full-time academic adviser at Texas State University as well as a speech instructor at Austin Community College and a part-time actor. Her campaign is based on attracting the film industry to San Marcos and pushing green issues. She is a smart, interesting candidate, but Jones has a more grounded view of city government.
The 22 propositions on the ballot are arcane and meaningless to most voters. But they are necessary to clean up the city charter. The referendum on extending bar hours to 2 a.m. is nonbinding but will give the council a sense of where voters stand on the issue.
Statesman running a correction on my primary vocation being an academic advisor. I called the number on the invitation to be interviewed with the incumbent a few weeks ago at the Statesman office because like a dork I did not ask for the business cards of the two reporters {who I really enjoyed speaking with and felt ran a fair interview} and then the correction hot line. I received a phone call and the person I spoke to was exceptionally polite. He advised they would run a correction online and in the paper. Awesome!
The Place 4 thread is the most replied thread in the history of 78666.com
http://www.78666.com/forums/showthr
http://www.78666.com/forums/showthr
Like the Southside event being cancelled is a big surprise.
Hello All,
I'm so sorry to announce that the Meet and Greet dinner at Sunrise Village this Wednesday the 29th has been canceled.
We found out that most of our seniors voted early, and subsequently sign-up rates for the event were super low.
Southside is grateful that you were all willing to come together on such short notice, at crunch-time, to acknowledge the importance of our senior population. Everybody's enthusiasm about the event was inspiring - It's a shame we don't get to follow through. Next year we'll rally you all a little earlier on the campaign trail, and catch the seniors before they race to the polls.
*** We apologize for the inconvenience***
Please reply to this email so I know you're aware of the cancellation. I'll be making follow-up calls on Monday if I haven't heard from you by then.
Thank you,
Yvonne Paris
Programs Director, Southside Community Center
I'm so sorry to announce that the Meet and Greet dinner at Sunrise Village this Wednesday the 29th has been canceled.
We found out that most of our seniors voted early, and subsequently sign-up rates for the event were super low.
Southside is grateful that you were all willing to come together on such short notice, at crunch-time, to acknowledge the importance of our senior population. Everybody's enthusiasm about the event was inspiring - It's a shame we don't get to follow through. Next year we'll rally you all a little earlier on the campaign trail, and catch the seniors before they race to the polls.
*** We apologize for the inconvenience***
Please reply to this email so I know you're aware of the cancellation. I'll be making follow-up calls on Monday if I haven't heard from you by then.
Thank you,
Yvonne Paris
Programs Director, Southside Community Center
Ok, so the Statesman endorsed the two incumbents - WOW - to be called smart and a green candidate is good enuf endorsement for me!
http://www.statesman.com/opinion/conten
EDITORIAL
Keep San Marcos mayor, council incumbents
EDITORIAL BOARD
Friday, October 24, 2008
San Marcos voters face a Nov. 4 general election ballot that includes an election for mayor, one City Council seat, 22 propositions and one nonbinding referendum on extending the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
In the mayor's race, Daniel McCarthy and Dave Newman are challenging incumbent Susan Clifford Narvaiz. Place 3 Council Member Fred Terry has no opponent, and Lisa Marie Coppoletta is challenging Place 4 incumbent Christopher Jones.
Mayor
Narvaiz, 50, seeks her third term as mayor and deserves re-election. Though the council's adoption of a downtown San Marcos revitalization plan stirred up controversy and opposition, she defends the decision eloquently.
To lead is to choose, and choices leaders make are going to make somebody unhappy.
Real leaders make decisions, and Narvaiz is a leader.
Newman, 52, is a retired airline pilot who is critical of the downtown effort and wants to attract industry to create jobs. Though job creation and sprawl prevention are laudable goals, Narvaiz has experience in those areas that political newcomer Newman can't match.
McCarthy, 20, is a Texas State University Student.
City Council, Place 4
Jones, 25, was a Texas State University student when he was elected to the City Council three years ago. He has since graduated, started work as a career adviser for the university and is working on a master's degree.
Jones has learned a lot and should be re-elected.
Jones wants San Marcos to grow but maintain its small-town feel. He wants to pay for improvements through traditional instruments like tax increment financing. He also would like to see a transportation authority established for the city as it heads toward a population of 50,000. He said he is working on environmental issues, as well, including recycling and converting the city fleet to hybrid vehicles.
Coppoletta, 40, is a speech instructor at Austin Community College and a part-time actor. Her campaign is based on attracting the film industry to San Marcos and pushing green issues. She is a smart, interesting candidate, but Jones has a more grounded view of city government.
The 22 propositions on the ballot are arcane and meaningless to most voters. But they are necessary to clean up the city charter. The referendum on extending bar hours to 2 a.m. is nonbinding but will give the council a sense of where voters stand on the issue.
EDITORIAL
Keep San Marcos mayor, council incumbents
EDITORIAL BOARD
Friday, October 24, 2008
San Marcos voters face a Nov. 4 general election ballot that includes an election for mayor, one City Council seat, 22 propositions and one nonbinding referendum on extending the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
In the mayor's race, Daniel McCarthy and Dave Newman are challenging incumbent Susan Clifford Narvaiz. Place 3 Council Member Fred Terry has no opponent, and Lisa Marie Coppoletta is challenging Place 4 incumbent Christopher Jones.
Mayor
Narvaiz, 50, seeks her third term as mayor and deserves re-election. Though the council's adoption of a downtown San Marcos revitalization plan stirred up controversy and opposition, she defends the decision eloquently.
To lead is to choose, and choices leaders make are going to make somebody unhappy.
Real leaders make decisions, and Narvaiz is a leader.
Newman, 52, is a retired airline pilot who is critical of the downtown effort and wants to attract industry to create jobs. Though job creation and sprawl prevention are laudable goals, Narvaiz has experience in those areas that political newcomer Newman can't match.
McCarthy, 20, is a Texas State University Student.
City Council, Place 4
Jones, 25, was a Texas State University student when he was elected to the City Council three years ago. He has since graduated, started work as a career adviser for the university and is working on a master's degree.
Jones has learned a lot and should be re-elected.
Jones wants San Marcos to grow but maintain its small-town feel. He wants to pay for improvements through traditional instruments like tax increment financing. He also would like to see a transportation authority established for the city as it heads toward a population of 50,000. He said he is working on environmental issues, as well, including recycling and converting the city fleet to hybrid vehicles.
Coppoletta, 40, is a speech instructor at Austin Community College and a part-time actor. Her campaign is based on attracting the film industry to San Marcos and pushing green issues. She is a smart, interesting candidate, but Jones has a more grounded view of city government.
The 22 propositions on the ballot are arcane and meaningless to most voters. But they are necessary to clean up the city charter. The referendum on extending bar hours to 2 a.m. is nonbinding but will give the council a sense of where voters stand on the issue.
http://star.txstate.edu/content/walk-ch
Student groups on campus are ensuring their voice is heard during early voting.
Students gathered in The Quad Wednesday to take part in “Walk to Change,” a march from The Stallions to the early voting polls in the LBJ Center.
The event, organized by Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities and Black Student Alliance, was an effort to boost early voting on campus and get youths to the polls.
D’Anthony Howard, member of the Alpha Phi Alpha, said the two fraternities worked with Black Student Alliance for nearly a month, promoting early voting to students and faculty.
State Rep. Patrick Rose, D-45, and Councilmember Chris Jones, both up for re-election against Matt Young and Lisa Coppoletta respectively, met a crowd of enthusiastic students, encouraging them to march in unity to the LBJ Student Center to cast an early ballot.
Jones said he was excited to see so many people out in the crowd “ready for change.”
“I want to encourage each and every one of you to reflect while you march today,” he said. “To make changes in your life. First, change the amount of attention you pay to politics.”
Jones encouraged the audience to ask themselves what they can do to get connected politically.
“Spend some time on CNN,” he said. “Understand what they are talking about. Decisions are made by people who show up. That is why you have got to have the knowledge.”
People are ready to get involved, take control, and take charge of our future, he said. According to Jones, decisions related to higher education and taxes are issues students should pay close attention to.
Young people are perceived differently than older voters, he said.
“I want you guys to understand the perception of us: that we do not know anything,” Jones said. “We can change that today by marching and voting.”
Howard said he was excited to see his chapter and surrounding groups show up in large numbers to the event.
“We feel like this is a big election year,” said Howard, biology sophomore. “It is probably the most historic election ever and we feel it is important to be a part of that.”
Ryan Payne, history junior, was one student who participated in the march. Payne is involved with the Roosevelt Institution, a non-partisan policy-making think tank on campus.
“It shows our generation is finally coming together,” he said in reference to Wednesday’s event. “We believe in the American process of politics, and we can change the politics that have made the country so cynical.”
No campaign succeeds if everyone stays at home on the couch, Payne said.
“15,000 (Texas State students) are registered to vote and there are three different democratic mobilization groups, all supporting different candidates, including down-ballot candidates,” he said. “We are changing the way it looks.”
The next early voting opportunities on campus are Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students need bring a proper I.D.
Student groups on campus are ensuring their voice is heard during early voting.
Students gathered in The Quad Wednesday to take part in “Walk to Change,” a march from The Stallions to the early voting polls in the LBJ Center.
The event, organized by Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities and Black Student Alliance, was an effort to boost early voting on campus and get youths to the polls.
D’Anthony Howard, member of the Alpha Phi Alpha, said the two fraternities worked with Black Student Alliance for nearly a month, promoting early voting to students and faculty.
State Rep. Patrick Rose, D-45, and Councilmember Chris Jones, both up for re-election against Matt Young and Lisa Coppoletta respectively, met a crowd of enthusiastic students, encouraging them to march in unity to the LBJ Student Center to cast an early ballot.
Jones said he was excited to see so many people out in the crowd “ready for change.”
“I want to encourage each and every one of you to reflect while you march today,” he said. “To make changes in your life. First, change the amount of attention you pay to politics.”
Jones encouraged the audience to ask themselves what they can do to get connected politically.
“Spend some time on CNN,” he said. “Understand what they are talking about. Decisions are made by people who show up. That is why you have got to have the knowledge.”
People are ready to get involved, take control, and take charge of our future, he said. According to Jones, decisions related to higher education and taxes are issues students should pay close attention to.
Young people are perceived differently than older voters, he said.
“I want you guys to understand the perception of us: that we do not know anything,” Jones said. “We can change that today by marching and voting.”
Howard said he was excited to see his chapter and surrounding groups show up in large numbers to the event.
“We feel like this is a big election year,” said Howard, biology sophomore. “It is probably the most historic election ever and we feel it is important to be a part of that.”
Ryan Payne, history junior, was one student who participated in the march. Payne is involved with the Roosevelt Institution, a non-partisan policy-making think tank on campus.
“It shows our generation is finally coming together,” he said in reference to Wednesday’s event. “We believe in the American process of politics, and we can change the politics that have made the country so cynical.”
No campaign succeeds if everyone stays at home on the couch, Payne said.
“15,000 (Texas State students) are registered to vote and there are three different democratic mobilization groups, all supporting different candidates, including down-ballot candidates,” he said. “We are changing the way it looks.”
The next early voting opportunities on campus are Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students need bring a proper I.D.
http://newstreamz.com/?p=4105&akst_action=share-this
Senior citizens invited to meet and greet dinner with slew of local candidates
Posted in: Community Groups & Nonprofits, News, People, San Marcos
Southside Community Center is rallying all candidates in the San Marcos and Hays County elections to gather for a “Meet and Greet” dinner at Sunrise Village Retirement Community on Wednesday the 29th at 6:00 pm. All senior citizens across Hays County are invited, and encouraged to attend.
This is a great opportunity for local seniors to come out and meet the big decision-makers in their area. Candidates will have a platform to speak a little about themselves and their campaign to the seniors. Seniors can pose any questions or concerns they may have about local issues to the candidates.
So far, the following candidates will be in attendance at the “Meet and Greet” dinner:
Susan Narvaiz for Mayor; Dave Newman for Mayor; Daniel Dan McCarthy for Mayor; Fred A. Terry for Council Member Place 3; Chris Jones for Council Member Place 4; Lisa Marie Coppoletta for Council Member Place 4; Luanne Caraway for County Tax Accessor; Robert Avera for County Tax Accessor; Nick Ramus for County Commissioner Pct. 1; Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe for County Commissioner Pct. 1; Bill Wyatt for County Commissioner Pct. 1; Will Conley for County Commissioner Pct. 3; Steve Klepfer for County Commissioner Pct. 3; Rodney VanOudekerke for Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1; Jo Anne Prado for Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1; Matt Mancillas III for Constable Pct. 5; Allen Bridges for Sheriff.
Southside Community Center is waiting on word from the remaining candidates to see if they will be in attendance. Announcements will be made as these responses come in.
Darrell W. Ayres for Constable Pct. 3 and James H. Kohler for Constable Pct. 2 are unable to attend.
It will not be a debate, but a relaxed “Meet and Greet” mixer over dinner. Dinner and door prizes will be provided by Southside Community Center.
Sunrise Village Retirement Community is located at 500 Parker Drive, off Broadway, in San Marcos. The event will be held in the Community Center II building of Sunrise Village. For directions or more information about the retirement community call (512) 754-7230.
For more information about the event or Southside Community Center, call Yvonne Paris at (512) 392-6694 Ext. 28.
from Southside Community Center
Senior citizens invited to meet and greet dinner with slew of local candidates
Posted in: Community Groups & Nonprofits, News, People, San Marcos
Southside Community Center is rallying all candidates in the San Marcos and Hays County elections to gather for a “Meet and Greet” dinner at Sunrise Village Retirement Community on Wednesday the 29th at 6:00 pm. All senior citizens across Hays County are invited, and encouraged to attend.
This is a great opportunity for local seniors to come out and meet the big decision-makers in their area. Candidates will have a platform to speak a little about themselves and their campaign to the seniors. Seniors can pose any questions or concerns they may have about local issues to the candidates.
So far, the following candidates will be in attendance at the “Meet and Greet” dinner:
Susan Narvaiz for Mayor; Dave Newman for Mayor; Daniel Dan McCarthy for Mayor; Fred A. Terry for Council Member Place 3; Chris Jones for Council Member Place 4; Lisa Marie Coppoletta for Council Member Place 4; Luanne Caraway for County Tax Accessor; Robert Avera for County Tax Accessor; Nick Ramus for County Commissioner Pct. 1; Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe for County Commissioner Pct. 1; Bill Wyatt for County Commissioner Pct. 1; Will Conley for County Commissioner Pct. 3; Steve Klepfer for County Commissioner Pct. 3; Rodney VanOudekerke for Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1; Jo Anne Prado for Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1; Matt Mancillas III for Constable Pct. 5; Allen Bridges for Sheriff.
Southside Community Center is waiting on word from the remaining candidates to see if they will be in attendance. Announcements will be made as these responses come in.
Darrell W. Ayres for Constable Pct. 3 and James H. Kohler for Constable Pct. 2 are unable to attend.
It will not be a debate, but a relaxed “Meet and Greet” mixer over dinner. Dinner and door prizes will be provided by Southside Community Center.
Sunrise Village Retirement Community is located at 500 Parker Drive, off Broadway, in San Marcos. The event will be held in the Community Center II building of Sunrise Village. For directions or more information about the retirement community call (512) 754-7230.
For more information about the event or Southside Community Center, call Yvonne Paris at (512) 392-6694 Ext. 28.
from Southside Community Center
Clip 1 – Opening Statements
Clip 2 – Affordable Housing
Clip 3 – Plan for Downtown Businesses
Clip 4 – Closing Statements
Clip 2 – Affordable Housing
Clip 3 – Plan for Downtown Businesses
Clip 4 – Closing Statements
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