Tag Archives: TLCQ 2013

Sides Weigh In on Houston NDO Debate

Back on October 3rd, I published the questionnaire response from Council Member Cohen, and she not only confirmed full support for the Non- Discrimination Ordinance, but gave valuable insight into how to move it through Council...
TL: With the exception of city government and some other select businesses, Houstonians can still be fired for being … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Endorsements in City Council At Large Races

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 ››

TLCQ 2013: Endorsements in City Council Districts A-E

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 ››

On the TLCQ Endorsements

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 ››