12News to host Beaumont mayoral debate April 20th at Lamar University
Anchors DeJonique Garrison and Jordan Williams will moderate the in-person debate that will feature virtual questions from voters Author: KBMT (12NewsNow) Updated: 12:06 PM CDT March 19, 2021
BEAUMONT, Texas Beaumont will soon get a new mayor, and 12News will moderate a live, one-hour debate 11 days before the election to give voters a chance to meet the candidates.
The Beaumont mayoral election features five candidates: Robin Mouton, W.L. Pate, LaShon Proctor, Biguita Hernandez-Smith and Roy West, Jr.
The 12News debate will be moderated by anchors DeJonique Garrison and Jordan Williams. It will be hosted at Lamar University on April 20th and will feature the five candidates who qualified for the May election as they answer questions in-person. However, due to COVID-19 protocols, voters will not be able to attend the debate.
A press conference for his campaign is scheduled to happen Wednesday at Beaumont City Hall. Author: Kierra Sam (12News) Updated: 11:36 PM CST February 2, 2021
BEAUMONT, Texas Businessman LaShon D. Proctor announced he s running for mayor of Beaumont, becoming the fifth candidate for the spot.
Proctor has been at Proctor s Mortuary for the past 20 years, according to a 12News file story. He serves as the funeral director for his family s business.
Proctor is a graduate of Westbrook High School in Beaumont, and he also served in the Navy.
Proctor is scheduled to file documents needed to run for the mayor position on Wednesday.
Beaumont businesswoman Biguita Hernandez-Smith announces plans to run for mayor
“Without the vigor of the people, their city perishes. Our residents must be given hope, inspiration and incentives to reside in Beaumont and invest in our city. Author: Kierra Sam (12News) Updated: 11:11 AM CST December 16, 2020
BEAUMONT, Texas Beaumont businesswoman Biguita Hernandez-Smith has announced her plans Wednesday to run for mayor in the May 2021 election.
Hernandez-Smith is the CEO of Breathe Workforce Development, an organization she said is dedicated to workforce development in Southeast Texas.
She has contributed to the community as a teacher, workforce development trainer and community leader and said it s now time for her to pour into this city on a grander scale.