Who Will Replace Sylvester Turner as Our State Representative?
HOUSTON, February 15, 2016 – Near Northwest Houston residents can find out more about the candidates vying for Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s former seat during the Texas State Representative, District 139 Candidate Forum, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016, at Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr.
With four candidates participating in the Texas Democratic Primary March1 – and no Republican candidates – time is short to learn more about who will likely be the next Texas State representative for District 139 during the 2017-2019 term.
The forum, sponsored by the Central Northwest Super Neighborhood Council (SN 12) and the Inwood Forest Community Improvement Association, will give voters a chance to meet the candidates and learn where they stand on issues like transportation mobility, education and healthcare.
“This is an opportunity to learn about the four candidates for District 139, one of whom will likely be our next state representative,” explained Alicia Nuzzie, vice president with the SN 12 Council. “This timely forum can help voters make an informed decision during the early voting period and just before the primary.”
The four candidates running for Turner’s seat are Randy Bates, Jerry Ford, Jarvis D. Johnson and Kimberly Willis. The Texas Democratic and Republican primaries will be held Tuesday, March 1. Early voting runs through February 26.
A Candidate Mingle from 6:30-7 p.m. will give voters a chance to meet candidates up close. The political forum with questions from the audience will begin at 7 p.m.
“By attending this forum, Near Northwest Houston residents can help ensure that their voices are heard in the State Legislature,” said Mark Klein, president, SN 12 Council. “When candidates see a community cares enough to attend a forum and then vote, they tend to be more responsive to its needs.”
Texas House District 139 includes neighborhoods such as Acres Homes, Candlelight, Garden Oaks, Inwood Forest, Oak Forest and Shepherd Park Plaza. To see if you reside in District 139, visit bit.ly/TX_Dist139 or check your Voter Registration Card.