Forums planned for primary candidates
Events include candidates seeking state rep, justice of peace
The South-Belt Ellington Chamber of Commerce will host a pair of forums for candidates appearing on the upcoming March primary ballot.
Justice of the peace
The first forum – featuring candidates seeking the position of Harris County Precinct 2, Place 2 justice of the peace – will take place Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the San Jacinto College South Campus, Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Building.
Candidates Jack Ezell and Oscar Salazar Jr. have agreed to take part in the event. Incumbent Dolores Lozano has elected to not participate in the forum.
Networking/meet the candidates will begin at 6 p.m., with the forum taking place from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
State representative
The second forum – featuring candidates seeking the position of state representative for Texas House District 129 – will take place Wednesday, Feb. 11. A joint effort with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the forum will be held at the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership office, located at 1150 Gemini.
The forum will include only Republican candidates, as the Democratic nominee for this position (Albert Wittliff) is running unopposed.
Republican candidates Scott Bowen and Bob Mitchell have both agreed to take part in the event.
Networking/socializing will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m., with the forum taking place from 5 to 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance to Michelle Costello at costello@bayareahouston.com.
Chamber to hold annual gala Feb. 6
Dobie grad and musician Rodell Duff to speak, perform
The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala is set to take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Hobby Airport Marriott, located at 9100 Gulf Freeway.
Titled Suede, Leather & Lace, this year’s banquet will be a celebration of Western elegance, live music and good old Texas fun, organizers said.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Western-inspired outfits. From custom-made hats to boot-shining stations that will have one ready for the dance floor, organizers have spared no detail to make this a night to remember.
National recording artist and 2009 Dobie graduate, Rodell Duff will serve as both the event’s keynote speaker and as musical entertainment. Guests should bring their best two-stepping shoes to dance the night away to Duff’s soulful country and Western music.
A Citizen of the Year and a Chamber Member of the Year will be announced at the event.
The event will also feature the swearing in of new chamber officers.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit southbeltchamber.com/sude-leather-lace or call 281-481-5516.
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