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Lee Kaplan Occupation: attorney Relevant experience: small business owner and job creator; attorney; community and civic leader https://kaplanforhoustonmayor.com
Julian “Bemer” Martinez Occupation: business owner, Bemer Motor Cars Relevant experience: I am a successful business owner in the Westchase area for 38 years www.jmartinez2024.com
Roy Vasquez Occupation: learning and development director Relevant experience: 10+ years learning/education leader; community volunteer www.royvasquezformayor.com
I will focus on the basics: crime, infrastructure and tra c, and making sure the garbage is picked up in every neighborhood. I’ll tackle these problems head-on to move our city forward. I won’t get distracted by petty arguments or rhetorical disputes as we focus on what needs to get done.
As mayor of Houston I plan to address the issues like ooding, road repairs, the unhoused community, tra c congestion and public transportation are some, and a decrease in crime. Additionally, sewage system management, recycling services and proper drainage remain top priorities for Houstonians.
Reducing homelessness and providing better social assistance to those in need; animal welfare: educating/ raising public awareness, increased funding for our shelters, reducing number of healthy animals that are euthanized in our shelters; improved ooding resilience
M. J. Khan Occupation: businessman; candidate for mayor of Houston Relevant experience: MBA, Rice University; former Houston City Council District F, 2004-09 www.mjkhan.com
Chanel Mbala Occupation: IT professional and Uber Black driver Relevant experience: over 15 years of IT expertise, problem-solving skills and innovative solutions. www.chanel4mayor.com
John Whitmire Occupation: Texas state senator/ attorney Relevant experience: Texas House of Representatives, 10 years; Texas Senate, 40 years www.johnwhitmire.com
Public safety: add 500 police o cers, blight out of neighborhoods; infrastructure: repair roads, drainage, water lines; e cient government: eliminate waste and in uence of special interests, practice meritocracy; balance budget; rein in [Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County] and [tax increment reinvestment zones]; improve relationship with state government
If elected, my top priorities would include addressing public safety, improving infrastructure and promoting a ordable housing.
Public safety, including re, police and municipal employees; city infrastructure, including streets, water lines, ooding and drainage; city services, including garbage pickup, outrageous water bills, illegal dumping, a barely functioning permitting o ce; budget, transparency and ethics
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David C. Lowy Occupation: husband, father, candidate for mayor Relevant experience: president, middle school honor society 1968-69 www.lowyformayor.com
Kathy Lee Tatum Occupation: Candidatedid not respond to questionnaire before press time. Relevant experience: Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
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To meet with every single area of the city and nd out what people need; to drive every single road in Houston and see what needs urgent attention; to make city departments more cost e ective, responsive and e ective; to show people how they can be happier, more e ective and powerful
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
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