Tag Archives: Bill King

Metro and the Mayor’s race

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

This went pretty much as one would expect. Delivering his fourth State of Mobility speech to Transportation Advocacy Group-Houston Chapter, Mayor Sylvester Turner echoed previous years, noting the region needs more options than solo driving if it is to handle … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Bill King, buses, Carrin Patman, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Houston, HOV lanes, light rail, Mayor, Metro, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 5 Comments

Here comes another referendum no one will understand

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Be careful what petitions you sign, that’s my advice. A political action committee is launching a petition drive Sunday aimed at limiting how much city contractors and vendors can contribute to municipal candidates, marking the start of a month-long effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, campaign finances, Election 2019, Houston, Mayor, petitions, sexually oriented businesses, Sylvester Turner | 11 Comments

Metro’s challenge

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s all about BRT. Houston transit officials are betting on bus rapid transit as a big part of the region’s long-term plans, at times going as far as calling it the “wave of the future.” If seeing is believing, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Bill King, BRT, buses, campaign finances, Election 2003, Election 2019, Houston, John Culberson, light rail, Mayor, Metro, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 1 Comment

Off and running for Council

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I confess I haven’t paid very much attention to the Houston city races so far. Part of that is the existential angst I feel at being forced to take seriously anything Bill King or Tony Buzbee says, and part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #5, Bill King, District A, District B, District C, District D, District G, District H, District I, District J, District K, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, filing deadline, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Council, Karla Cisneros, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor, Robert Gallegos, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 2 Comments

Turner officially announces his re-election bid

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

And he’s off. Mayor Sylvester Turner made it official Wednesday, launching his re-election campaign for Houston’s top elected office. Turner announced the news in a 96-second video that appeared on a revamped campaign website, where the mayor also posted notice … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Election 2018, Election 2019, HFD, Houston, HPFFA, Mayor, pension fund, Sylvester Turner, The Lege, Tony Buzbee | 8 Comments

January 2019 finance reports: City of Houston

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s January, and you know what happens in January: Campaign finance reports get posted. This is a city of Houston election year, so first order of business is to look at the city of Houston finance reports. I’ve put all … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amy Peck, Bill King, Bob Nowak, campaign finance reports, Chris Brown, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Martha Castex-Tatum, Marvin McNeese, Mayor, Nelvin Adriatico, Nick Hellyar, Sallie Alcorn, Shelley Kennedy, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 5 Comments

Trying to make “pay for play” an issue

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Good luck. With more than nine months to go until Houston’s municipal elections, Mayor Sylvester Turner’s first two opponents turned their attention this week to limiting political donors’ influence at City Hall. Both challengers, millionaire lawyer and Texas A&M University … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, campaign finance reform, Election 2018, Election 2019, ethics, Greg Abbott, Harris County, Harris County Judge, Houston, Lina Hidalgo, Mayor, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 6 Comments

The 2019 elections

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We haven’t forgotten that there are some big elections on tap for us this year, have we? Let’s go a quick rundown. May elections Election campaigns are already in progress in the cities that have May elections, which includes big … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Bill King, Bob Nowak, City Council, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2019, Harris County, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Laurie Robinson, Mayor, Metro, Neeta Sane, Nick Hellyar, Pasadena, Raj Salhotra, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Shelley Kennedy, Sugar Land, Sylvester Turner, term limits, Tony Buzbee, Zeph Capo | 14 Comments

Oh Lord, it’s Bill King again

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh Bill King, a Houston businessman who narrowly lost his bid for mayor in 2015, filed paperwork with the city secretary Wednesday marking his likely intent to challenge Mayor Sylvester Turner again in 2019. King lost to Turner, then a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Election 2015, Election 2019, Houston, Mayor, pension fund, Sylvester Turner | 8 Comments

July 2017 campaign finance reports – City of Houston

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s continue our survey of campaign finance reports with reports from the city of Houston. Name Raised Spent Loans On Hand ================================================ Turner 520,430 138,068 0 1,643,519 Stardig 59,470 36,402 0 102,289 Davis 5,500 13,231 0 147,050 Cohen 5,000 8,382 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017, Election 2019 | Tagged Anne Clutterbuck, Annise Parker, Bill King, Bill White, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Campaign for Houston, Citizens to Keep Houston Strong, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, fundraising, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Houston Heights Restaurant Coalition, Houston Taxpayers for Pension Reform, lawsuit, Mayor, Mike Laster, Supreme Court, Sylvester Turner, term limits | 3 Comments

Bill King wants you to lower his property taxes

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

That’s not what he says in this op-ed, but it is the effect of what he’s arguing for, even if he’s not honest enough to come out and say it. Let’s start with the basic point that despite King’s disingenuous … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Bill King, economy, Election 2017, Houston, pension, property taxes, revenue cap, Sylvester Turner | 14 Comments

Some dude opposes pension reform

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Presenting this in a slightly redacted form. [Some dude] has joined friend and ally Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, in rallying opposition to [Mayor Sylvester] Turner’s [pension reform] proposal among conservatives. He has attended at least three dozen forums on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics, That's our Lege | Tagged Bill King, Election 2015, Houston, Joan Huffman, Mayor, Paul Bettencourt, pension fund, pension obligation bonds, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | 13 Comments

January 2017 campaign finance reports: Houston officeholders

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Normally, at this time I would be scanning through Houston candidate campaign finance reports, to see where incumbents stand at the start of the season. Of course, barring near-term court action there is no season for Houston municipal officeholders this … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Chris Brown, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Laster, Sylvester Turner, term limits | 2 Comments

Year Two for Mayor Turner

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Year One was busy, but a lot of what was done this year depends on what happens next year. Tasked last year with distinguishing himself from a crowded field of mayoral candidates, Sylvester Turner styled himself as a progressive with … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Bill King, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, HFD, HFRRF, HMEPS, Houston, HPD, HPOPS, Mayor, pension fund, revenue cap, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | 12 Comments

Council ratifies Turner’s pension plan

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: On a 16-1 vote, Houston City Council has endorsed Mayor Sylvester Turner’s historic package of pension reforms. The vote clears the way for the City to move forward in partnership with the pension systems to seek legislative … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Bill King, Brenda Stardig, Dan Flynn, Dave Martin, Election 2015, HFRRF, HMEPS, Houston, Houston City Council, HPOPS, Joan Huffman, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Paul Bettencourt, pension fund, pension obligation bonds, Senate, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | 6 Comments

Precinct analysis: Controller runoff

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

One last election to review: Dist Brown Frazer ====================== A 5,232 7,918 B 13,161 2,616 C 15,244 15,726 D 16,390 4,197 E 6,118 16,073 F 3,890 3,527 G 8,775 21,762 H 6,558 3,117 I 5,253 2,731 J 2,794 2,763 K … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Brown, Election 2015, Harris County, Houston, Houston City Controller, precinct analysis, runoff, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: At Large #1 runoff

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s move on to the At Large races. Here’s how the vote went in At Large #1: Dist Knox Provost ===================== A 8,758 4,042 B 2,518 13,058 C 14,925 12,240 D 3,692 16,877 E 16,406 4,735 F 4,040 2,871 G … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #1, Bill King, Election 2015, Georgia Provost, Houston, Houston City Council, Mayor, Mike Knox, precinct analysis, runoff, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 2 Comments

Is Bill King a sign of a trend?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Probably not. Doesn’t mean that other candidates like him can’t do well, however. Bill King’s near-upset over Sylvester Turner in the Houston mayoral runoff stoked the hopes of some Republicans that the party soon could break Democrats’ 34-year hold on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Brown, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, runoff, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 3 Comments

Chron analysis of how Turner won

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose it’s a bit simplistic to say “he got more votes than the other guy”, but one way or the other that’s what happened. Sylvester Turner’s 24-year quest for the mayor’s office was realized by a narrow margin Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Ben Hall, Bill King, District C, economy, Election 2015, Election 2019, Houston, Mayor, Oliver Pennington, pension fund, runoff, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 4 Comments

Precinct analysis: Mayoral runoff

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Believe it or not, the County Clerk’s office put out draft canvass reports last night. As a result, I can do the thing that I do. Here’s a look at the Mayor’s runoff race: Dist King Turner ===================== A 9,491 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bill King, District C, Election 2001, Election 2011, Election 2015, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Houston, Jack Christie, Jolanda Jones, Lee Brown, Orlando Sanchez, precinct analysis, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 4 Comments

Other runoff results

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the rest of the winners from yesterday: Controller: Chris Brown At Large #1: Mike Knox At Large #2: CM David Robinson At Large #4: Amanda Edwards At Large #5: CM Jack Christie District F: Steve Le District H: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill King, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, Fort Bend County, Georgia Provost, Harris County, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Karla Cisneros, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Richard Nguyen, runoff, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 6 Comments

Turner defeats King

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It was close, but he led throughout. State Rep. Sylvester Turner won the Houston mayor’s race with a down-to-the-wire finish to edge businessman Bill King Saturday. While Turner won the most ballots in early voting, King narrowed the gap quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bill King, early voting, Election 2015, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Houston, Mayor, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 1 Comment

The ground game

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Where we are with one day to go. The neck-and-neck Houston mayor’s race has become an all-out ground war in the final days before Saturday’s runoff election as Sylvester Turner and Bill King turn to local Democratic and Republican party … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Bill King, Chris Bell, early voting, Election 2015, Houston, Mayor, runoff, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 7 Comments

KHOU/KUHF poll: Tuner 38, King 38

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

We have a tie, according to the latest poll. Sylvester Turner and Bill King are now locked in a dead heat in the race for Houston mayor, according to the newly released KHOU-News 88.7 Poll of likely voters. The survey … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bill King, Election 2001, Election 2015, Houston, Lee Brown, Mayor, Orlando Sanchez, polls, runoff, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 7 Comments

2015 eight day runoff finance reports

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the reports, for all but one of the runoff candidates: Mayor Sylvester Turner Bill King Controller Chris Brown Bill Frazer At Large #1 Georgia Provost Mike Knox At Large #2 David Robinson Willie David At Large #4 Amanda … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Georgia Provost, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Karla Cisneros, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Willie Davis | 3 Comments

Dueling runoff polls: King 48, Turner 43 (HRBC) – Turner 47, King 40 (internal)

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox yesterday morning: The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) released a poll of 300 active voters today measuring support of Mayoral candidates in the December runoff election. “Bill King has built a broad base of support throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Bill King, Election 2015, Houston, HRBC, margin of error, Mayor, polls, runoff, Sylvester Turner, turnout | 8 Comments

Runoff endorsement watch: Still for Turner

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

They clutch their pearls a bit over his (gasp!) negative advertising, but the Chron is still on board with Sylvester Turner. The long-time state representative – and three-time mayoral candidate – offers voters the best balance between policy expertise and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bill King, Election 2015, endorsements, Houston, Mayor, runoff, Sylvester Turner | 2 Comments

A roundup of interviews with runoff candidates

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

For your convenience, as you try to decide whom to support in the runoffs: Mayor Sylvester Turner Bill King Controller Chris Brown Bill Frazer At Large #1 Georgia Provost – 2013 election, District D Mike Knox – 2013 election, District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Georgia Provost, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, interviews, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Larry Williams, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Willie Davis | 1 Comment

Our partisan Mayoral runoff

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I’m shocked, shocked to find that there are partisan interests in the Mayoral runoff. Even though Houston elections officially are nonpartisan, the contest between Bill King and Sylvester Turner has evolved into a test of party might as voters prepare … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bill King, Bill White, Election 2001, Election 2003, Election 2009, Election 2013, Election 2015, Houston, Lee Brown, Mayor, Orlando Sanchez, runoff, Sylvester Turner, turnout | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Bell for King

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As the headline notes, this came as a surprise to many. Former Congressman Chris Bell publicly backed fiscal conservative Bill King in the Houston mayoral runoff Tuesday, a move that could bolster King’s efforts to make inroads with progressive voters. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Bell, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, endorsements, George Greanias, Georgia Provost, HAR, HCDP, HGLBT Political Caucus, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Kathy Whitmire, Log Cabin Republicans, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Ronald Green, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Stephen Costello, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Sylvia Garcia, Willie Davis | 18 Comments

A new HERO will be up to the next Mayor

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As it should be, whether we like it or not. Houston Mayor Annise Parker, who championed the city’s ill-fated equal rights ordinance, HERO, said she no longer plans to try to revive it before leaving office at the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Bill King, Election 2015, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Mayor, repeal, runoff, Sylvester Turner, transgender rights | Comments Off

Leave a new HERO to the next Mayor

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I hate having to say this. Opponents of Houston’s repealed equal rights ordinance haved placed 300,000 calls and will release a new TV ad next week warning about a possible City Council revival of the controversial non-discrimination law. All that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Annise Parker, Bill King, Election 2015, Ellen Cohen, gay rights, Houston, Mayor, repeal, runoff, Sylvester Turner, transgender rights | 13 Comments

Precinct analysis: Districts with runoffs

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

District F was a three-way race, with challenger Steve Le leading first-term incumbent Richard Nguyen. Kendall Baker ran as a HERO hater, and finished third overall but did manage to come in first or second in nine precincts. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Bill King, District F, District H, District J, Dung Le, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Council, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Karla Cisneros, Kendall Baker, Manuel Barrera, Mayor, Mike Laster, precinct analysis, Richard Nguyen, Roland Chavez, runoff, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: Costello for Turner

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I’m glad to see this. Houston City Councilman Steve Costello endorsed Sylvester Turner for mayor Wednesday, dealing a potential financial blow to fellow conservative Bill King as he looks to expand his donor base in the runoff. An engineer who … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Bill King, Election 2015, endorsements, Houston, Mayor, Renew Houston, runoff, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 1 Comment

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