State Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Wendy Davis appeared at Houston City Hall with Mayor Annise Parker, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, and City Council members Wanda Adams, Ed Gonzalez, Ellen Cohen and Mike Laster. The Press Conference was not broadcast live, but all local media outlets appeared to be present.
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Tag Archives: Houston City Council
TLCQ 2013: Ellen Cohen
In the Twelfth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Ellen Cohen, incumbent Houston City Council Member for District C. She is running for reelection.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. … Continue Reading ››
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. … Continue Reading ››
TLCQ 2013: Andrew C Burks Jr.
In the Ninth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Andrew C Burks Jr., incumbent Houston City Council Member At Large Position 2, and running for reelection.
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Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from … Continue Reading ››
TLCQ 2013: Ben Mendez
In the Eighth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Ben Mendez, candidate for Houston City Council, District I.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
Houston, We Have A Budget…
And we didn't have to fudge it.
As exciting as Texas state politics have been this week, it's important to also take a look back at events in local politics. For the City of Houston, a lot has been accomplished in the last couple of weeks. Far-removed from K-street underbelly controlling DC, … Continue Reading ››
Houston City Council Approves Safe Passing Ordinance
For several decades now, Houston, Texas has been seen as a city whose streets are ruled exclusively by the automobile. One visit to the city lets you know that most cars drive the streets as fast as possible with little regard to anyone else that may be using the street. Because of this, … Continue Reading ››
Houston City Council PASSES Chapter 42
Ready or not, here we come...
After six years of vigorous debate, the Houston City Council has voted to further increase the city's density. Chapter 42 passed Council on a vote of 14 to 3. The ordinance changes development rules in the hopes of making the city more competitive … Continue Reading ››
After six years of vigorous debate, the Houston City Council has voted to further increase the city's density. Chapter 42 passed Council on a vote of 14 to 3. The ordinance changes development rules in the hopes of making the city more competitive … Continue Reading ››