Candidates for upcoming local elections spoke Friday at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates” luncheon.
A crowd of approximately 110 attended the luncheon to see the candidates and hear what they had to say about themselves, the community, and current issues. Each candidate had 2.5 minutes to speak about their background and why they are running for office. Moderator for the event was Dr. Don Bostic of Ranger College and Past Board Chairman for the Brownwood Chamber.
Participating candidates included:
Brown County Commissioner Precinct 1 – Tommy Blevins, Bryan Harvey, Jerry Richardson, Vance Hill, Van Wilson, and Gary Worley
Brown County Commissioner Precinct 3 – Richard Gist (incumbent), Chris Cadenhead, and Wayne Shaw
Brown County Constable Precinct 3 – C T Ham (incumbent). His opponent Keith Varner did not participate.
Brown County Sheriff – Bobby Grubbs (incumbent) and Brock Johnson
Brown County Water Improvement District #1 Board – Dennis Graham, Johnny Hays, J. Y. Timmins (incumbent), and Pierre Osborne (incumbent). Incumbent Stewart Coleman was unable to attend, but sent a statement which was read by Dr. Bostic. Candidate Tommy Davis did not participate.
The Republican Primary is set for May 29th and the Brown County Water Improvement District board election will be May 12th.
Pictured at top, Sheriff Bobby Grubbs speaks to the audience while challenger Brock Johnson listens.
See video below of each candidate’s presentation at the event or visit our Youtube Channel for more video.
Brown County Commissioner Precinct 1
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Tommy Blevins {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRmRVoXY31Y 200 150 } |
Bryan Harvey {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6HIA5nE7Wk 200 150 } |
Jerry Richarson {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOM9nh9cio0 200 150 } |
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Vance Hill {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruel5JpOFUs 200 150 } |
Van Wilson {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5D3xMhi1O0 200 150 } |
Gary Worley {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF2YN0Vqdxs 200 150 } |
Brown County Commissioner Precinct 3
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Chris Cadenhead {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgT1T01cco4 200 150 } |
Richard Gist {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Wlrx0eCDk 200 150 } |
Wayne Shaw {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-19amWKDLxU 200 150 } |
Brown County Constable Precinct 3
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C T Ham {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmhkIdKEPk0 200 150 } |
Brown County Sheriff
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Bobby Grubbs {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxujDD5bGkE 200 150 } |
Brock Johnson {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuqbtZdKLQU 200 150 } |
Brown County Water Improvement District #1 Board
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Dennis Graham {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsyHzEqetPY 200 150 } |
Johnny Hays {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYBxkvCNeNU 200 150 } |
Pierre Osborne {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyZds62Ye1M 200 150 } |
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J. Y. Timmins {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BKqUeJQ_h8 200 150 } |
Statement from Stewart Coleman read by Dr. Don Bostic {denvideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY90nCrVdiU 200 150 } |
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