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Michael Creedon (Texas)
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Michael Creedon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 24. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Creedon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Creedon was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He began serving in the United States Army since 1983. Creedon earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1987 and graduate degrees from Georgia Tech and the U.S. Army War College in 1991 and 2018, respectively. Creedon's career experience includes working as a mechanical manager and executive for ExxonMobil.[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Greg Bonnen defeated Michael Creedon and Ryan McCamy in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Greg Bonnen (R) | 68.0 | 47,240 |
 | Michael Creedon (D)  | 30.0 | 20,842 | |
| Ryan McCamy (L) | 2.0 | 1,374 | ||
| Total votes: 69,456 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 24
Michael Creedon advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Creedon | 100.0 | 5,107 |
| Total votes: 5,107 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Greg Bonnen advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Bonnen | 100.0 | 17,552 |
| Total votes: 17,552 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 24
Ryan McCamy advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on March 12, 2022.
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Campaign finance
2021
See also: Clear Creek Independent School District, Texas, elections (2021)
General election
General election for Clear Creek Independent School District, At-large Position A
Jonathan Cottrell defeated Kevin Oditt, Michael Creedon, and Marlene Montesinos in the general election for Clear Creek Independent School District, At-large Position A on May 1, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jonathan Cottrell (Nonpartisan) | 47.5 | 3,271 | |
| Kevin Oditt (Nonpartisan) | 39.6 | 2,723 | ||
| Michael Creedon (Nonpartisan) | 8.3 | 569 | |
| Marlene Montesinos (Nonpartisan) | 4.6 | 318 | ||
| Total votes: 6,881 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Creedon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Creedon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Michael Creedon, married to Sherri for 30 years with 2 CCISD high school teenagers and 1 UTSA college freshman. Residents of League City for over 20 years. Graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point), Georgia Tech, and US Army War College. US Army Reserve Officer (Colonel) for 28 years with 2 deployments to Afghanistan earning 2 Bronze Star Medals and the Combat Action Badge. Licensed Profession Engineer (Civil Engineer - Texas). Recently retired ExxonMobil Executive with 30 years of service. Former Maintenance Manager at the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex (500 employees, 2000 contractors, $500 M budget). Active in community as a Church Trustee, Boy Scout Committee Member, local high school PTSA Board Officer, and coached several of my son's sports teams.
- Every Voice Matters: Your input and voice is essential to our district's success. I need all perspectives on the issues before I can act. I commit to getting your input not just before the election, but after the election too.
- Solving Problems: My job is to solve problems and not just talk about them. I commit to you to create and propose solutions with explanations as to the "why" every time that I discuss an issue.
- Owning Solutions: Personal accountability is a core value of mine. I commit that I will own each and every solution that I propose or action that I take and will not attempt to blame or displace accountability to others....ever.
Power Reliability: I will sponsor legislation that creates ONE State organization that has regulatory authority over both the natural gas supply and power generation so that we never experience a winter storm power failure again and loose innocent lives.
Flood Control: We can no longer wait for large scale flood control infrastructure to be approved and built. We need help with funding local efforts with cleaning and expanding our storm sewer networks NOW. I will compel the House to fund and expand these city and county cost effective flood control efforts.
Education: A well funded public education system is the cornerstone of our community. I will drive the House to overhaul the funding mechanisms that limits our District from using local dollars to solve local problems. Schools should be run by District 24 local communities - not Austin and not Washington.
Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure: Our District has an average commute time of 30 minutes because our roads are not keeping pace with our population increases. I will lead the House to identify and release more tax revenue to District 24 to help our cities solve our traffic problems.
I swore an oath to protect and defend this nation and I am ready to take a new oath to represent the citizens of District 24 in Austin. I have a wealth of experience that I have shared with you in this survey. I am ready to go to work for you - District 24. I listen, analyze, problem solve, organize, create, communicate, take action and then use the results to create new and better solutions while continuously improving. I know that I can do this job because I have spent my entire life preparing for this moment of service. Elect Michael Creedon for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on November 8, 2022 and then watch me work for you.
I believe the core responsibility of any Texas House of Representative legislator is to first and foremost represent the citizens in their district and address the needs of their constituents that can be met by State Government action. They should gain input from the District, develop proposals for solutions at the State level, and then take action in the House to drive policy and legislation to solve. Next, they need to engage with and collaboratively solve with fellow representatives the issues of the State of Texas. And, only after these core responsibilities have been met should the legislator should spend considerable time in the debate on national issues many of which they are not empowered to solve or productively influence while in and at the House level. I believe that these core responsibilities should be executed in a fiscally responsible manner that represents majority rule but protection of minority rights.
I already created one legacy that I would like to share. After 30 years of service, the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex mechanical employees took the time and effort to dedicate a flagpole in the refinery to thank me for my "extraordinary contribution as an inspirational leader" when I retired. Those are their words....not mine. I have spent a lifetime of serving and leading in both corporations and the U.S. Army. I understand that you must listen to your organization first and learn their needs before you can be effective at leading them. Then, take action and give frequent communication about why things are going well or not. Because I understand that leadership is all about understanding the needs of the people first, I have been successful at leadership my whole life. I plan to leave the same legacy within the Texas House of Representatives that I did at ExxonMobil and have another flagpole dedicated to me in Austin by both parties with the words "extraordinary contribution as an inspirational leader" with the additional words of "and visionary problem solver who brought us together."
My first job was as a Golf Caddy at a local Country Club. I spent all of my high school summers working on the golf course carrying bags, two at a time, for 18 hole rounds (sometimes 36 if we were lucky). That job taught me so much about hard work, people, attention to detail, money, and the various groupings and informal classes in society from the super rich Wall Street bankers to the down and out alcoholic caddies or chronic gamblers just trying to make enough money to get their next drink or make their next bet at the horse track....all superimposed on the beauty of a well maintained golf course. I learned that treating people good and as equals was not always practiced by my clients and how that made me feel and my commitment to never be that way as an adult. I learned that you had to focus on your job for 5 hours non stop as any little mistake such as losing a golf ball, holding the pin wrong, making noise while raking a trap when someone was hitting could ruin your clients game, day, and certainly my tip. These all may sound like trivial lessons, but they added up to shape me for the future in basic human behavior. I also enjoyed the fun times with fellow workers during the down times waiting for my next assignment or passing of storm. Similar to a horse racing track, all walks of life collide on a golf course making it one of the best places to watch and learn about people. Lessons that I learned there so many years ago that I still use today when leading organizations and solving problems.
Washington's Crossing (David Hackett Fischer). It tells the true story about how the Continental Army after suffering combat and political debacles and defeats in 1776 from New York to Pennsylvania that was forced to make a final stand on the Delaware River and then managed to save the American Dream through the sacrifice of 2,400 miserable freezing barely clothed souls that crossed that river on Christmas Night 1776 and beat the 1500 Hessians in Trenton. It tells our story of how people of different backgrounds of the Colonies came together, figured out through compromise what was most important to all of them that they could agree on and fight for, and then took heroic action at great personal expense to keep the dream of a United States of America alive against all odds....manmade and natural.
Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings. Despite his flaws, he maintained his core values of what was good versus what was evil and ultimately triumphed.
Heros by David Bowie.....and oldie but goodie
I have found that my desire to learn and try new things outpaces my ability, or the organizations that I lead, to have the time to do them given day to day responsibilities. Thus, I am always on guard to not let my visions of the future overwhelm me or my organizations as they are managing the day to day operations. It is not a bad quality to have when applied at the right time on the right problem and leads to creative solutions and competitive advantages. However, unchecked it can overwhelm an organization and thus I daily "right size" future aspirations so that they can be worked without compromise to day to day execution.
The greatest challenge to Texas will be its transition from an oil / gas centric economy to a manufacturing and technical based economy. This is not a question of "if" but a question of "when" as technology and economics drive the State's focus, and successes, from oil and gas to other sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity that we must embrace. We currently lead the US and are in the top 5 in the world in oil / gas production which gives us tremendous leverage and ability to plan for our future from a position of extreme strength. We can use revenue from these natural resources to prepare and plan for our State's future without over burdening the existing oil / gas sector. Now is the time to attract the businesses of the future given our low tax structure, awesome work force, and open spaces. Furthermore, and I strongly believe this, the oil and gas sector is ESSENTIAL in the process to identify and shape our future. We can not isolate them. They possess the technical and financial resources to shape our future and must have a seat at the table. We have to partner with industry if we are to create the future State of Texas that will be capable of dominating in business in the next 50-100 years AND taking care of our citizens with the programs and services to build stronger families, schools, parks, arts, roads, health / senior / veterans services, job security, and a quality of life for all that desire from the American Dream. We have a unique opportunity as well as the resources to shape that future if we have the courage to take action now. Personally, I am excited to be a part of and lead that process and lead Texas into the future.
I believe that I can best serve the citizens of District 24 and our power reliability, flood control, roads and infrastructure, public education, and future business and development needs when the Grand Parkway is completed by serving on any of the following committees:
- Business and Industry
- Public Education
- Transportation
- International and Economic Development
My personal experience from my 30 years within the oil industry and 28 years as a Soldier would benefit the State and its citizens if I served on any of the following committees:
- Defense and Veterans Affairs
- Energy Resources
Question: Why dont pirates take a shower before they walk the plank?
Answer: They just wash up on shore
Answer: They just wash up on shore
Compromise is essential to the democratic process. The best answers always lie in the middle of a two party system. Majority rule with protection of minority rights is a fundamental principle of democracy, our republic, and the State of Texas. Without compromise, we create solutions that only serve one segment or one party of our population thereby subjecting our constituents to wild pendulum swings when the other party assumes control, which historically has always happened at some point. I will fight for the middle and join with other Democrats and Republicans to create solutions for the best interest of both parties and all my constituents. It can be done and has been done in the past and even today on select issues. The parties are responsible to frame issues by creating the outer boundaries. It is up to responsible legislators to uses those boundaries to create the middle solution that benefits the common good.
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2021
Michael Creedon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Creedon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Michael Creedon, married to Sherri for 30 years, and we have 3 CCISD teenagers attending school. We have been residents of League City for over 20 years. Graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point), Georgia Tech, and US Army War College. US Army Active and Reserve Officer (presently rank of Colonel) for 28 years. Licensed Profession Engineer (Texas - Inactive). My primary full time employment is with ExxonMobil and I have been with them for almost 30 years. Presently, I am the Maintenance Manager at the Baytown Complex responsible for 500 employees, 2000 contractors, and a 500 M USD budget.
- As a Board Member, I will serve as an advocate for children and their families. I will focus on the best interests of CCISD students while helping to create a quality public education that is fiscally responsible
- As a Board Member, I will prioritize my efforts in Goal Setting, Policymaking, and Evaluation to drive progress in the areas that I can influence
- As a Board Member, I will be viewed by the community as Visionary and Strategic, Honest and Transparent, Responsible and Accountable, and Creating Value
After serving our nation for so many years, I wish to transition to direct service to our community in the next phase of my life. I view education as the cornerstone responsibility of our community to create happy, stable, self-dependent, citizens prepared to take on the enormous challenges and opportunities that the future will present. I am so thankful for what the District has done for my own children and I want to be part of the process that helps all of our students with their individual journeys. I will emphasize as my highest priority the safety, health, and welfare of all of the students. My second priority will be to drive the quality and associated compensation of our teachers in order to attract and retain talent. My third priority will be to protect and expand our special services. And, my fourth priority will be to reduce the technology gap for our students with focus on enhancing remote learning.
I possess the following qualities to be a successful officeholder: Visionary and Strategic, Honest and Transparent, Responsible and Accountable, and Creating Value
Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings. Despite his flaws, he maintained his core values of what was good versus what was evil and ultimately triumphed.
The primary role of the school board member is to create aggressive goals, develop policy to achieve, and evaluate effects and modify while serving the best interests of the students in a fiscally responsible manner.
My constituents are the 42,000 students and associated staff, 5000 staff, and the community taxpayer.
My primary focus will be to help create policy that will best fulfill the educational goals of each student. I will do this by focusing policy efforts on safety, health, facilities, class size, nutrition services, art, athletics, clubs, special services, high student achievement, helping parents help their students, student involvement in the community, addressing parent concerns, student access to technology, quality of teachers, career and technical training, ESL/bilingual, college preparation, counseling, guidance, and fiscal responsibility.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
Current members of the Texas House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows
Representatives
District 1
Gary VanDeaver (R)
District 2
Brent Money (R)
District 3
Cecil Bell (R)
District 4
Keith Bell (R)
District 5
Cole Hefner (R)
District 6
Daniel Alders (R)
District 7
Jay Dean (R)
District 8
Cody Harris (R)
District 9
Trent Ashby (R)
District 10
Brian Harrison (R)
District 11
Joanne Shofner (R)
District 12
Trey Wharton (R)
District 13
Angelia Orr (R)
District 14
Paul Dyson (R)
District 15
Steve Toth (R)
District 16
Will Metcalf (R)
District 17
Stan Gerdes (R)
District 18
Janis Holt (R)
District 19
Ellen Troxclair (R)
District 20
Terry Wilson (R)
District 21
Dade Phelan (R)
District 22
Christian Manuel (D)
District 23
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
District 24
Greg Bonnen (R)
District 25
Cody Vasut (R)
District 26
Matt Morgan (R)
District 27
Ron Reynolds (D)
District 28
Gary Gates (R)
District 29
Jeffrey Barry (R)
District 30
A.J. Louderback (R)
District 31
Ryan Guillen (R)
District 32
Todd Hunter (R)
District 33
Katrina Pierson (R)
District 34
District 35
Oscar Longoria (D)
District 36
Sergio Munoz (D)
District 37
Janie Lopez (R)
District 38
Erin Gamez (D)
District 39
Armando Martinez (D)
District 40
Terry Canales (D)
District 41
Robert Guerra (D)
District 42
Richard Raymond (D)
District 43
J.M. Lozano (R)
District 44
Alan Schoolcraft (R)
District 45
Erin Zwiener (D)
District 46
Sheryl Cole (D)
District 47
Vikki Goodwin (D)
District 48
Donna Howard (D)
District 49
Gina Hinojosa (D)
District 50
James Talarico (D)
District 51
District 52
Caroline Harris (R)
District 53
Wesley Virdell (R)
District 54
Brad Buckley (R)
District 55
Hillary Hickland (R)
District 56
Pat Curry (R)
District 57
Richard Hayes (R)
District 58
Helen Kerwin (R)
District 59
Shelby Slawson (R)
District 60
Mike Olcott (R)
District 61
District 62
Shelley Luther (R)
District 63
Ben Bumgarner (R)
District 64
Andy Hopper (R)
District 65
Mitch Little (R)
District 66
Matt Shaheen (R)
District 67
Jeff Leach (R)
District 68
David Spiller (R)
District 69
James Frank (R)
District 70
Mihaela Plesa (D)
District 71
Stan Lambert (R)
District 72
Drew Darby (R)
District 73
Carrie Isaac (R)
District 74
Eddie Morales (D)
District 75
Mary Gonzalez (D)
District 76
Suleman Lalani (D)
District 77
Vincent Perez (D)
District 78
Joseph Moody (D)
District 79
Claudia Ordaz (D)
District 80
Don McLaughlin (R)
District 81
Brooks Landgraf (R)
District 82
Tom Craddick (R)
District 83
Dustin Burrows (R)
District 84
Carl Tepper (R)
District 85
Stan Kitzman (R)
District 86
John Smithee (R)
District 87
Caroline Fairly (R)
District 88
Ken King (R)
District 89
Candy Noble (R)
District 90
Ramon Romero (D)
District 91
David Lowe (R)
District 92
Salman Bhojani (D)
District 93
Nate Schatzline (R)
District 94
Tony Tinderholt (R)
District 95
Nicole Collier (D)
District 96
David Cook (R)
District 97
John McQueeney (R)
District 98
District 99
Charlie Geren (R)
District 100
Venton Jones (D)
District 101
Chris Turner (D)
District 102
Ana-Maria Ramos (D)
District 103
Rafael Anchia (D)
District 104
Jessica Gonzalez (D)
District 105
Terry Meza (D)
District 106
Jared Patterson (R)
District 107
Linda Garcia (D)
District 108
Morgan Meyer (R)
District 109
Aicha Davis (D)
District 110
Toni Rose (D)
District 111
Yvonne Davis (D)
District 112
Angie Button (R)
District 113
Rhetta Bowers (D)
District 114
John Bryant (D)
District 115
District 116
Trey Fischer (D)
District 117
Philip Cortez (D)
District 118
John Lujan (R)
District 119
Elizabeth Campos (D)
District 120
District 121
Marc LaHood (R)
District 122
Mark Dorazio (R)
District 123
Diego Bernal (D)
District 124
Josey Garcia (D)
District 125
Ray Lopez (D)
District 126
Sam Harless (R)
District 127
District 128
Briscoe Cain (R)
District 129
Dennis Paul (R)
District 130
Tom Oliverson (R)
District 131
Alma Allen (D)
District 132
Mike Schofield (R)
District 133
Mano Deayala (R)
District 134
Ann Johnson (D)
District 135
Jon Rosenthal (D)
District 136
John Bucy (D)
District 137
Gene Wu (D)
District 138
Lacey Hull (R)
District 139
District 140
Armando Walle (D)
District 141
District 142
Harold Dutton (D)
District 143
Ana Hernandez (D)
District 144
Mary Perez (D)
District 145
District 146
Lauren Simmons (D)
District 147
Jolanda Jones (D)
District 148
Penny Shaw (D)
District 149
Hubert Vo (D)
District 150
Valoree Swanson (R)
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