Tag Archives: Michael Kubosh

Three thoughts on the state of the Mayor’s race

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Inspired by this story, which doesn’t name any potential additions to the ever-large field of Mayoral wannabes for 2015 but which does put some things in context. Most observers consider Rep. Sylvester Turner, with his support base from the African-American … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ben Hall, Bill King, Bill White, Chris Bell, David Dewhurst, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2003, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2018, Eric Dick, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, Jack Christie, Marty McVey, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Oliver Pennington, Orlando Sanchez, Roy Morales, runoff, Sean Roberts, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 23 Comments

There will be charter referenda next year

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Details are pending, but one way or another we’ll get to vote on some charter changes next November. City Council members on Thursday agreed that any city charter reforms, including changes to term limits, should go to voters in November … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged charter, Clarence Bradford, Election 2001, Election 2015, gay marriage, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, revenue cap, term limits | Comments Off

Red light cameras: The final insult

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Awesome. In settling the lawsuit with camera vendor American Traffic Solutions, whose contract was supposed to run through 2014, the city agreed to pay the Arizona-based company $4.8 million. The city had $2.3 million in red-light ticket revenue on hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, budget, Clarence Bradford, David Feldman, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Michael Kubosh, red light cameras, videos | Comments Off

Re-revisiting red light cameras

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

This horse is dead. Please stop beating it. Four years after Houston voters rejected red-light cameras, the divisive issue unexpectedly resurfaced Tuesday when police officials presented figures indicating that removing the cameras made 51 busy intersections more dangerous. Auto crashes … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged accidents, budget, David Feldman, Election 2010, Houston, Houston City Council, HPD, Michael Kubosh, red light cameras, Tim Oettmeier | 2 Comments

And we’re still talking about the 2015 Mayor’s race

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Here we go again. The mayor’s race may be more than a year away, but nearly all candidates have launched shadow campaigns – and not all shadow campaigns are created equal. [State Rep. Sylvester] Turner and Harris County Sheriff Adrian … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ben Hall, Bill King, Chris Bell, Clarence Bradford, Ed Emmett, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2018, fundraising, Gilbert Garcia, Harris County Judge, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, Jack Christie, Marty McVey, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Oliver Pennington, Orlando Sanchez, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 11 Comments

The limits of lobbying

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

They do exist, as Houston’s cab companies recently discovered. More than a year of intense lobbying by established cab companies and tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations to City Council members were not enough to hold off a … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Annise Parker, Cindy Clifford, Department of Administration and Regulatory Affairs, Houston, Houston City Council, Lyft, Michael Kubosh, taxis, Tina Paez, Uber | Comments Off

Do we really have to talk about the 2015 Mayoral race right now?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

sigh All right, all right, if you insist. But let’s make it quick. The list of possible candidates thus far includes mainly those who have held or sought public office before, though analysts said the guessing game at this point … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ben Hall, Chris Bell, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2015, Houston, Jack Christie, Laura Murillo, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Oliver Pennington, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 1 Comment

Vehicle for hire vote tagged

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise here. I had thought the ordinance was still in committee, but it went before the full Council yesterday. It was of course tagged – we weren’t going to have this vote only one week after the HERO vote, … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Annise Parker, Houston, Houston City Council, Lyft, Michael Kubosh, Mike Laster, Robert Gallegos, Stephen Costello, taxis, Tina Paez, Uber | Comments Off

HERO passes

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Finally. After nearly nine hours of chanting and tears from seas of opponents and supporters in color-coded T-shirts, Houston City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday extending equal rights protections to gay and transgender residents. Despite weeks of discussion and … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, Dave Martin, Dwight Boykins, Election 2015, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Michael Kubosh, Oliver Pennington, Richard Nguyen, transgender rights | Comments Off

Today really is the day for the NDO vote

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

And as we finally head for a vote, the hysteria and fearmongering have reached a fever pitch. In just five words, Mayor Annise Parker handed her increasingly vocal opponents exactly what they wanted in the battle against her proposed equal … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Dave Wilson, Ed Young, Election 2014, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, recall, Steve Riggle, transgender rights | 6 Comments

TransGriot on the current status of the NDO

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Monica Roberts wants to set the record straight about Mayor Parker and the latest version of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance that will (eventually, we swear) be voted on by Council. The local trans community asked for Section 17-51 (b) … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Election 2015, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Monica Roberts, transgender rights | 1 Comment

NDO vote will be next week

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The proposed non-discrimination ordinance was on Council’s agenda yesterday, but it did not come to a vote as it was tagged, which means it’ll be voted on next week. The Chron’s preview story gave some insight into what we should … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, Dave Martin, David Feldman, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Houston City Secretary, Jack Christie, Michael Kubosh, Oliver Pennington, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos | Comments Off

Mayor Parker releases draft of non-discrimination ordinance

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Mayor Annise Parker today released a draft of her proposed Equal Rights Ordinance. The document is the result of more than two months of collaborative discussions with various stakeholders. “As I stated in my State of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Ellen Cohen, gay rights, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, Houston City Council, Houston Stonewall Young Democrats, Jack Christie, Michael Kubosh | Comments Off

January campaign finance reports for Houston officeholders

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

One more set of finance reports to document, from city of Houston officeholders and candidates. I’m not going to link to the individual reports this time, since the city’s system automatically downloads the PDFs and I don’t feel like uploading … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2018, fundraising, HCDE, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jolanda Jones, Mayor, Melissa Noriega, Michael Kubosh, Oliver Pennington, Richard Nguyen, Ron Hale, Ronald Green, SD15, Senate, Stephen Costello, term limits | 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

Yes, Council is short on women

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

It is what it is. The Houston City Council will have its fewest women in 15 years this January, which political observers called a troublesome regression for one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. Just two women will … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, Election 2013, Election 2015, Ellen Cohen, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, 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

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

Election results: Houston

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Annise Parker easily won re-election, collecting over 57% of the vote in Harris County to beat Ben Hall by nearly thirty points, and far exceeding the expectations of most observers going into Election Day. I personally thought she had … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Al Hoang, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, Ben Mendez, Bruce Austin, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, Dwight Boykins, early voting, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2015, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, HCC, Herlinda Garcia, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jenifer Pool, Jerry Davis, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Neeta Sane, Phil Kunetka, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos, Robet Glaser, Rogene Calvert, Ronald Green, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 9 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

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

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

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

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

Douglas denies sending anti-gay email

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Keryl Douglas held a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the Willie Howard email, and she sent out this statement regarding the matter. Let me begin by stating immediately and unequivocally that I did not write, nor cause to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2012, Harris County, HCDP, Keryl Douglas, Lane Lewis, Michael Kubosh, Noel Freeman | 20 Comments

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