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02.13.10La Prensa Endorses Margaret GomezLA PRENSA, Austin's oldest bilingual newspaper, has issued a strongly worded endorsement of Margaret Gomez. Yes, we need a change in Precinct 4, but we don’t need to exchange Margaret Gomez, who has lived and worked her entire life in the precinct, with someone who has moved into positions of power and money by capitalizing on an unfair election system and an error in judgment. No, Gomez doesn’t deserve to be replaced with Raul Alvarez, someone who moved here a dozen years or so ago to take advantage of an unfair system, i.e. at-large elections, defeat a candidate endorsed by the Hispanic ...
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02.12.10Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe Supports Margaret GomezTravis County Judge Sam Biscoe issued the following statement in support of Margaret Gomez today: Commissioner Gómez and I continue to collaborate on county issues to maximize service delivery to county residents. We must comply with the laws that govern county government. For us to do otherwise would violate both the law and our oath of office. We are not above the law. In spite of the limitations on county government, Commissioner Gómez and I have collaborated on the complex issues that face our growing urban county, and have produced outstanding results repeatedly. It is easy for those without ...
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02.11.10Austin Women’s Political Caucus Endorses Margaret GomezOn Wednesday night, the Austin Women's Political Caucus endorsed Margaret Gomez for re-election. Gomez was the first Mexican-American woman elected in Travis County history. The AWPC joins South Austin Democrats, Black Austin Democrats, Stonewall Democrats, Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus, and six public safety associations in supporting Gomez.
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02.02.10Margaret Receives Two New EndorsementsThank you to the Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus and the Stonewall Democrats for their endorsements last night. "I am honored to have the endorsement of each club," Gomez said. "I thank the members of both clubs for their support."
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01.29.10WelcomeThank you for your interest in my re-election campaign. Let me tell you a little about myself: I'm a lifelong resident of southeast Travis County. I was educated by Austin ISD. This is my home and I've worked hard to make it a better place. I am the first Mexican American woman to be elected to public office in Travis County history. On the Commissioners Court, I've been a leader on environmental sustainability, affordable housing, fiscal responsibility and working to maintain the county's AAA bond rating. I have worked hard to elect Travis County Democrats for over three decades. I was a founding member of ...
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01.26.10Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Wants Your InputImagine Austin is seeking input from Austinites on a Vision for the future of the City. This is the first step in creating a new Comprehensive Plan for the city, which will direct city policies on long-term growth and development. Residents, property owners, and workers can participate in this phase of the process in two ways: First, anyone can take the Issues and Aspirations survey, at any Austin library or online at . www.imagineaustin.net/survey.htm. Second, Austinites can host their own planning party--ask for a "Meeting in a box," and invite a few people over to participate. The Imagine Austin Meeting-in-a-Box has everything you ...
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01.17.10Margaret Gómez Reports Nearly 4 to 1 Cash on Hand Advantage Over OpponentTravis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez has filed campaign finance reports that show her campaign has $42,103.48 on hand. Finance reports show that Commissioner Gómez has nearly a 4 to 1 cash on hand advantage over her opponent, who has reported $10,936 cash on hand. "We are pleased with our financial advantage and recent endorsements, and will continue to speak with voters across Precinct 4 about Margaret's record on the commissioners court," said Estella French, campaign manager. "We plan to make more than 20,000 calls and knock on 8,000 doors before early voting begins."
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01.14.10South Austin Democrats Endorse Margaret GómezTravis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez received the endorsement of the South Austin Democrats last night, the first Democratic club endorsement of the primary season. "I am honored to receive the support of a committed and progressive group like the South Austin Democrats," Gómez said. "As a founding member of SAD and lifelong resident of southeast Austin, I am especially proud. I look forward to working with the club's members as we move forward, not only for the Democratic primary, but also for this fall when we will have a great opportunity to elect more Democrats." Margaret Gomez had previously received early endorsements ...
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01.05.10CLEAT Endorses Margaret GómezThe Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the state's largest police officers' union, has endorsed Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez for re-election. “Because of Margaret’s long history of commitment to the law enforcement community the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas are proud to join our local rank and file officers in endorsing her candidacy for Travis County Commissioner," said Charley Wilkison, the association's director of public affairs. “Margaret has been a true leader in the fight against crime and criminals, insisting that Travis County Deputies and Corrections Officers have the tools they need to arrest the criminals and keep them ...
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01.02.10Bill Spelman Endorses Margaret GómezCiting her commitment to the community, and leadership on issues such as affordable housing and environmental sustainability, Austin City Councilman Bill Spelman has endorsed Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez for re-election. "When I ran for Austin City Council last year, Margaret Gómez was one of the first to endorse me. I’m very happy to return the favor," Spelman said. "Margaret provides Travis County with practical leadership on bread-and-butter issues like taxes, infrastructure, affordable housing, and public safety. She’s also been a joy to work with for 16 years, and I look forward to working with her for another term." "Bill ...
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