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Vote for Joe Hicks

My name is Mike Penney and I retired as a Mesquite Fire Fighter in 2000 with the rank of captain. I have known Joe Hicks who is running for Place 2 on the Mesquite City Council for over 20 years.  Joe has completed my tax returns for years.  Joe was a friend to the Fire Fighters when he was on the Mesquite Council.  He worked to make sure we had a competitive pay plan when he was on the council. He was always very informed about the council agenda and work hard to represent the whole community, many times meeting with community leaders and individual citizens to insure he represented the best for Mesquite. Joe was a good council member then and he will make a good council member now and I urge you to vote for him.

Mike Penney  972-815-3330
902 Caladium Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149

 

Letter to the editor

One from me - not posted as of today 05/06/08

It has been 20 years since I last served on the council and many things have changed over those years and so have I.  Yes I have the titles CPA, Investment Advisor, Insurance License, Colonel, Elder in one church, Trustee in another, member in another church, Sunday school teacher in all, and some other titles.  But the most important thing I have learned in all those years is how important it is to listen. All those titles don’t mean a thing if you don’t listen. My clients include Lawyers, Doctors, a School Superintendent who left a big Texas School District and now is the Superintendent in an Arkansas School District, School Principals. Teachers, Business men, employees, and retirees to name a few. They all come with different issues, some serious and some not so.  They come with issues of death of a spouse, serious injuries, divorce, breakup of businesses, failure of business, bankruptcy and retirement to name a few. My job is to listen carefully and offer helpful solutions.  That is the skills I will bring to the council if elected. I am a realist and know that the chance of getting elected is not good with the police and firefighter’s association spending thousands of dollars in a race which includes four candidates but if you are incline to vote for Joe Hicks Place 5 on the Mesquite City Council then I thank you.

Joe H. Hicks Jr. CPA

Letter to the editor

I was a chaplain in the Texas State Guard for many years and served with Joe Hicks who is now running for City Council Place 2 in Mesquite. Joe was always very concerned about the well being of the troops. He accompanied me many times as I conducted special church services and tended to the spiritual needs of our troops. In fact one time he had to step in as the song leader at a memorable service, something he has never let me forget.

He is a kind person who works well with everyone around him. He is very knowledgeable in his business activities and I have used him to handle the taxes for the non profit corporations I manage for many years. If Mesquite decides to elect Joe they will have a great asset on the council.

Chaplain Bill Conner LTC (Retired)

Letter to the Editor

My Dad has always been a hard worker with the knowledge and skills to do things right as both a CPA and an Investment Advisor. But he may have a little wrapped sense of humor.  I remember going to school at North Mesquite High School and dad taking me and my girl friends.  He would tell these silly jokes that he would just make up as he took us to school.  I would tell my friends to not laugh as this would just egg him own but they would not listen.  I was very happy when I got my own car.

I am a CPA, the same as my dad and work for a large corporation. With all kidding aside I know my dad has the skill and knowledge to make an excellent council person in my home town and I encourage everyone to voth for him.

Julie Hargrove

Letter to the Editor

It has been over 30 years since my friendship with Joe Hicks began. During that period Joe has always shown his integrity and has built my trust in him. He does what he says and that is admirable in today’s business atmosphere. He has never spoken a derogatory word toward anyone in any of our many conversations. In the 30 plus years of my professional labors, it has been a pleasure to have Joe do my taxes. Following his advice, I’ve not had one unpleasant experience with the IRS and I truly appreciate that. I thank Joe for his professionalism and friendship and my prayer is that our Lord will continue to bless Joe in all his endeavors.

Mike McMahon Pastor

Letter to the Editor

My name is Jim Hicks and I graduated from North Mesquite High and then the University of Texas.  During the summer between the 11 and 12 grade I had the opportunity to work with my Dad at American Petrofina Oil Company.  Dad was the president of the credit union and he told me about the many benefits a credit union has for its members.

At that time I decided to go into the credit union field.  After college I completed the CUNA school and have been working in the credit union field all my adult career. I know my dad is an honest person who would never turn his back on a friend and has the skill and abilities to be a great asset to the Mesquite City Council and the citizens of Mesquite

Letter to the Editor

I have known Joe Hicks since the 9^th grade and my wife Wanda was a friend of Joyce from the 1^st grade.  We have traveled with Joe & Joyce and shared many moments together.  Joyce has worked tirelessly for the city of Mesquite in her association with Historic Mesquite and lately as chairperson of the Parks Board. Joe has spent many years as an unpaid volunteer for the Texas State Guard serving as the Assistant Inspector General.  I know Joe will Support all the community – not just some special interest groups. Joe is independent – honest and caring and he will there for all the community. Joe would not turn his back on a friend and he want turn his back on the community that elects him and I urge you to vote for Joe Hicks Place 2.

Stanley Beall   

Letter to the Editor

I have lived in Mesquite for over 40 years and my family and I have been proud residents of Meadowview Farms for 20 years.  I would like to let you know that my Friend and neighbor, Joe Hicks is also an original owner in our subdivision. He and his wife Joyce are involved in many volunteer activities in the City of Mesquite.  As you know Mesquite is a fast growing and changing city.  It is our responsibility to take pride in our city and take an aggressive stance in maintaining the many unique qualities of Mesquite.  One of the ways we can do this is by voting and through participation in our community organizations. Joe and Joyce have both done this and I encourage you to vote for Joe Hicks for place 2 on the city council

Jerla Murdock   

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

A few years back LTC Joe Hicks was assigned to reactivate a State Guard Unit in East Texas. Joe asked me to come on board as his Executive Officer.  In the year and one half that Joe was commanding the unit we grew to over 40 personnel. I have some of my best memories working with Joe as we developed that unit. He has excellent leadership skills and is a great motivator.

I believe Joe will bring those same skill to the Mesquite City Council. I know that many non profit corporations as well as for profit business seek his help. I think those are the kind of skills that will be of great advantage to the city of Mesquite.

Col Ken Scarborough Retired

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

I retired from the Mesquite Police Department in 2003.  When Joe was on the council he worked hard to get us a pay plan that would keep us compatible with other cities our size.  This plan enabled us to get quality officers on the streets of Mesquite. He also was instrumental in getting us out of propane driven police cars which may have been a good idea but the cars where just before their time.

I go to church with Joe and I know Joe will be an excellent council person  and I encourage you to vote for him.

Rick Perkins