District B has among the most illegal dumping in the city, a lot of it is because we’re growing so fast. Houses are being built and renovated. A lot of the trash that we pick up comes from these construction sites. We also have the most open ditches, which some people mistake for trash containers. But I’m proud of the progress we’ve made. I love hearing from residents that their neighborhoods are looking better. We still have a lot of work to do, but we are making a noticeable dent.
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Increased CDSF funding for second HOT team
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Secured additional day and hours at all city trash depositories.
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Advocacy resulted in over $18 million dollars allocated to tackle illegal dumping as part of the Mayor’s One Clean houston.
District B suffers from chronic flooding. Our open ditches are supposed to work better than the curb and gutter, but that requires maintenance, which historically the city has not invested in. I’m committed to increasing funding for Public Works and assisting homeowners to maintain their open ditches.
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Dedicated $50,000 from CDSF to ditch maintenance
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Submitted 14 storm water action team projects, spurred Mayor to increase funding for SWAT
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Eight projects completed. Estimated cost $3.3 million
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$20 million additional dollars allocated for Stormwater projects
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Dedicated $50,000 in office funds to purchase emergency equipment through the Houston Toolbank
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Pushed to get additional $20 million for SWAT and $20 million for LDP
We can’t rely solely on the police to make us safe. I believe in investing in our youth to help them become the best, most productive version of themselves. This investment will also make our communities safer in the long run.
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To address public safety, introduced the Credible Messenger Program to the city. Mayor dedicated more than $3 million to the program as part of One Safe Houston.
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Led the training of more than 50 credible messengers without funding from the city
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Funded 13 speed cushions projects - $1.4 million
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Invested nearly $60,000 to repair lights at Smokey Jasper and Trotter parks
District B has among the most illegal dumping in the city, a lot of it is because we’re growing so fast. Houses are being built and renovated. A lot of the trash that we pick up comes from these construction sites. We also have the most open ditches, which some people mistake for trash containers. But I’m proud of the progress we’ve made. I love hearing from residents that their neighborhoods are looking better. We still have a lot of work to do, but we are making a noticeable dent.
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Increased CDSF funding for second HOT team
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Secured additional day and hours at all city trash depositories.
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Advocacy resulted in over $18 million dollars allocated to tackle illegal dumping as part of the Mayor’s One Clean houston.
Healthy neighborhoods need healthy green spaces and parks.
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Installed portable restrooms at five parks using office funds
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Invested $115,000 in community organizations through partnerships with CASE for Kids, Department of Neighborhoods and Health Department
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Invested $15,000 in Spark Parks
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Dedicated $50,000 to conduct minor house repairs for seniors and disabled in partnership with Area Agency on Aging
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Organized naming of gym at Tidwell Park in honor of Frank Seals
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Stopped demolition of pool at Tidwell Park, now to be rebuilt as city’s first year-round pool
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Organized Faith Based Leaders Alliance, working on creating plan for emergency response that centers on places of worship
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Organized two end of year parties for community
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Distributed backpacks and Easter baskets
When I came into office, my most important goal was to be the most accessible, transparent and responsive office at city hall.
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Host monthly in-person district briefings connecting residents to city hall and council member
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Send weekly newsletter to keep community informed
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Office received more than 3,500 calls, opened 648 cases, have solved 568