Currently holds the office of Houston City Council - Position 4 (At Large) until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Houston City Council - Position 4 (At Large) in 2025 Texas General Runoff Election.
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Get StartedProtect our neighborhoods from illegal dumping, after-hours noise, trash, and car break-ins. When neighborhoods like those near Emancipation Avenue and Washington Avenue are overrun by drunken bar patrons, or like Acres Homes and Sunnyside are targeted by illegal dumpers, it hurts our entire city. While reducing violent crime is the priority, we must maintain a clear focus on lower-level non-violent crimes. Learn more
Keep people who just need mental health treatment out of our criminal justice system. It’s unconscionable that our county jail is the largest provider of mental health services in Texas. Diversion programs like the city’s Sobering Center and Crisis Call Diversion Program are good models to expand upon. Learn more
We need effective law enforcement and effective prevention strategies, including proven public health strategies to reduce gun violence – now the number one cause of death in children in America. Learn more
Given accelerated climate change, it’s time for another. Whether the Ike Dike, the Galveston Bay Park Plan, or the massive tunnel project, the city should be intentional about pursuing the massive funding needed to move one or more of these projects forward. Learn more
Protect and expand our water supplies. Houston region's water needs are expected to outstrip existing supplies by 2030. Climate change is threatening our water supplies while exponential population growth is increasing demand and competition for water between Texas cities. Houston must be proactive when it comes to protecting our water supply. Learn more
Address our aging water infrastructure. Houston's water pipes leak nearly 32 billion gallons each year – enough to supply the entire population of Fort Worth for one year. Pipe replacement standards call for 20% of a system's pipes to be replaced every 10 years, yet over the last 10 years, the city has replaced only 6% of its pipes. Lack of water is an existential threat to our city that cannot be ignored. Learn more
If we want to make big things happen in our city, we have to start by getting the small things right – like picking up the garbage and recycling on time, fixing water leaks and potholes promptly, timing the traffic lights, or getting a permit to remodel your house or small business. Learn more
New funds flowing into Build Houston Forward, our streets and drainage program, will help improve road conditions. We must also recommit to mass transit, pedestrian, and bicycle infrastructure. In Houston, one size never fits all. Learn more
With investments in common sense storm preparation – increased ditch maintenance, expanded Stormwater Action Teams to fix drainage hotspots, and more reliance on green infrastructure solutions such as detention ponds that serve as greenspace in drier periods – we can help keep water out of our homes and cars. Learn more
Protect employee benefits. Public employees have previously accepted lower wages in exchange for the promise of good benefits. We should honor our promises. Learn more
Protect workers at risk of losing their jobs from AI and automation. AI is here to stay, and Houston must harness its benefits while guarding against its risks. At a minimum, we should ensure that city workers are trained not only on how to use new technologies, but also for new jobs the technology creates. Learn more
Advocate for local control over minimum wages and working conditions. The costs and challenges of living and working in urban areas like Houston are much higher and distinct than in rural areas of Texas and demand local solutions. Houston should be able to regulate local working conditions and, with voter approval, to set its own minimum wage. Learn more
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