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Precinct analysis: 2019 At Large #2

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Welcome to At Large #2, the second of three At Large races in which an incumbent is in the runoff. Dist DavidR Davis Griff DeToto Honey ============================================ A 4,570 3,995 1,643 3,575 809 B 5,779 5,416 958 1,921 391 C … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, David Robinson, Election 2015, Election 2019, Emily Detoto, Eric Dick, Griff Griffin, Houston, Houston City Council, Mike Knox, precinct analysis, runoff, Willie Davis | 2 Comments

Chron profile of Brad “Scarface” Jordan

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Though he prefers now to just be Brad Jordan, original member of the Geto Boys, current candidate for Houston City Council, District D. Brad Jordan looks through the windshield of his white Mercedes and sees something he doesn’t like. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Brad Jordan, Carla Brailey, District D, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Geto Boys, Houston, Houston City Council, Jerome Provost | 1 Comment

Bonus commentary on 2019 lineup

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There was a lot of last minute activity at Monday’s filing deadline, as there usually is. Probably more so this year, as approximately ten percent of Houston adults are running for office this November. The point here is that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Adekunle Elegbede, Andrew Burks, Anthony Dolcefino, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, District B, District C, District D, District F, District J, District K, Election 2011, Election 2012, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2019, Eric Dick, filing deadline, Gerry Vander-Lyn, Geto Boys, Griff Griffin, HCC, HCDE, HD148, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jim Bigham, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Kendall Baker, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor, Reagan Flowers, Rodrick Davison, special election, Willie Dennis, write-in candidate, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 11 Comments

Precinct analysis: At Large #2

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

At Large #2 was one of two such races featuring an incumbent that will go to a runoff. Dist Robinson Rivera Dick Davis Burks ============================================== A 3,715 1,679 3,982 3,586 1,281 B 5,283 1,243 1,649 3,405 4,335 C 14,736 2,571 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #1, At Large #2, Chris Brown, David Robinson, Election 2013, Election 2015, endorsements, Eric Dick, Georgia Provost, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, precinct analysis, runoff, Willie Davis | 6 Comments

Endorsement watch: The score so far

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve had a slew of endorsements for municipal races this past week. I’ve been keeping track of them as best I can on my 2015 Election page. This isn’t always easy to do, because some groups are not very good … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Amanda Edwards, Andrew Burks, Ben Hall, Bill Frazer, Bill King, BOMA, Chris Bell, Chris Brown, David Robinson, Doug Peterson, Durrel Douglas, Election 2015, endorsements, HAR, HGLBT Political Caucus, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, HPFFA, HPOU, Jack Christie, John LaRue, Jolanda Jones, Lane Lewis, Laurie Robinson, Log Cabin Republicans, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Philippe Nassif, Ramiro Fonseca, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 7 Comments

Change to term limits may be on the November ballot as well

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here we go again. Mayor Annise Parker’s proposal would wait until 2020 to lengthen City Council members, the mayor and and controller’s terms; while Councilman Jerry Davis is proposing a staggered roll-out starting in 2016. Supporters say the 2020 plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, Election 2015, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, term limits | 2 Comments

Alvarado’s term limits bill

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: State Representative Carol Alvarado has filed HB 2917 that, if passed by the Legislature and approved by voters, would change the city’s term limit structure to two four-year terms for the mayor, city controller and councilmembers. “The … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Andrew Burks, Bill White, Carol Alvarado, Garnet Coleman, Houston, Houston City Council, term limits, Texas, The Lege | 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

Payday lending ordinance passes

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

In the end, it wasn’t close. The Houston City Council overwhelmingly passed restrictions on payday and auto title lenders Wednesday, avoiding rumored parliamentary maneuvers to delay the vote and calling on the state Legislature to follow suit. The vote was … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged AARP, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, James Rodriguez, payday lenders, Rodney Ellis, Sylvia Garcia, The Lege, Wanda Adams | 4 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

Is CM-elect Stardig term limited or not?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I brought this up yesterday in my wrapup of the city and HCC runoffs, and I’m asking it again here in the hope that someone who can provide a definitive answer will offer one. The question I have is whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Hoang, Andrew Burks, Brenda Stardig, David Feldman, District A, Election 2013, Election 2015, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, term limits | 8 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

At Large #2 runoff overview

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

One of these runoffs is not like the others. On paper, the Houston City Council incumbent most at risk heading into Saturday’s runoff elections is first-termer Andrew Burks, in At-Large Position 2. Challenger David Robinson had spent more than $201,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, fundraising, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut, runoff | 3 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

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

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

Dave Wilson is up to his usual tricks

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, Dave Wilson is running against incumbent HCC Trustee Bruce Austin in HCC District 2. I wasn’t sure at first if it was that Dave Wilson or not, but it unquestionably is. The fact that he’s running in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, attack mailers, Bruce Austin, Carroll Robinson, Chris Daniel, Dave Wilson, Election 2011, Election 2013, endorsements, Eva Loredo, HCC, Houston, Kevin Hoffman, Manuel Rodriguez, May Walker, Orlando Sanchez, Ramiro Fonseca, Ruben Davis, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 7 Comments

Chron overview of At Large #2

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron looks at one of the most competitive races involving an incumbent on the ballot this year. A minister, architect and city accountant are vying to unseat Councilman Andrew C. Burks Jr. from the Position 2 at-large seat on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, David Robinson, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Modesto Rivera-Colon, Trebor Gordon | Comments Off

Where things stand going into early voting

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

A few impressions of the state of the races as we head into early voting. Mayor – The thing that I will be looking for as initial results get posted at 7 PM on November 5 is how the gaggle … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Anne Sung, Annise Parker, Astrodome, Ben Hall, Bill Frazer, Brenda Stardig, constitutional amendments, David Robinson, Dwight Boykins, Harris County, Harvin Moore, HCC, Helena Brown, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Mayor, Pasadena, redistricting, Ronald Green, Texas, Wanda Adams, Zeph Capo | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Twofer number two

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Another pair of endorsements from the Chron, again one obvious and one that required more thought. First, the easy one. Centered along the Westpark Tollway toward the city’s far west edges, District F is Houston’s international district. When people from … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Hoang, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, David Robinson, District F, Election 2011, Election 2013, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut | Comments Off

Interview with CM Andrew Burks

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

There are so far three races in which an incumbent Council member faces at least one credible opponent. The first is in At Large #2, where CM Andrew Burks is in his first term. As you know, CM Burks has … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews | 4 Comments

Council approves Costco tax rebate

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I still don’t think this is a good idea. The Houston City Council on Wednesday approved a $1 million economic development deal to help Costco build a store outside the city limits. In a rambling discussion ending in a 12-3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Andrew Burks, budget, Clarence Bradford, Costco, Ed Gonzalez, Grand Parkway, Houston, Houston City Council, I-10, Larry Green, sales taxes | 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

Budget time in Houston

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Houston City Council has begun the process of debating Mayor Parker’s budget for the next fiscal year by proposing 60 amendments to it. Parker’s budget would spend $4.5 billion, including fee-supported enterprise funds such as the aviation department and utility … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, budget, Clarence Bradford, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, property taxes | Comments Off

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

Endorsement watch: Planned Parenthood gets an early start

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox on Friday: Today the Board of Directors of the Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast ACTION FUND Inc, (PPGCAF) voted to endorse the following candidates for the November City Election. Each of the endorsed candidates has demonstrated a strong … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Annise Parker, Clarence Bradford, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2011, Election 2013, Ellen Cohen, endorsements, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jerry Davis, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Laster, Planned Parenthood, Ronald Green, Stephen Costello | Comments Off

A first look at the 2013 elections

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

It is 2013, right? So while we have the SD06 special election and the new legislative session to worry about, it’s not too early to start talking about the 2013 elections. Let’s start with a peek at the campaign finance … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Annise Parker, Ben Hall, Brenda Stardig, Bruce Austin, campaign finance reports, Dwight Boykins, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Greg Meyers, Harvin Moore, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Larry Marshall, Mary Ann Perez, Mayor, Mike Lunceford, Neeta Sane, Ronald Green, special election, term limits, Yolanda Navarro Flores | 13 Comments

MFU Houston encounters some resistance

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

No one ever said updating Houston’s food truck ordinances would be easy. On Tuesday, more than 50 mobile food truck owners and supporters showed up at a council committee hearing to push for changes to the city’s mobile food unit … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, glorious food | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, downtown, food trucks, Greater Houston Restaurant Association, Houston, Houston City Council, MFU Houston | 1 Comment

No term limits referendum this fall

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Much as I dislike our silly term limits ordinance, I think this is the correct term of action. A City Council committee on Monday killed a proposal to ask voters whether to give the mayor, controller and council members up … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, Bill White, Election 2012, Houston, Houston City Council, Phil Hardberger, polls, San Antonio, term limits | Comments Off

Council defers on strip club fee

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Tagged for a week. Consideration of a $5-per-head fee on customers of strip clubs to pay for reducing the city’s backlog of untested rape kits has been delayed for a week. Council members Melissa Noriega and Al Hoang both tagged … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Al Hoang, Andrew Burks, budget, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2012, Ellen Cohen, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, lawsuit, Oliver Pennington, plastic bags, sexually oriented businesses, strip clubs, term limits | 5 Comments

Budget amendment time

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Now that Mayor Parker has formally submitted her proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, it’s time for Council members to submit their amendments for consideration. I’m going to start at the bottom of the story with the two proposals that … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, budget, Ed Gonzalez, Ellen Cohen, food stamps, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Houston Food Bank, Jack Christie, lawsuit, Mike Sullivan, plastic bags, rape kits, sexually oriented businesses, Stephen Costello, term limits, The Lege, Wanda Adams | 4 Comments

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