Candidates include incumbent Tarsha Jackson and challengers Alma Banks-Brown, Koffey Smith El-Bey, Kendra London and Tyrone Willis.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
For more information about voting in Harris County, visit www.harrisvotes.com. For more election coverage, got to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
*indicates incumbent
Tarsha Jackson*
Candidate Website:
https://www.tarshajackson4districtb.com
More Information:
The candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Alma Banks-Brown
Candidate Website:
https://almabrown4distb.org/
More Information:
The candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Koffey Smith El-Bey
Experience:
Community leader, community activist, civil rights activist, education advocate and servant for 25 years
Occupation:
Entrepreneur
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.
Kendra London
Experience:
Community organizer since 2014, resident service coordinator
Occupation:
Executive director of nonprofit
Candidate Website:
https://kendralondon4hou.com
Contact Information:
832-356-6455
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.
Tyrone Willis
Experience:
Native Houstonian, Society Editor for the Forward Times newspaper, experience working at the city of Houston Mayor's Office
Occupation:
Journalist
Candidate Website:
https://www.tyronewillis.com
Contact Information:
832-919-0060
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. ...
