Shenandoah Sentinel

City Elections Will Likely Be Cancelled

Posted February 10, 2025 by Esther Lum

Although three council seats are up for election this year, so far no one has filed applications to run against any of the three incumbents: Charlie Bradt, Jim Pollard and Joe Summerlin. The deadline for filing with the city is February 14, and if no one else applies to run, elections will be cancelled.

Further information and details for potential candidates are on the city’s website: https://www.shenandoahtx.us/337/Election

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Ted Fletcher Abruptly Resigns His Council Seat

Updated November 14, 2024

On November 5, councilman Ted Fletcher submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Escoto effective that same day, citing a family medical issue and his growing business. Council approved the nomination of Joe Summerlin to fill the vacant seat during its meeting on November 13. Fletcher was first elected to city council in 2017.

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On November 5, councilman Ted Fletcher submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Escoto effective that same day, citing a family medical issue and his growing business. Council will discuss his vacated seat during its next meeting (see page 9) on November 13 at 6 pm. Fletcher was first elected to city council in 2017.

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Should Medical Ma*****na Dispensary Be Located Next to Homes?

Despite multiple objections from residents, city attorney Bill Ferebee claimed state law makes it “pretty darn crystal clear” that the city cannot enforce its own zoning regulations and will likely grant a Special Use Permit (SUP) which would allow medical ma*****na to be dispensed near homes along Holly Hill (see Agenda Item 6).

During the August 20 Planning & Zoning meeting, residents expressed support for patients who would benefit from medical ma*****na but they questioned why this location was chosen rather than other available locations in the city such as Vision Park with its multiple medical facilities.
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Big Wins for Grassroots Conservatives

Winning over 60% of the vote, Gwen Withrow for Montgomery County GOP Chair solidly defeated incumbent GOP county chair Bryan Christ. During her campaign, Withrow promised she would “move past the drama and discord that has been surrounding our Montgomery Republican party for more than a few years now and work together” to earn people’s trust and confidence. She was endorsed by high ranking leaders within the party including state GOP chair Matt Rinaldi, Attorney General Ken Paxton, talk show hosts Chad Prather and Michael Berry, along with a majority of local precinct chairs.

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