Bay Area Houston

This ought to be real interesting! RSVP to Michele Costello at Costello@bayareahouston.com.

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming State Representative race featuring former CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen and candidate Albert Wittliff. This election presents a critical opportunity for the district. The Bay Area has been represented by Republicans for over three decades, yet residents continue to face pressing challenges, including soaring property insurance rates, high electricity costs, and an underfunded public education system. Addressing these persistent issues requires capable, independent leadership.

A comparison of the candidates highlights a clear distinction in experience and approach:

• Scott Bowen: Having previously served on the CCISD board, Bowen’s record reflects partisan approaches that do not serve the broader community, including support for school voucher programs and alignment with extreme party factions. His approach lacks the collaborative and negotiation skills required to advocate effectively for the district at the state level. You can read Bowen’s well documented record of failure here.
• Albert Wittliff: Wittliff brings extensive, practical leadership experience as a local small business owner, a Homeland Security retiree, a former security specialist for diplomats, and a manager of hurricane recovery efforts. His professional background demonstrates the strong, grounded leadership needed to represent the community effectively.

Because this forum will not be live-streamed, attending in person is the best way to evaluate both candidates firsthand before casting your vote.

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