Make a difference: Vote today!

As you may know, District H is currently undergoing a special election. There are 9 candidates running for the city council seat, and early voting is now underway.

Sheriff Adrian Garcia, is the former council member, and is supporting candidate Ed Gonzalez for the position. Here are a few brief facts about the candidates: 

– Ed Gonzalez– HPD veteran of 18 years, former community liaison for Council Member Adrian Garcia, endorsed by Houston Police Officers Union, visit website at www.edforh.com.

– Yolanda Navarro Flores– attorney, current HCC Trustee member

– Rick Rodriguez– HPD veteran, Lindale Park resident

– Hugo Mojica – former aide to Council Member Gabriel Vasquez

– Gonzalo Camacho– Engineer, community activist

– Larry Williams – pastor, former candidate for District H

– Maverick Welsh – teacher, former Chief of Staff to Peter Brown for about 1 year

– Lupe Garcia – local small business owner

– James Partch Galvan

Here is also some great information on early voting locations – cast your ballot today!

 

 Early Voting Locations:

 

· Moody Park: 3725 Fulton St.

· Ripley House: 4410 Navigation Blvd.

· Harris County Administration Building: 1001 Preston, 1st Floor

Hours:

 

· Monday – Friday, April 27th – May 1st                8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

· Saturday, May 2nd                                           7:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.

· Sunday, May 3rd                                             1:00 p.m.— 6:00 p.m.

· Monday & Tuesday, May 4th & 5th                    7:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.

 Also visit www.harrisvotes.orgfor more information on the election. Make progress in Houston’s Northside ….. go out and vote today …… take a neighbor or friend too!

Help me METRO! Put my community in motion ……

As you know, METRO is gearing up to bring in the light rail system through the northside. METRO has come up with an initiative that will assist residents and business owners during this process.

The “Communities in Motion” outreach program is geared to assist struggling entities along the corridor line, with resources that can assist in economic development and building a sustainable community.

The envdeavor encompasses several workshops that will assist the community in areas such as:

– Senior citizen involvement/ outreach

– Community Planning Tools for Transportation Corridors

– Financial Survival Tools for Wealth Creation

– Capital Improvement Plans: How to Get the Most for your Neighborhood

– Programs for First-time Homebuyers

I attended the first Communities in Motion workshop last week, and was pleased to see this initiative finally making ground. The community needs support from METRO, as their neighborhood is going to be directly affected by the new rail line. I urge all northsiders to take advantage of this free service from METRO – and help make a difference …. make progress for all Houston!

It’s Election Time in Near Northside!

In about a month – a very important event in Houston will take place.

The recent election of Sheriff Adrian Garcia has caused a vacancy in the District H city council seat. The city has set a special election to fill this seat on May 9th. There are many candidates that are running for this council spot, in fact there are 9!

Ed Gonzalez is the front runner in this race.

I say this because he is the only candidate who has key experience and support to effectively take office. Ed has been endorsed by a slate of local elected officials, including the former city council member and Sheriff Adrian Garcia. Also, he was endorsed by the Houston Police Officers Union and Harris County AFL-CIO, which speaks volumes as well – not to mention, a long list of various community leaders and activists!

About Ed:

Ed volunteered in Adrian Garcia’s city council office as a community liaison for 4 years, and knows what avenues to seek to solve constituent issues, as well is strongly aware of key issues that District H citizens face and have endured throughout the past several years.

Ed is the only candidate that shines above the rest. He is most experienced and knowledgeable about the district in many ways: public safety, quality of life, affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and economic development.

The Near Northside of Houston sits in a very diverse political spectrum.

District H encompasses many neighborhoods in Houston, including the Near Northside.

Some key neighborhoods include:

– Lindale Park

– Near Northside/ North Central

– Ryons

– North Lindale

– Second Ward

– Denver Harbor

– Heights

– Woodland Heights

– Independence Heights

– Melrose/ North Houston

– Cottage Grove

Check out the district map:

The many ethnic groups within the boundaries of District H range from anglo, hispanic, african american, and asian. The socio-economic statuses also vary from lower to middle class residents in many parts – to more higher affluent classes in others.

Be a part of Houston History:

You can also help make a difference for District H by volunteering for the campaign – for more information contact edforh@yahoo.com or visit the campaign website at www.edforh.com.

Progress is coming to the Near Northside and District H – stay tuned for more news and developments!