Tag Archives: At Large #3

Finance reports come trickling in

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As always, the Mayoral reports lead the story. Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia closed out the first half of the year with more than $1.3 million in the bank, eclipsing City Councilman Stephen Costello by a mere $7,423. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Abel Davila, Adrian Garcia, Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Ben Hall, Bill Frazer, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Carroll Robinson, Chris Bell, Chris Brown, Christopher Oliver, District F, District G, District H, District J, Dwight Jefferson, Election 2015, fundraising, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jew Don Boney, Karla Cisneros, Lane Lewis, Laurie Robinson, Marty McVey, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster, Philippe Nassif, Richard Nguyen, Roland Chavez, Sandra Meyers, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner, Tom McCasland | Comments Off

Two challengers emerge in At Large #5

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

After Jan Clark bowed out in At Large #5, incumbent CM Jack Christie was left with no opponents after he announced his intent to run for re-election. That lasted until yesterday. Early in the morning, this email hit my inbox. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #3, At Large #5, Atlas Kerr, Bill Frazer, Carroll Robinson, Chris Brown, Durrel Douglas, Dwight Jefferson, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jew Don Boney, Philippe Nassif | 1 Comment

At Large comings and goings

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Meet Atlas Kerr, who will be running in At Large #3 against CM Michael Kubosh. I am an accounting and finance double major at the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business. I have in-depth knowledge over capital budgeting, debt/bond … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #3, At Large #5, Atlas Kerr, Election 2011, Election 2015, Election 2017, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jan Clark, Mayor, Michael Kubosh | 1 Comment

Lane Lewis announces for At Large #1

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting. Harris County Democratic Party chair Lane Lewis will run for an at-large city council position, he told Democratic activists Wednesday evening. Lewis, who has led the county’s party operation since 2011, is running to succeed Stephen Costello in At-Large … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Election 2009, Election 2015, HCDP, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jenifer Pool, Lane Lewis, Michael Kubosh, Philippe Nassif | 1 Comment

Remember Ray Jones

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

So now that the HERO-haters’ petitions have been rejected by the city for not having enough valid signatures after all of the petition pages that were not compliant with the requirements of the city charter were thrown out, the story … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, At Large #3, City Attorney, Election 2007, Election 2014, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, lawsuit, petitions, Ray Jones, repeal, Supreme Court, transgender rights | Comments Off

Runoff precinct analysis: At Large races

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

I finally got a draft canvass report from the Harris County Clerk for the December runoff elections. Let’s take a look at the two At Large runoffs and see what we can learn about them. Here’s At Large #2: Dist … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #3, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, precinct analysis, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout | 3 Comments

Runoff results: Rough day for incumbents

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I have no complaint about the results. With all precincts reporting, controversial first-term council incumbents Helena Brown, in northwest Houston’s District A, and Andrew C. Burks Jr., in At-Large Position 2, fell to their challengers, as did HCC trustees Yolanda … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #3, Brenda Stardig, Dave Wilson, David Feldman, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Dwight Boykins, Election 2013, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Michael Kubosh, Robert Gallegos, Robert Glaser, runoff, term limits, turnout, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

Runoff 8 Day Finance Reports

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I did not get to looking at the 8 day finance reports for the November election – too many candidates, not enough time. But there was no reason I couldn’t take a gander at the 8 day reports for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #3, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Dwight Boykins, Election 2013, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, payday lenders, Robert Gallegos, Roy Morales, runoff, taxis, Uber | 5 Comments

At Large #3 runoff overview

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron moves on to At Large #3, and unlike the other two previews there are new things to learn about the candidates involved. Mayor Annise Parker could be the biggest loser in the runoff race for the At Large … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Annise Parker, At Large #3, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Roy Morales, runoff | 10 Comments

Runoff voting is underway

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

So early voting is underway for the City of Houston and HCC runoffs. Day One totals are here, and Campos ponders their locations. I’ll take a crack at projecting turnout once the EV totals are in, but if you don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #2, At Large #3, District A, District D, District I, Election 2013, endorsements, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout | 1 Comment

Runoff Q&A: Roy Morales

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Note: As we know, the runoff election in At Large #3 is not what many people were expecting. In particular, Democratic voters have been trying to make a choice in that race. While both candidates have been busy reaching out … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Roy Morales, runoff | 4 Comments

Early voting begins today for Council and HCC runoffs

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the map. Note that only City of Houston locations are open, since the only runoffs are for City Council and HCC Trustee. Early voting runs from today through next Tuesday, December 10, from 7 AM to 7 PM each … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #3, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Dwight Boykins, early voting, Election 2013, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, HCC, Herlinda Garcia, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Phil Kunetka, Robert Gallegos, Robert Glaser, Roy Morales, runoff, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

Runoff endorsement watch: For Kubosh

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes the last of its runoff endorsements by choosing Michael Kubosh in At Large #3. Looking at the candidates for the runoff, it feels a bit like the whole City Council At-large 3 race was a competition of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Roy Morales | 7 Comments

Precinct analysis: At Large 2 and 3

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Lots of action, and lots of candidates in the At Large races this year. Let’s look at the two races that are going to the runoffs, At Large #2 and 3. First is AL2, in which first term CM Andrew … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #5, David Robinson, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Michael Kubosh, precinct analysis, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout | 11 Comments

Three questions for the runoffs

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

There are eight runoff elections on the ballot in Houston – two At Large Council races, three District Council races, and three HCC Trustee races. As we transition into runoff mode, there are three questions on my mind for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #3, Brenda Stardig, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Election 2013, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Roy Morales, runoff, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 8 Comments

EV Day 10: Two normally big days to go

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

We have completed ten days of early voting. Traditionally, the last two days are the big ones. Will we see the same this year? First, here are the comps: 2013 2011 2009 2007 Here’s a look at how turnout has … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #3, Ben Hall, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2011, Election 2013, Eric Dick, Houston, Houston City Council, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, red light cameras, runoff, turnout | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: For Calvert

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron’s second endorsement on Friday, and what should be their last for the regular election, was for Rogene Calvert in At Large #3. Experience is valuable on Houston City Council. Council members often spend their first two-year term learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, endorsements, HFD, HFRRF, Houston, Houston City Council, pension fund, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez | Comments Off

Chron overview of At Large #3

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron’s look at the At Large #3 race. Citywide races demand more money and name recognition for candidates to be successful, unlike district seats where neighborhood familiarity can matter more. Perhaps the candidate with the best mix of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jenifer Pool, Michael Kubosh, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales | 3 Comments

30 Day fundraising reports are coming in

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

For the Mayor’s race at least, they’re a lot like the July reports. Even as top mayoral challenger Ben Hall ramped up his campaign in recent months, launching several television ads, Mayor Annise Parker continued to outpace him in fundraising, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Annise Parker, At Large #3, Ben Hall, campaign finance reports, Election 2013, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Mayor | 1 Comment

Interview with Michael Kubosh

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

We circle back one last time to At Large #3, with Michael Kubosh. Kubosh is a bail bondsman and political activist. He ran for the State Senate as a Democrat against Dan Patrick in 2006, but is best known for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2010, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Michael Kubosh, red light cameras | 9 Comments

Interview with Roy Morales

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

As of my last At Large #3 interview, I reported that I had not yet been able to make arrangements with either Michael Kubosh or Roy Morales. I’m pleased to say now that both interviews have been completed; I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2013, HCDE, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Mayor, Roy Morales | 1 Comment

Interview with Rogene Gee Calvert

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Next up for At Large #3 is Rogene Gee Calvert, who has worked for non-profits such as the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and for the city, as a City Director under Mayor Bill White, and Chief of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Rogene Calvert | 1 Comment

Interview with Roland Chavez

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Next up among At Large #3 candidates is Roland Chavez. Chavez was a Houston firefighter for 34 years before retiring in June. He was active for many years in the firefighters’ union, Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 341, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Roland Chavez | Comments Off

Interview with Jenifer Pool

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

This week we move into the crowded field for At Large #3, which is the only open At Large Council seat on the ballot. Currently held by CM Melissa Noriega, there’s a large but not easily pinpointed number of candidates … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Jenifer Pool | Comments Off

July finance reports for At Large candidates

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Still plowing my way through all the July finance reports. July and January are very busy months, since everybody has finance reports to do. After I’m done with the city candidates, I’ll be looking at HISD and HCC candidates, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Andrew Burks, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, campaign finance reports, Chris Carmona, Clarence Bradford, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jenifer Pool, Michael Kubosh, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales, Stephen Costello | 3 Comments

Midyear 2013 election update

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Back in January, I took an early look at the 2013 elections in Houston. At the request of the folks at the Burnt Orange Report, who also printed my initial overview, here’s an update on the races in the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Amy Peck, Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Annise Parker, Assata Richards, At Large #2, At Large #3, Ben Mendez, Benjamin Hall, Bill Frazer, Brenda Stardig, Clarence Bradford, Clyde Lemon, Dave Martin, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Don Cook, Dwight Boykins, Election 2003, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Eric Dick, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Hugo Mojica, Jack Christie, Keith Caldwell, Kevin Hoffman, Leila Feldman, Leticia Ablaza, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Sullivan, Robert Gallegos, Ron Hale, Ronald Green, Stephen Costello, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

An early look at At Large #3

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

A little while back, Campos listed all of the people who had filed designations of treasurer for city office, which is the step you need to take before you can raise any money for a campaign. As expected, the field … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #3, Ben Hall, Chris Carmona, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jenifer Pool, Laurie Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales | 6 Comments

Kubosh is in for Council

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

This happened on Friday. Michael Kubosh, part of the fighting brothers who finally rid Houston of red-light cameras, is announcing today he’s running for an at-large city council seat. Kubosh will announce he’s running for Melissa Noriega’s at-large seat (she … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Chris Carmona, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jenifer Pool, Michael Kubosh, red light cameras, Roy Morales | 10 Comments

Precinct analysis: 2011 At Large races, part 1

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a look at the election returns in each Council district for the three “normal” At Large races, in At Large #1, #3, and #4. First up is #1, where first term incumbent CM Stephen Costello won a narrow majority … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Brad Batteau, Chris Carmona, Clarence Bradford, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, James Partsch-Galvan, Jolanda Jones, Melissa Noriega, precinct analysis, precinct data, Scott Boates, Stephen Costello | 11 Comments

Endorsement watch: Noriega and Bradford

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Another twofer, and another easy and obvious choice in At Large #3. For the past four years Houston has been well served in At-Large City Council Position 3 by Melissa Noriega. We recommend Noriega for a third and final term … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Clarence Bradford, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Melissa Noriega | 6 Comments

30 day finance reports for City of Houston races

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The 30 day campaign finance reports for City of Houston elections were due last week, and they are now mostly up on the city’s campaign finance report website, with a large number showing up today. Already I’m seeing questionable, curious, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Al Hoang, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #5, Bolivar Fraga, Brad Batteau, campaign finance reports, District A, District C, District F, District G, District J, Election 2011, Ellen Cohen, Griff Griffin, Harris County Tax Assessor, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jack O'Connor, Jim Bigham, Laurie Robinson, Mayor, Oliver Pennington, voter registration | 1 Comment

Lineup update

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron story that ran in yesterday’s news is now updated online to reflect the fact that CM Melissa Noriega does have two opponents, Brad Batteau and Chris Carmona. I emailed reporter Chris Moran yesterday to ask about that discrepancy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Arturo Huerta, At Large #3, At Large #5, attack mailers, Chris Carmona, Election 2011, endorsements, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, HPFFA, HPOU, Jolanda Jones, Laurie Robinson, Melissa Noriega | Comments Off

Interview with CM Melissa Noriega

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Council Member Melissa Noriega was elected to finish the unexpired At Large #3 term of Shelley Sekula Gibbs in June of 2007, and has been re-elected for full terms twice since. She’s the chair of the Public Safety and Homeland … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged 2011 interviews, At Large #3, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Melissa Noriega | 14 Comments

Corrections, clarifications, and conundrums

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This is a followup to my post from this morning about the 30 days out reports. I’m sure there will be more of this stuff to come, from plenty of folks, but this is what I’ve got as of now. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2009 | Tagged At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, campaign finances, Clarence Bradford, Davetta Daniels, District F, Election 2009, Griff Griffin, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Houston City Secretary, Joe Chow, Karen Derr, Mayor, Roy Morales | 7 Comments

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