San Marcos Area League of Women Voters

VOTERS GUIDE
Election November 6, 2012
The San Marcos Area League of Women Voters (LWV) Voters Guide lists candidates who appear on the ballot in the November 6, 2012 General Election, plus two write-in candidates who declared for a race. It includes responses to a questionnaire sent to candidates. Candidates were given limits on each question. Responses are printed as submitted and cut off if over the limit. Candidates are listed in the same order that they will appear on the ballot, with write-ins listed last, and with an R, D, L, G or I to signify Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Green or Independent affiliation. Since there is no party affiliation in city races, these abbreviations are not listed with city candidate names. The ballot will also list several other elections in some precincts of Hays County. These elections, listed on page 16, are not covered by this Voters Guide. The three propositions in the City of San Marcos election are listed on page 15 as they will appear on the ballot, after city candidates. The San Marcos Area League of Women Voters prepares and places this local Voters Guide in City Hall, the Public Library and many other locations in San Marcos. The local Voters Guides are also inserted in the San Marcos Daily Record. The State Voters Guides are placed at the same locations as the local Guide and further afield, around the county, by the San Marcos Area LWV. Both are available online at www.lwvtexas.org. In addition, a new LWV service, www.Vote411.org, is another information resource.

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any political party or any candidate. The League does promote informed participation of all citizens in their government by providing factual information to help prepare citizens to cast an informed vote. The League does take action on selected issues that it has thoroughly studied and on which its members have reached consensus. We hope you will take an active role in the election process. You may bring this Voters Guide into the voting booth. Your vote matters! As a public service, San Marcos Mercury will record the LWV Candidates Debates in San Marcos on October 15 & 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the San Marcos Activity Center and will post the debate videos on its website www.sanmarcosmercury.com.

INDEX Candidates. Pages 2-15 List of special elections on the ballot... . Page 16 Early voting locations and times.........................................Page 17-18 Election day polling locations Page 20 See the state Voters Guide at www.lwvtexas.org for the following races: President, U. S. Senator, Railroad Commissioners, Supreme Court Justices, Judges in Courts of Criminal Appeals, State Board of Education, Justices in 3rd Court of Appeals. Or try the new Texas LWV feature, www.Vote411.org. Enter your address to create a sample ballot which will include all the races that will be listed on your personal ballot on Election Day. It can also give you the specific precinct and location where you will vote, as well as your district and precinct numbers (numbers also found on your voter registration card).

U. S. Representative, District 21
Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. Have you signed a pledge that will affect your voice on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why? Political spending by corporations, unions, non-profit advocacy groups, and individuals has increased dramatically in recent years. Do you support: no regulations or limits on corporate spending; disclosure of funding sources; limitations on donations/spending; and/or some other related regulations. Please explain.

Lamar Smith (R)

www.TexansForLamarSmith.com

After graduating from high school in San Antonio and then Yale University, I earned a law degree at SMU. I have served as a ranch manager, state representative and county commissioner. I now chair the House Judiciary Committee. I stay in touch with my constituents and work hard to keep their trust.

Earlier I signed a pledge to oppose raising the marginal income tax rate for individuals and businesses and to oppose the reduction or elimination of deductions and credits unless matched dollar for dollar by reducing tax rates. The pledge does not involve broader tax reform or closing loopholes. But raising taxes puts a severe drag on the economy. Ultimately, it is the oath of office and allegiance to the Constitution that determine my votes.

The U.S. Supreme Court has shaped the ground rules for the funding of campaigns and I respect the High Courts decisions. I think the American people would be better served by greater transparency in campaign finance. Campaign contributions and expenditures should be made public for all to see. Then voters can decide whether or not to support a candidate.

Candace E. Duval (D)

www.candaceduval.com

I attended Texas State San Marcos & later received an Associate Degree at Brazos Jr. College in 1991 with Honors. I served as an intern for Comptroller Bob Bullock which led to a permanent position in the Tax Publications Department. In Austin, I run a consulting firm & hold 25 years of leadership.

I will not make any pledge beyond the Oath of Office. I will continue to voice my support for legislation that aligns with my values and principles. However, I will not sign a broad pledge that will obligate me to vote on a particular issue without considering the full context and circumstances of the legislation. I have signed my support for the non-partisan group, No Labels, 12 Ways to Make Congress Work.

I will make reforming our campaign finance system a top priority. I will support common sense reforms that improve disclosure and limit the influence of corporations including a Constitutional Amendment if necessary. The recent Supreme Court decision in Citizens United has unleashed a flood of undisclosed corporate money into campaigns, strengthening the influence of the wealthiest special interest while drowning out the voice of the People.

John-Henry Liberty (L)

www.johnhenryliberty.com

I am an entrepreneur and software engineer. I build systems using logic that work together to creatively solve problems. I felt compelled to run for congress after a steady stream of bills and laws (ie SOPA and NDAA) were proposed and enacted which threatened American's rights.

I have made a pledge to every member of my district that I will always operate with integrity and act in their interest as their representative. I have not signed any pledges from special interest groups, nor do I plan to do so.

Spending by non-person entities is growing at an alarming rate. At the very least disclosure is needed. Silently being able to buy an election is counter-productive to the ideas of equality, freedom and democracy. The easiest way to solve this problem is to cap the amount of campaign spending per election cycle.

More LWV questions and candidate answers can be found for this race on www.vote411.org. Enter your address to create a sample ballot which will include all the races that will be listed on your personal ballot on Election Day. It can also give you the specific precinct and location where you will vote, as well as your district and precinct numbers (numbers also found on your voter registration card).

U. S. Representative, District 25
Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. Have you signed a pledge that will affect your voice on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why? Political spending by corporations, unions, nonprofit advocacy groups, and individuals has increased dramatically in recent years. Do you support: no regulations or limits on corporate spending; disclosure of funding sources; limitations on donations/spending; and/or some other related regulations. Please explain.

Roger Williams (R)

www.rogerforcongress.com

After graduating from TCU I began a career in small business. A family owned business that I have worked at for over 40 years ago. I understand the challenges and tough decisions that come with balancing a budget. I also understand how to create jobs, which is a unique qualification these days.

Yes, I have signed pledges that are consistant with my values. For example, I have signed a no tax pledge and as your representative I will refuse to vote to raise taxes.

I believe that every legal citizen should be involved in our political system. I don't believe we gain anything by trying to restrict anyone's voice, whether it's individuals or corporations.

Elaine M. Henderson (D)

www.ElaineHenderson4CongressTX25.weebly.com

Im from a farm family and worked at a city collector office and in banking. Fullerton Jr. College AA, U of Houston, BS in Ed. Taught 4th grade HISD. With a woman partner, I ran an aviation business for 8 years, Airport Operations Supervision, Hobby Airport, Houston, retired. Mother, grandmother

No pledges have been signed. Legislators cannot know what problems they may face in two years and pledges should not ever be held above keeping the oath to protect and defend the constitution and the good of the nation.

I support limiting the amount of money any candidate can spend, total disclosure of donations of more than $20.00, and passing an Amendment to the Constitution to reverse Citizens United v. FEC and end Super-PAC ads for or against any candidate or party issue.

Betsy Dewey (L)

www.votebetsy.com

I grew up in Houston, TX & graduated from Vanderbilt Univ. with degrees in English, Creative Writing, and French. I received my MA from UNC. In 1987, I won the Carnegie Hero Award. I have since been a business owner, a homeschool mom, a musician, an author, a Constitutionalist & a member of the DAR.

I signed a pledge to stand against the death tax.

I support transparency in all things political. I also support capitalism fully. People should be able to spend their money in any way they see fit.

More LWV questions and candidate answers can be found for this race on www.vote411.org. Enter your address to create a sample ballot which will include all the races that will be listed on your personal ballot on Election Day. It can also give you the specific precinct and location where you will vote, as well as your district and precinct numbers (numbers also found on your voter registration card).

U. S. Representative, District 35
Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. Have you signed a pledge that will affect your voice on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why? Political spending by corporations, unions, nonprofit advocacy groups, and individuals has increased dramatically in recent years. Do you support: no regulations or limits on corporate spending; disclosure of funding sources; limitations on donations/spending; and/or some other related regulations. Please explain.

Susan Narvaiz (R)

www.narvaizforcongress.com

Three term mayor of San Marcos, small business owner with leadership skills and common sense to balance budgets,meet payroll, solve problems,provide solutions and get results. 24 yrs. experience creating jobs, Community volunteer at church and Nonprofit Groups. Wife, Mom, Grand Mimi, Proud American.

Yes. Repeal Death Tax as I do not believe we should be taxed twice on dollars previously taxed. Yes. To repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act. The HHS mandate infringes on religious freedom. This Act sets policies that take away our rights to make purchasing decisions that impact our daily lives and our pocketbook. It mandates what we must buy and taxes us whether we want it or not. It has a very negative impact on business and stops job creation.

I support full disclosure of funding sources.

Lloyd Doggett (D)

www.votedoggett.com

Preserving retirement security, strengthening education,promoting economic opportunity and serving veterans are my congressional priorities. Previously authored the Texas Sunset Act seeking greater state agency accountability and efficiency, and chaired the TX Supreme Court Judicial Ethics Task Force

Ive pledged to keep Social Security and Medicare strong, including affordable prescription drugs, and my efforts were recognized with an AARP award. As top Democrat on Human Resources Subcommittee, I pledge to resist further social safety net destruction. I support economic opportunity for allwith my work earning "Business Advocate of the Year" by Texas Association of MexicanAmerican Chambers of Commerce. Pledged to fight for tax fairness.

Support DISCLOSE Act to reduce foreigncontrolled corporate influence and to expose lobbyist electioneering. Support constitutional amendment to limit special interests, like those seeking to undermine Wall Street reform, from dumping unlimited, secret monies to thwart the public interest. Secret, unlimited spending threatens our democracy. To help restore accountability. Americans have the right to timely know the source of millions being spent.

Ross Lynn Leone (L)

www.rosslynnleone.com

B. S., L. S. U. 1968, Management and Marketing, 1 year of Graduate studies Retired, 25 years service with IRS, Albert Gallatin Award (The IRS should be abolished, and the Income Tax replaced with a 10% withholding or consumption tax. God only asks for 10%, why should the government take more?

I have pledged to work for repeal of the Death (Estate) tax and to maintain Rightto-Work laws because I know the vast majority of my Constituents support those principles. I also pledge myself to always vote to support a traditional interpretation of the Constituion and Bill of Rights. I have also pledged to represent the views of my Constituents on all issues.

I personally support no corporate spending on elections and limits on all campaign spending. I am running a zero cost campaign. Those "other" parties are wasting unbelievable millions to spread lies and deceptions at a time our country is broke.

(Two additional candidates for this race are listed on the following page.)

U.S. Representative, District 35, continued from previous page.

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office.

Have you signed a pledge that will affect your vote on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why?

Political spending by corporations, unions, non-profit advocacy groups, and individuals has increased dramatically in recent years. Do you support: no regulations or limits on corporate spending; disclosure of funding sources; limitations on donations/spending; and/or some other related regulations. Please explain.

Meghan Owen (G)

www.texasgreencandidates.com/meghanowen.html

I'm an activist, where better to act than congress? Beyond a standard High School education, I apprenticed 6 years in a trade becoming a full tradeswoman. I spend much of my free time studying various topics. Sadly, I never had both the time and money to go to school. Loans always looked like a trap

I've not signed any pledges yet. None have grabbed my attention as good things. I stand on my word, no pledges I've seen will stop a person from doing harmful things to this country. I'd rather be unhindered and free to do the right thing, I don't need a pledge to do that.

I do NOT support NO limits on corporate spending. They already have more than enough influence on congress through lobbying. The idea that money is free speech is in effectively telling the poor and middle class "your voice doesn't count". All money spent on an election should be disclosed, We should all be able to see who's spending what on getting people into office.

Simon Alvarado (Write-In)

www.vote4simon.com

Disabled combat veteran, bachelors degree and masters degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. Professional experience with community based healthcare agencies, drug, alcohol and mental health programs. Veterans' advocate for those challenged with VA disability claims process.

In 1969 I took an oath to protect and serve this country against any threats foreign and domestic when I volunteered for the US Army. I stand committed to supporting and purposing legislation that would continue to preserve and protect the benefits earned and promised by our country to our veterans.

I support regulation and limits on political contributions as well as full disclosure of funding sources for the last 5 years prior to seeking office. I do not support any regulation that undermines the integrity of our election process. The money special Interest groups inject in the election process impacts candidates' equal access to the electorate. While the lack of big donors limits my access to the electorate, my vote is not for sale.

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State Senator, District 21

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office.

Have you signed a pledge that will affect your vote on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why?

Since 2006, state educational funding has been reduced and student enrollment has increased. What measures would you propose to restore adequate funding to Texas schools?

Grant Rostig (R)

www.grantrostig.com

Studied computers, accounting and earned a Chiropractic degree in college. Worked as a programmer, project manager, and ran several of my own small businesses in computer consulting, Chiropractic, manufacturing and retailing. I also study health, agriculture, law, and economics.

No, but I pledge to you, the voter, to work to lower unnecessary regulation, lower taxes, eliminate slush funds, eliminate corporate welfare and fraud first, increase liberty, increase school choice and home schooling, and increase transparency and accountability of officials in all aspects of government including TXDOT. The people must oversee and control government, or the elites will, as they already have. My number one priority is jobs.

Schools need to first master the universal basics of reading, writing and science, not condom use or political spin. We need creative new approaches such as self paced internet or video learning along with an available teacher. Promote excellence via competition through school choice and vouchers where parents get cash to educate their children in compatible schools. Allow home schooled children to participate in some public school activities.

Judith Zaffirini (D)

www.judithzaffirini.com

I am the second-longest serving senator, Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, and a member of the Legislative Budget Board and Finance committees. I have cast 47,584 consecutive votes and passed 725 bills, and I hold B.S., M.A., and PhD degrees from from The University of Texas at Austin.

I do not sign pledges. Instead, I review individual pieces of legislation with the people of Senate District 21 and the State of Texas in mind.

I propose more efficient use of state resources and the elimination of waste in state government. Using Rainy Day funds must be considered seriously. I also look forward to the comptrollers revenue estimates and hope the Legislature will find additional resources to fund our education needs. We cannot continue to underfund our schools, which forces local governments to raise property taxes.

Joseph Morse (L)

No response

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State Senator, District 25

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office.

Have you signed a pledge that will affect your vote on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why?

Since 2006, state educational funding has been reduced and student enrollment has increased. What measures would you propose to restore adequate funding to Texas schools?

Donna Campbell (R)

www.donnacampbell.com

Born on a naval base, I'm an emergency room physician who has spent a lifetime serving others through medicine and Christian ministry. I'm a longtime Texas resident, NRA member, and proud mother of four daughters. I have my masters degree in nursing and received my M.D. from Texas Tech University.

I have signed pledges to protect the rights of the unborn, earning the endorsement of Texas Right to Life and Texas Alliance for Life. I'm the only candidate to sign both the Americans for Prosperity Pledge and the Governor's Budget Compact against raising taxes. I also signed the Texas Citizen Patriot Pledge, which honors free market principles, limited government, personal responsibility, respect for the Constitution, and a virtuous America.

Bureaucracy has been a burden on our schools, with administrators now practically outnumbering teachers. Meanwhile, Texas students are struggling to perform. It's time to slash the bureaucracy and drive more dollars to the classroom, rewarding good teachers. School choice should also play a fundamental role in our education system. No child should be forced to attend a school that isnt up to community standards.

John Courage (D)

www.couragefortexassenate.org

Teacher, Texan, Air Force veteran. BA degree, American Studies and teacher certification, UTSA; MA, Education, Walden University; 20 years teaching experience; served on boards of the Alamo Community College District, San Antonio Teachers Council, and San Antonio Literacy Commission; member, NEA.

My only pledge is expressed in the oath of office required by the Texas Constitution. I will never sign a pledge that would affect my vote on any issue. Such pledges lock an elected official into a static, unconditional position on policies. Changing conditions often call for policy changes. Political leaders need to have the flexibility of responding to change.

Restoring adequate funding for public education requires the political will to make education the highest state priority. Money is available. The state comptroller has revised revenue estimates upward by $1.2 billion for the next biennium. The ESF has more than $8 billion on hand. Cutting wasteful spending could free up additional funds by, for example, reducing costs for administering standardized tests

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State Representative, District 45

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. Have you signed a pledge that will affect your vote on any issue? Why or why not? If so, what policy, issue or legislation did you pledge to support or fight? Why? Since 2006, state educational funding has been reduced and student enrollment has increased. What measures would you propose to restore adequate funding to Texas schools?

Jason A. Isaac (R)

www.ISAACforTexas.com

I am the current State Representative for District 45, elected by the voters in 2010. My wife and I have two young boys in public school in Hays County. I work in the trucking industry, own a small business, coach youth sports, and lead a nonprofit.

I am proud to have signed a taxpayer protection pledge because my constituents have asked me to keep their taxes low and to vote against any bill that will raise their taxes. I have kept that promise that I made to them. The government needs to learn to live within its means, just like the rest of us. The pledge is a reminder of my promise to the citizens I represent.

The premise of this question is misleading. Over the past 20 years, expenditures for education have increased 142% and Texas per-pupil costs have increased from $3,659 to $11,024 after adjusting for inflation. This biennium, public education received an overall increase of $125.2 million. We do not have a funding problem, we have a spending problem.

John Adams (D)

www.johnadamsfortexas.com

I have a BS in Computer Science, 30 years at IBM as a programmer/mgr including Space Shuttle and Space Station programs, 6 years as school board trustee, am a Master Trustee, 7 years as advisory board member for Computer Science Dept. at Texas Tech.

No. It doesnt make sense to limit your options before you face potential problems. Representatives need to make use of all tools afforded the office in order to adequately address issues as they arise. I would not use a mechanic who decided not to use wrenches on the day my car needed a repair. I wouldnt want my elected officials to limit their tool set either.

As a 6 year DSISD Trustee, I made education a priority. Our current legislators prioritized politics over our children when they cut 5 billion dollars from the budget. I will work to restore the ridiculous cuts to public education by closing corporate tax loopholes. We must prioritize our children's education in Texas because the future of the state depends on it.

Jim Duke (L)

www.jthomasdukephotography.zenfolio. com

I graduated with a BS Physics (minor in math and engineering) from Jacksonville State University in 1983. Commissioned in the USAF 1984 and spent 15 years as an instructor pilot flying C-141B's and T-38's. I have spent over 14 years in Texas.

No-I don't believe in pledges, other than the oath I swore to the Constitution of the United States. But my main concerns is the overreach of government into our financial and personal lives. I am committed to reducing the size and control of the State Government. My first focus will be on the unfair property tax system in Texas.

There is no proven beneficial relationship between education spending and education results. In fact it appears the ballooning spending has actually exacerbated the problem. The problem with education isn't the schools-it's the breakdown of the traditional family and all the problems children have from this breakdown.

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District Judge, 22nd Judicial District

Bruce Boyer (R), Unopposed
(Additional questions and answers for this candidate are available on www.Vote411.org)

Hays County Sheriff

Gary Cutler (R), Unopposed
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Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector

Luanne Caraway (R), Unopposed

Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 1

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. How would you use the countys existing authority to regulate development in order to balance competing interests? Are there any areas of overlapping services provided by governmental entities that you believe should be consolidated to more efficiently provide services to county residents?

Mary E. Gonzales (R)

I favor small government and more private sector job opportunities. Having worked for nine corporations with 20 years of business management experience, I am a champion of revenue creation. My experience and education is not paid for by tax dollars. I would use Hays' County authority to regulate development to protect our environment and upgrade health standards. We need rules that require developers to help provide amenities for the developments that they bring to our communities so that the tax burden will not fall on every citizen. I will work for the even-handed of enforcement of Hays County subdivision rules. We should be able to consolidate more elections together. I would like to see the school districts have their election along side with the county and the city in all areas of the county thereby creating more interest and participation in the election process. I will support any consolidation of services with intentions to save taxpayer money.

Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe (D)

Have over 780 hours of county government training, attended SWTSU, am a licensed Peace Officer. Have a proven record & commitment of working well with others providing transportation needs, quality jobs & other services while keeping our tax rate low. Continue to work with all interested parties to ensure we are listening and understanding all needs and issues. We must grow responsibly, providing good quality development for a fast growing diverse population while protecting the beauty of our county's heritage, water resources and existing neighborhoods. Over the past few years, the county and other law enforcement, Fire, EMS & ESD agencies have met to discuss their support, commitment and benefits of a Consolidated 911 & Emergency Dispatch Center. Some benefits include: shared resources with reduced costs, improved quality of service, cross-training of agencies and increased staff, on-site, to cover major incidents.

An additional question and answer for this race is available on www.Vote411.org.

Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Will Conley (R), Unopposed

(Additional questions and answers for this candidate are available on www.Vote 411.org)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. If elected as Justice of the Peace, what would be your highest priority? What is the role of the Justice of the Peace in the county justice system?

Amy Lea Akers (R)

It is my mission to make a difference. After five years into the construction industry building homes, churches and elderly care facilities I began law school. With a law degree from St. Marys University I am ready to serve Hays County citizens. As Justice of the Peace my highest priority will be that everyone entering the court receives respect and justice in the law. Whether acting as magistrate, presiding over criminal or civil cases, and, most importantly, when a juvenile is in front of the court, my mission will be to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect; applying the law as written. JPs have many roles in the county justice system including presiding over class C misdemeanors (traffic, truancy, animal, alcohol and tobacco violations), evictions, other minor civil suits, and examining trials. Often they also have the duties to magistrate (determine bonds, issue warrants and protective orders), conduct administrative hearings and perform inquests.

JoAnne Prado (D)

Graduated from SMHS in 1981 and have been continously employed with Hays County since 1984. 28 yrs employment with Hays County and the over 500 hours of judicial education with the Texas State Training Center makes me the most qualified candidate. To continue to be a fair and impartial judge who presides over the variety of cases that are filed. My open door policy will continue and I am easily accessible. I magistrate on a daily basis and I understand that the decisions I make in setting bonds affect many. My commitment to consider every situation carefully and to set fair bonds is my first and highest priority. The JP has jurisdiction over minor civil small claims matters as well as Class C misdemeanors. Effective and appropriate interpretation of the law as it applies to the cases filed with the court. The JP is the closest judicial officer to the people. I will continue to work diligently to represent the people of Hays County Precinct 1-1. I ask for your continued support.

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Constable Precinct 1
Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. In your opinion, what are the most important responsibilities of the Constables office, and what will be your priorities, if elected? What are the advantages or disadvantages of having service of process handled by the County Constables office rather than by a private process server?

Stephen A. Velasquez (R)

My specific interest is to bring back the experience , commitment, service and open door policy to the citizens,,,my education is that i have over 1200 hours of continuous in service classes ,my experience is 19 years with Hays County Constable Pct. 1. The most important responsibilities of the Constable's office is making sure that each and every civil process paper and hot check warrants that are sent to the Constable's agency are being served in a timely manner and returned back to the courts, if elected as your Constable, is to serve the public as the Constable should be doing and to gain the trust of the public. The advantages of having the Constable serve civil process is accessibility, should a defendant have a question, he or she can call your Constable as long as the question is not a legal question and civil process servers are limited on what they are able and not able to serve,for Constable's do have continuous jurisdiction into other counties to also serve civil process

David Peterson (D)

I have over 25 years of law enforcement experience in Hays County. I have a Master Peace Officer License through The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. Most of all, I have been a citizen of Hays County for over 58 years. The most important responsibilities of the Constable Office are serving the community of Hays County by providing civil process, enforcing the law, educating citizens on safety and providing community service. If elected, my priorities will be to offer the Constable Office's services to the fullest extent of my ability. In my opinion, only advantages occur when service of process is handled by the Constable. Constables are certified peace officers and are able to be identified to residents. A safety issue may arise in which a Constable and his deputies are highly trained law enforcement officers. Constables are required to complete a 20Hour Civil Process Course each training cycle.

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Constable Precinct 2
Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office. In your opinion, what are the most important responsibilities of the Constables office, and what will be your priorities if elected? What are the advantages or disadvantages of having service of process handled by the County Constables office rather than by a private process server?

Ron Hall (R)

To utilize my 19 years of experience as a peace officer and administrator to provide a professional service to my community. I am a Master Peace Officer, a FBI National Academy Graduate and have over 2400 hours of training recorded with the State. The Constables Office primary role is to provide civil process service for the courts. I would like to develop a relationship with the community, other county agencies and city agencies to identify other needed services. This may include assisting with patrol services, calls for service or attending community events. The County Constables are true disinterested parties in civil litigation. A Private Process Server is what the title suggests; a person who acts in an interested capacity for litigants of a cause of action.

James H. Kohler (D)

I have been serving and protecting everyone in Hays County in 34 years of learning and experience in this office. My duties as Constable is to serve and protect the citizens of Hays County. There is no disadvantage of having civil process served by the Constables office. As for the private process server, it is better with the Constable department and there own area to serve citations that need to be served because most of the time the people in our area know who we are and we get more friendly response even though some of the people do not want to be serve.

Constable Precinct 3 Darrell W. Ayres (R), Unopposed Constable Precinct 4 Ron E. Hood (R), Unopposed Constable Precinct 5 Matt Mancillas, III (R), Unopposed

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Mayor, City of San Marcos

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office.

What economic incentives should be offered to attract new business or keep existing business in San Marcos?

As the Mayor, what important changes would you like to institute in the City of San Marcos?

Daniel Guerrero
I am a 35 year resident of San Marcos, with degrees from SMHS, Tx State University, St. Edward's University and ACC. I have served in volunteer leadership roles within the city, SMCISD, county and non-profit groups. My family roots are embedded in SM. Through the Greater San Marcos Partnership the city has access to state and local resources to provide incentives for business recruitment and retention. We will continue to use combinations of tax increment financing, 380 agreements, enterprise funds, state resources and local property tax abatements to create and retain jobs with the review of our ED board and council. As a council, we will improve our relationships among our neighbhorhoods, business leaders, school district, county officials, student and university communities to resolve community challenges. We must work collectively to address our urgent needs in housing, water resource, education/work force development, transportation and job creation. We will become change agents.

Thom Prentice
Hometown San Marcos. Intellecty'all, Symbologist, Deconstructioneer, blogger, writer, reader, scrivener, scribbler, thinker, lifelong learner, Public Intellectyall, eskewer of utopian, totalitarian ideologies. Just running for Mayor, not against Hometown San Marcos. Whatever helps keeping locally owned Authentic Adam Smith Capitalism small business staying and multiplying in San Marcos. Synchronizing traffic lights. Why not promote Victory Gardens and explore other economic models such as encouraging co-operatives and artists. Why not use the Lexington and Concord/European/model Hometown San Marcos. What is San Marcos doing to help the 39% of the population who bring home $20,000 or less per year? Let's not focus on the next two months or two years, but 10, 20, 50 years from now. Is the city prepared to deal with the looming collapse of NonAuthentic Adam Smith Empire Capitalism? What about the looming global crisis of Climate Change

ON ELECTION DAY: Many precinct boundaries have changed, so be sure to check voter registration cards before going to vote at the correct polling location on Election Day. Voters will find precinct numbers on their voter registration card next to the birth date, or may call the Hays County Elections Office, 512-393-7310, to ask what precinct their address is located within. Or they may choose to use online services such as www.Vote411.org, entering their address to be given precinct and district numbers, plus information similar to this Voters Guide content, with additions. Early voting locations and dates, as well as election day polling locations are on the last four pages of this Voters Guide.

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San Marcos City Council, Place 5

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office.

How can the city balance the need for more student housing with protection of single family neighborhoods?

How would you propose to diversify the Citys income with sources other than sales tax revenue?

Ryan Thomason
Lived in San Marcos since 1983. Graduated SMHS. Majored in Finance at Texas A&M. Co-founded local construction company. 3 year Planning and Zoning Commissioner. Elected City Council Place 5 Dec. 2009. Mayor Pro Tem 2011 and 2012. If we're going to fit 40,000 students into San Marcos, we need to get people walking and riding their bike. Build denser developments near campus and downtown to encourage a lifestyle that isn't dependent on cars. Family neighborhoods are our communitys backbone. We need to protect the ones we have and build more of them. San Marcos' huge retail sector is a blessing that few other cities have. But it also makes us too dependent on that cash register ringing at the outlet malls. To get more property tax revenue without raising taxes on our citizens, we need more commercial development. The SmartCode we implemented last year was a good step.

Melissa Derrick Write In

I have a degree in journalism. I have worked at Texas State University for 17 years. I am an expert at managing large budgets, interpreting and implementing complex budget regulations, filing federal grants, and monitoring grant specifications. I will adhere to the existing master plan until a new one is adopted. Creation of the new plan has included much citizen involvement, bolstering the plans clout and credibility. My participation in this process gives me confidence that a new master plan that incorporates citizen input will balance the needs of homeowners, students, business owners, and our environment. As a result of the soon-to-be-opened STAR Park, Pike Powers is working with the GSMP to bring tech firms to San Marcos. The city should contribute undeveloped parcels of land to the project, help build infrastructure, and in return, the city would increase its revenue base through job creation, property taxes, and sales and business-related taxes.

Information from the Hays County Elections Office website about applying for ballots by mail, curbside voting, and other kinds of assistance with voting can be found on pages 18 and 19 of this Voters Guide. Early voting locations are on page 17 and 18, and Election Day polling locations are on page 20.

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City Council, Place 6

Please describe your specific areas of interest, education, experience, and other qualifications for this office.

How can the city balance the need for more student housing with protection of single family neighborhoods?

How would you propose to diversify the Citys income with sources other than sales tax revenue?

Shane Scott
Air Force Veteran, Texas State Graduate, Single father involved in our education system, Small business owner, 25 year resident in San Marcos, Current council member Place 6, Awarded Bronze Certificate in Leadership, Supported by the SMPFFA Rebuild dilapidated apartments, Create transition zones, Build sidewalks and bike paths to promote walk-ability, Enforce current codes, Promote community involvement, Work with neighborhood associations, Promote our current ACT program Redevelopment on blighted buildings, Incentives to owners to restore buildings, Airport expansion projects, Continue private-public partnerships

Greg Frank
My leadership and communication skills were refined by the U.S. Marine Corps. My degree from Texas State and appreciation of neighborhoods and the natural environment of San Marcos prepare me to guide growth in our city. One of my main goals is to preserve and protect the quality of life and property values of San Marcos neighborhoods. There is a defined goal in the citys comprehensive master plan being updated right now, and its states: encourage development of student housing in appropriate areas and create a plan to accomplish this vision. This will be one of my focuses on Council. Bringing high paying jobs to San Marcos is a top priority for me. To accomplish this, we should focus on several key areas of recruitment such as bio-medical research and clean manufacturing. We should continue our expansion of the San Marcos airport and our current efforts of sports, retail and eco-tourism. I support all initiatives to achieve educational excellence.

City of San Marcos Non-binding Propositions

No. 1: Shall the city council be authorized to acquire the Capes Camp area of 70 acres, more or less, for parks and recreation purposes, at a price not to exceed fair market value as determined by an appraisal? For or Against No. 2: Shall the city council be authorized to use the power of eminent domain, if necessary, in order to acquire the Capes Camp area of 70 acres, more or less, for parks and recreation purposes? For or Against No. 3: Shall the city council be authorized to raise property taxes, if necessary, to acquire the Capes Camp area of 70 acres, more or less, for parks and recreation purposes? For or Against

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OTHER SPECIAL ELECTIONS WILL BE LISTED ON THE NOVEMBER 6TH BALLOT FOR VOTERS IN PARTS OF HAYS COUNTY, INCLUDING: General Election, City of Buda, City Council positions and 14 propositions. Special Election, City of Buda, re an alcoholic beverage proposition. General Election, Austin Community College trustees. General Election, Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Directors. City of Austin Special Election, 18 propositions. Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District, 2 Bond propositions. (Voters may wish to contact the entities listed above to obtain copies of the propositions or other information regarding those elections. A sample ballot can be found on the Hays County Elections Office website, which lists the text of the propositions, and names of candidates running for each office. The sample ballot is listed under the November 6th General Election, www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/government/elections-and-voting/.)

________________________________________________________________________ For more information on voting or elections, call the Hays County Elections Administrator at 512-393-7310, or visit the website. www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/government/elections-and-voting/. See the website list of frequently asked questions for information about voting by mail, and many other subjects. The Elections Office is at the Hays County Government Center, 712 S. Stagecoach off Wonder World Drive. For additional voting information, see the website of the Secretary of State at www.VoteTexas.gov, or call their office in Austin toll free at 1-800-252-VOTE.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012 Election

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE

Location, Dates & Hours of Main Early Voting Polling Place:
Government Center Conference Room, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos October 22 - October 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 27, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 28, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. October 29 - November 2, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition, temporary branch early polling places for early voting by personal appearance for the election are established at the following locations: Location Old Election Office 401-C Broadway St. San Marcos Date October 22-26 October 27 October 28 October 29 - November 2 October 22-26 October 27 October 28 October 29 - November 2 October 22-26 October 27 October 28 October 29 - November 2 Time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hays County Pct. 4 Office. 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy. Dripping Springs

Live Oak Academy 4820 Jack C. Hays Trail Kyle

Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley

October 22-26 October 27 October 28 October 29 - November 2 October 22 and 23

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church - Wimberley 15951 Winters Mill Pkwy. Wimberley Texas State University LBJ Student Center 700 Student Center Drive San Marcos Buda City Hall 121 N. Main Street Buda

October 22 - 25

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

October 26 October 27 November 2

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (more locations, next page.)

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(Early Voting locations, continued) Kyle City Hall 100 W. Center Kyle Belterra Clubhouse 801 Belterra Drive Dripping Springs Seton Medical Center Hays 6001 Kyle Parkway Kyle October 26 October 27 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

October 29 and 30

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

October 31 and November 1

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

BALLOTS BY MAIL
Early voting by mail ballot is conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code. Early voting could really be termed convenience voting, since city registered voters can vote at any city early voting location, according to the Hays County Elections Administrators Frequently Asked Questions, found on the county website: www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/government/elections-and-voting/. You may apply for a ballot by mail if you: 1. will be away from Hays County on Election Day and during early voting; 2. are disabled; 3. are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or 4. are confined in jail. For more information call the Hays County Elections office at (512) 393-7310 for an application. For specific information about special voting procedures available for members of the military and U.S. citizens overseas, see: www.votetexas.gov/military-overseas-voters/. If you are a college student, and you have chosen to register in your hometown as your permanent residence, you may apply for a ballot by mail in your home county, if you will not be there on election day or during early voting. Ballot applications and ballots voted by mail by those registered in Hays County may be sent to: Hays County Elections Administrator 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666 Attention: Early Voting Clerk

The request must state the address at which you are registered to vote, one of the above conditions for requesting a ballot, the address to which you want the ballot mailed, and your signature. If the ballot is not to be mailed outside the County and not to the address at which you are registered, you must give an explanation as to the address such as nursing home, hospital, etc. (More information re applications for ballots by mail follows on the next page.)

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Applications for ballot by mail may not be submitted more than 60 days before Election Day and must be received by the Elections Office no later than the 7th day before Election Day. All voted ballots that are returned on or before Election Day will be counted. Voted ballots mailed from outside the United States may be counted if clearly postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Elections Administrator not later than the fifth day after Election Day Special conditions are available for persons who become hospitalized or suffer a death in the family after the close of the regular application deadline. Specific guidelines must be met to be eligible. Please contact Hays County Elections Office for further information.
Assistance with Voting All polling locations are handicapped accessible. The eSlate (electronic voting device) is fully accessible and has an audio feature which allows any voter to listen to the ballot. You are also entitled to receive assistance if you cannot read or write, or have a physical disability that prevents you from reading or marking the ballot. Tell the election official that you need help to vote. You do not have to provide proof of your disability. You MAY be assisted by any person of your choice, OR one election worker during early voting, OR two election workers on Election Day. You may NOT be assisted by your employer, OR an agent of your employer, OR an officer or agent of your union. The person assisting you must read you the entire ballot, unless you ask to have only parts of the ballot read. The person assisting you must take an oath that he or she will not try to influence your vote and will mark your ballot as you direct. If you choose to be assisted by polling place officials, a poll watcher and/or state election inspector present in the polling place may observe the voting process to be sure that the ballot has been marked as you wanted. If you ask to be assisted by a person of your choosing, no one else may watch you vote. Interpreters at the polls: If you cannot speak English, or communicate only with sign language, you may use an interpreter to help you communicate with election officials. You may select any registered voter of your county to be your interpreter. If you cannot read the ballot, your interpreter may translate the ballot for you in the voting booth, after taking the Assistant Oath.

CURBSIDE VOTING
If you are unable to physically enter the polling place, you may ask that an election officer bring an eSlate (electronic voting device) to you at the entrance to the polling place or to a car at curbside. After you vote on the eSlate, give it to the election officer who will re-connect it to the Judges Booth Controller and your vote will be counted. If you plan to go alone to vote curbside, it is wise to call ahead so election officials will expect you. The Hays County Elections Office will be able to reach each precincts voting location and alert them, 512-393-7310.

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Polling places will be open on election day, November 6, 2012 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PRECINCT #
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ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES IN HAYS COUNTY

New Life Christian Center, 4000 Hwy. 123, San Marcos Dunbar Center, 801 MLK Drive, San Marcos Old Elections Office, 401-C Broadway St., San Marcos San Marcos Housing, Residents Office, 820 Sturgeon St., San Marcos Chapa Middle School, 3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle Tobias Elementary School, 1005 E. FM 150, Kyle City of Kyle Fire Station #2, 150 Bunton Rd., Kyle Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center, Kyle Buda City Hall, 121 N. Main St., Buda Hays High School, Bales Gym, 4800 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda Hays Hills Baptist Church, 1401 N. FM1626, Buda Tom Green Elementary School, 1301 Old Goforth Rd., Buda County Line Water Supply, 131 S. El Camino Real, Uhland Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3740 Ranch Road 967, Buda Goforth Water Supply, 8900 Niederwald Strasse, Niederwald First Baptist Church San Marcos, 325 W. Mc Carty Lane, San Marcos Hernandez Elementary School, 333 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos Crockett Elementary School, 1300 Girard St., San Marcos Travis Elementary School, 1437 Post Road, San Marcos First Baptist Church - Wimberley, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Rd. 12, Wimberley Horizon Bay at San Marcos, 1720 Old Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos VFW Post 6441 Hall, 401 Jacobs Well, Veterans Park off RR 12, Wimberley Hays Fire Station #3, 8301 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos Old Fish Hatchery Bldg., 201 C. M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos Allenwood Homes Auditorium, 1201 Thorpe Lane, San Marcos City Firehouse, River Ridge Parkway, San Marcos Blanco Vista School, 2951 Blanco Vista Blvd., San Marcos Wallace Middle School, 1500 W. Center St., Kyle Henley Baptist Church, 200 Henley Loop, Dripping Springs Dripping Springs Church of Christ, 470 Old Hwy. 290 West, Dripping Springs Friendship Creekside Fellowship, 14455 FM 1826, Austin Belterra Clubhouse, 801 Belterra Drive, Austin Sunset Canyon Baptist Church, 4000 E. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs Promiseland Church, 1650 Lime Kiln Rd., San Marcos Dripping Springs ISD Admin. Office, 510 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs

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