From today's Corpus Christi Caller/Times:
CORPUS
CHRISTI —Outlaw
Josey Wales IV has filed for mayor in the November race for City Council.
Wales,
who legally changed his name to the 1976 western film starring Clint Eastwood,
runs a professional wrestling business in Corpus Christi. He has run twice for
mayor in Houston, once in 1999 and again in 2007. He retired as a contract
engineer from the oil and gas industry and settled in Corpus Christi about
three years ago.
He
is in the running against District 4 Councilwoman Chris Adler, at-large
Councilwoman Nelda Martinez and local photographer Reynaldo "Ray"
Madrigal. The election is Nov. 6.
The
mayor serves a two-year term and is paid $9,000 annually.
BIO
Name:
Josey Wales
Age:
64
Occupation:
owner of Corpus Christi Wrestling Association and retired contract engineer
from the oil and gas industry.
Reason
for seeking election: Wales said if elected he will establish a strong mayor
form of government and fire City Manager Ron Olson and his four assistants to
save taxpayers money. He believes the city is not doing enough to attract
tourism through conventions and sporting events, including competitive ballroom
dancing and high school football playoffs.
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