Early voting numbers from the Harris County Clerk's Office show incumbent Mark Ramsey taking a lead over Alan Rendl for District 4 and Kelly Fessler taking a lead over Roy Burroughs for District 5 in the North Harris County Regional Water Authority board of directors election.
The NHCRWA is responsible for securing long-term, reliable and quality drinking water "for as long as possible for as little as possible," according to their website.
The breakdown
Incumbent Ramsey faced Rendl in District 4, and incumbent Fessler faced Burroughs in District 5.
- Ramsey has received 27,465 votes, or 76.60%. His experience entails working as an engineer and business owner.
- Rendl has received 8,392 votes, or 23.40%. He previously served on the board for 22 years before losing the election to Ramsey in 2022.
- Fessler has received 14,212 votes, or 56.12%. His experience entails working as a software consultant and serving on the board.
- Burroughs has received 11,113 votes, or 43.88%. His experience entails working as a certified public accountant.
NHCRWA provides water for all independent neighborhoods, municipal utility districts, small municipalities and permitted well owners within its boundaries.
Community Impact reported previously that the board in September voted to reduce surface water rates and groundwater pumpage fees for the third time since 2023. The board voted to reduce water rates twice by $0.50 in 2023. Prior to these reductions, the fees had continually increased, Community Impact reported previously.
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