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New mayor takes reigns as residents say farewell to Merle Aaron Written by Cynthia Calvert Published: 17 May 2021
After 16 years of public service to the citizens of Humble, Merle Aaron has retired. Aaron was feted by the city’s numerous employees, as well as family and friends, at a luncheon Friday, May 7 at the Humble Civic Center.
Amid flowers, balloons, fajitas and cupcakes, City Manager Jason Steube, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey and new Mayor Norman Funderburk reminisced and shared fond memories.
Aaron began his public duty as a council member; the last six years he served as mayor.
Steube joked that he has known four Humble mayors and “I can say, you are definitely among the top four.” Steube and Aaron led the city through several hurricanes, the pandemic and “other difficulties” but Stuebe had nothing but praise for Aaron.
Funderburk brings new leadership to Humble Written by Beverly Horner Published: 17 May 2021
May 13, 2021, is a date that will go into the history books for the city of Humble. This is the date that the head of the city changed hands from Mayor Merle Aaron to the newly elected Mayor Norman Funderburk.
“Together we welcome Funderburk and his family to the council, said Aaron. Councilmembers Charles Cunningham and Andy Curry, who won reelection, were sworn into office. During this historic night, the board and all attendees also recognized the Humble Fire and Rescue Firefighter Team and Paula K. Palla for heroic COVID-19 efforts.
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Humble City Council approves election for May 1 Written by Beverly Horner Published: 22 February 2021
On the blistery evening of Feb. 11, the Humble City Council approved a general joint election to be held May 1 for the purpose of electing a mayor and city council member places 1 and 2.
There are three contested positions, with six residents seeking the posts, two for the mayoral position and four for the council seats. The last day to file was Friday, Feb. 12. Former Council Member Norman Funderburk will face Arliss Bentley for the mayor’s job. Funderburk, who served on city council for almost seven years, resigned in mid-January shortly after current Mayor Merle Aaron announced he would retire and not seek reelection. Bentley, a retired educator, has run for office in Humble several times.