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MAY 1ST ELECTION RESULTS
Official results of the May 1st General City Officers' Election show 505 total Nassau Bay voters cast their vote for the May election, with voter participation percentages (almost 16%) surpassing any other City Council elections in our region (EL Lago ~ 9.7%, Seabrook ~ 5.5%, Webster ~ 2.6%). City Council held a Special City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at 2:00pm to canvass the results of the May 1st General Officers’ Election. The canvass is an official certification of the May 1st election results. The canvassing authority (City Council) prepares a tabulation stating the total number of voters who cast a ballot for each candidate in the election. Nassau Bay could not legally perform this action until the City received the official results from the Harris County Elections Division. Donald C. Matter won the Council Position 1 race with 371 votes to Don Hollowell's 134 votes. Ashley Graves (Position 3) was unopposed and received 404 votes. Sandra Mossman (Position 5) was unopposed and received 431 votes. Official Results of the May 1st City Officers' Election Candidate
Don Hollowell
Donald C. Matter
CAST VOTES
Absentee 38 93
131
Early Election Day Total 11 88
99
84
134
274
505
190
After canvassing, the duly elected Councilmembers can be sworn-in and officially begin their next term of office. At the May 12th canvass meeting, Councilmembers-Elect Don Matter and Ashley Graves completed the oath of office to take official duties as Council Position 1 and 3, respectfully. Dr. Mossman completed her oath shortly thereafter. Each of these individuals will join the June 14th Regular City Council meeting as official members. There will be a more formal recognition of exiting Councilmember John Mahon at the June 14th City Council meeting. Thank you for your eight years of service, John!
371
Percent 26.53% 73.47%
BE A RESPONSIBLE BOATER
As summer approaches, the City of Nassau Bay knows our waterways are enjoyed by our Nassau Bay residents. Please work with the City to keep our marine community safe, healthy, and open. Following a few simple rules will keep you safe, the City’s Marine Patrol Division safe, and allow you to enjoy your boat, jet ski, or other water vessels. For our boating community who will be out on the water this summer, here are some guidelines for being a responsible boater. General guidelines for friendly, safe boating: Do not create excessive wakes.
• Be careful not to swamp floating docks or other boats. • Don’t wash water over a swimmer or other person in the water. • Don’t cause severe rocking of another boat or vessel. • Avoid speeds and wakes that would cause other floating docks or boats to collide into another fixed or floating object.
Only travel at headway speed when coming within 50 feet of any other vessel, person, stationary platform, bulkhead, or the shore. No loud music – music or sound should not be heard more than 10 feet from your boat. Be courteous and thoughtful of the nearby homes. DO NOT operate a boat, jet ski, or other vessel while drinking or intoxicated. The City of Nassau Bay asks that you respect our residents who live along the water, as well as your fellow boaters. Remember to keep the wakes and the music volume to a minimum. Be courteous and enjoy the water. Thank you for doing your part to keep our boating community healthy and safe!
