City of Magnolia Council Position 5
The City of Magnolia is a Type A General Law City. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor and five City Council members. The City Council serves as the governing body for the City. Council member responsibilities include: adopting the annual budget, levying taxes, enacting local legislation and setting policies. City Council positions are elected and are at-large positions. Term: Two (2) years
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Raymond K. Gaskin III
(NP)
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Keith D. Haberstroh
(NP)
Background: What would you like people to know about you?
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Challenges: What are the two most important challenges facing your community and what steps would you support to address those challenges?
Emergency Response: What, if any, changes or improvements could be made to better manage future emergencies?
Communications: If elected, how will you communicate and engage the community and other groups (the County, local businesses, etc.)?
"Dedicated To Keeping Our Small-Town Values Strong As We Grow"
14 year Army veteran who served 3 tours in Iraq and earned a Bronze Star Medal
Proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
BS in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University
Magnolia Area Resident for Nearly 20 Years & Wife is a Magnolia Native
Field Service Manager in Oil & Gas
Vice President, Windmill Estates Board of Truste
14 year Military experience with leadership and combat skills. Has worked in the Civilan sector for the last 12 years as a Field Service Manger managing teams of wokers and million dollar projects for local oil and gas companies.
Two of the most important challenges facing Magnolia today are managing our infrastructure as the city grows and developing a long-term economic strategy that protects our small-town character while strengthening our local economy.
Preparing for emergencies starts with strong planning, clear communication, and coordination between local agencies. As Magnolia continues to grow, we need to make sure our emergency response systems grow with it.
One important step is ensuring that our police, fire, and emergency management teams have the resources and infrastructure they need to respond quickly and effectively.
Communication and transparency are essential for building trust between the city and its residents. If elected, I believe one way to accomplish this is by maintaining open lines of communication with residents through community meetings, public forums, and regular updates through city communication channels and social media.
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