Houston City Council At-Large,

Place 4

City council is Houston’s legislative body. Members enact and enforce all ordinances and resolutions; adopt the annual budget; confirm the mayor’s appointments; and are responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds, awarding of contracts and approval of expenditures over $50,000. Limited to two 4-year terms.

Candidates

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BACKGROUND: What motivated you to run for City Council, and what

unique skills or experience make you the best candidate for the role?

ISSUES: What are the two most pressing issues you plan to address as

a City Council Member, and what specific strategies will you use to

solve them?

Al Lloyd

I've spent decades doing the work without a title. I'm driven by an unrelenting commitment to serve my community. Together, we stood strong and successfully fought off efforts by the Texas Medical Center and The Harris County Psychiatric Health Center to use eminent domain to take our homes. I've partnered with the City of Houston on major infrastructure projects, flood control initiatives and more. What sets me apart is my proven track record of negotiating the best outcomes.

City of Houston,City Council At- Large Place 4
No Trash TAX: We need to protect the residents from unfair fees due to lack of oversight and accountability. Taxation with representation is not fair. To increase revenue, we need to enforce our illegal dumping ordinance and collect. Right now we don't enforce nor collect. I will also push for independent forensic audits of key city departments to review major contracts, budget allocations, and Capital improvement projects. We need full visibility into how our tax dollars are used.

FUTURE: What is your vision for the city in 10 years, and what steps

will you take to achieve it?

My vision is simple but powerful: We need to start over and rebuild from the ground up. That starts with reconnecting government to the people it serves. We begin by taking City Hall to the Community. Instead of expecting residents to come to us, we will hold town hall-style meetings in the community. If it means chartering a bus and touring the streets to see what residents are living with every day, then that's exactly what we'll do. Because once we see it, it becomes real.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: How will you engage residents in the city’s

decision-making process?

Civic engagement can be tricky especially when many residents have never been exposed to public speaking or don't fully understand the rules of engagement in public meetings. I've seen firsthand how some meetings can get out of hand, not because people don't care, but because they're frustrated, unheard, or unsure how to navigate the process. That's why I believe we must meet people where they are and a good starting point is closely working with super neighborhoods and Civic Clubs.

COMMUNITY: What are your favorite things about your city?

My favorite things are the people, culture, food, parks, Green spaces and businesses. I can always find what I need in Houston.