Alejandra Salinas

District AL-4 Council Member2026-2028

About

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.

Campaign promises (1)

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Alejandra Salinas has taken a firm stance against proposed changes to ICE ordinance policies in Houston, advocating for the protection of immigrant communities.

At a glance

News mentions: 4

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 37
Total speaking time: 2:33:01
Avg per meeting: 4:08
Segments: 2569

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Top issues during term (1)(Community Development)

critical↓Mar 2026[12]

Youth Development and Animal Welfare

Providing free spay/neuter services requires funding but can lead to long-term cost savings by reducing the number of unwanted animals and associated shelter costs.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Salinas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved15-0Sep 16, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, joined by NHH- CANAL STREET APARTMENTS, INC, to provide loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds to…

approved14-0Jul 15, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HARMONY HOUSE, INC to provide funding comprised of Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery 2024 Funds and End Street Homelessness Funds to…

approved14-0Jun 24, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing sixth amendment between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE to amend Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Harvey Subrecipient Agreement #21-134-000-C788 with Texas General Land…

Voting record (0)(Community Development)

No votes found matching Community Development.

In the news (4)

Houston Public MediaDec 13, 2025