Jose Carlos Gonzalez

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Jose Carlos Gonzalez

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November 5, 2019

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Jose Carlos Gonzalez ran for election to the Houston City Council to represent At-large Position 3 in Texas. Gonzalez lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Gonzalez 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 At-large Position 3

Incumbent Michael Kubosh defeated Janaeya Carmouche in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 3 on December 14, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Kubosh (Nonpartisan)	61.3	103,969
	Submit photo	Janaeya Carmouche (Nonpartisan)	38.7	65,634

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 169,603
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General election

General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 3

Incumbent Michael Kubosh and Janaeya Carmouche advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jose Carlos Gonzalez and Marcel McClinton in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 3 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Kubosh (Nonpartisan)	47.8	92,436
✔	Submit photo	Janaeya Carmouche (Nonpartisan)	21.5	41,582
		Jose Carlos Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)	19.2	37,198
	Submit photo	Marcel McClinton (Nonpartisan)	11.5	22,168

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 193,384
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jose Carlos Gonzalez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzalez'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 the son of Mexican immigrants and first thing I did when obtained my naturalization in 2008 was register to vote. I am now very proud to participate in this beautiful democratic system and am determined to protect and preserve this beautiful system for our children and grand children by bringing the community together to work on the problems we face.

My father immigrated to the U.S. during WWII with $15 in his pocket, and through hard work and determination he gave us the opportunities to succeed through education that he never had. After graduating with an advance degree in resource allocation for homeland security I have worked on issues important to our homeland security including health, resilience, environment and security. While at Military University, I researched homeland security issues and worked on the White House Small Business Council Medicaid Expansion Task Force of 2010.

With my background I look forward to give back to the wonderful city that has been so good to me and my family.

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?

• Bring Community Together
• Community Resilience and Preparedness
• Health, Security, Resilience and Environment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about homeland security issues of public policy.

The government's most sacred duty is in providing security and helping people remain "resilient in the face of adversity".

In an era of changing climate and climatic events the risks to residents multiplies and requires a re-architecting of frameworks through which to evaluate win/reward in the allocation of the city's scarce resources.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

City Council is the de facto legislative body for the city. Policy making is an intrinsic part of the job. As such there is a lot that city council can accomplish, together with the major,, in bettering our wonderful city.

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

I look up to Martin Luther King Jr. He once said that our capacity to love is tied to our capacity to forgive. This is so relevant in today's divided society. We need to search for our capacity to forgive and make mends if we are to advance with the challenges and opportunities we face.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"The Audacity of Hope"

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

For any position in government the most helpful 'principle" I believe is selfless service and commitment to the community being represented.

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

I believe what would make me a successful officeholder is the quality of believing and having hope in a better city and a better community.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe the core responsibilities of this office is to look for the security and the resilience of its residents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like my legacy to be contributing to the preservation of the beautiful American democratic system.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was highway construction.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is one I am working on "Resilience in the 21st. century"

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

star spangled banner

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

A struggles in my life has been witnessing entire communities suffering needlessly.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

At large city council positions - of which there are five (5) out of sixteen (16) council seats, hold greater power than district seats in that they represent the whole city. That is, when we have a problem in our districts we actually have six (6) representatives that can help us, not just one (1) - the district one. The risk therefore exists of at-large council members who represent only certain districts at the detriment of other districts.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do not believe experience in government or politics is necessary to hold this office. It may be beneficial but flint necessary as government and politics always needs renewal and a new set of eyes and new perspective of looking at things.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

For any position in government the most helpful 'skill' I believe is selfless service and commitment to the community being represented.

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