MIDLAND, Texas — The following is a news release from Better Bond for Midland:
Today, Better Bond for Midland has partnered with election integrity watchdog Direct Action Texas to investigate the execution of the November 5, 2019 election on a $569 million bond proposed by Midland ISD.
The election has been fraught in its execution and MISD trustees rushed today to accept questionable results. The outcome of this election is not in any way shape or form final. Suggestions of finality are premature.
Despite, looming questions about a faulty election, no explanation for discrepancies in vote totals has been given. In fact, to date, voting machines remain unopened and unverified by Better Bond for Midland.
MISD trustees have openly admitted from the time of the recount that the current result is flawed.
Midlanders can rest assured we will work tirelessly to get to the bottom of what has transpired and ensure trust in the electoral process is restored with a new election.
Christine Welborn, DAT’s Director of Election Integrity, said, "scrutiny from outside experts and the state officials charged with ensuring the proper execution of elections is needed."
Better Bond for Midland and Midland County citizen Brandon W. Hodges has also hired the legal firm, Borgelt Law out of Austin for representation. Mr. Roger Borgelt has been named to the Best Lawyers in America® for nine consecutive years and is practiced in the areas of law best fitting our current needs. Mr. Borgelt is a Texas 2019 Super Lawyer and Borgelt firm is listed in “Best Law Firms” 2019. Borgelt Law brings seasoned state government and private law firm litigation experience to its representation of individuals, businesses, corporations, suburban groups, utility districts, land and property owners. This law firm is well known for its advocacy before state and federal regulatory agencies, the courts, local governments, and Texas Legislature- with a record of consistently favorable and unprecedented results.
We believe this was the correct and best choice for partnering with Better Bond for Midland and Brandon W. Hodges for insuring free and fair elections are taking place for Midland County citizens.
We, as Midland residents should hold each other with respect while we let the legal process work to find a final solution. Myself, along with Better Bond for Midland will fully seek a lawful resolution. Until that solution is found, let us remember we are all neighbors. - Brandon W. Hodges
Better Bond for Midland is a pro-taxpayer political action committee set up to provide a voice for Midland taxpayers and ensure the execution of a fair and error-free election. Direct Action Texas is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to election integrity and transparent government.
For comments and questions regarding the ongoing investigation into the MISD bond please call 817-821-6390 or email info@directactiontx.com.
