CITY COUNCIL POSITION 2

I am a working mom, wife of a veteran, small business owner, community volunteer, and, most importantly in this circumstance, a concerned citizen with a fresh set of eyes and a different perspective.  I am not the “status quo”, nor do I aspire to be.  No need for a list of accolades and “atta boys”.  I know my capabilities and I take on challenges head on with 100% commitment.  Those who know me already know that.  Those who don’t, let’s talk.  Hablo Español también.

Soy una madre trabajadora, esposa de un veterano, propietaria de una pequeña empresa, voluntaria de la comunidad y, lo que es más importante en esta circunstancia, una ciudadana preocupada con una perspectiva diferente. No soy el “status quo”, ni aspiro a serlo. Conozco mis capacidades y asumo los retos con 100% de compromiso.  Los que me conocen ya lo saben. Los que no, hablemos.  Soy borinqueña de Ponce.

LUCIE JOHANNES SOMMER, Ph.D.

Lucie Johannes Sommer has been a resident of Nassau Bay for over 15 years, moving here after spending time with family in the neighborhood and knowing this is the community she wants to call home. Lucie now shares her passion for the community with her husband and three children. Lucie works locally in the aerospace industry.

Lucie wants to keep Nassau Bay a safe, family-friendly community with amenities for residents to enjoy. Having watched the changing demographics, Lucie is confident she can serve as a bridge between long-term and new residents. Lucie is committed to protecting public spaces, investing in infrastructure, and preserving Nassau Bay’s heritage while shaping it for future generations. 

Lucie will work to achieve common goals that make neighbors proud to be a part of their community. Lucie offers creative solutions, coupled with engineering and financial perspectives, to strengthen Nassau Bay.

Priorities

• Infrastructure. Lucie will leverage her engineering skills to continue improving storm water mitigation efforts and identify solutions increasing the reliability of the city’s flood water mitigation assets. 
• Fiscal Responsibility.  Lucie will leverage her finance education and training to maintain fiscal responsibility while balancing the needs of a community of this size.
• Economic Development. Lucie will explore residential and commercial development that is best for the city overall and seek to attract businesses that bring residents together.
• Strong Community. Lucie is committed to promoting our space heritage, maintaining small town character, and investing in our dedicated first responders.

Qualifications

• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer
• B.S & Ph.D, Metallurgical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Master of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.S. Finance & MBA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• M.S. Welding Engineering, Ohio State University    
• Proud Nauticat Parent & Local Scouts BSA Troop Committee Member 

My wife Cathy and I moved to Nassau Bay from the Greater Atlanta area about three years ago. We relocated here to be close to our daughter and our three young grandchildren.  

We chose Nassau Bay because of its uniqueness and great family atmosphere. People were riding through the neighborhood on golf carts, always friendly and waving hello. We saw great looking parks and beautiful water views. Our grandchildren really enjoy the parks and the Special Events, especially throwing snowballs!

I am a retired business owner with extensive experience in communications, profit and loss, and long-term planning. I find my natural inclination to engage with people has always been a benefit that allows me to find solutions, always open to new ideas. I have the experience, commitment and time to serve as your City Council representative.

It’s very important that we work hard to continue to upgrade and improve our parks. We need a comprehensive plan for the continued redevelopment of our commercial sector while improving security and safety of our city. We must continue to improve our infrastructure and protect home values.

Lastly, I think it is imperative to improve City Council transparency, live stream all City Council meetings and make important decisions via public hearings, not via private, back door discussions. 

Volunteer Roles and Activities

• Past member of Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful committee  
• Current member Nassau Bay Parks committee
• Current member Nassau Bay Tourism committee
• Participated in Fall Sweeps and Peninsula Clean-Up 

In the last year I’ve attended every single City Council, Parks Committee and Tourism committee meeting, in other words “Perfect Attendance”. 

I will work hard for Nassau Bay and always remain accessible to discuss any, and all, subjects. 

Together, we are "Putting Nassau Bay First"

Bringing Calm and Clarity to Nassau Bay City Council

Charles has a natural desire to leave the world in much better condition than he found it. He inspires people with an optimistic attitude to care for others the same way he supports those he comes into contact with. Charles takes time to prepare for important conversations or discussions by collecting lots of background in-formation to ensure he interacts from an informed position. He brings an upbeat perspective. He is confident about his ability to talk with people from all walks of life. Charles is known as a strategic thinker.

Charles currently serves his community in the following capacities:

• Nassau Bay - Unified Development Code Committee
• Nassau Bay - Transparency Task Force
• League City Regional Chamber of Commerce B.O.D. - Governance Division Chair
• Thought Leadership Council League City - Aerospace
• Houston Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce - B.O.D.
• Houston Methodist Clear Lake - Board of Trustees
• Certified Texas Public Educator

Charles is a U.S. Air Force veteran. He graduated from LeTourneau University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) degree. He earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Dallas Baptist University.

Charles and his wife Jenee have lived in Nassau Bay since 2018 and plan to stay forever. They have 3 children.

“Understanding how to come to understand people is an invaluable leadership skill.” - Charles Pulliam

John Mahon has lived in Nassau Bay since 1999. He is the father of five (5) wonderful children who were all raised here in Nassau Bay. John is a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and has always been active both in the local and regional community as well as the Clear Creek school system.

• Served on Nassau Bay City Council for 8 years   2013-2021
• Board Member of Nassau Bay Economic Development Corporation for 2013-2021
• Member of Houston-Galveston Area Committee (HGAC) for 2015-2021
• Currently serves on the Architectural Review Committee for the Nassau Bay HOA 
• Served as Board member of Nassau Bay Nauticats for 7 years; active member for 17 years
• Served as Board member representing Nassau Bay for 5 years in the Clear Creek Swim League 
• Chairperson for Nassau Bay Special Events Committee from 2005-2012.
• CCISD Finance committee 2012-2014
• CCISD Boundary Committee 2013-2014

John graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, and was commissioned as an officer in the US Naval Reserve where he served until he was honorably discharged in 2005 as a Lieutenant Commander.  He holds a limited masters license and sailed for several years as an officer on deep water tankers.

John has worked for Kinder Morgan Inc. since 2002 and is currently the Director of Business and Commercial Development in Houston.  He has been responsible for multiple development projects for midstream energy expansion as well as renewable fuels. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences on energy and renewable fuels integration as well as a guest speaker to the US State Department and locally here at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy on energy infrastructure.  John has been a consultant for a number of commercial entities that invest in energy infrastructure.

James Abbey, PhD, MBA, FRSB - Candidate for Position 4 City Council

As one of the original families in Nassau Bay, James Abbey is deeply committed to the community where he is now raising his own family. James’ father served as Director of JSC during the early days of the space program, which motivates James to preserve Nassau Bay’s space heritage for future generations. 

James has spent the majority of his career working with local, state, and federal governments to achieve mutually beneficial results for communities. Examples include working with the DOD, HHS, US Reserve Command, Army Corps of Engineers, and Texas’ Parks & Wildlife, General Land Office and Workforce Commission to:

• Increase funding and minimize flooding,
• Improve coastal communities’ economic performance, and
• Deliver over $26M in infrastructure/medical/public outreach improvements to communities in South Texas. 

As a successful business and service leader, James has the skills and experience to lead Nassau Bay and ensure a prominent place in the greater Bay Area community. He brings a collaborative approach and track record of implementing innovative solutions for complex civic challenges.

Priorities

• Keep Nassau Bay a safe community that benefits from upgraded infrastructure (waste water/flood pumping/road and sewer systems) 
• Develop a cohesive strategy to enhance economic growth in our commercial corridor by attracting businesses that benefit the community and enhance the tax base
• Work with State, County, and Federal governments to secure resources to improve, protect, and preserve Nassau Bay
• Create a system that allows for economic impact and fiscal analysis so projects demonstrate long-term value for the community
• Deliver clear communication among Council, Public Works, Police, community partners, residents and businesses

Qualifications

MBA & PhD in Nanotechnology, Swansea University
B.S., Engineering, Organic Chemistry, HR Management, University of North Texas 
B.A. Business, New Mexico Military Institute 
Texas A&M - Adjunct Professor
CEO/Chairman, UnimaDx
Founder, Calon Cardio Technologies
Boy Scout Parent

Nassau Bay is not only the place I love; it's part of my soul. My family moved to Texas in 1969 after my father became Manager of the SATO Travel Office at NASA, and I remember being in awe of this amazing place where astronauts walked the streets.

After graduating from Clear Creek High School, I studied Film at the University of Southern California. I served as Manager of Production Support for Universal Studios (working on Law & Order, Miami Vice and Steven Spielberg productions), before producing major motion pictures including Blade 2, Anne Frank, and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

I returned to Nassau Bay to serve as Director of Operations and run our family business after my father passed away. 

Currently, I work as a consultant in Nassau Bay and have served on the Queens Court HOA, Space Center Rotary, and as Presiding Judge of Precinct 307.

My plan is to follow in the footsteps of our founders and dedicate myself to making this community a better place, while preserving our unique history and character. If elected to City Council, I will work to ensure we remain a suburban community, fight back against developing more apartments, focus on infrastructure, and work with developers to attract shops, amenities, and art installations to return Nassau Bay’s splendor.

I bring over 30 years of executive management experience on large scale projects with budgets exceeding $70 million. I have supervised over 70 department heads, managed cost reporting, and built construction sets throughout the U.S. and overseas. One of my proudest accomplishments was collaborating with the Mayor of Prague to rebuild collapsed, flooded streets and buildings during the “Great Flood” of 2002. 

I am committed to utilizing these skills to improve and preserve our Jewel on the Bay!

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