Get ready to vote! Houston's City Council is holding a special election for an at-large seat, and it's your chance to shape the future of the city. Make sure you know who's running so you can pick the best candidate.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 12 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
None directly stated, but increased civic participation can lead to better governance.
The community through increased representation and civic participation.
Communities with low voter turnout may see their concerns underrepresented.
The city has contracted with Harris County to manage election services for the upcoming runoff election.
Pearland elects Democrat-backed Quentin Wiltz as city's first Black mayor Houston Chronicle
Questions surround Galena Park transition of power after city secretary resigns, mayor-elect raises concerns Click2Houston
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Voting Rights Act ruling could change representation on city councils, school boards across Texas Houston Public Media
Pearland elects first Black mayor in Democrat-backed Quentin Wiltz Houston Public Media
While the office is technically nonpartisan, Wiltz was endorsed by the Brazoria County Democratic Party. His opponent, Tony Carbone, was endorsed by several Republicans.
John Paul Listowski served as a city council member in Galveston from 2018-2024, where he focused on public safety, infrastructure upgrades, flood mitigation and fiscal accountability.
Listowski served as a city council member in Galveston from 2018-2024, when he focused on public safety, infrastructure upgrades, flood mitigation and fiscal accountability.
Early voting is underway in the special election runoff for a Houston City Council seat Houston Public Media
On Tuesday's show: We find out what Houstonians think about a variety of issues facing our region as we pore over the results of the annual Houston Area Survey.
There's a push to increase voter turnout for upcoming elections, with a focus on District C and potential voter forums.
Houston City Council District C special election headed for a runoff Click2Houston
Joe Panzarella, Nick Hellyar headed to runoff in Houston City Council District C special election Houston Public Media
Early voting starts today for Houston City Council District C race ABC13 Houston
Early voting starts this week in special election for District C seat on Houston City Council Houston Public Media
Meet the left-leaning candidates in the Houston City Council special election for District C Houston Public Media
Alejandra Salinas wins Houston City Council runoff race Houston Chronicle
Election results: Progressive Alejandra Salinas beats moderate Dwight Boykins in Houston City Council runoff Houston Public Media
‘Anger’ could sway the Houston City Council runoff as election day approaches Houston Public Media
Early voting underway for runoff election for Houston City Council seat ABC13 Houston
Live results: Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 fox26houston.com
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