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Larry Green
Larry Green was a member of the Houston City Council in Texas, representing District K. He was elected to the council in 2011.[1] Larry Green won the general election on November 3, 2015. Green died in March 2018 and a special election was called to elect someone to the remainder of his term.[2]
Biography
Green received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston and a J.D. from Texas Southern University. He works as an attorney in a private practice. He has experience with the following organizations:
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Member, Greater Houston Partnership
- Board trustee, Brentwood Baptist Church
- Board member, Texas Black Expo
- Member, College of Science and Technology Advisory Board at Texas Southern University[3]
Campaign themes
2015
Green's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
District (K) lean it up, Green it up[4]
- Excerpt: "We plan to use special events, social media and partnerships with environmental organizations, community groups and civic clubs to educate residents on how to make District K greener, healthier and more eco-friendly. We will also implement methods of cleaning up the neighborhood, while suggesting ways to maintain a green environment."
Neighborhood improvements[5]
- Excerpt: "Continue to coordinate with TxDOT on the streetlights installation project along the US 90A corridor. Upon completion, the installation project will finally illuminate the South Main St. corridor from I-610 to Beltway 8."
- Excerpt: "Continually work with the Department of Neighborhoods to identify dangerous/unsound buildings throughout the district and get them on the City’s demolition list."
Elections
2015
- See also: Houston, Texas municipal elections, 2015
The city of Houston, Texas, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 24, 2015.[6] Incumbent Larry Green ran unopposed for District K.[7]
See also
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from the City of Houston
- Official campaign website
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Houston, "District K," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Eyewitness News, "Houston council member Larry Green dies at 52," March 26, 2018
- ↑ City of Houston website, "About Larry Green," accessed September 15, 2015
- ↑ Larry Green campaign website, "Klean It Up, Green It Up," accessed September 15, 2015
- ↑ Larry Green campaign website, "2015 Initiatives," accessed September 15, 2015
- ↑ Harris County, "Important 2015 Election Dates," accessed January 12, 2015
- ↑ City of Houston website, "November 3, 2015 General Election Candidates," accessed August 27, 2015
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