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City Hall Annex
900 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002
PO Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251-1562
Jeremy Harris
Chief of Staff
Eric Widaski
Deputy Chief of Staff
Sharon Shanahan
Administrative Services Director
Sal Rueda
Director of Constituent Services
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Complete Communities: Gulfton
On April 17th, Mayor Turner announced a new initiative to improve the quality of life in some of the City's most underserved neighborhoods. Five neighborhoods were announced as the target areas, including one neighborhood in District J - Gulfton.
With a population of 180,000 persons, who speak as many as 85 different languages, District J has lead the City in its transformation as a multicultural beacon. When Gulfton was being developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it became an epicenter of rapid construction of apartment communities. These developments were designed to quickly house the multitudes of people who flocked to Houston from across the nation, during the economic boom of that era.
After the oil bust of the eighties, the area's newly affordable housing welcomed the City's next wave of new residents, who traveled to Houston from across the globe.
The Mayor's Complete Communities Initiative will seek to address some of the challenges facing the Gulfton community. Building upon a strong foundation of local neighborhood advocates, the community will work closely with City Departments to create a more complete neighborhood. Those advocates will work to provide: enhanced access to quality affordable homes; jobs; well-maintained parks and greenspace; improved streets and sidewalks; grocery stores and other retail; good schools and reliable transit options.
Thank You,
-Council Member Mike Laster, District J
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Sharpstown Plant Swap
 Save the date for the inaugural Sharpstown Parks Alliance Plant Swap at Lansdale Park on Saturday, May 13th, 2017. Bring your extra plants to share with other gardeners in the neighborhood! Check-in will be at 8:30am, with the exchange lasting from 9-11am.
For more information and to register, click here.
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S Rice Asphalt Overlay
Construction will begin soon on a S. Rice for an asphalt overlay from Elm St. to Westpark. Construction will last throughout most of the summer until Fall. Please be aware and plan accordingly.
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Campo del Sol
Campo Del Sol is a summer day camp that has taken place at Burnett Bayland Park for the past 15 years. The camp is for youth - aged 7-17 years old - who reside in the 77081 zip code. The Mayor's Anti-Gang Office operates the camp Monday through Thursday from 10am - 4pm for eight weeks (2 separate 4 week sessions). Session 1 is scheduled for June 5th through June 29th. Session 2 is scheduled for July 10th through August 3rd.
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Turnaround Houston
The Turnaround Houston initiative addresses the barriers to employment that many Houstonians face.There will be a free Turnaround Houston resource fair at the Southwest Multi-Service Center (6400 High Star) on Friday, May 12th from 9am to 1pm.
Featured at the fair will be various employer booths, information on job readiness, social services, resume building, education, interview preparation, mental health services, and other tools.
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 Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 4
AARP Chapter 4418 Meeting
Monday, May 8
Mid West Super Neighborhood #20 Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
City Council - Public Session
Saturday, May 13 Sharpstown Parks Alliance Plant Swap Monday, May 15
Gulfton Super Neighborhood #27 Meeting
Sharpstown Civic Assc. Board Meeting
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
Tuesday, May 16
City Council - Public Session
Saturday, May 20 Monday, May 22
Southwest Management District Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 23
City Council - Public Session
Alief Super Neighborhood Council Meeting
Thursday, May 25
International District Board of Directors Meeting
Sharpstown Civic Association Meeting
Tuesday, May 30
City Council - Public Session
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