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New Billboards! Guess Where I'm Located!

Have you seen me? The Green campaign has new billboards in District K! Let these billboards be a constant reminder that Larry Green wants to build a better District K, starting with economic development, improving infrastructure, and keeping our neighborhoods safe. Send us a picture if you see one in your neighborhood! Larry@greenfordistrictk.com

Green in the Community

Recently, Larry Green had the honor of visiting with the residents of Dumbarton Oaks at their civic club meeting. The meeting was another opportunity for Green to hear first-hand their concerns. They were excited and ready to give Green the opportunity to address their issues.

The discussion revolved around the following concerns: animal control, parking violations, heavy trash violations, and street repair.  Below is a glimpse into some of the questions and answers Green discussed with the Dumbarton Oaks Civic Club.

Question: I have a neighbor who has more pets than I think should be allowed. They roam the neighborhood. There needs to be something done about the amount of pets one person is allowed to care for.

Green's Answer: Currently, the city of Houston's BARC program handles any problems concerning dogs or cats. There is an ordinance distinguishing between individual pet ownership and running a kennel. A person is allowed to own up to three dogs. After that the home would be considered a kennel and is subject to the rules and laws governing kennel ownership. There is no limit on the amount of cats a person may own. I believe we need to be diligent in reporting loose dogs and cats to BARC so that our neighborhoods are safe places for our children to play and citizens to walk the neighborhood without fear of being bitten by stray animals.

Question: We have some neighbors that park their cars in their yards and make the neighborhood look unsightly? What can be done about this?

Green's Answer: The City of Houston has created a program designed to address this issue and protect property values.  I know how frustrating it can be to drive down your street and see two or three of your neighbors with cars parked all over their front lawn. Together, we can address this issue by making sure our neighborhoods take advantage of the provision offered by the Prohibited Yard Parking Program. We must organize our neighbors to apply for and support a PYP Requirement Area. Once granted by the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department, it is effective for 20 years. Any person who violates the area can be fined up to $150 per day.

Question: I have neighbors who put out heavy trash anytime they feel like it? And it just sits there for days drawing bugs and animals. What is your plan to put a stop to this?

Green's Answer: We have a great Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) here in Houston. The SWMD has rules and guidelines for the disposal of junk waste, now called heavy trash by the City of Houston. I have found that unfortunately, some of our residents honestly don't know these guidelines. It is important to inform our neighbors of the guidelines by including them in the neighborhood newsletter or purchasing yard signs that clearly state when a heavy trash pick-up day is approaching. We all must do our part and report any violations to keep our neighborhoods free from unattractive garbage piles on our streets.

Question: What do you plan to do to improve our streets and sidewalks? We have sidewalks that are overgrown and have not been repaired in years.

Green's Answer: As a native of this area of Houston, I am familiar with the overgrown sidewalks, potholes, and other infrastructure problems that need to be addressed. I plan to ensure that Dumbarton Oaks, along with all of District K receives its fair share of city resources to repair streets and make sure our sidewalks are maintained and functional.

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Pic of the Week

Hanging out in the neighborhood with the Madison High Football Team and Cheerleaders as they raise money washing cars.

Green Discusses The Issues

As your City Council Member, I will work every day on behalf of District K. My top priority is bringing jobs and economic development to the area.  We need a sustained and concerted effort to promote economic development and increase the standard of living in District K.

As  a lifelong resident of District K, I recognize that there is a lack of major businesses and companies in our area. Enticing businesses to locate in District K will in turn bring the job growth we need.  We should encourage developers to come into District K and develop commercial property, just as the Johnson Development Company did, bringing new businesses and jobs near the Corinthian Pointe subdivision.  We need more business hubs like the Power Center, which brought over 1,000 jobs to the Hiram Clarke community. It is also important that we make the restoration of Westbury Square a priority. As your City Council Member, it will be my responsibility to connect developers and businesses with vacancies and emphasize the special qualities of District K that businesses may find attractive.

We should also utilize District K's management districts to assist in bringing business to the area.  I will work closely with the Five Corners Management District, Brays Oak Management District, South Post Oak Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and other local entities to spur business development and foster job growth. This approach must make retaining existing businesses a priority by recognizing the contributions of long-standing businesses in the community.   We should also engage these businesses as strategic partners in helping make District K better place to live and work.

Job creation and economic development is my business. As the CEO of HoustonWorks, I have extensive experience establishing strategic partnerships that improve the lives of residents across the Houston area. I will put those same skills to work for the people of District K, creating partnerships to promote job training and creation.  I want to initiate healthy partnerships between business and our schools, such as Madison, Westbury, and Willowridge high schools, to provide at-risk students with workforce job training they need to gain employment.

Economic development is what District K needs, and it will be my top priority as your City Council Member. Together, I know we can increase economic activity in District K that builds on existing community assets and serves the common good.

Larry Green Garners Support From Council Predecessors

As Larry Green's campaign for Houston City Council District K picks up speed, he is also picking up support from some of Houston's top leaders. In the last week, Green has been endorsed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan and former U.S. Congressman Chris Bell, both of whom previously served on Houston City Council.

"I'm honored to have support from Vince Ryan and Chris Bell", said Green. "I have the utmost respect for both of them and their years of public service. They understand the value of putting the community first, which is the cornerstone of my campaign."  

     

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has proudly served the citizens of Houston in various offices since 1981. His belief in community involvement prompted him to put his support behind Larry Green.   

 "As President and CEO of HoustonWorks, Larry has proven to be an effective leader", Ryan said. "He would, without a doubt, use his leadership skills to serve the people of District K."    

Former U.S. Congressman Chris Bell

Also lending support to Green is former congressman Chris Bell. Bell is no stranger to the concerns and needs of Houston area residents, having served them for five years on Houston City Council.       

  "I am proud to support Larry Green for Houston City Council in the newly created District K", Bell said. "Larry's work with Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee and HoustonWorks shows that he has the ability to address the needs of the people and implement successful programs to improve the lives of Houston residents."  

  

These endorsements add to the growing list of support Green is receiving from community leaders, elected officials, and organizations throughout the City of Houston.

For a complete list of endorsements, visit www.greenfordistrictk.com.