RICHARD POWELL ELECTION STATEMENT

  

“I am appreciative of the opportunity Washington County voters have given me to serve on the Blinn College Board of Trustees,” stated Richard Powell, who was elected to a full six year term after having been appointed to serve to the Precinct 1 position last fall.  “Throughout the years Blinn College has provided quality and affordable education. As we all look forward to carrying on those strong traditions; I welcome the opportunity to work with my colleagues on the Board, administration, students and taxpayers to build a brighter future.”

“We have some major decisions to make as a Board that will impact the next generation of higher education –from selecting a new President to working with all of our campuses in the Blinn College service area, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and addressing these key issues.  I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the voters of Washington County, my wife Barbara and to all of our family and friends that helped me throughout the campaign,” concluded Powell.

Powell has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1972, having practiced family law, criminal law, and federal & state litigation throughout his legal career.  Powell was also a partner with the Briscoe & Powell law firm having practiced most of his career with Frank Briscoe.  Powell also had the honor to serve as an Assistant County Attorney in Montgomery County.

He is Past President of the American Pinzgauer Assocition, a member of the Independence Historical Society, a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church, an Eagle Scout and former Assistant Scout Master.