Jeff Downing, an attorney, officially filed to run for Houston City Council, District A on August 10, 2009. Jeff is the first candidate to file in the very important race. By filing before any other candidate, Jeff demonstrates his commitment to the campaign and the residents and business owners in District A.

This seat is currently held by Toni Lawrence and she is term limited. The election will be held November 3, 2009.

Jeffrey is a native resident of District A. He attended Aldine ISD schools, graduating from Eisenhower High School. After graduation, he attended Texas A&M, where he studied government and religious studies. After college, Jeff attended South Texas College of Law. He is a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney and is now a sole practitioner with The Downing Law Firm.

“District A is at a crossroads. We must take action to protect and preserve our neighborhoods, communities and homes. District A needs a strong leader to help guide the District in the years to come. I know that I can be that strong leader for District A,” Jeff said. “I know that we, as Houstonians, can make a difference and help our city prosper and grow.

Jeff looks forward to the rest of the campaign and the opportunity to reach out and talk to all residents of District A.

For information concerning his campaign, go to www.DowningforHouston.com.

Check out these District A Events to celebrate the 4th!

9:00 am – Shepherd Park Plaza Parade & Celebration – Durham Elementary, 4803 Brinkman St

9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Villages Independence Festival more info

10:00 am  – MacGregor West Parade – Terrace Elementary, 10400 Rothbury more info

10:00 am  – Garden Oaks Parade – Garden Oaks SPARK Park, 900 Block of Sue Barnett more info

10:00 am – Royal Oaks Parade & Block Party more info

1:00 pm – VFW Post 8790 BBQ – 1516 Foley Street more info

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Timbergrove Manor Ice Cream Social & decorated bike contest- Jaycee Park,1300 Seamist Drive more info

4:00 pm until Fireworks end – Freedom Over Texas Festival – Eleanor Tinsley Park, 500 Allen Parkway more info

The campaign has taken off and we are on our way to Victory in November. It is efforts like yours that has made this possible and I am humbled to have such wonderful support. To keep the momentum moving forward, I am asking for your assistance.

I am asking that each Friend of the Downing for Houston campaign help in the following ways.

Please visit here to contribute $10.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 or whatever you can. The first financial reports are due July 15th and if I can show a substantial campaign balance, it will send a strong message to my opponents. The campaign has a great head start on this goal, but we have to push forward to keep the momentum going.

The second way is for each of you to send this message out to your friends and family that live in District A. Have them call me so I can express my passion for this campaign or email me at Jeff@DowningForHouston.com to be added to the email list and encourage them to send a donation as well.

View a District A map and neighborhoods that make up District A here.

June and July can be recording setting months. There is plenty of time before the July 15th deadline. Let’s see how many new supporters we can add and how much we can add to the campaign account. Your generous contribution will allow me to continue to campaign and bring serious issues to Houston City Council. This is essential for the viability of my campaign and together we can make it happen. I want to make this campaign successful and know that with the support of each of you, it can be accomplished.

Thank each and every one of you for being supportive and a valuable member of the Downing for Houston Team.

Summer is here and the Jeff Downing for Houston City Council District A campaign is heating up!

The new and improved website is up and running. Check back regularly for updates, campaign events, and information about the race.

Now you can follow the campaign and keep up with me and the campaign on Twitter. Visit www.twitter.com/JeffDowning to follow the campaign and the candidate.

Yard Signs are here and ready for you! If you live in District A and want to show your support for the Jeff Downing for Houston City Council District A campaign, let us know and we will get you a yard sign to proudly display.

Be on the lookout for upcoming events through the summer months. I am excited about all of the residents of District A that I am getting to meet and know. I am hearing your cares and your concerns. I look forward to representing you on Houston City Council and giving those cares and concerns a voice in city government.

Hurricane season will be upon us in just a few days and living with the threat of a serious hurricane is part of living in Houston.  I wanted to pass along a few tips to help you and your families prepare for the active season ahead.  Here is a list, provided by the Red Cross, of things to be aware of before, during and after a hurricane.

• WATCH: Hurricane conditions are possible in the specified area of the WATCH, usually within 36 hours.
• WARNING: Hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the WARNING, usually within 24 hours.

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We have come to a time of change in our country. Everywhere you look, there is hardship and difficulties. As a city, the people of Houston must face these challenges head on with strong leadership.

I can be one of those leaders and it is why I have chosen to run for Houston City Council, District A. This seat is currently held by Councilwoman Toni Lawrence, who is term limited after six years of service to the District.

It will be a rigorous campaign that will require long hours, hard work and your support. I know that together we can make a change for Houston, a change that ushers in confidence and pride in our great city.

I plan to kick off my campaign in the weeks to come and I am asking for your help now to make that possible. Your contribution will allow for my campaign to get off the ground and get ahead of any opponent. Your help is essential to get my campaign’s message spread and truly make a difference for the city of Houston.

I am asking for your help. Please click on the “Donate Now” button and make a contribution. 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.

I want to thank you in advance for your support and your contribution.

Sincerely,

Jeff Downing

I want to thank you for visiting DowningForHouston.com.

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,

Jeff Downing