City Officials
Elected officials for Houston — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Amy Peck
District A Council Member2024-2028
Amy Peck's campaign emphasizes her experience in City Hall as a key qualification for her role on the Houston City Council for District A. While specific policy details are not extensively covered, it is noted that she shares common ground on certain issues with her opponent, Zoes, though they differ in their proposed methods.
Tarsha Jackson
District B Council Member2024-2028
Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
District D Council Member2024-2028
Carolyn Evans-Shabazz's platform appears to focus on increasing civic engagement within her district. While specific policy proposals are not detailed in the provided articles, her campaign emphasizes community involvement as a key priority.
Fred Flickinger
District E Council Member2024-2028
Fred Flickinger's platform appears to focus on community engagement and local beautification. He has committed to hosting town halls to connect with constituents and has initiated a program to improve the upkeep of the district's medians.
Tiffany Thomas
District F Council Member2024-2028
Tiffany Thomas focuses on equitable community development, prioritizing essential infrastructure repairs and public safety enhancements for District F. Her platform emphasizes responsive governance and economic revitalization to support the long-term growth and stability of her constituents.
Mary Nan Huffman
District G Council Member2024-2028
Mary Nan Huffman's platform prioritizes public safety in her role as District G council member. Her campaign focused on securing victory in the City Council race and was characterized by a focus on public safety as a key issue.
Mario Castillo
District H Council Member2024-2028
Mario Castillo's platform appears to focus on community resilience and development within District H, as evidenced by the 'Resilient H' initiative. The articles primarily discuss his election campaign in the context of a runoff election and campaign tactics used by his opponent.
Joaquin Martinez
District I Council Member2024-2028
Edward Pollard
District J Council Member2024-2028
Edward Pollard, a Houston City Council member, has focused on rebranding his district as 'J City' and introducing new programs. His platform appears to emphasize local development and community initiatives within his district.
Martha Castex-Tatum
District K Council Member2024-2028
Martha Castex-Tatum's campaign appears to focus on environmental initiatives, as evidenced by her support for anti-illegal dumping billboards. Her platform likely includes addressing local quality-of-life issues and maintaining a strong presence in her district.
Joe Panzarella
District C Council Member2026-2028
Julian Ramirez
District AL-1 Council Member2024-2028
Julian Ramirez's platform appears to focus on improving transparency within city government, specifically regarding capital improvement projects. While the provided articles do not detail a broad range of specific campaign promises, his actions on the City Council indicate a commitment to accountability and open governance.
Willie Davis
District AL-2 Council Member2024-2028
Council Member Willie Davis focuses on public safety through collaborative community initiatives. His platform prioritizes addressing youth crime by leveraging public-private partnerships to create safer environments for the city's residents.
Twila Carter
District AL-3 Council Member2024-2028
Twila Carter's campaign platform appears to have focused on critical urban issues facing Houston. Key priorities included addressing police funding to ensure public safety, tackling the complex issue of gentrification, and finding solutions for the persistent problem of flooding.
Alejandra Salinas
District AL-4 Council Member2026-2028
Alejandra Salinas ran as a progressive candidate for the Houston City Council, focusing on social justice and community advocacy. Her platform emphasizes protecting the rights of marginalized populations and maintaining a firm stance against state-level interference in local municipal policies.
Sallie Alcorn
District AL-5 Council Member2024-2028
Sallie Alcorn's campaign platform appears to prioritize fiscal responsibility and the improvement of city infrastructure. These two key areas were highlighted as top issues for her candidacy in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position 5.
Former Officials (9)
Abbie Kamin
District C Council Member2020–2026
Served until May 2026
Letitia Plummer
District AL-4 Council Member2020–2026
Served until Jan 2026
Dave Martin
District E Council Member2014–2024
Served until Jan 2024
David Robinson
District AL-2 Council Member2014–2024
Served until Jan 2024
Karla Cisneros
District H Council Member2016–2024
Served until Jan 2024
Michael Kubosh
District AL-3 Council Member2014–2024
Served until Jan 2024
Mike Knox
District AL-1 Council Member2016–2024
Served until Jan 2024
Robert Gallegos
District I Council Member2014–2024
Served until Jan 2024
Sylvester Turner
Mayor2016–2024
Served until Jan 2024
Boards & Commissions
Rodney Heisch
Planning CommissionerM. Sonny Garza
Planning Commission Vice ChairStephen Pierce
Planning CommissionerTina Petersen
Planning Commissioner (Ex-Officio)Tina Petersen's platform centers on stabilizing and depoliticizing the Harris County Flood Control District. Her priorities focus on ensuring consistent leadership and effective management of flood mitigation infrastructure projects.
Carol Lewis
Planning Commissioner (Ex-Officio)Linda Porras-Pirtle
Planning CommissionerJuliet Serem
Planning CommissionerBrooks Ballard
Planning CommissionerHugo Sanchez
Planning & Zoning AlternateMark Sikes
Planning CommissionerDaimian S. Hines
Planning CommissionerBeatrice Naranjo
Planning CommissionerPatrick Mandapaka
Planning & Zoning AlternateRandy Macchi
Planning Commissioner (Ex-Officio)Bill Baldwin
Planning CommissionerMegan R. Sigler
Planning CommissionerRitch Wheeler
Planning CommissionerKP George
Planning CommissionerLydia Mares
Planning CommissionerLisa M. Clark
Planning Commission ChairYuhayna H. Mahmud
Planning Commissioner (Ex-Officio)Barbara A. Carroll
Planning CommissionerMeera D. Victor
Planning CommissionerDekecha Shepherd
Planning CommissionerAdrian Garcia
Planning CommissionerRandall L. Jones
Planning CommissionerScott Cain
Planning & Zoning AlternateCindy Pham
Planning CommissionerCity Staff
Arturo G. Michel
City AttorneyArturo G. Michel's platform focuses on municipal policy reform, specifically regarding the intersection of local law enforcement and federal immigration coordination. His legislative efforts prioritize refining city procedures to manage police resources and address immigration-related warrant protocols.