07/19/2025
📰 Is the Recall Petition a Political Weapon? Troubling Questions Surround Organizer Haley Winkelman
La Marque, TX — A recent recall petition against Councilman Joseph Lowry has stirred significant controversy, but not just because of its political motives. Serious concerns have now emerged surrounding the organizer, Haley Winkelman — including questions about her past, her credibility, and whether she is being exploited by corrupt political actors in Galveston County.
Sources close to the matter have revealed that Ms. Winkelman has a documented history of mental health struggles, including prior hospitalization and instability that may impair her judgment. Additionally, she previously did not have custody of her own child and has battled issues involving substance use, according to court records and sworn affidavits reviewed by Lowry News Network.
Despite these red flags, Winkelman was allowed to lead a public petition effort aimed at unseating an elected official — a process that requires clarity of mind, truthfulness, and integrity. In one affidavit submitted with the recall petition, she appears to make misleading or false statements about Councilman Lowry, which could potentially rise to the level of filing a false government document — a serious offense under Texas law.
This raises a pressing question: Is Ms. Winkelman acting alone, or is she being manipulated by local power players who are using her mental health vulnerabilities to carry out political revenge?
Councilman Lowry, who has faced a wave of politically motivated attacks since calling for a forensic audit of city finances, said the petition is “just another attempt by the same bad actors who have tried and failed time and again to remove accountability from our government.”
What’s more troubling to some community members is that Ms. Winkelman is now responsible for children in her care, despite her history. “This isn’t just about politics anymore,” said one concerned neighbor. “If someone unstable is being weaponized for political gain, it puts both our democracy and our families at risk.”
Lowry News Network will continue to investigate and report the facts. If you have information related to the recall petition, the people behind it, or other public corruption in Galveston County, email us at [email protected].
