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I want to thank you for visiting my campaign website. Here, you’ll find where I stand on issues that are important to District A residents, campaign updates, and Houston news.

I look forward to the campaign in the months to come. I know that with your help and support we can make a difference for the City of Houston. Houston is our home and I am certain that we all care about making sure the city grows in greatness. Together we can make this happen.

Feel free to contact me through this site, to volunteer, sign up for updates, submit your questions or make a contribution. I look forward to meeting all the people of District A and hearing all of your concerns. It is your voice that I want to bring to Houston City Council, District A.

Sincerely,

Early Voting Locations

November 3, 2009 Joint Election
Early Voting Schedule

State Constitutional Amendments, City of Houston, City of Bellaire, Houston Community College System, Alief ISD, Channelview ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston ISD, Klein ISD, North Forest ISD, Spring ISD, Harris County Improvement District No. 3, Harris County MUD 127, Southwest Harris County MUD No. 1, West Memorial MUD.

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Contribute

It truly takes a village to make changes in a community. As a District A resident for my entire life, I’ve witnessed the impact of the important issues that face us all first hand, and know what it’s going to take to improve and maintain a quality of life we’ve come to expect as Houstonians.

Your contribution to the campaign helps me continue to stand up for the issues that are most important to you, and help reach the resources that are able to makes these issues important. This is essential for the viability of my campaign and together we can make it happen. I will also need your support in many volunteer areas. I want to make this campaign successful and know that with the support of each of you, it can be accomplished.

Any contribution you give is appreciated, and helps us get one step closer to becoming partners in making our District A better place to live.

Click here to make a one time, or monthly contribution.

About the Candidate

Born and raised on the Northwest side of Houston, Jeff attended Ermel Elementary, Hoffman Middle School and Eisenhower High School in the Aldine District. He was very active in the Youth of the United Methodist Church, and Northwest District of the United Methodist Youth. In 1994, he was elected President of the District and went on to serve on the state and national levels for the United Methodist Youth Organization. The summer preceding his senior year of high school, Jeff was elected chair of the Methodist Youth Organization. His responsibilities included planning and structuring national and global objectives for the youth of the United Methodist Church, budgeting and organizing Youth ’95, and acting as the head of the youth for the church.

After graduating from high school, Jeff attended Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political studies, with a minor in religious studies. Immediately after graduating from Texas A&M, Jeff moved to Washington, D. C. to work in the White House as an intern for the Clinton Administration.

After serving in the White House, Jeff returned to Houston and went to work for Harris County as a court coordinator in Harris County Criminal Court # 14 under Judge Mike Fields. While working at the Court, Jeff decided to fulfill a goal of becoming an attorney.

Issues

Crime
Crime is a plague that infects everyone in the City of Houston, even those in District A. Crime destroys neighborhoods, communities, homes and families….click for more.

Infrastructure
Houston is a historic city with a great past; a past that has led us to become a strong metropolis. But sometimes our city’s age can show. To keep Houston strong, the infrastructure needs to be sound…click for more.

Area Development
Not only is District A a great place to live, it also offers a terrific home for businesses. Bringing in new and stable businesses to District A is the best way to ensure its strength and growth…click for more.

Area Beautification
Area beautification is essential. The way the District looks not only shows community pride, but can also attract new residents and businesses. …click for more.

Environment
We all love our city and should take responsibility in caring for it. I will work with community leaders, environmental experts and all others who can help make Houston as green as possible…click for more.