Houston City Council is composed of 11 council members who represent certain districts, or geographical areas of Houston, and five at-large council members, who represent the entire city. Voters can only vote in elections for district council members if they live within the district, but all Houston residents who are eligible to vote can cast a ballot in at-large elections.
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*Indicates incumbent
Andrew "Drew" Patterson
Occupation:
I am retired but worked in risk management assessing risk on multiple levels.
Candidate Website:
https://drewforhouston.com
Contact Information:
832-276-1712
Why did you choose to run in this election?
To serve Houstonians and make government accountable.
If elected, what would your top priorities be entering your first year in office?
Address major concerns in regards to safety to our families and business. Look at means to generate revenues so we don't look at families and businesses to provide monies for services.
What do you think are the biggest issues right now facing Houstonians?
Crime; safety; construction on roads, repairs; flooding; attract businesses to Houston
Letitia Plummer*
Experience:
City Council member; small-business owner; previous member of [Houston-Galveston Area Council]
Occupation:
Dentist
Candidate Website:
https://plummerforhouston.com
Contact Information:
206-858-3281
Why did you choose to run in this election?
I am seeking re-election for the At-Large Position 4. Throughout my term, I've consistently addressed long-overlooked issues with a data-driven, solution-focused approach. My first term laid the foundation for policies that impact Houstonians. In my second term I intend to build upon them so that communities can reap the benefits.
If elected, what would your top priorities be entering your first year in office?
My top priorities would be to finish the initiatives I have taken on during my first term that address public safety, quality of life and small-business economic development.
What do you think are the biggest issues right now facing Houstonians?
It is necessary to understand and tackle the root cause of crime, while mitigating violent crime that necessitates bolstered support for police. Additionally, the quality of life for Houstonians with regards to ensuring access to safe apartments, clean air, water and food are all high priorities.
Roy Morales
Experience:
Retired Lt. Colonel [U.S. Air Force]; former Houston Emergency Center assistant director; Harris County school trustee
Occupation:
Business owner of a security guard and private investigation company
Candidate Website:
https://www.roymorales.com
Contact Information:
713-320-8167
Why did you choose to run in this election?
I was asked by [the Houston Police Officers' Union] leadership to consider running.
If elected, what would your top priorities be entering your first year in office?
Fighting crime; fixing our streets; reduce the water rates
What do you think are the biggest issues right now facing Houstonians?
Crime; corruption at City Hall; repairing our infrastructure
John Branch Jr.
Experience:
Candidate did not respond.
Occupation:
Candidate did not respond.
Why did you choose to run in this election?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
If elected, what would your top priorities be entering your first year in office?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What do you think are the biggest issues right now facing Houstonians?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
