Midlothian, TX

Excerpts taken from a letter to the editor in the Ellis County Observer:

• Jamie Wickliffe was on the Midlothian City Council for 12 years 1990 - 2002. Why does she want back on council Now? Is the real estate market in such bad shape? Does she need inside information to boost her income?
• We know why some realtors join clubs and organizations; it's called "NET WORKING." I not saying it's a bad thing. It's something people do to protect their own best interest above all others.
• Why get on City Boards and Commissions? The answer is for inside information.
• With all the real estate deals under investigation do we really want another realtor on the city council? We already have Bill Houston with GMAC Real Estate isn't that plenty?
• I know two councilmen that spend 20-30 hours per week researching information so they can make the best decisions they can, given the information they receive from staff. I believe Jamie Wickliffe has enough on her business plate. When will she find the time to give the required attention needed for council business?

A political candidate forum will be held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle, Midlothian, TX. Admission: Free.

City Council candidates Bill Redding and Jamie Wickliffe will answer questions that have been chosen by the Candidate Forum Planning Committee. Questions can be submitted for consideration to the committee via the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce. Send email to amiller@midlothianchamber.org by 5:00pm Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

Ron Bland with the Midlothian ISD will serve as moderator.

Early voting: October 19-23 and 26-30, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle, Midlothian

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Location: Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle, Midlothian

Click to view a Sample Ballot for the City Councilmember Place 1 election.

Click to view a Sample Ballot of the Constitutional Amendment election.

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