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Bastrop Chamber Candidate meet up
Aug 3rd
High Definition Video of the candidates meetup
Audio Podcast of the Candidates meetup
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Political Forum
Tue, Feb 26 2008 in Bastrop, 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Sponsored by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee. At First National Bank, 489 Hwy 71 W. Voters were able to come meet and hear from candidates for local, state-wide and federal offices.
BastropBuilder.com has contacted Cable Channel 10 in Bastrop and Bastrop Access TV has agreed to carry this video and the video from the Democratic meetup in Elgin from Sunday February 24. Check back on this website for dates and times.
Bastrop Chamber Political Forum: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Chamber Candidate Forum audio [73:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBastrop Democrat candidates speak in Elgin
Feb 27th
Bastrop’s Democatic candidates spoke at an outside event at Elgin’s main downtown park on Sunday, Feb. 24.
Democratic Rally in Elgin TX
Feb 25th
BastropBuilder.com attended the Democratic Rally on Sunday, February 24 from 4 to 7 pm at Veterans Park on Main Street in historic downtown Elgin, Texas. We met and interviewed candidates and campaign staff for Congressional District 10, State Representative District 17, Railroad Commissioner, State Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, 423rd District Judge and Bastrop County Sheriff.
We discussed issues of concern to BastropBuilder.com: law enforcement, domestic terrorism, subdivisions, water well regulations, home owners associations, and more. We will be doing followup interviews with all these candidates on topics of concern to Bastrop builders, realtors and developers.
Listen to the podcast we recorded at the event and find out where the candidates stand on the issues. You can also click on the play button on the podcast player just below.
Coming soon: a video podcast of the event (which we’re editing now) and more interviews on issues of concern to builders, realtors, developers and citizens of Bastrop County.
Interview with Democrat Sheriff candidate Wayne Smith
Feb 23rd
Wayne Smith, running on the Democratic ticket for Bastrop County Sheriff, talks to Bastrop Builder about the issues facing Bastrop County in crime and law enforcement. Wayne is a Viet Nam vet with a strong business background. He worked as a Special Agent for the US Embassy in Thailand and served locally as a Justice of the Peace.
Wayne would increase drug enforcement in Bastrop County, would improve morale in the Sheriffs Department, and promote better rapport between the public and the Sheriffs Department.
Click here for the Wayne Smith podcast interview:
End family discrimination in Bastrop County, Texas
Oct 7th
Help end discrimination against families in Bastrop County. The U. S. Fair Housing Act provides protection for families. You cannot refuse a tenant or home buyer on the basis of family size.
You can help end discrimination in against large families (over 3 persons) in Bastrop County Texas and the rest of the United States. This isn’t just about Bastrop County. But Bastrop County can lead the nation in the fight against family discrimination! Sign our online petition now.
Bastrop Builder Blog heats up
Oct 7th
With the Longhorns down 10–7 in the Red River Shootout at half time, I’m busy creating a blog. What the heck, it’s better than watching commercials.
If you need a builder, architect or engineer give us a call (512.581.9617) and we’ll help you choose from the counties best builders, designers, and engineers.
The Bastrop Builder Blog is written by Paul Terry Walhus, award winning Urban Planner, Architect, and Web Developer. Paul is a resident of Bastrop County and is developing a 15 acre tract on Shiloh road with two large homes (3,200 sf and 4,400 sf), currently it has no address pending the completion of an all weather driveway.
Coming soon! Your complete guide to developing a subdivision in Bastrop County. This is a guide based on experience and will tell the tale of a real subdivision development project.
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