Carr and Walker vie for New Boston City Council seat

Family: I am married to Angela Shelton Carr. We have three children: daughter Amanda, son Jason and his wife Brandi, son Janson and his wife Brooke; and four grandchildren, Eli, Palyn, Ledger and Finley with one on the way.

Current residence city: New Boston

How long have you resided there?

35 years

Church, Work and Organizational Affiliations:

I am a member of the First Baptist Church New Boston. I retired from Cooper Tire after 22 years.

Over the years, I have volunteered in several capacities; coaching multiple youth sports teams for more than 20 years with my kids and grandkids. I served as Soccer board President for many years, as well as NB Athletic Booster Club President.

Political Why do you want the office you are seeking?

I have always been an advocate of community involvement and have spent many years volunteering in this community.

What qualifies you to hold the office you are seeking?

I have experience as a public official with New Boston ISD, serving as a Board member for 7 years.

As a Board member, I have overseen and provided input for a budget in excess of $13 million in a district that employs more than 200. While employed with Cooper Tire, I served as Chief Steward, representing more than 400 employees.

In this role, I was responsible for working directly with management and employees to resolve issues and find common ground ensuring that the company would continue to exceed its goals.

What do you see as the major needs in your city?

Projects such as streets, water and sewer will continue to be a top priority.

These projects have a direct impact on the safety and security of our citizens. Employee morale is also vital to the success of New Boston.

The employees of our city are valuable members of our community and each should be treated with dignity and respect. All of our departments including Fire, Police, Public Works and City Hall are the best around.

I feel the major need is to continue our work growing this community. In order to grow, upgrading and adding new infrastructure to help bring new businesses, jobs and housing is a must.

Stacey Walker Biographical

Age: 73 years Family: I have been married to my wife, Pauline, for 50 years. We have two children, Brandi Tankersley and Stacey Walker II.

Current residence city: New Boston How long have you resided there?

All my life.

Church, Work and Organizational Affiliations:

I am retired from Red River Army Depot where I was the overall supervisor of the night shift. I am a member of First Baptist Church New Boston, a member of Boston Masonic Lodge #69 and a member of The Order of the Eastern Star New Boston #0700.

Political What qualifies you to hold the office you are seeking?

I have been a resident of New Boston my whole life and have seen our city grow by leaps and bounds.

What do you see as the major needs in your city?

My main concerns are our city’s infrastructure, water and sewer, our streets, job growth and the downtown area with more businesses and improved sidewalks. I hope to work hand in hand with the Mayor, City Administrator and other city councilmen to achieve these goals.

Early voting will be held 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, through Friday, April 25, at the Bowie County Courthouse in the election workroom and the Southwest Center in the ABC Room. Early voting will only be held at the courthouse on Saturday, April 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29.

The following polling locations will be open on Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Hooks High School gymnasium at 401 E Ave. A, Hooks, Texas; New Boston City Hall in the community center at 301 NE Front Street, New Boston, Texas; Leary City Hall in the council chambers at 9504 W. New Boston Road, Texarkana, Texas; First Baptist Church Red Springs in the family life center at 1101 Farm to Market Road 991, Texarkana, Texas; Redwater First Baptist Church in the family life center at 105 Redwater Blvd E, Redwater, Texas; Southwest Center in the ABC Room at 3222 W 7th Street, Texarkana, Texas.