Mesquite City Council Race

Most who know me, know that I try not to be too overly involved in politics anymore. Taking the hope of Jesus into the impoverished and difficult parts of Mesquite is my primary passion and “community service” if you will. However, having grown up in Mesquite and having once been very active in the community—and seeing the importance of having elected officials who are committed to the working poor and to children growing up in difficult circumstances is very important to me!

That is why I am supporting my dear friend Gary Ward for Mesquite City Council, place 5. Most who have been involved in the community for some time will know that 20 years ago, Gary and I were on opposite sides of local politics and engaged in a few scrapes here and there. But even then, I knew Gary was a man of high principles and honor.

Over the years I have worked together closely with Gary on a number of local important matters/issues before our city and I’ve never known anyone who cares as much for our city and its residents as Gary does. That’s no “politic-speak,” but instead simply the truth!
Gary really does know about serving others. He evokes the term “Public Service.” From his combat service as a young soldier in Vietnam, to his service as a Mesquite Fire Fighter the past 36 years, to the many causes he has fought for over the years for public employees and the citizens of Mesquite, to his three years as a school board member on the MISD Board of Trustees--Gary is very well prepared to continue serving in a new leadership capacity—as a member of the Mesquite City Council. I can vouch that Gary is a man who is willing to fight for what he believes—and yet—is also willing to compromise where he can and work with others to accomplish something good for the citizens of our community.

If you’d like to meet Gary, join me and Tim and Lorie Hahnl at their home on April 13th from 7pm to 8:30pm for a “Meet The Candidate Coffee” at 1814 Hillwood in South Mesquite.
Many believe Mesquite’s best days are behind us. Gary does not believe that. Join me in supporting Gary for the Mesquite City Council, place 5.