Tag Archives: 2015 Houston municipal elections

Houston’s Next Great Challenge? Affordable Housing

Like the brightest of stars, the 2010s have (thus far) been a very good decade for Houston. The parade of accolades have been rolling in... best city for this, number 1 at that.  In the coming years however, the Space City may be brought back to earth.

Besides a fluctuating oil price market, … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2015: David Robinson

In the Tenth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Hon. David Robinson, incumbent Houston City Council Member, At-Large Position 2.  He is running for re-election. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2015: Sylvester Turner

In the Ninth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Hon. Sylvester Turner, current State Representative for the 139th House District of the Texas State Legislature.  He is running for Mayor of Houston. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2015: Ellen Cohen

In the Eigth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Hon. Ellen Cohen, incumbent Houston City Council Member for District C. She is running for reelection.   TL:  What is your name, as it will appear on the ballot?
EC:  Ellen Cohen
  TL:  Are you a current or former elected official? If so what … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2015: Chris Oliver

In the Seventh installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Hon. Chris Oliver, current Houston Community College Trustee and candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››

Houston Unites Campaign Ramps Up To Support Proposition 1

It's American tradition that Labor Day marks the unofficial "end" of summer (if such a thing can exist in Houston) and the start of high campaign season.  Though there's not a Presidential or Gubernatorial race on the ballot this year, this holds true for residents of the Bayou City. But municipal leaders are not the only … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2015: Amanda Edwards

In the Sixth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Amanda Edwards, candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 4. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these responses does not … Continue Reading ››