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April 05, 2005
No Marks vs. Martha Matchup in 134
Houtopia was surprised to read last week's political intelligence suggesting that Mayor Bill White's Health Policy Director, Elena Marks, had signed on to challenge incumbent Republican Martha Wong in State House District 134 next year.
Surprised because we know Ms. Marks, and while we think she is an extremely capable woman, who would be a strong candidate and a fine State Representative, we had never heard her express even the slightest interest in making a race against Martha Wong. So, we decided to check with her to set the record straight.
Alas, this latest rumor was just that -- rumor. Ms. Marks has no intention of running for State Representative, or any other elective office next year. She is plenty occupied with her duties at City Hall.
So, for Martha's captives in District 134 who yearn for a strong candidate to challenge her next year, it will have to be someone other than Elena Marks. Just know that good work is being done to find the right person to send Martha packing in November 2006.
Posted by houtopia at April 5, 2005 11:05 AM