All throughout the 2013 Mayoral election, Houston's Progressive community has wondered where Mayoral candidate Ben Hall stands LGBT issues such as marriage and workplace discrimination. As Mayor and current incumbent Annise Parker has faced much scrutiny regarding these issues, Ben Hall has seemed to get a free pass, managing to artfully avoid all questions … Continue Reading ››
For those that have asked, here is the full list of Texas Leftist endorsements. If didn't issue an endorsement in the race Houston City Controller, because I felt that there was a strong case to be made on behalf of both incumbent Ronald Green and challenger Bill Frazer. Green is a Democrat and Frazer is … 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 ››
I haven't been following every twist and turn of the Houston Mayor's race, but this latest revelation was simply too hard to resist.
In Mayoral candidate Ben Hall's latest TV ad, he reveals that his true opponent in the race isn't current incumbent Annise Parker, but perhaps it's any government authority … Continue Reading ››
Just wanted to share a note about the endorsement process before they are released...
The Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire has been a great learning experience for me. I am especially thankful to all of the candidates that took the time to read the questions, think about them and respond back. … Continue Reading ››
