The day is almost here!

I'm excited! Just a week or so and I get to file for candidacy for Pearland City Council.

THIS year, I hope not to get pneumonia! ;)

I have so many great people who plan on helping with the campaign. I'm hoping that the residents who didn't take the opportunity to get to know me last time...will do so this time.

I think it's time the voters cast their vote based on the person and not on their gender or whether or not the candidate sits on some city board that "meets" once every blue moon.

I'll keep you updated on the whole process!

T

Scott Sherman wins Pearland Council Seat

Sitting in the room with quite a few Sherman supporters, friends and volunteers, I couldn't help but feel the energy emanating from all the attendees. Then, the early vote tally came in and it seemed as if no one was breathing...Scott Sherman was down by only 9 votes!

The next hour and a half went by fairly slow while each of us anticipated the inevitable: Scott Sherman would win the Pearland City Council Seat (or so we hoped!). Of course, there were some that were worried, wondering "what if.." but our faith won out and we were NOT disappointed because the results came in and all at once in unison, the crowded room cheered!

Scott Sherman wins with 464 votes!

We wanted change and it starts today... CONGRATS SCOTT!

I hope to be seated (pos. 5) next to you at the council after next May elections!

Tammy Dexter Endorses Scott Sherman for Pearland City Council

DEXTER ENDORSES SHERMAN IN PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL RUNOFF ELECTION

June 1, 2009- Pearland, Texas – Tammy Dexter, a former candidate for Pearland City Council Position #2, today announced her endorsement of Scott Sherman for election to the Pearland City Council in the June 20th Runoff Election.

Immediately following the general election, on her website www.tammyforpearlandcitycouncil.com, Dexter promised her supporters that she would thoroughly research each candidate in the runoff election before supporting or endorsing either one. She welcomed and considered input from many residents as well as city officials. After careful thought and deliberation, Dexter has decided to endorse and encourage her supporters to vote for the candidate who she believes will make the residents the top priority while bringing their voice to the council table, that candidate is Scott Sherman. Dexter asks all residents to join her in voting for Scott Sherman for City Council Position 2.

In announcing her endorsement, Dexter praised Sherman stating:

“Over these past weeks, the public and I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the perspectives and agendas of both candidates in the upcoming runoff election. Scott Sherman’s honest, pragmatic, and hopeful insight into our community's issues and needs, and his willingness to examine these issues and listen closely to the public's questions and concerns, sets him far apart from the other candidate in the race. Among other issues, Scott and I both strongly support the Police and Fire Departments and are in agreement regarding issues surrounding the proposed Blue Ridge Landfill expansion. As I discussed in my campaign, the Blue Ridge Landfill is an important issue to me, so much so that in 2006, I hired an engineer to speak out against the proposed expansion. Even after the recent settlement between the city council and the landfill, both Mr. Sherman and I are against the Landfill Expansion because of the negative impact it will have on the residents living in the affected area. We need a person like Scott Sherman on the council, who is not afraid to speak up for the residents. It is with proud enthusiasm that I endorse Scott Sherman for Pearland City Council Position 2. I encourage my supporters and all residents of Pearland to vote for Scott in the upcoming runoff election.”

Following the endorsement Sherman stated, "My former opponent received over 20% of all votes cast in the general election. She may not be on the ballot, but her support helps build the momentum needed to win this election. I appreciate Tammy’s backing and I look forward to working with her to win the runoff and help build a better future for Pearland. I am proud of the broad support our campaign has received, and will continue to work hard to address issues important to all residents of Pearland.”

Early Voting begins on June 8th and ends on June 16th. Election Day for the Runoff is Saturday, June 20th.

##

For more information contact:

Sherman for Pearland

P.O. Box 841235

Pearland, Texas 77584

Email: info@shermanforpearland.com

Website- www.shermanforpearland.com

Endorsement for Pearland City Council Run-Off?

Thank you to all my supporters, friends, family and the city council members who have been so kind, informative and helpful with my decision of the endorsement.

Over the years, there were times in an election where I didn’t care for either one of the candidates and of course, you know my father was a Marine and Police Officer and for years, my mother worked the polls and was an election judge, so I had to choose one and vote.

However, THIS is NOT one of those occasions! I have to say, in this election, I truly like both of the candidates and would be happy with which ever one was elected.

I have been meeting with the various individuals and groups who support me and invite you to contact me either by email or phone, to give me your input. This has been and still is, all about the residents. YOU are the main reason why I ran and plan on running next year.

I feel that as of right now, I will hold off on giving an endorsement to either one of them and urge you, the voters to look closely at each of them as I plan on doing. We have two great guys running for position 2, both have different strengths and weaknesses. I believe either one would be a positive addition to the city council.

Please Check Out Their Websites Below Given In Alphabetical Order

Ben Carranza: http://www.bencarranza.org/

Scott Sherman: www.shermanforpearland.com

HELP! Animals needing a home before Time runs out!

Hi all!

By now, you may know that I'm a HUGE animal advocate! Well, I've also been trying to help Angleton Animal Control. Tammy tries her darnedest to find homes for every animal that comes in and I don't know what the situation is NOW, but someone within the city is telling her that animals can ONLY be kept for 7 days, NO EXCEPTIONS and day 7 is KILL day, so please, if you or someone you know would like to adopt an animal, especially kittens, PLEASE, call her!

Here is her last email to us and her contact info... PLEASE HELP!

Hello All:

I am attaching photos of newborn kittens picked up (est 2 weeks old) without a mom. I have put them with the Calico Feral mom we have here in hopes she will take them in since her kittens are the same age. Need rescue for them all if able. Final day 5-10-09.

Thank you all for all you do and the lives you save.

T Grable

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

Animal Control

Angleton, Texas

979-388-2365 or 281-756-2365

Pearland City Council Race: Ballot Order

Well, I went to go pull from the lucky hat to see where I would be on the ballot for election day and wouldn't you know it...it was indeed a lucky hat!

We picked from the hat according to who filed 1st, then next and so on...
2 of my competitors picked before me and I picked 3rd BUT....

I chose slot #1 on the ballot!

So, I'll be the 1st to tell you... when you go vote, make sure you vote for the 1st one on the Ballot for Position #2 which would be ME!

Tammy Dexter for Pearland City Council Pos. 2

Update on Pearland City Council Race... A weekend knocking on doors

Well, What an amazing weekend! I blockwalked all weekend long, knocking on doors and I'm guessing spending at least 10 minutes and more speaking to people. I have met some really great people! I met this great guy CJ who somehow recognized me from when I went to subway like 7 months ago. He used to work there and he recognized me right off. He offered to help by passing out flyers. When speaking to Rep. Randy Weber, he's mentioned that his daughter had lived close by to where my house is and today I came across that street. Everyone on that street are the sweetest! I had offers of donations and blockwalk volunteers, they couldn't believe that I was actually walking Pearland streets, going house to house, by MYSELF. I told them I refuse to spend 20 + grand on campaigning like some candidates might do (while showing them my fliers that I made up for a whopping $10.00, courtesy of Copy Dr. Printers! Boy, did *I* get some laughs off THAT one! LOL) and that if I have to watch my feet get bloody, I will knock on each and every persons door if I can do it!

Don't be swayed by fancy mailouts folks. ANYONE can pay a consultant to do the "dirty work" but people like me are the ones that run for one reason and one reason only and it's NOT a personal or business or political agenda... It's YOU, it's ME, it's the issues that we face daily.

So, one thing I did promise, other than making sure the residents of Pearland have a voice is that I will do what Houston City Council does... I will, if elected, maintain a website because I know that most people cannot make the meetings..they have kids, they have work..they have a life but they want to be involved and they want to stay informed and I will make sure they do it. I will have a forum on the website to be sure I'm up to date with what your dealing with, your concerns. I believe for once, we'll have true Pearland representation.

Seriously, before you decide, just wait until I knock on your door. I think by just speaking with me, you'll know. I believe that one look at me and you'll know that I'm not some fake politician wannabe looking for a political 5 or 7 year plan to Congress. I'm one of you, your neighbor and friend.

If you'd like to volunteer, please email me at tams_k@yahoo.com and we can get our feet bloodied together!!! If you'd like to donate to help me make up more $10.00 flyers so I can be sure to knock on ALL of Pearland, please hit the donate button to your right or send through paypal with the destination as my email addy. If you'd like to endorse me, contact me so I can put you on the website that I will eventually have..if you'd like to DESIGN my website for me ...email or call me! (LOL) and last but not least, if you live in Pearland and you have a comment, suggestion or concern, I would love to hear about it, please email me at tams_k@yahoo.com and leave your number and I will call you!

I am so honored to get the opportunity to run for Pearland City Council. Like I said, I wouldn't live anywhere else. Its growing but we still manage to keep the small town feel to it and that is one of the main reasons why I moved here 8 years ago.

"Neighbors working together to build a better, stronger community"

Tams