Some Stats for You!!

Some interesting stats I came upon while reading. Of the two current GOP house members running for POTUS, these are there congressional records.

Bachmann - 5 years in office, 54 bills proposed, none made it to a floor vote.

Ron Paul - 21 years in office, 620 bills proposed, 4 made it to a floor vote, 1 passed which allowed the city of Galveston to sell a house to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce.

I am digging for stats on the others.

Last Day to File....Sort of!!

Monday the 19th of December was the last day to file for office, but according to the court order released late last week we will be reopening filing for about a week in late January to end on February 1, 2011. It has been a busy filing period, but an exciting one. So here is the update for the final day of filing; for this first filing period.

Judge-20th District Court
John Youngblood (Incumbent), 45, of Cameron

County Attorney
Bill Torrey, 64, of Cameron, Attorney

Sheriff
David Greene (Incumbent), 59, of Cameron
Greg Kouba, 46, of Thorndale, Deputy Sheriff-Bastrop County
Herbie Vaughn, 55, of Rockdale, Milam County Constable Precinct 3 & Rockdale Fire Chief

Treasurer
Julie Biar, 38, of Thorndale, Office Manager
Donna L. Orsag, 50, of Cameron, Office Manager

Tax-Assessor
Kolette Morgan (Incumbent), 43, of Cameron
Karen Berry, 58, of Cameron, Business Manager

County Comm, Pct 1
George Tomek (Incumbent), 46, of Cameron

County Comm, Pct 3
John Fisher, 63, of Rockdale, Rancher & Auctioneer
Odes Foster, 69, of Milano, Insurance Adjuster

Constable, Pct 1
John Anderle (Incumbent), 34, of Cameron

Constable, Pct 2
Charlie West (Incumbent), 63, of Cameron
Kenny Schneebeli, 35, of Cameron, County Inspector

Constable, Pct 4
Fred Keefer, 39, of Thorndale, Thorndale Police Chief

So far these 16 candidates have come in to file; however, I am expecting a couple of more during the filing period in late January. If anyone knows of someone or if anyone would like to inquire about the Precinct 3 Constable's Job then let me know.

I will be updating the filing information as quickly as possible via email and on our website at www.milamgop.org


Thanks,
Bill

Upcoming Event!!

February 9, 2012 – The 3rd Annual Texas Independence Day and Reagan Birthday Celebration. Come join us as the Republican Women of Milam County will be holding their annual celebration with all the local and state candidates. This year’s event will be held in the VFW hall in Cameron beginning with a mixer at 5:00 p.m. followed by the meal at 6:00 p.m. Come out for the opportunity to hear from and speak with each of the local and state candidates. Tickets are $50.00 per person and they go fast so contact Bill Whitmire at 254-482-0354 for information on how to get tickets. This is the Republican Women’s big fundraiser of the year with the funds going to help Local Republican Candidates in the 2012 Election.

Updated List of Local GOP Candidates

Judge-20th District Court
John Youngblood (Incumbent), of Cameron

County Attorney
Bill Torrey, of Cameron, Attorney

Sheriff
David Greene (Incumbent), of Cameron
Greg Kouba, of Thorndale, Deputy Sheriff-Bastrop County
Herbie Vaughn, of Rockdale, Constable, Precinct 3

Tax-Assessor
Kolette Morgan (Incumbent), of Cameron
Karen Berry, Business Manager of Cameron

Treasurer
Julie Biar, of Thorndale, Office Manager/Title Clerk

County Comm, Pct 1
George Tomek (Incumbent), of Cameron

County Comm, Pct 3
John Fisher, of Rockdale, Rancher & Auctioneer
Odes Foster, of Milano, Insurance Adjuster

Constable, Pct 1
John Anderle (Incumbent), of Cameron

Constable, Pct 2
Charlie West (Incumbent), of Cameron
Kenny Schneebeli, of Cameron, County Inspector

The last day to file for office has been moved to Monday, December 19th and I will be manning the office at Milam GOP Headquarters from 1 pm until 6 pm on the 19th. If anyone would like to fill out an application to file in the Republican Primary they can reach me at 254-482-0354 or via email at milamgop@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Bill

December 6, 2011 - First Week of Filing Update

Hello Everyone,

It has been a busy first week. I wanted to let you know how things have gone to date.

Judge-20th District Court
John Youngblood (Incumbent), 45, of Cameron

County Attorney
Bill Torrey, 64, of Cameron, Attorney

Sheriff
David Greene (Incumbent), 59, of Cameron
Greg Kouba, 46, of Thorndale, Deputy Sheriff-Bastrop County

Tax-Assessor
Kolette Morgan (Incumbent), 43, of Cameron
Karen Barry, 58, business manager of Cameron

County Comm, Pct 1
George Tomek (Incumbent), 46, of Cameron

County Comm, Pct 3
John Fisher, 63, of Rockdale, Rancher & Auctioneer
Odes Foster, 69, of Milano, Insurance Adjuster

Constable, Pct 1
John Anderle (Incumbent), 34, of Cameron

Constable, Pct 2
Charlie West (Incumbent), 63, of Cameron
Kenny Schneebeli, 35, of Cameron, County Inspector

So far these 12 have come in to file; however, I am expecting several more between now and the end of the filing period being December 15th.

Also planning to file for County Treasurer is Julie Biar. She is currently gathering signatures in support of her campaign for Treasurer.

I will be updating the filing information as quickly as possible via email and on our website at www.milamgop.org

If anyone would like to fill out an application to file in the Republican Primary they can reach me at 254-482-0354 or via email at milamgop@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Bill

Bill Whitmire
Chairman,
Republican Party of Milam County
254-482-0354