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July 2023 campaign finance reports: City of Houston, part 5

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: Congress SD15 City of Houston, part 1 Harris County City of Houston, part 2 City of Houston, part 3 City of Houston, part 4 January finance reports for city of Houston candidates are here. This is at long last … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Board of Managers, CD18, Chris Brown, Congress, David Robinson, Election 2023, Election 2024, Fair For Houston, Harris County Sheriff, HGAC, HISD, Houston, Houston City Council, Janette Lindner, John Whitmire, Karla Cisneros, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Protect and Serve PAC, Senate, Sylvester Turner | Comments Off

January 2023 campaign finance reports: City of Houston

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

It’s late January, so you know what that means: It’s campaign finance report time again. The reports of the greatest interest will be for the city of Houston, but I’ll be checking in on HISD, HCC, and Harris County as … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Edwards, Amy Peck, At Large, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, campaign finance reports, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Brown, Chris Hollins, Danielle Bess, Daphne Scarbrough, Dave Martin, David Robinson, District C, District E, District H, District I, District J, Donnell Cooper, Edward Pollard, Election 2015, Election 2019, Election 2023, Fred Flickinger, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Ivan Sanchez, Janette Lindner, Joaquin Martinez, John Whitmire, Karla Cisneros, Leah Wolfthal, Lee Kaplan, Letitia Plummer, Marina Coryat, Mario Castillo, Martha Castex-Tatum, Martina Dixon, Mary Nan Huffman, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Nick Hellyar, Robert Gallegos, Roy Morales, Sallie Alcorn, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, term limits, Tiffany Thomas, Twila Carter | 2 Comments

January 2020 campaign finance reports: City of Houston

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We’re done with the 2019 Houston election cycle, but there are still things we can learn from the January 2020 campaign finance reports that city of Houston candidates and officeholders have to file. Other finance report posts: My two-part look … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Edwards, Amy Peck, Annise Parker, Bill King, Bill White, campaign finance reports, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Brown, Citizens to Keep Houston Strong, Cynthia Bailey, Dave Martin, David Robinson, Edward Pollard, Election 2019, Election 2020, Election 2021, Election 2022, Election 2023, Election 2024, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Karla Cisneros, Letitia Plummer, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Orlando Sanchez, Raj Salhotra, Robert Gallegos, Sallie Alcorn, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, Tiffany Thomas, Tony Buzbee | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Let’s get this thing started

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Endorsement Season has begun at the Chronicle, and while the number of elections to cover isn’t really higher than usual, the sheer number of candidates to bring in for interviews is massive and had to have been a logistical nightmare. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Andrew Patterson, Barry Curtis, Brad Jordan, Carla Brailey, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D, District I, District J, Dwight Boykins, Edward Pollard, Election 2019, endorsements, Freddie Cuellar, Houston, Houston City Council, Ken Moore, Mike Laster, Nelvin Adriatico, Rafael Gavan, Rashad Cave, Robert Gallegos, Sandra Rodriguez, Travis McGee | Comments Off

Some county race updates

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

2020 is going to be a very different election year in Harris County, because for the first time in anyone’s memory all of the non-HCDE countywide offices are held by Democrats. If you’re a Democrat in Harris County and you … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Andrea Duhon, bail, Ben Rose, Christian Menefee, Commissioners Court, David Brown, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, Don Sumners, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, gay marriage, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, HCDE, Kristi Thibaut, lawsuit, Michael Wolfe, Mike Laster, Stan Stanart, Steve Radack, Vince Ryan | 2 Comments

July 2018 finance reports: City of Houston

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Every level of government requires finance reports in January and June, whether or not there is an active election cycle in that year. That includes the city of Houston, whose january report data we inspected here. Our next election is … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Chris Brown, Dave Martin, David Robinson, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, fundraising, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Karla Cisneros, Larry Green, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Robert Gallegos, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, term limits | Comments Off

Firefighter pay proposal officially on the ballot

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

As required. Houston voters in November will choose whether to grant firefighters pay “parity” with police of corresponding rank and seniority. After weeks of wrangling over the issue — including angry debates, rare legislative maneuvers and allegations of electioneering — … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Brenda Stardig, Dwight Boykins, Election 2018, Greg Travis, HFD, Houston, Houston City Council, HPFFA, Mike Laster, Sylvester Turner | Comments Off

January 2018 finance reports: City of Houston

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We didn’t have any city of Houston elections in 2017, and while we ought to have some charter amendments on the ballot in 2018 we won’t be voting for people till next year. Still, everyone has to file campaign finance … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Election 2017, Election 2018, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Karla Cisneros, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Steve Le | Comments Off

Looking ahead to 2019

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, yes, I know. We’ve barely begun the 2018 cycle. Who in their right mind is thinking about 2019? I plead guilty to political insanity, but the beginning of the year is always the best time to look forward, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, District A, District B, District C, District J, District K, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Laster, Neeta Sane, Pasadena, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Zeph Capo | 1 Comment

July 2017 campaign finance reports – City of Houston

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s continue our survey of campaign finance reports with reports from the city of Houston. Name Raised Spent Loans On Hand ================================================ Turner 520,430 138,068 0 1,643,519 Stardig 59,470 36,402 0 102,289 Davis 5,500 13,231 0 147,050 Cohen 5,000 8,382 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017, Election 2019 | Tagged Anne Clutterbuck, Annise Parker, Bill King, Bill White, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Campaign for Houston, Citizens to Keep Houston Strong, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, fundraising, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Houston Heights Restaurant Coalition, Houston Taxpayers for Pension Reform, lawsuit, Mayor, Mike Laster, Supreme Court, Sylvester Turner, term limits | 3 Comments

Mayor introduces new recycling deal

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

There’s some stuff to like in this, and there are also questions to be answered. The city would send all 65,000 tons of bottles, cans and boxes its citizens recycle each year to a new processing facility to be built … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Houston, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, recycling, Solid Waste Management Department, Sylvester Turner, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Waste Management | Comments Off

When might the Supreme Court speak on the Houston term limits lawsuit?

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

So as you know there is an ongoing lawsuit over the language used in the 2015 referendum that altered the city’s term limits ordinance. It was filed shortly after the election, with the city winning the first round in district … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017, Legal matters | Tagged Brenda Stardig, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Larry Green, lawsuit, Mike Laster, Supreme Court, term limits | 8 Comments

Houston will get involved in the SB4 fight later this month

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Very good to hear. Mayor Sylvester Turner plans to ask City Council to vote this month on joining lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of Texas’ new “sanctuary cities” law, ending months of equivocation on the controversial immigration enforcement measure. If City … Continue reading →

Posted in La Migra, Legal matters | Tagged Brenda Stardig, Ellen Cohen, Greg Abbott, Houston, Houston City Council, immigration, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, lawsuit, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster, Robert Gallegos, Sylvester Turner, Texas, Texas Organizing Project, The Lege | 3 Comments

January 2017 campaign finance reports: Houston officeholders

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Normally, at this time I would be scanning through Houston candidate campaign finance reports, to see where incumbents stand at the start of the season. Of course, barring near-term court action there is no season for Houston municipal officeholders this … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Chris Brown, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Laster, Sylvester Turner, term limits | 2 Comments

A look ahead to Houston’s 2017 elections

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

I want to return to something in that story about Mayor Turner’s 2017 agenda, which was near the bottom but which is a very big deal for the coming year: A lawsuit over the ballot language used last year to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Anna Eastman, Anne Sung, Brenda Stardig, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Christopher Oliver, constitutional amendments, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, Fort Bend County, Greg Meyers, Harvin Moore, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Johnny Isbell, Larry Green, lawsuit, light rail, Mayor, Metro, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Mike Lunceford, Pasadena, redistricting, revenue cap, Robert Glaser, Supreme Court, term limits, Texas, The Lege, University line, Wanda Adams | 9 Comments

What Council members think about the Uber threat

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I was scrolling through Facebook and came upon this post from CM Michael Kubosh: Mayor Turner wants UBER to stay, but they must follow the city’s ordinance that requires a CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK and FINGERPRINTS. Council Member Michael Kubosh said … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Brenda Stardig, Dave Martin, fingerprints, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Lyft, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster, taxis, Uber | 5 Comments

Other runoff results

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the rest of the winners from yesterday: Controller: Chris Brown At Large #1: Mike Knox At Large #2: CM David Robinson At Large #4: Amanda Edwards At Large #5: CM Jack Christie District F: Steve Le District H: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill King, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, Fort Bend County, Georgia Provost, Harris County, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Karla Cisneros, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Richard Nguyen, runoff, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 6 Comments

2015 eight day runoff finance reports

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the reports, for all but one of the runoff candidates: Mayor Sylvester Turner Bill King Controller Chris Brown Bill Frazer At Large #1 Georgia Provost Mike Knox At Large #2 David Robinson Willie David At Large #4 Amanda … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Georgia Provost, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Karla Cisneros, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Willie Davis | 3 Comments

A roundup of interviews with runoff candidates

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

For your convenience, as you try to decide whom to support in the runoffs: Mayor Sylvester Turner Bill King Controller Chris Brown Bill Frazer At Large #1 Georgia Provost – 2013 election, District D Mike Knox – 2013 election, District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Georgia Provost, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, interviews, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Larry Williams, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Willie Davis | 1 Comment

Runoff endorsement watch: Reiterating

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron repeats its endorsements for the district Council runoffs. District F: Richard Nguyen won his first election two years ago in an upset against incumbent Al Hoang. Since then, he’s proven himself a compassionate and capable representative for District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Karla Cisneros, Mike Laster, Richard Nguyen, runoff | 3 Comments

Council approves body camera contract

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Moving forward. City Council approved a $3.4 million contract Wednesday to equip Houston Police Department officers with body-worn cameras despite some lingering concerns that key pieces of the city’s policy for the equipment have not been finalized. Councilmen Mike Laster, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Tagged Annise Parker, body cameras, Brenda Stardig, Charles McClelland, Clarence Bradford, Houston, Houston City Council, HPD, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Bell for King

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As the headline notes, this came as a surprise to many. Former Congressman Chris Bell publicly backed fiscal conservative Bill King in the Houston mayoral runoff Tuesday, a move that could bolster King’s efforts to make inroads with progressive voters. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Bell, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, endorsements, George Greanias, Georgia Provost, HAR, HCDP, HGLBT Political Caucus, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Kathy Whitmire, Log Cabin Republicans, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Ronald Green, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Stephen Costello, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Sylvia Garcia, Willie Davis | 18 Comments

Precinct analysis: Districts with runoffs

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

District F was a three-way race, with challenger Steve Le leading first-term incumbent Richard Nguyen. Kendall Baker ran as a HERO hater, and finished third overall but did manage to come in first or second in nine precincts. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Bill King, District F, District H, District J, Dung Le, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Council, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Karla Cisneros, Kendall Baker, Manuel Barrera, Mayor, Mike Laster, precinct analysis, Richard Nguyen, Roland Chavez, runoff, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner | 4 Comments

Initial day-after-election thoughts

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

– We now have two cycles’ worth of data to suggest that having more good candidates in a Council race does not necessarily lead to better outcomes. Following in the footsteps of At Large #3 in 2013, a handful of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged alcohol, Aldine ISD, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2019, Gabe Farias, gay rights, Georgia Provost, Harris County, HD118, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jenifer Pool, Jim Bigham, Joe Farias, John Lujan, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Lane Lewis, Laurie Robinson, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Pat Bourgeois, provisional ballots, recount, repeal, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, San Antonio, Sharon Moses, special election, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, Tom McCasland, Tomas Uresti, Tony Diaz, transgender rights, turnout, Waller County | 28 Comments

Omnibus election results post

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to take the easy way out here, because it’s been a long day/week/month and I’m hoping to get some sleep tonight, and just hit the highlights. There will be plenty of time for deeper analysis later, and of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Brown, David Robinson, Diana Davila, District F, District G, District H, District J, Election 2015, Eva Loredo, gay rights, Georgia Provost, Greg Travis, Harris County, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Jolanda Jones, Jose Leal, Juliet Stipeche, Karla Cisneros, Larry Williams, Laurie Robinson, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Ramiro Fonseca, repeal, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Texas, transgender rights, Willie Davis, Youlette McCullough | 29 Comments

Endorsement watch: The way in J

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses CM Mike Laster for re-election in District J. This district has a deep need for important constituent services, and Laster has dedicated his office to providing them. From working with the Urban Land Institute on redesigning Richmond … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged District J, Election 2015, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Jim Bigham, Mike Laster | 34 Comments

Your official slate of candidates

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was the filing deadline. Here’s the official list of candidates, modulo any challenges or subsequently invalidated applications. The highlights: – There are thirteen candidates for Mayor. The City Secretary might consider starting the ballot order draw now, this may … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Diana Davila, Durrel Douglas, Election 2015, Eric Dick, filing deadline, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jim Bigham, Juliet Stipeche, Kendall Baker, Manuel Barrera, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, MJ Khan, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos | 26 Comments

Endorsement watch: Houston GLBT Political Caucus 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Congrats to all the endorsees. A raucous municipal endorsement meeting brought mayoral candidate Sylvester Turner the coveted backing of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus on Saturday, positioning the 26-year state representative to broaden his coalition to include the city’s progressive … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015, Uncategorized | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Adriana Tamez, Amanda Edwards, Chris Bell, Chris Brown, David Robinson, Doug Peterson, Election 2015, Ellen Cohen, endorsements, Eva Loredo, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Juliet Stipeche, Lane Lewis, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Laster, Philippe Nassif, Ramiro Fonseca, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos, Roland Chavez, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 2 Comments

Interview with CM Mike Laster

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to the two open District Council seats, there are several District Council members who have drawn opponents for November. I am going to focus on two of these races, with the first one being District J this week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged District J, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Mike Laster | 1 Comment

Finance reports come trickling in

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As always, the Mayoral reports lead the story. Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia closed out the first half of the year with more than $1.3 million in the bank, eclipsing City Councilman Stephen Costello by a mere $7,423. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Abel Davila, Adrian Garcia, Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Ben Hall, Bill Frazer, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Carroll Robinson, Chris Bell, Chris Brown, Christopher Oliver, District F, District G, District H, District J, Dwight Jefferson, Election 2015, fundraising, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jew Don Boney, Karla Cisneros, Lane Lewis, Laurie Robinson, Marty McVey, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster, Philippe Nassif, Richard Nguyen, Roland Chavez, Sandra Meyers, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner, Tom McCasland | Comments Off

Reimagining Richmond Avenue

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Remember the Richmond Strip? If you were here in the 90s you probably do. You also probably haven’t been out there since the 90s. Now there’s a plan to restore some of the luster to that part of town. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged construction, Galleria, Houston, Mike Laster, Richmond, Urban Land Institute, urbanism, Westchase | Comments Off

January campaign finance reports – Council

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Mayoral reports Controller reports Four Council members are term limited this year. Two, CMs Stephen Costello and Oliver Pennington, are running for Mayor. The other two, CMs CO Bradford and Ed Gonzales, do not have any announced plans at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Clarence Bradford, Dave Martin, David Robinson, Dwight Boykins, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2015, Ellen Cohen, fundraising, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Larry Green, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos | 3 Comments

Donna Edmunson

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Mayor Annise Parker has selected Donna Edmundson to be the new city attorney. Upon confirmation by City Council, Edmundson will become the first woman to hold the position. She has nearly 30 years of experience with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, City Attorney, David Feldman, Donna Edmunson, gay rights, Houston, lawsuit, Mike Laster, transgender rights, Wanda Adams | Comments Off

Council approves vehicles for hire overhaul

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

At long last. Technology companies that have unapologetically disrupted vehicle-for-hire markets in cities across the country will be able to operate legally in Houston after City Council on Wednesday ended 16 months of wrangling by approving new rules. Council voted … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Americans with Disabilities Act, Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, Houston, Houston City Council, lawsuit, Lyft, Mike Laster, taxis, Uber | Comments Off

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