Congrats to Mark Whatley. I look forward to working with you on serving the people of Tyler.
My name is Michael Tolbert, and I am running for Tyler
City Council, District
5. I am proud to be a long-time Tyler resident and an active participant
in my community. As a father, a son, a small business owner, and a friend
of Tyler residents, I understand the issues important to Tyler.
I am committed to putting people first. The decisions made by the Council
affect your everyday lives. The responsible fiscal policies Tyler has
implemented have resulted in taxpayer savings. Together we can ensure
the economic development of our city is balanced with the needs of our
residents. The “Tyler 21” study made a good start at building a strong
Tyler, and I will support its continuation as your councilman.
Affiliations
- President of the East Texas Coalition for Fathers & Children
- President of the East Texas Farm & Ranch Club
- Board of Directors for the East Texas State Fair
- Board of Directors for the Tyler Day Nursery
- Real Estate Sales Consultant and a Member of the Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS®
- Member of the Smith County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review
Board
- The appraisal review board (ARB) is the judicial part of the system. The ARB is a separate body from the appraisal office and serves a different function. It hears and resolves disputes over appraisal matters. This is a very broad and important responsibility, but the ARB must be sensitive to its legal and practical limits.
- Volunteer: Habitat For Humanity, United Way, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Education
- Bachelor of Science from the Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Graduate of Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Class IX
Commitment
I will work to ensure that our families and neighborhoods are safe and prosperous, while continuing to improve the quality of life in Tyler. I will assure efficiency, effectiveness and integrity in all areas. Call me at (903) 372-7373 or email me at Council@MichaelTolbert.com
Vote early and bring your neighbors to ensure that you have a City Councilman who will work for YOU!
In the News:
Michael Tolbert reflects on passing on Sen. Ted Kennedy
Michael Tolbert files for Tyler City Council District 5
Michael Tolbert attends meeting with Dr. Randy Reid
Michael Tolbert provides data on Tyler housing market
Tolbert Shines at Debate as He Puts the Focus on People
Tolbert shows outstanding command of the issues during Tyler Paper Editorial Board
Tolbert Earns Endorsement of Smith County Central Labor Council
The Smith County Central Labor Council (SCCLC) is a non-profit labor membership organization devoted to supporting, advancing and advocating for the working people of Smith County. The SCCLC brings together local unions from every trade, occupation, public and private sector of the Smith County economy. Membersers, including teachers, truck drivers, operating engineers, nurses, construction workers, electricians, retail workers, janitors, bakers, and many more who are the face of today’s workforce.
Our mission is to improve the lives of workers, their families, and our communities, and to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our city.
To accomplish this mission the SCCLC works to build worker power through political education and action, supporting common sense economic development in Smith County, being an active partner with business and government leaders, organizing workers who choose to be in a union, providing community service and job training, and conducting educational programs for working people.