HOUSTON HOUSING COLLABORATIVE in partnership with Trinity United Methodist Church

HOUSTON MAYORAL FORUM 2023

Watch the video below to hear the candidates' responses to
important questions on housing related issues.

Trinity United Methodist Church 2600 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004

SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2023 @11:00a-12:30p

Through September’s Mayoral Forum on Affordable Housing in Houston, co-hosts HHC and Trinity United Methodist Church succeeded in putting housing issues on the radar of mayoral candidates. Prior to the forum, campaign materials of the leading candidates had not addressed housing as an issue. At the September 9 forum, leading candidates Robert Gallegos, Lee Kaplan, Sheila Jackson Lee, and John Whitmire responded to questions from the moderators for more than one hour. Over 200 attended the forum at Trinity Church in Third Ward and many others have watched via streaming.

 

In addition to candidates providing their views on Houston’s need for affordable housing, the forum secured commitments from each of these candidates to develop and implement a comprehensive housing plan in their first term in office. Commitments came both in person during the forum and through a written questionnaire responses that these candidates and two others submitted in advance of the event. The Collaborative encourages all Houstonians to vote when the city selects a new mayor in the November election and in a runoff which may follow in December. Watch a recording of the forum and view responses to the questionnaire on this website.

Watch the video below to see the candidates’ position on important housing related issues.

The Houston Mayoral Candidate Forum addressed crucial issues related to development of affordable housing, housing preservation, neighborhood protection, and overall quality of life. The forum provided a platform to enable attendees to gain a clear understanding of the candidates' positions on these vital policy imperatives.

The Houston Mayoral Candidate Forum created an opportunity for the community to engage with leaders as they address the pressing issues that define our city's housing ecosystem.

Delve into meaningful discussions about the development of affordable housing, ensuring the preservation of cherished neighborhoods, and the overall enhancement of our residents' quality of life. Be a part of the conversation that seeks to create a city where housing is not just a structure, but a cornerstone of thriving communities.

Your voice matters – let's build a Houston that's equitable, sustainable, and vibrant for all. Don't miss out on this crucial forum shaping the path to a better tomorrow!


Candidate Questionnaire Responses

Check out the candidate’s answers on important affordable housing questions!

Click each name below to reveal answer.

HOUSTON MAYORAL FORUM 2023

September 9th, 2023

11AM – 12:30 PM

Trinity United Methodist Church

2600 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004

Watch the video above to hear the candidates’ positions on vital policy imperatives on crucial housing issues.

For future sponsorship opportunities contact,
HHC Executive Director, Alan Watkins:
alan.watkins@houstonhousingcollaborative.org

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