Shaizad (Sam) Chatriwala
Why did you choose to run for the Missouri City City Council District C position?
As a long-time resident of District C, I have a vision that the city has potential to excel, I would be contributing towards the development and management of city revenues; will support local business to grow and support the law enforcement and fire for the safety of citizens.

Q&A: Meet the 5 candidates vying for Missouri City City Council District C

Shaizad "Sam" Chatriwala is a resident of Missouri City City Council District C.

Q&A: Meet the 5 candidates vying for Missouri City City Council ...

Meanwhile, the District C seat is held by Anthony Maroulis, who did not seek re-election. Priorities of the five candidates include:
Liu, a consultant and U.S. census field representative: enhancing communication, fostering citizen participation and encouraging engagement in business services
Ouderkirk, a real estate agent: updating infrastructure to include mobility with added focus in the comprehensive and strategic plans
Bogany, a Realtor: driving economic growth, ensuring affordable housing and enhancing public safety
Chatriwala, an engineering consultant: creating a plan to secure the power grid during severe weather events
Gebremariam, a pharmacist: improving local infrastructure and ensuring smart growth

Updated: Riley secures District A seat; Missouri City District C race heads to runoff

Two of the three races for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors featured only one candidate, with Shaizad "Sam" Chatriwala and Andrew Johnson winning without an opponent. Larry Indermuehle beat Amer Kumar for the other seat.

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Board of Directors – Fort Bend Central Appraisal District

Sam serves on the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors in At-Large Position No. 1. He won the seat without an opponent.

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Board of Directors - Fort Bend Central Appraisal District

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

Shaizad (Sam) Chatriwala
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
A plan in place to secure the power grid for the city during the severe weather conditions should be the highest priority. A task force should be in place to meet with the challenges post disasters. The security and health needs of the citizens should be number one priority.

Shaizad (Sam) Chatriwala
Residents have expressed concerns with zoning and the city’s 2017 comprehensive plan. What actions should the city of Missouri City take to alleviate concerns?
Upgrading aging infrastructure should be the first step towards the revision of the 2017 comprehensive plan. [Missouri City] will eventually run out of undeveloped land, and it must be planned with a vision for the future, preserve current residents property values and environments, and citizens should be involved in the decision process.

Plans to help manage city revenues while supporting local business growth and public-safety services.

Calls for a plan to secure the power grid during severe weather and a task force to address post-disaster challenges.

Advocates upgrading aging infrastructure before revising Missouri City's comprehensive plan and involving residents in planning decisions.

- Plans to help manage city revenues while supporting local business growth and public-safety services.
- Calls for a plan to secure the power grid during severe weather and a task force to address post-disaster challenges.
- Advocates upgrading aging infrastructure before revising Missouri City's comprehensive plan and involving residents in planning decisions.

Administration

Shaizad "Sam" Chatriwala

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Martin John

- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.