Neighborhood News

Meeting Reminder
Houston Community Advisory Panel
Community Advisory Panel to Goodyear, LyondellBasell Houston Refinery,
PL Propylene, Rhodia, TPC Group, and Valero Refinery

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
@ 6 PM
TPC Group’s Plant Cafeteria
Proposed Agenda
¡ State of the Plant Reports
2012 Achievements, 2013 Goals, and an Outlook for 2013
¡ Next Meetings – Options and Input

Please RSVP to Mary Jane: 713-993-9317 or m.j.naquin@informedfutures.com

A Neighborhood Sweep was done and the results are in!!

Please keep in mind that this month was Heavy Trash for “Tree Waste” not “junk!” so therefore these addresses have been documented for having junk waste out on the curb. Please remove as soon as possible to refrain from being cited by the City of Houston.

Junk Waste on the curve by the hundred block of:

1. 800 Gober St.
2. 1000 Ruell St.
3. 1400 Ruell St. (JMV & JUNK WASTE)
4. 600 Ruell St.
5.
700 Axilda St.
6. 900 Axilda St.
7. 1100 Axilda St.
8. 1200Axilda St.
9. 1400 Axilda St. (Backyard)
10. 500 Christine
11. 1400 Christine St.
12. 500 Ahrens St.
13. 600 Ahrens St.
14. 900 Mayo St.
15. 1000 Aubert St.
16. 900 Ogilvie St.
17. 1000 Ogilvie St.
18. 1200 Oglivie St.
19. 1300 Ogilvie St.
20. 1400 Ogilvie St.
21. 5000 Michael St.
22. 4800 Michael St.
23. 1400 Loper St.

A notice has been posted at the door of each actual address. Please remove as soon as possible before the neighborhood next follow-up!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will get back with you in a timely manner.

Houston, TX – District E Houston City Council Member Dave Martin was officially sworn in today among colleagues, friends and family during the first city council meeting of the new year. Council Member Martin is a longtime resident of the district and brings a wealth of knowledge and unparalleled public and private experience to his new role.

“I am truly grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve the constituents of District E, and look forward to working together to better not only our communities but the entire City of Houston as well,” said Council Member Martin.

Since the November election, Council Member Martin has readily met with several directors of city departments to gain a better understanding of how each department operates and what to expect to effectively work together on behalf of his constituents. Council Member Martin and staff will continue to actively work with these key individuals as well as the community throughout his first term.

As constituent service is of his first priority, he welcomes all residents of the district to contact his office with questions or concerns and to follow him on social media to stay updated on recent news.

Council Member Martin takes the seat former Council Member Mike Sullivan occupied before being elected Harris County Tax Assessor last November.

To learn more, please contact Council Member Dave Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008.

Subscribe to Council Member Martin’s e-newsletter and follow him on Twitter and Facebook!

From the Office of

Council Member Sullivan

Christmas season is here, and so is the end of my term on Houston City Council.  My last city council meeting just concluded, and I worked hard to make sure that the conservative values of my council district were heard at the council table.  Rest assured, the mayor and city council know what is important to the district.  I have been vigilant in making sure your voices were heard from the first day I was sworn in until the gavel dropped on my last meeting.

 It has been an honor to work for the taxpayers of District E.  As I have said before, it is the most professionally rewarding experience I have ever had.  There is nothing to compare it to, and that is why 3 people ran to fill my seat.  Mr. Dave Martin won the election, and  I could not be more excited for him and the residents of District E.  He is someone I have known for many years, and he has a true servant’s heart.  He will serve us all well.  Also, please know that he is his own man.  He is not afraid to stand up and fight for what is right, and he has great personal values that will help him persevere through the tough times.  It is an honor for me to call him “Council Member Martin”.

Just so you know how well Council Member Martin and I work, we are in the middle of a serious and meaningful transition.  He has hired his staff, and I give them very high marks.  He and I have also sat in on approximately 20 transition meetings with various city departments.  These meetings have proven to be very beneficial so he can hit the ground running when he is sworn in on January 2nd.

Let me thank you again for being so supportive of me during my 5 years on Houston City Council.

Immediate Release: December 10, 2012

Contact: Allie Smart (832) 393-3008

Residents of District E,

I am writing to you to give an update of what has been occurring over the last 30 days, since you have elected me to serve as your Council Member. I would like to begin by saying thank you for your tremendous support in my race for Houston City Council. I am truly privileged to have the opportunity to represent you as your District E Council Member. My highest priority now and will continue to be constituent service; my office will be dedicated to being responsive to you as residents of District E. Please know that you can count on me to uphold valuable service and representation throughout the City of Houston.

Before getting sworn in on January 2, 2013, I am committed to learning as much about the City and District E as possible. With the help of Council Member Sullivan, I have met with City of Houston Department Directors to gain an in-depth understanding about how each city department operates. I  have met with the Director of Finance, Kelly Dowe, Director of Public Works & Engineering, Dan Kruger, City Attorney, Dave Feldman, HFD Assistant Chief Thomas Munoz, and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Susan Christian. I have twelve additional meetings with department directors before the end of the year. I’ve attended many community meetings and events and have had the opportunity to meet several District E community leaders. I’m looking forward to working with these individuals as we move forward.

In conclusion, I am proud to announce that I have hired Allie Smart as my Chief of Staff. Allie formerly worked at the Texas State Capitol for District 8 State Representative, Byron Cook, serving as Director of Special Projects. Since 2011, Allie has served District E working with Council Member Mike Sullivan as his South Sector Manager, Agenda Director and most recently as Chief of Staff. I would also like to announce that I’ve asked Lauren Doak to serve District E as Director of Special Projects. Over the last year, Lauren has been working as Marketing Specialist in the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism division promoting the State of Texas leisure travel and meetings markets. Prior to her time in Austin, she was a member of the District E team serving as South Sector Manager for Council Member Mike Sullivan. Both Allie and Lauren bring a diverse set of skills and experiences to the office. They are both dedicated individuals that truly care about the District E community. There will be other exciting personnel announcements in the future.

Moving forward, my office will author monthly newsletters to inform you about the many happenings at City Hall, District E and within the City. Please continue to look out for press releases, news alerts and social media updates. Never hesitate to contact my office to set up a meeting or offer suggestions. As residents of District E, let’s work together to better not only our communities, but the entire City of Houston.

Thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you,

Dave Martin, Council Member-Elect