Every even-numbered year, Texas political parties hold primaries (usually in March) in order for each party to vet candidates to place on the November ballot. color: white; } .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} A group calling itself Just Say No to Cap Metro, aided by former Leander City Council Member Mike Sanders, argues the city could replace the transit services it receives for just $2 million a year, leaving $8 million to invest in economic development or anything else. Since 1985, Leander has paid 1% in local sales tax (out of the 2% it's allowed to collect) to Cap Metro. Mike Sanders City Council Title: Council Member - Ward 4/Position 2 Phone: 501-590-2537 Mike Sanders Biography Email Mike Sanders. Monday - Friday His parents were Abraham and Lavinia (Florance) Minis. U.S. President | Email - Mike4Leander@gmail.com. How will you help Leander recover from the effects of COVID-19 and the Texas winter storms? He slithered away at that point. background-color: #003388; School districts | .race_header.republican { From his rants on Facebook to his incredibly toxic behavior and actions as an HOA Representative, this guy has pissed-off a lot of people. background-color: #f9d334; Rachel's first year in public school was 9th grade and Joshua's first year in public school was 7th grade. in taxes paid by property owners in LISD. I think that would be really be helpful. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Today, I work for Visa as a Director in IT. Small business owners have suffered during this past year due to a variety of reasons. zoneId = '4'; Mayor Christine DeLisle Place 1 Kathryn Pantalion-Parker Place 2 Esme Mattke Longoria Place 3 David McDonald Mayor Pro Tem (Place 4) Na'Cole Thompson Place 5 Chris Czernek Place 6 Becki Ross. document.write ("?zoneid="+zoneId+"&block=1&blockcampaign=1"); .votebox_bp_logo { She has been employed by Fremont County since June 1999 where she currently serves as the Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Services and Treatment Courts of Fremont County. City Hall Hours of operation, M-F. 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Especially the candidate uses in relation to the different party platforms. Being an active member of Fremont County and the State of Wyoming to improve Juvenile Justice services as well as access to services for those in recovery. Mayor - Troy Hill | application | cta | cfcp State and local courts | I need to hear about your needs. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Incumbents are bolded and underlined . display: block; Place 6 - Currently held by Aaron Johnson. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { .widget-row.value-only { Troy currently serves on the CapMetro Board of Directors and is active with the Texas Economic Development Council. . Support the free press, so we can support Austin. After entering public schools and until they began taking advanced courses that were offered, they were attending classes that taught many of the same materials they had already learned in previous years. Total numbers may include early voting ballots, provisional ballots, mail-in ballots, federal postcard application ballots, and election day ballots. Leander voters participating in the General Election who are registered in either Williamson County or Travis County may vote at any location listed below during the Early Voting period: Leander voters participating in the General Election who are registered in either Williamson County or Travis County may vote at any location listed below on Election Day: Elections Administrator Both in his position as Pastor and later as, Marine Air Wing where his performance enabled Mike to quickly rise through the ranks and to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant E-5 in under three years. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Debbie and I have been involved in little league baseball and soccer over the years. He also coached soccer since 1980 (Youth, Strikers, Boys and Girls high school), coached Junior High Basketball and Freshman Boys Basketball. Texas elections secure despite COVID-related irregularities in 2020, audit finds, Lago Vista voters join Leander and other cities in staying with CapMetro, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Cedar Park, TX 78613 Box 149325, Austin 78714-9325County Email Address(512) 854-4996 Brant Bingamon. Christine has been an active member of the Leander community since moving here in 2010. font-weight: bold; (512) 259-4449 Esmeralda currently works full-time at Dell and has over 13 years with the company. } Learn how your comment data is processed. top: 2px; He wants to alleviate traffic, address rising home prices, and efficiently manage the city's public utilities. So Mike hit on it with the signage, but making sure people have access to your businesses, know where they are and can get to them, with roads, infrastructure, etc. Select this result to view Tracy Eugene Sanders's phone number, address, and more. That leaves the voter with limited visibility on what the candidate truly believes versus what he has said. 1, Place 4 Steve Hanes campaign finance report no. Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown 78626 word-wrap: break-word; Most candidates, especially for local offices like city council and school board of trustees, have not previously served in an elected position and do not have a voting record. Two of the challengers, Dorian Chavez and Tim Kelly, made headlines as MAGA-affiliated flamethrowers on the council from 2018 to 2020, then got beaten, and now want their jobs back. Esmeralda started her career off as a computer programmer for USAA and then the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs as well as for Texas Licensing and Regulation. One is the need to be able to put up signs to bring people into your business, and I will support the ability to put up signs to bring people into your business. With 25 of 27 precincts reporting, Donnie Mahan and Becki Ross are so far keeping their leads for Leander City Council Place 4 and 6 seats. In April 2020, as COVID-19 tore through the state and nation unchecked, he and Kelly caused a stir after attending a protest against stay-at-home orders. } .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Ill fight for you, but I have to know what you need in order to do that., Nacole Thompson is a small business owner and resident of Leander, Texas. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } For kicks and grins, shes an avid knitter, fervent gardener, a decent enough Nordic skier, loves hiking in the mountains, and adores dogs especially her spoiled dachshunds who join her on hikes in the mountains. see notice. Mike believes all people have an inalienable. //]]>-->, Leander City Council runoff candidate Mike Sanders was rebuked as "very unethical" by Texas Republican Party Chairman Lt. Col. Allen West in a March 12 email responding to Sanders sending him a . City of Leander Seeks Residents Help During Mandatory Outdoor Watering Ban, COVID rapid tests are still available for free to Leander Chamber Business Members contact the Leander Chamber of Commerce for more information at (512) 259-1907, 18th Annual Leander Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic , Living Leander Career and Community Expo & $500 scholarship A, Old Town Street Festival featuring Wade Hayes . } Experience: Leander City Council, Place 2 (2020); Planning & Zoning Commission (2019); Comprehensive Plan Committee (2019); Ethics Commission (2018 . 105 N. Brushy Street font-size: 2em; } Ill fight for you, but I have to know what you need in order to do that. The ballot item on a lot of Leander voters' minds is Proposition A which will ask Leander voters to determine whether the city should continue its partnership with CapMetro. If you already have an account, log in for continued access. And I was happy to hear [The Leander Chamber] provides COVID tests. color: white; We have to encourage economic growth and development and attract medium to large-sized firms to our city, I would love to see our city really support local businesses through a partnership with the schools that we have. She dislikes: lukewarm coffee, most water sports, and all scary movies. left: 0px; }) 3, Leander Public Library Annex, 1011 S. Bagdad Road (, Jan. 1 - First day to apply for a ballot by mail, April 19 - First day of early voting; Last day to apply for a ballot by mail, May 12 - Deadline to canvass election results. campaign finance reports: first | second | third* Filed on Jan. 15. Mike Sanders now leads in the Place 2 race with 36.59% . background-color: #003388; .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} background-color: #db0000; June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021 . font-weight: bold; As an engineer, Mike currently designs Printed Circuit Boards and writes firmware for programmable circuits. } 1, Mayor Christine Sederquist campaign finance report no. .widget-value { max-width: 75px; } He served as Leander City Council Member, Place 6, for three years, and has served as Mayor since 2018. Esmeralda Traube and Nacole Thompson both run their runoffs for seats on the Leander City Council. This provides the voter a clear visual to help distinguish the guiding principles of the opposing candidates and those who support them. .inner_percentage.Republican { As anyone can see in the video, he is an intolerant person. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { } Counties | Becki has been married to her high school sweetheart for over 27 years and is enjoying watching her daughters as they spread their wings in college. margin-bottom: 0; Source. padding-top: 3px; $('#candidate-connection-email-160288').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); position: absolute; var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } I support individual freedom and trust owners to make the right decisions for their businesses. Missy is a graduate of Davidson College (and as a result, a Steph Curry fan) with a BA in English Literature, and holds an MA in Organizational Development from Seattle University. .widget-row.Green { Mike enjoys research and data analysis. } Mayor and City Council Members (Mayor Taylor, Council Members Toney and Aguirre-Rodriguez) . .infobox p { }) color: #6db24f; In his public posts he always talks about not making it political etc but if you read his private posts it's wrath of god, invisible friend, etc. John LarsenCouncil Member,Ward 3Elected 11/2022, Term Expires 12/2026jlarsen@landerwyoming.orgJohn and Debbie Larsen moved to Lander in 1980 where they raised both of their daughters through their graduation at LVHS. } var nTimer = setInterval(function() { .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} After graduating with honors from W.B. Lets make it public. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? Mike Sanders. Troy Hill began working for the community through the Leander Charter Review Commission and the Leander Economic Development Committee. Previously she served on the Lander City Council from 2014 - 2018 in Ward 2. Nacole Thompson is a graduate of LISD Leadership Leander as well as the Leadership Austin Emerge Program. Mike Sanders has served as an Elections Clerk and an Elections Judge in Williamson County, with a focus on helping to ensure fair and honest elections. position: relative; padding-bottom: 7px; if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; vertical-align: top; I intend to be proactive in addressing critical infrastructure, to bring companies that will allow our residents to work where they live, and to respect every person who takes the time to reach out to me. line-height: 1.5em; overflow-x: scroll; She prides herself on being resident-focused, business-friendly, and diligent in researching issues and policies.

. font-weight: bold; One of her most beloved jobs is serving as a literal coach, to the Lander Middle School Nordic Ski Team. } margin: 0; 3, Place 2 Esmeralda Traube campaign finance report no. padding-left: 8px; He died in New York City, November 6th, 1889, adding another honorable record to the family name, and was buried in Savannah. Will Texas Gov. Sanders is not the only candidate in his Place 1 race to make such a pledge, and at least one and sometimes two contenders in each of the five seats up for election fully endorse the nationwide . (Community Impact Newspaper staff). .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } 1, Mayor Troy Hill campaign finance report no. She and Karen Harms raised their two daughters, Kaylynn and Avery Cox, in Lander, WY wherethey both graduated from Fremont County School District #1. I, _______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of _______ of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God. height: 56px; 2, Place 4 Donnie Mahan campaign finance report no. One of the focuses for economic development needs to be you. font-weight: 300; f. 512-690-2193, City Secretary's Office } padding-bottom: 8px; She enjoys serving on other boards and committees including the Capital Area Council of Governments Executive Committee & Capital Area Economic Development District, the Texas Municipal Leagues Legislative Priorities Committee, and the National Civic Leagues. Click here to see the entire March Monthly Membership Lunch and Learn to see the entire candidate forum and for more news from the Leander Chamber of Commerce. margin: 0px 10px; Becki Ross is a wife, mom, small business owner and community volunteer in the area for over 18 years. display: inline-block; In the mayor's race, Claudia Chavez says her priorities are standing against "high taxes" and a "cultural Marxist agenda" such as what she left behind when her family moved from California. background-color: #f9f9f9;

float:right; '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? Address 	width: 150px; $('.hideResponses').hide(); 	} 		margin-top: 0px; Ballot measures, Who represents me? campaign finance reports: first | second* Filed on Jan. 29, Mayor - Christine Sederquist | bio | application | cta | cfcp 		z-index:1; 			width: 100%; Videos of Mike Sanders, running for Leander City Council.  		border-radius: 50%; I will work hard to ensure we have reliable sources of clean water in Leander and to stop wasteful spending. Any registered voter can vote in a particular partys primary for that election cycle. In 2017, Sugar Creek mayor, Matt Mallinson, received $300 for his re-election. I was an enlisted Infantryman, then I attended the United States Military Academy (West Point) and was an officer in the Adjutant Generals Corps (Army speak for Human Resources). border:1px solid #FFB81F;  There are actually three levels that often get lumped together, but they deserve distinct interpretation as to the commitment of the individual or entity to a candidate: Texas is an open-primary state, meaning Texans are not required to declare party affiliation when registering to vote. 	  I will not support executive orders from the Mayor to shut your doors or limit how you conduct your business.  In the spirit of community service, shes a board member of Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA), chairs the Fremont Air Service Team (FAST), directs Lander Nordic Ski Association, serves on Lander City Council, and is a Rotarian. 301 S.E. During her free time she is dedicated and is passionate about coaching the LVHS women's basketball team. Leander City Council citycouncil@leandertx.gov. Voters participating in the General Election may vote for any candidate on the ballot. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} And then information. An Instagram post last year about an alleged threat Klein received concludes: "Bring it on commies." } Incumbent Trish Bode  defeated Mike Sanders and David Doman in the  general election for Leander Independent School District Place 1 on November 8, 2022. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { campaign finance reports: first | second* Filed on Jan. 15, Place 4 - Steve Hanes | bio | application | cta | cfcp  Place 5 - Currently held by Sade Fashokun for an unexpired term ending Nov. 2024. So, its streamlining things and finding information easily.. 		font-size: 0.9em; I would say we need to meet more often. Sederquist, in an act to show her support for ALL residents, regardless of their orientation, that they were also part of our community by reading one book to children. .infobox { Mike then went on to study Electronics Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA and has worked as an. 		vertical-align: middle; background-color: white;  In 2020, she placed second in Hill Country News Best of the Best Awards for Best Elected Official. Local (city, school district) and county . Where can I vote? 	.non_result_row { $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { 

} In an effort to improve our website and enhance our local coverage, HillCountryNews.com has General election for Leander Independent School District Place 1. } } Several Leander Council members and candidates have since publicly. 1, Place 6 Becki Ross campaign finance report no. Candidates or the candidates treasurer, often omit required donor information. text-align: center; Fill out the form below to create a free account. She's the only person in this three-way race without council experience; Mike Guevara, who (along with Dorian Chavez) voted against censuring Kelly, says he also will focus on "low taxes, limited government, and thorough transparency." if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); View Mike Sanders results in Leander, TX including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Mike Sanders * 2105: 36.62%: Annette Sponseller: 1694: 29.46%: Esmeralda Traube * 1950: 33.92%: . Where she served on the Planning and Zoning Commission and, in addition, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee until her appointment to City Council. Please contact us for an appointment after these window hours. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. In return it gets commuter rail, with the Capital MetroRail Red Line running trains to Downtown Austin and back approximately 15 times a day, six days a week. .votebox { Each platform contains statements on the core principles of the party and the partys positions on issues (planks). Updated November 01, 2018 6:10 AM. @media (max-width:600px) { Part-way through our discussion I asked my wife and a couple of friends to witness the conversation as I wanted others to witness his tactics. KC City Council candidate Heather Hall received $1,000 in 2015 and Independence City Council candidate Scott Roberson received $500 in 2016. She has spent more than 25 years in the Austin area, with the last six years here in Leander. I have served on the Lander Airport Board for numerous years and served on the board of the Lander Community Foundation. When they began public schools, they tested at a post-secondary level, indicating they were already prepared for college. .votebox-results-metadata { Aug 2010 - Jul 202010 years. Nacole Thompsons community service also includes executive board work with local PTO, PTA, Booster Club and Project Grad boards at CC Mason Elementary, Wiley Middle, Rouse High and Glenn High Schools as well as work with The Wilco Business Summit, Texas Leadership Forum and Texas Women In Business. Cities | I would say more than anything else it is regular dialog, and on our end, we need to be responsive., Christine has been serving on the Leander City Council since her election win in May of 2018. Once Drawn to the joys of small, tight-knit community, as well as the fabulous backyard of the Wind River Mountains, she found in Lander a place to sink her roots. campaign finance reports: first | second* Filed on Feb. 10, Place 2 - Mike Sanders | bio | application | cta | cfcp font-weight: bold; .clearfix { Get Involved Now! .hideResponses { display: none;} Leander Public Library 1011 S. Bagdad Rd, Whitestone Elementary 2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 201 N Brushy St. Why are my Leander property taxes so high? $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Mr. Sanders is an extreme Right-Wing character in Leander for whom many have had the misfortune of experiencing his vile and disgusting behavior. She has also volunteered her time with the local Scouts BSA and Leander ISD and is currently the President of the Leander FFA Booster club where she supports the efforts of her daughter. Taylor Girtman became the reporter for the Cedar Park-Leander edition in February 2020. A proud graduate of the University of Wyoming, she has worked in conservation, journalism, and education. Annette Sponseller began volunteering with the City of Leander in August of 2017, as the Vice-Chair of the Charter Review Commission and found the work fascinating and engaging. Mike Sanders was elected to the City Council for Ward 4 position 2 in November of 2011 and began serving the citizens of Sherwood January 1, 2012. Mike was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for his neighborhood HOA where he put a stop to initiating foreclosure proceedings against property owners who owed less than $500 to the HOA. To support local business, I know its been a rough year, so I would see what challenges you had during the pandemic, and how, as we are getting to the finish line for the pandemic, do we support the businesses. campaign finance reports: first | second | third* Filed on Feb. 12, Place 4 - Donnie Mahan | bio | application | cta | cfcp Williamson County Elections Department will serve as the Election Administrator for registered voters in both Williamson and Travis counties. color: white; Mikey is beside himself! Education and Experience Council Member Sanders is a 1987 graduate of North Pulaski High School. It seems like pretty much the worst time to leave Capital Metro, with the ambitious Project Connect transit system expansion plan just beginning to bear fruit, but Leander residents will get that option at the May 7 election. .results_table { 100% remote. Who are the ancillary businesses that help you? READ MORE: Leander announces $1 billion development that includes 4-acre lagoon, 10-acre boardwalk Sederquist began serving on . background-color: #db0000; .votebox-results-cell--check { .results_row td:first-child { } Mike Sanders and his wife Loyda have been married for 27 years and have lived in Leander for the past ten years. color: black; 2021 Candidate for Leander Place 2, Mike Sanders, was not on council at the time, but spoke during the same meeting, and has repeated his point of view. Esmeralda has a special needs older sister. Elections in 2023 | you're logged in, you can continue using the site as normal. Cap Metro also provides direct bus service between Leander and Austin and operates its on-demand Pickup shuttle service within Leander, allowing residents to make local trips for shopping and services for $1.25 a ride. He got all pissy and posted a scathing critique of them and current Council Members whom he THOUGHT were supporting him. campaign finance reports: first | second* Filed on Feb. 12, Place 4 - Donnie Mahan | bio | application | cta | cfcp Christopher J. Davis width: 350px; Your vote is critical to the success of Leander.

Through the years, Mike has served his community on several church boards and committees including Elder Boards, Finance Committees, Missions Committees and Evangelism Committees. font-weight: bold; Does the candidate really believe the oaths of office are more than the just the formalities of boxes to check and words to mouth in order to assume the power of office? if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { Supporters of Leander's Proposition A, which would maintain the city's current ties with the transit authority, say that when Project Connect is built out, their community will be superbly positioned for economic development, with much improved access to many areas of Austin. She is active in the Lander Rotary Club, chairs the board for the Alliance for Historic Wyoming, serves on the Fremont County Historic Preservation Commission and generally tries to stay involved in the Lander community as much as possible while still getting a full night's sleep.