Houston City Council At-Large,

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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?

Cris Wright

I'm running because the foundation of government is the people. and Houston deserves a City Hall where they are the focus. My background as a local government reporter, business advisor and public speaker has prepared me to simplify processes, amplify community voices, and create systems where our residents are the true decision-makers.

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I'll modernize city processes, software, and training so residents can easily navigate government and influence decisions because people, not bureaucracy, should be the city's decision-makers. I'll also elevate microbusinesses as a workforce development strategy - bringing mobile advising into neighborhoods and offering programs for steady-income ventures, not just high-growth or B2G.

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

will you take to achieve it?

In 10 years, I see a modern, community-centered Houston where every resident has ownership in their city. That means affordable housing with dignity, microbusinesses driving the economy, and neighborhoods preserving their culture and roots. I'll create systems that keep residents engaged, develop city-backed tools for transparency, and ensure growth reflects Houston's people, not just major corporate development.

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

decision-making process?

I'll bring City Hall to the people through pop-up City Hall days in neighborhoods, a platform that gives residents direct access and accountability, and plain-language guides that make participation easier. I'll prioritize civic education everywhere, so residents know how government works and how to use their voice. When the people are empowered, City Hall truly becomes theirs.

COMMUNITY: What are your favorite things about your city?

My favorite thing about Houston is its people and our communities. Our food, music, and cultural traditions are the threads that make this city unique. Each neighborhood tells its own story, built by generations, who created something worth preserving. Houston is unique and we need to honor those roots while making space for new voices to grow within our shared tapestry.