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Home2023

Year: 2023

Commentary

The City of Houston 2023 elections: Less money for transit but more money for roads (Part One)

August 22, 2023 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer writes that mayoral hopefuls should make a bold pledge to stop wasting money on METRO Next and redirect funding to roads.

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On lengthening residency requirements to run for Houston City Council

August 16, 2023 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer discusses the positives of changing the residency requirements to run for office in the City of Houston.

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On the state of Texas takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD)

July 22, 2023 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer comments on the state’s takeover of HISD, the predictable outcry, and what it all means.

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Why Sheila Jackson Lee should not be elected the next mayor of Houston

June 5, 2023 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer comments on Sheila Jackson Lee’s bid to become Houston’s next mayor.

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The City of Houston revenue cap: Neal Meyer saves you money!

May 23, 2023 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer explains how he and a small crew of activists really did SAVE YOU MONEY with the revenue cap vote.

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A comment on the City of Houston’s proposed conservation district ordinance

February 23, 2023 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer comments on the City of Houston’s draft “Conservation District” ordinance.

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