Ballots by mail still available to seniors over 65

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Convenient ‘Ballots by Mail’ are still available for seniors over 65 for the May 9 election that will determine the fate of the $350 million road bonds issue. Many seniors are particularly concerned about driving in excessive traffic conditions according to Gordy Bunch, The Woodlands Township Director, and leader of the group opposing passage of the proposition. Since it is well-known that most seniors today are comfortable with the internet and online activities he advises that seniors may go to Montgomery County Elections to request a Ballot by Mail. Seniors who are registered voters have until April 30 to apply and need to return the ballot before the May 9 joint election.

The application is designed to be quick and convenient so that applicants simply attest that they are 65 years of age or older, fill in their residence address, sign, put a first-class stamp on it and drop in the mail. An official ballot will then be sent to eligible voters pre-addressed to Suzie Harvey, Montgomery County Elections Administrator. Harvey says there are two main reasons why an application would be rejected. If it is returned without a signature or the request lists a P.O. Box as the address. Applicants must sign the request and use their residence address in order to vote. The Ballots by Mail are then included in the Early Voting totals for the election.

Julie Turner, president of Texas Patriots PAC, said they have had numerous inquiries from seniors concerned about the bonds because they have a special interest in preventing extension of Woodlands Parkway out to SH249 plus the additional debt that the county would incur for the bonds, since many seniors are on fixed incomes. A recent study showed that Montgomery County would become number one in per capita debt in the state of Texas at $1,779 per person if the $350 million road bonds and the new $200 million jail were authorized. Turner said she did not know many seniors who are not concerned about more debt and the taxes that are sure to follow. Steve Toth, former State Representative from The Woodlands recommends seniors go to Vote No May 9th for more information.