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?

Dwight Boykins

Public service has always been my primary source of motivation to run for public office. As a former City Council Member, I introduced initiatives and developed strategic partnerships that brought fresh food options to the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood and other areas of District D that included HEB and Pyburn’s Fresh Farm Foods stores. I also successfully secured long-needed improvements to streets, drainage, affordable housing provisions while in office.

City of Houston,City Council At- Large Place 4
-The budget deficit/needed improvements in quality of city services,
-Flooding event mitigation and resilience.

In order for the city to make progress toward long-term financial sustainability, it will need to explore adding additional revenue streams permitted under state law. Getting the City on a firm financial footing is the first step toward resolving the issues listed above. I believe if we work together for the good of the city, putting politics aside, we can achieve our goal.

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

will you take to achieve it?

My vision for Houston in 10 years is for the City to resolve its ongoing budget issues and realize additional revenue streams that can lead to improvements in city services and infrastructure. I will lean upon strategies that I used previously as a Houston Council Member and look to expand strategic partnerships with other governmental entities as well as the shakers and movers of the local private sector to support us in getting the City where it should be as a world destination.

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

decision-making process?

I will remain engaged with the City's residents through maintaining an open-door office policy and establishing regular town hall meetings and listening sessions to ensure that I remain in tune with the problems facing the community and address them through action. My end goal is to continue to foster a relationship with our community that builds trust in local government, creates opportunities, and instills confidence that I will represent them to the best of my ability. Always.

COMMUNITY: What are your favorite things about your city?

A few of my favorite things about Houston are: 1) its uniqueness, 2) its diversity, 3) the opportunities it promises, 4) the wonderful weather, and 5) our Clutch City swag.