Priorities

Prioritize Public Safety with Smart, Compassionate Solutions

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Keep Violent Criminals Off the Streets

Violence has no place in our city. After years of decline, violent crime is rising once again. We must respond with strong, effective law enforcement combined with prevention strategies that work—including proven public health approaches to reduce gun violence, now the leading cause of death among children in America.

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Keep People Who Need Help Out of Jail

It’s unacceptable that our county jail has become the largest provider of mental health care in Texas. People experiencing mental health or substance use crises deserve treatment, not incarceration. Programs like the Sobering Center and Crisis Call Diversion Program are smart, humane alternatives that must be expanded.

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Protect Our Neighborhoods from Daily Disruptions

Illegal dumping, after-hours noise, trash, and car break-ins degrade the quality of life in our communities. Whether it’s bar-related disturbances along Emancipation or Washington Avenue, or persistent dumping in neighborhoods like Acres Homes and Sunnyside, these issues demand real attention. While violent crime is the top concern, addressing lower-level, non-violent offenses is essential to building safe, livable neighborhoods.

Deliver Reliable Services, Transparent Governance, and Fiscal Responsibility

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Get the Basics Right

Big progress starts with doing the small things well. That means consistently picking up garbage and recycling, repairing water leaks and potholes without delay, properly timing traffic signals, and making it easy for residents and small business owners to get permits. These basic services are the foundation of a well-run city—and we must get them right.

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Make City Services Transparent and Accountable

Voters deserve to see how their city is performing. Transparency builds trust and accountability. A public, real-time, report-card-style system for tracking city services would empower residents to hold officials accountable—and help leaders make smarter, more efficient decisions.

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Be Honest with Taxpayers and Fiscally Responsible

Just like Houston families managing tight budgets in uncertain times, city leaders must act responsibly with public funds. Inflation, healthcare costs, and job security are top of mind for many. City government must be transparent about challenges, avoid waste, and make long-term financial decisions that protect Houston’s future—no matter what’s happening in Washington or Austin.

Build a Resilient, Future-Ready Houston

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Prepare for Extreme Weather and Flooding

We can’t stop the rain—but we can outsmart the floods. By investing in practical, proactive flood prevention strategies like regular ditch maintenance, expanding Stormwater Action Teams, and using green infrastructure such as dual-purpose detention ponds that double as greenspace, we can reduce the risk of flood damage to homes, streets, and vehicles.

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Keep Houston Moving with Smarter Transportation

Houston’s diversity and size demand flexible, modern transportation solutions. With new investments in the Build Houston Forward program, we can improve streets and drainage. But we must also double down on mass transit, safe pedestrian routes, and bike-friendly infrastructure. In a city like Houston, a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t work.

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Invest in Long-Term, Transformational Projects

Just as the Houston Ship Channel reshaped our city, it’s time to champion the next big project in response to accelerating climate risks. Whether it’s the Ike Dike, the Galveston Bay Park Plan, or the proposed stormwater tunnel system, city leadership must actively advocate for the major funding needed to make these long-term, protective solutions a reality.

Secure Houston’s Water Future

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Protect and Expand Our Water Supply

By 2030, the Houston region’s water demand is projected to exceed its available supply. Climate change is putting pressure on our natural water sources, while rapid population growth is intensifying competition for water across Texas. Houston must act now—through smart planning, conservation, and investment—to protect and expand its water resources for future generations.

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Fix Our Aging Water Infrastructure

Houston loses nearly 32 billion gallons of water every year due to leaking pipes—enough to supply all of Fort Worth for an entire year. Industry standards recommend replacing 20% of a city’s water system every decade, yet Houston has only replaced 6% over the past ten years. This level of neglect puts our entire city at risk. It’s time to treat water infrastructure as the critical, life-sustaining priority it is.