As you all know I have had many health issues over the last year, and have stepped back from running for district one. Due to my health issues I believe if I am unable to give 100% to my district I would not be a suitable candidate for district one. However today I am excited to support and stand with Michael Tubbs, who is not only a great friend of my family, but has the same belief system that I do. Teachers and staff of LISD this is the man you want to sit on your board. I will continue to communicate with teachers, staff and parents on the problems they are facing and communicate your concerns with Michael. He will speak for educators, and staff and will help to get rid of the good ole boy mentality. So district one voters this is your time to make a difference in our district and show the current board you are ready for change. As for me I stand behind him and he has my full support. The following is the press release sent to the LNJ that has not yet been printed. So you are the first to know and I will continue to help Michael in any way I can to make our district better: Michael Tubb Announces Candidacy for Longview ISD Board of Trustees Seeking to Represent District One LONGVIEW (February 7, 2018) – Michael (“Tubbs”) Tubb announced today that he is running for Longview ISD Board of Trustees. Michael is seeking to represent District One with a focus on improving collaboration and communication within the district. “The lifeblood of Longview can be found within the schools of Longview Independent School District. These students are our future business owners, future local workforce, future council men and women, future Mayors, future Judges, they are the Future of our community; they are Longview. There is no better place to invest within a community than your local independent school district, and that is what I aim to do, by running to represent District 1.” Michael and his wife Julia have called Longview home since 2004. They have family roots that run in Longview over the past 100 years. They have 4 children, Lawson(9), Landry(8), Lucy(4), and Lilly Kate(3). Lawson and Landry attend Hudson Pep with Lucy and Lilly Kate soon to follow in the LISD system. Michael is a Partner at Gans & Smith Insurance Agency, a company that has been locally owned for 129 years! Michael is involved in multiple organizations throughout the community which include: member of Longview AMBUCS and past board member, member of Longview Greggton Rotary Club(Paul Harris Fellow) and past board member, past Junior Achievement board member and volunteer, past Community Connections board member, past School For Little Children board member and volunteer, Keep Longview Beautiful volunteer, past LBBA Chairman of the Board, past board member of Hunters Creek Homeowner’s Association, current member of the Gregg County Appraisal Review Board, current member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce, graduate of the Leadership Longview class 2010-2011(The Best Class Ever), recipient of the 2012 Emerging Leaders of Longview award, recipient of the Community Builder Award in 2016, and a two-time participant of Longview Chamber’s InnerCity Trip. Michael has volunteered with The Longview Boys Baseball Association(LBBA), Greater Longview Soccer Association(GLSA),and Upward basketball leagues. He has worked with the youth in these divisions for several years and coached many soccer, baseball, and basketball teams within our community. In Michael’s spare time, he enjoys anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, golfing, swimming, cycling, running, competing in triathlons, and is a 3 time Ironman. “If you want to get to know the community you live in, Volunteer, if you want the community that you live in to grow, Volunteer. I have volunteered for Longview since I was able to call it home, and I hope to continue to volunteer and serve the community of Longview, through our local school board. For more information, please contact TUBBS at (903) 241-0084