In contemporary times, it's difficult to win any election without endorsements. Short of spending a fortune on TV ads, they are often the best way to get a candidate's name out to the voters. But as any candidate is well aware, endorsements typically have to be earned through a record of service and … Continue Reading ››
It's been quite interesting to see what amounts to a 'minor freak out' going on in the blogosphere right now. Suddenly, people are starting to realize that the Houston City Council isn't as diverse as they expected it to be? And, particularly from a gender perspective, will be even less so in … Continue Reading ››
Today Houston saw yet another huge ordinance brought forward, in what many are referring to as Mayor Parker's post-election "Progressive cram". Like college kids studying for the most vociferous of finals, the Houston City Council passed major regulations on Credit Access Businesses, or issuers of Payday and Auto Title loans. The ordinance … Continue Reading ››
Over the weekend, the winds of change blew through the halls of Houston and HCC municipal governance. In Saturday's runoff election, turnout was expected to be light and that certainly proved to be true. With a meekly 4 percent of overall voter turnout, some of the most contested races of the year were … Continue Reading ››
Though he's drawn one challenger in perennial candidate Mike "Griff" Griffin, Council Member Stephen Costello is looking strong for reelection in At Large Position 1. Costello is a Republican, but his style of politics is far-removed from the grand-standing hyper-partisanship of Washington. As head of the Budget Committee, Costello has become an important … Continue Reading ››
Bolstered by unprecedented growth and diversification in Houston's Asian community, District F is rapidly becoming a second epicenter of the Bayou City. The Asia Town area is exploding with new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, and needs a council member with the energy, vitality and commitment to voice all of these interests within city government. … Continue Reading ››
Municipal government may not have the huge budget that Texas lawmakers do in Austin, but as a $4.9 billion-dollar entity, Houston's city budget is still larger than many countries around the world. The Bayou City is one of the world's economic powerhouses. As such, being a City Council Member is a big job. … Continue Reading ››
