(I have asked the candidates involved in next Saturday's runoff to send me a brief statement saying why people should vote for them in that runoff. I will run the responses for candidates for each race concurrently. This statement is from Michael Sullivan in District E.)

Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you and your readers as to why they should vote for Mike Sullivan for Houston City Council, District E.

I have been campaigning for this position for 2 years, meeting with voters all across the district, from Clear Lake to Kingwood, and from the Hobby Airport area to the South Belt area. Residents throughout the district have been clear in what they expect from their Council Member, and I know that I can meet and exceed their expectations.

Once elected, my first step will be to put together the very best constituent service team at City Hall. I will be respectful, responsive, and resourceful in solving problems. I will "own" your problem until it is solved. I will also conduct frequent Town Hall meetings throughout the district to receive input from the residents of District E. Besides covering general topics of interest to residents, I will rotate specific themes, i.e., police and fire/EMS, solid waste, quality of life, ongoing project updates, and other timely topics.

Public safety issues are foremost on everyone's minds. Property crime is rampant and crimes against victims are more prevalent than anyone wants to admit. I have solid and straightforward plans on how we can improve our police coverage in our communities, resulting in "more boots on the ground tomorrow", all while we ramp up our cadet training program. This is why the Houston Police Officers' Union has endorsed me; they know I understand what needs to be done and that I will work with them to see it carried out.

Last, rest assured that no one will be able to return more tax dollars to District E than me. As a Community Liaison for Council Member Michael Berry since 2003, I have learned, through "hands on experience", how to deliver projects and funding to this council district. My work with Council Member Berry has been real, not some nebulous community activity in name only. I still have a City of Houston employee ID card and am at City Hall on a regular basis, learning all that I can to serve District E once elected.

I am also the only candidate in this race who owns their own business, has prior elected office experience (as a Trustee of the Humble Independent School District), and has actually worked at City Hall. This experience clearly sets me apart from my opponent.

Let me end by asking for your vote, and to share with you that the Houston Chronicle gave me their formal endorsement this Saturday, December 01, 2007. I am both honored and proud to also have the endorsement of Wil Williams, a former candidate in the District E race. Mr. Williams has supported me based on my ability to create working relationships with the diverse group of residents in this city, and because he and I share a common vision.

For more information, please go to my website, www.MikeSullivanCampaign.com, or call my campaign office at 713-554-9202.

Thank you.