Q&A: Get to know the 5 candidates running for Houston City Council District B

What is the most important issue facing District B, and how would you address it?

The most important issue facing District B is public trust and I would address it by having regular town hall meetings to hear the concerns and suggestions from the people of District B and work with them to the point where the people know I'm not just hearing them, but I'm listening to them ...

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

What makes me the best candidate for the job is that I am a proud product of District B. Born and raised in District B. Still live in District B. So I know first hand from experience what it takes to make District B be the best that it can be ...

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

My top priorities will be public trust, public safety and public health.

What is the most important issue facing District B, and how would you address it?

The most important issue at this time is environmental. Environmental injustices create a domino effect of burdens across the district. This issue embodies medical, housing and economic concerns. Addressing this concern I would need the cooperation of residents, community leaders, developers and corporations. ...

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I've worked in customer service for 25 years and understand how to effectively communicate with people to garner feedback and apply best practices to address their needs. I've been a positive community servant since 2008. I started a grassroot[s] organization in 2014 that, under my continued leadership, is now a thriving 501(c)3. ...

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

Environmental justice, fair housing and economic development.

What is the most important issue facing District B, and how would you address it?

Crime is a major concern for District B residents and I will work hard to help lower Houston's crime rate by working with the law enforcement community, including all of the law enforcement agencies. Another major issue is health care and I will work hard in helping those who need affordable and quality health care.

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

My passion and love for my community is what makes me best to serve the citizens of District B. [I am] a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University ... where [my] major was political science. During [my] high school years, [I] attended Westbury Christian School, where [I] gained interest in community involvement. ...

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

Issues I am passionate about [include] lower[ing] Houston's crime rate by working with the law enforcement community, provid[ing] quality education for all students no matter socioeconomic backgrounds, helping to provide affordable housing for all Houstonians ... [and] making sure kids have a safe place to play at parks, especially kids who have disabilities. ...