Daphne Scarbrough

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Daphne Scarbrough

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Last election

November 5, 2019

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Birthplace

Long Beach, Calif.

Religion

Christian: Methodist

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Daphne Scarbrough ran for election to the Houston City Council to represent District C in Texas. Scarbrough lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Scarbrough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council District C

Abbie Kamin defeated Shelley Kennedy in the general runoff election for Houston City Council District C on December 14, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abbie Kamin (Nonpartisan)	59.4	19,552
	Submit photo	Shelley Kennedy (Nonpartisan)	40.6	13,364

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,916
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General election

General election for Houston City Council District C

The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council District C on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abbie Kamin (Nonpartisan)	31.8	11,971
✔	Submit photo	Shelley Kennedy (Nonpartisan)	14.5	5,458
		Greg Meyers (Nonpartisan)	13.5	5,098
	Submit photo	Mary Smith (Nonpartisan)	12.1	4,539
	Submit photo	Candelario Cervantez (Nonpartisan)	5.2	1,950
		Amanda Wolfe (Nonpartisan)	4.8	1,793
		Bob Nowak (Nonpartisan)	4.0	1,505
		Kevin Walker (Nonpartisan)	3.8	1,425
	Submit photo	Rodney Hill (Nonpartisan)	2.8	1,045
		Daphne Scarbrough (Nonpartisan)	2.2	811
	Submit photo	Sean Marshall (Nonpartisan)	1.9	718
		Ethan Michelle Ganz (Nonpartisan)	1.8	669
	Submit photo	Gladys House (Nonpartisan)	1.8	659
	Submit photo	Felix Cisneros (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,641
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Campaign themes

2019

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Daphne Scarbrough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scarbrough's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a life long Houstonian, who loves Houston and is making my first political run for office. I am an independent businesswoman who has owned and operated a metal fabrication business since 1982, The Brass Maiden. My business experience is invaluable for City Council decisions on construction contracts and negotiations. I have been on commercial and residential construction sites for over 37 yrs. working alongside the contractors. My problem solving skills with client's needs and issues, will be very useful for my constiuents I have been involved with parking, neighborhood issues on transit and special district taxation for over 15yrs. I am very experienced at presenting the issues to State agencies, City Councils,County Commissioners Court, Transit Councils, City Commissions, Federal hearings, and local neighborhood meetings. I have managed money as a business owner and know when to spend and not spend, this is a concept that needs more utilization at City Council. I have a great degree from the University of Texas at Austin and am ready to use it to help Houston with our flooding, infrastructure, drainage, and neighborhood protection from over-development issues which tie into our drainage and waste water needs. It is going to take a coalition with Harris County and the Federal government to get projects done, I have experience with this and am ready to use it for District C taxpayers.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Get the City Budget on firmer ground.
• Flooding and drainage, more work with the County and Federal agencies on these issues.
• Infrastructure, rebuilding the streets and sidewalks.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transit and taxation. Houston has plenty of money for transit, it is not utilized well enough to get people from point A to B in a reasonable time frame and a safe manner.
We need to keep our taxation of businesses in check, we need the jobs that go with the businesses. We need to keep Houston for young people and the older citizens who are living on fixed incomes.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington. He was amazing to have held together the infancy of our Country with very few resources. His inspiration and ability to lead a rough group of rebels to the winning side was amazing. England was a wealthy, experienced foe to battle.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, honesty, and tenacity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a good listener, like to do research and learn.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Better streets and drainage. More greenspace and trees.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Mark Twain's The Guilded Age

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Finding enough time.

Why should people vote for you instead of one of your opponents?

I have more tools for the office than they do. I have continuously worked and held together a specialty metal fabrication business through all the up and down economies of the last 37 years. I have more experience dealing with happy and unhappy people in a professional manner. I have been a hands on owner of my business, I know the reality of construction, the length of time involved and the amount of money to get the job done. None of my opponents have this experience. I am well educated on transit issues and State law on special taxing districts. None of my opponents have any of this experience.

What do you support that the majority of your party opposes?

A woman's right to choose and manage her own body.

What previous president do you admire most?

George Washington

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