Candidates file for Missouri City City Council positions in November election

Missouri City City Council has four council seats up for election this fall.

On the ballot

The candidate filing deadline for the Nov. 5 election closed Aug. 19, although the deadlines for the candidate write-in period is Aug. 23, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website.

According to the city’s website, here’s who filed applications for the positions:

City Council District A

• Monica Riley, incumbent
• Steven McKinney
• Bruce Zaborowski

City Council District B

• Jeffrey L. Boney, incumbent

City Council District C

• Mu Liu
• Feven Gebremariam
• Joanna Ouderkirk
• Shad Bogany
• Shaizad "Sam" Chatriwala

City Council District D

• Floyd Emery, incumbent

District C council member Anthony Maroulis didn’t file for re-election. If districts B and D don’t receive another candidate, those races will be uncontested, and the incumbents will automatically take on another term.

What else?

Additionally, voters will see 14 charter amendments on the ballot that focus on procedural changes for City Council and the city manager.

Looking ahead

Residents must register to vote by Oct. 7 to be eligible to vote in the November election. Those wishing to apply for ballot by mail must do so by Oct. 25, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website.

Election day is slated for Nov. 5 with early voting from Oct. 21-Nov. 1.