Dr. Maria Holmes announces run for Woodlands Township Board

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Dr. Maria A. Holmes has filed for election to The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, Position 6. The former associate dean of Honors College at Sam Houston State University has lived in The Woodlands for 10 years.

According to her official announcement, her major priority is to sustain the high quality of life that residents enjoy, focusing on three main areas: public safety, particularly law enforcement and fire protection; environmental improvements, including transportation; and economic growth through fiscal accountability.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the outstanding leadership provided by Dr. Ann Snyder. I am humbled and grateful for the encouragement given by Snyder and other community leaders for me to run for this important office,” said Holmes.

Her involvement in The Woodlands community encompasses many years of service and community engagement, including board memberships and leadership roles in various charitable organizations. She has served as President of The Woodlands Arts Council. She also participates in numerous nonprofit committees, such as the Junior League of the Woodlands, Executive Women’s Alliance Mentorship Committee, Montgomery County Women’s Center Scholarship Committee, Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, and The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Ball Committee.

Additionally, Dr. Holmes serves on the Greater Houston NAMI Board of Directors, the NAMI Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, and the Trinity Episcopal Church Outreach and Community Engagement Committee. She was honored as a 2022 Woman of Distinction and a 2024 Junior League of the Woodlands Shining Star.

An additional application for candidacy has been received for Position 6 by Philip Ikharebhore, but no announcement has been made and no campaign information can be found at this time. The information comes from a courtesy posting of names from Applications for Candidacy received by The Woodlands Township. These applications are subject to review in accordance with state law. Inclusion on this courtesy posting does not ensure the application complies with state law. Nor does it guarantee that the person’s name listed will be included on the November 4 ballot.

As of this writing, the only other candidate applications that have been filed have been from incumbents seeking reelection – Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs and Cindy Heiser, for positions 5 and 7, respectively. The deadline for filing applications is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18.

Stay tuned to Woodlands Online for updates throughout the election season.