It’s possible that new District C Councilwoman Ellen Cohen is the first female Jewish council member in the city’s history. Continue Reading »
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TxDOT alters detour to appease bikers, hikers
Texas highway officials on Wednesday said they will tweak bicycle and pedestrian routes around a massive Loop 610 North construction project to allow pedestrians and “experienced” bikers to pass through a heavily traveled intersection. Continue Reading »
More rape kits than thought remain untested at HPD Backlog estimate doubles to at least 6,000, department confirms
The Houston Police Department’s backlog of untested rape kits totals between 6,000 and 7,000 – 50 percent more than what officials previously acknowledged, according to a memo from Chief Charles McClelland. Continue Reading »
Houston City Council tweaking towing ordinance
If your car is towed in the city of Houston, you’ll no longer have to go as far, and perhaps, not have to pay as much to get it back.
In the past, wreckers could take a vehicle to a distant shop, which would then charge high fees. There was little the city could do since they were located outside the city limits.
That’s all changing soon. Houston City Council tweaked the towing ordinance. It requires all towed vehicles to stay within the city limits. Continue Reading »
Urban Living Outside the Loop?
A proposed Houston ordinance that would extend the city’s urban development zone out to the beltway drew a lot of public interest at City Hall. The changes would allow builders to develop more townhomes outside the loop and create higher density neighborhoods. Residents want more time for public input.Chapter 42 of the code of ordinances deals with land use and development. Continue Reading »
Houston council puts brakes on auto repair shop rules
Regulations that would require automotive repair shops to get written permission before making costly repairs stalled in the Houston City Council on Wednesday amid confusion about the implications of the proposal.
Mayor Annise Parker and Houston Police Department officials touted the changes as consumer protections to prevent Houstonians from getting stuck with hefty bills for repair work they never sought or approved. Continue Reading »
Thank YOU!!
What a difference a week makes! I am overwhelmed by your calls and emails and I am so appreciative of the support.
To thank you we are hosting an open house at Cohen Campaign Headquarters (2045 Southwest Freeway) this week. Stop by any time Tuesday – Friday from 10-5 for coffee and pastries. And bring your yard signs! Let’s recycle and keep Houston beautiful! (If you were gracious enough to display the larger 4 x 4 yard sign, staffers will pick them up this week.)
I look forward to thanking you in person.
Sincerely,
Ellen
We did it!
We celebrated victory last night! I’m so excited to announce that I will be serving the newly-formed District C on the Houston City Council. Thanks to you for your words of encouragement, volunteer hours, financial contributions, house parties, and of course, your VOTES!
We couldn’t have done it without you. We faced a crowded slate, a new district, and a year full of frustrated voters. We worked hard and are now ready to focus our energies on preparing to serve you.
We ran a positive race, a respectful race, a race of which I can be proud.
Thank you again for your friendship and support. And while this may be a bit early, permit me to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving–we all have so much for which to be thankful.
Sincerely,
Ellen
Cohen Says She Ran Race She Can Be Proud Of
Ellen Cohen leads the five-way race to succeed termed out Anne Clutterbuck as District C council member. She has 54 percent of the vote with early votes, absentees and about an eighth of precincts counted. Continue Reading »
Women To Watch on Election Day
Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day for local and state elections in several states. Kentucky is holding statewide elections, and two women are vying to keep at least one female holding statewide office in the Bluegrass state. Mississippi is holding statewide and legislative races and feature several women running for top offices including 44 women running for House and Senate seats. New Jersey and Virginia are holding elections for their state legislatures. In New Jersey, 67 women are running for senate and assembly member seats. Virginia has 35 women on the ballot for house and delegate seats.
Following are some of the women we will be watching for their results on Election night: Continue Reading »