Announcing the Town Hall Forum to discuss Propositions 1 and 2: Fire Safety District.
Time: 7:30pm
Date: April 9, 2009
Location: Public Safety Building on Tiki Island.
Please bring your thoughtful questions and concerns regarding these two propositions. This is a great benefit so please make every effort to attend.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Propositions 1 and 2: Emergency Services District
Regarding the upcoming votes on Proposition 1: to create a Fire Safety District
Proposition 2: Create tax to fund Fire Safety District
Dear Fellow Tiki Residents:
Many of you know that I am running as the “write-in” candidate for Mayor of Tiki Island. I will be addressing numerous Tiki issues on my platform and I hope to meet and speak with each of you prior to the election. However, many of you are already expressing frustration with the information available regarding the above-referenced Propositions. On election day, May 9th, you will be asked to vote on two propositions;
Proposition 1: create a Fire Safety District and
Proposition 2: create a tax to fund the Fire Safety District
I hear frustration from many residents about the lack of information regarding these two items. How much will it cost? How will I benefit? How will the board operate?
Improving our emergency response team is in the best interest of our Island residents. However, having said this, I realize that the economics of this fund will have a multi-faceted impact on us. For that reason, I feel that everyone should have as much information as possible before election day.
I am working with Charlie Everts to set up a Town Hall meeting so that we may hear his comments and ask questions. We need details on the budget and costs to each one of us. We also need to address the proper use of our "fire boat". Why is our ‘fire boat’ not in the water ready for a fire when it starts? These issues are important to you and to me. Get on board and stay tuned –
Dates under consideration for a forum are April 8th or 9th at City Hall. Please stay tuned for details.
As ever - your Write-In Candidate for Mayor - Tammy Brindley
I would enjoy hearing from you personally
TammyBrindley@gmail.com
BrendaGutierrez, Campaign Manager 409-908-9707
Mike Reinecker, Treasurer 409-935-7045
Linda Nagel, Information Director 713-539-5302
Dee Savoy, Personal Assistant 409-908-0876
***I am Tammy Brindley and I approve of this message
Proposition 2: Create tax to fund Fire Safety District
Dear Fellow Tiki Residents:
Many of you know that I am running as the “write-in” candidate for Mayor of Tiki Island. I will be addressing numerous Tiki issues on my platform and I hope to meet and speak with each of you prior to the election. However, many of you are already expressing frustration with the information available regarding the above-referenced Propositions. On election day, May 9th, you will be asked to vote on two propositions;
Proposition 1: create a Fire Safety District and
Proposition 2: create a tax to fund the Fire Safety District
I hear frustration from many residents about the lack of information regarding these two items. How much will it cost? How will I benefit? How will the board operate?
Improving our emergency response team is in the best interest of our Island residents. However, having said this, I realize that the economics of this fund will have a multi-faceted impact on us. For that reason, I feel that everyone should have as much information as possible before election day.
I am working with Charlie Everts to set up a Town Hall meeting so that we may hear his comments and ask questions. We need details on the budget and costs to each one of us. We also need to address the proper use of our "fire boat". Why is our ‘fire boat’ not in the water ready for a fire when it starts? These issues are important to you and to me. Get on board and stay tuned –
Dates under consideration for a forum are April 8th or 9th at City Hall. Please stay tuned for details.
As ever - your Write-In Candidate for Mayor - Tammy Brindley
I would enjoy hearing from you personally
TammyBrindley@gmail.com
BrendaGutierrez, Campaign Manager 409-908-9707
Mike Reinecker, Treasurer 409-935-7045
Linda Nagel, Information Director 713-539-5302
Dee Savoy, Personal Assistant 409-908-0876
***I am Tammy Brindley and I approve of this message
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Emergency Response
A very thoughtful and important question was posed to me this afternoon by my campaign manager.
Would I be able to uphold the responsibilities and duties of mayor in light of the fact that I have a small child, family, and ongoing business obligations?
I would like to begin first by expressing my deep and sincere gratitude to Charlie Everts, Phil Hopkins, Cindy and Tim Cullather and all the Aldermen for the superb way in which they handled the Hurricane season and the post Ike recovery. Tiki Island suffered greatly but with your swift and tireless efforts Tiki Island is coming back even stronger and better. Again, I would like to personally thank Charlie for his many years of devotion to and hard work on behalf of Tiki Island and her residents.
As many of you know Charlie will be stepping down as Mayor of Tiki Island due to term limits. Now it is time for an election. I am asking you to support me as your 'write- in' candidate for major.
Let me be the first to say that my opponent, Mr. Phil Hopkins, is a good, kind and considerate man . I had the pleasure of serving on TICA with him. He has given much to this community and I am proud to call him a fellow Tiki Islander.
I have been approached by a group of long time Tiki residents to run for Mayor. After listening to their interests, issues and concerns I made the decision to consider their request. My first concern was the tremendous responsibility that comes with the job and am I willing to make the necessary commitment to the office that Charlie Everts has done so well over the years. My husband, Paul, and I have been on the Island for over a decade - first as weekenders, then as empty nester residents and now as residents with a young family. During this time, I have had the opportunity to watch our island grow from a sleepy little fishing village to a flourishing and diverse community that is now home to many families and children. This growth did not come without some growing pains, however, with hard work and commitment from the grassroots to the Mayors office Tiki has become the 'Jewel on the Gulf Coast'.
Having had many opportunities to observe Charlie at work first hand, and after many thoughtful conversations with him, I understand how hard he has worked from the many meetings he must attend, to the emergency phone calls in the middle of the night. The true testament to the man came when we were faced with hurricane Ike. He put Tiki first. He was the last man to leave and the first one back. He has done a superb job along with many other individuals including Phil Hopkins, Cindy and Tim Cullather, just to name a few, in the aftermath .
Fortunately, Paul and I have a super support network of family and friends. For this reason we were able to leave our son in Houston and make an immediate return to Tiki. We were among the first to return to the island and focus on the task at hand. After a quick survey we knew we were facing a logistical nightmare. We had deep concerns for some of our beloved neighbors -how were they going to be able to handle the clean-up? We turned to that wonderful network of friends and fellow Tiki Islanders and were able to mobilize a work force and procure vans and other vehicles to get them on and off the Island and cut down on traffic. I have never been more proud in my life, proud of my neighbors, of Bora Bora and Tiki Island.
We worked long and hard, shoulder to shoulder, house to house, together we, the grassroots, were able to bring our street back quickly. Was it uncomfortable those first few days following the storm? We had no electricity, no water, no stairs, a blanket for a front door - yes it was uncomfortable. Was it worth it? Yes. We had a duty to stay, a duty to help, and a duty to start the rebuilding process. This is our home! We live on an island filled with strong good citizens and friends whom we love deeply in our hearts.
Let me assure everyone of the one thing you can count on. As Mayor, in a time of crisis, our son will be moved to safety out of harms way and I will be here on Tiki Island, with my husband at my side, to deal with the task at hand.
After much thought, prayer and discussion with my husband (who whole heartily supports me), I make this decision to run for Mayor of Tiki Island.
Would I be able to uphold the responsibilities and duties of mayor in light of the fact that I have a small child, family, and ongoing business obligations?
I would like to begin first by expressing my deep and sincere gratitude to Charlie Everts, Phil Hopkins, Cindy and Tim Cullather and all the Aldermen for the superb way in which they handled the Hurricane season and the post Ike recovery. Tiki Island suffered greatly but with your swift and tireless efforts Tiki Island is coming back even stronger and better. Again, I would like to personally thank Charlie for his many years of devotion to and hard work on behalf of Tiki Island and her residents.
As many of you know Charlie will be stepping down as Mayor of Tiki Island due to term limits. Now it is time for an election. I am asking you to support me as your 'write- in' candidate for major.
Let me be the first to say that my opponent, Mr. Phil Hopkins, is a good, kind and considerate man . I had the pleasure of serving on TICA with him. He has given much to this community and I am proud to call him a fellow Tiki Islander.
I have been approached by a group of long time Tiki residents to run for Mayor. After listening to their interests, issues and concerns I made the decision to consider their request. My first concern was the tremendous responsibility that comes with the job and am I willing to make the necessary commitment to the office that Charlie Everts has done so well over the years. My husband, Paul, and I have been on the Island for over a decade - first as weekenders, then as empty nester residents and now as residents with a young family. During this time, I have had the opportunity to watch our island grow from a sleepy little fishing village to a flourishing and diverse community that is now home to many families and children. This growth did not come without some growing pains, however, with hard work and commitment from the grassroots to the Mayors office Tiki has become the 'Jewel on the Gulf Coast'.
Having had many opportunities to observe Charlie at work first hand, and after many thoughtful conversations with him, I understand how hard he has worked from the many meetings he must attend, to the emergency phone calls in the middle of the night. The true testament to the man came when we were faced with hurricane Ike. He put Tiki first. He was the last man to leave and the first one back. He has done a superb job along with many other individuals including Phil Hopkins, Cindy and Tim Cullather, just to name a few, in the aftermath .
Fortunately, Paul and I have a super support network of family and friends. For this reason we were able to leave our son in Houston and make an immediate return to Tiki. We were among the first to return to the island and focus on the task at hand. After a quick survey we knew we were facing a logistical nightmare. We had deep concerns for some of our beloved neighbors -how were they going to be able to handle the clean-up? We turned to that wonderful network of friends and fellow Tiki Islanders and were able to mobilize a work force and procure vans and other vehicles to get them on and off the Island and cut down on traffic. I have never been more proud in my life, proud of my neighbors, of Bora Bora and Tiki Island.
We worked long and hard, shoulder to shoulder, house to house, together we, the grassroots, were able to bring our street back quickly. Was it uncomfortable those first few days following the storm? We had no electricity, no water, no stairs, a blanket for a front door - yes it was uncomfortable. Was it worth it? Yes. We had a duty to stay, a duty to help, and a duty to start the rebuilding process. This is our home! We live on an island filled with strong good citizens and friends whom we love deeply in our hearts.
Let me assure everyone of the one thing you can count on. As Mayor, in a time of crisis, our son will be moved to safety out of harms way and I will be here on Tiki Island, with my husband at my side, to deal with the task at hand.
After much thought, prayer and discussion with my husband (who whole heartily supports me), I make this decision to run for Mayor of Tiki Island.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Decision 2009
On March 16, 2009, Tammy Brindley makes the decision to run for mayor of Tiki Island. With change in mind, Tammy would like to hear from you on topics of interest or issues of concern regarding Tiki Island and our residents.On the day you place your vote for the Mayor of Tiki Island, you must write the name Tammy Brindley on your ballot.
Tammy Brindley is asking you to make her your 'write in voice' for mayor of Tiki Island.
The campaign is taking comments and questions will be answered by Tammy Brindley herself.
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