Greetings from Council Member Mike Knox
At Large Council Member Pos 1
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On Wednesday, April 4
th, Houston City Council is expected to vote on the Mayor’s proposed revisions to Chapter 19 related to the floodplain elevation requirements. While everyone agrees that something must be done differently than we have in the past, I am concerned that, out of an abundance of emotion, the City may be engaging in over regulation. I am further concerned about the impact these changes will have on the affordability of housing in Houston and the potential conflict between the City ordinance and deed restricted neighborhoods. I have not yet been convinced that the data Council has been provided is complete. While the Mayor’s proposals will have an impact in future years, these changes will not benefit any existing structure.
As always, I welcome your comments on this or any other matter. Please contact me at
[email protected].
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I spent time with folks in Sunnyside discussing gang activity, mental health, and the availability of community resources. The discussion was robust, candid and we all learned a lot. Thanks to Pastor Nash for hosting at St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church.
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Attending the grand reopening of Fire Station #32 which received a make over after having been out of commission for quite some time. The community welcomed the fire teams back to their old stomping grounds in northeast Houston. Even though the station was out of commission at the time, it played a critical role in serving as a staging site during Hurricane Harvey.
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I was keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Crime Stoppers' Conference this year. I spoke on topics of gangs and how the audience could impact and reduce the likelihood of gang activity in their schools, communities, and their homes.
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Toured labor and delivery and neonatal intensive care floors. Texas Children's Hospital, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community by leading in patient care, education and research. TCH is proud to be consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation.
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Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is a fundraising bike ride that benefits Houston's Reforestation Program. This annual event offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with bike routes winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic districts and parks. With three ride length options, the Tour de Houston is the perfect event for leisure riders or cycling enthusiasts. In addition, it is a BP MS 150 recommended training ride.
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Since the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ began in 1932, more than $450 million has been committed to the youth of Texas. The Rodeo has presented nearly 17,000 scholarships since the first scholarship was awarded in 1957.
Currently, more than 2,000 students are on Rodeo scholarships, attending more than 80 different Texas colleges and universities. The value of these scholarships is approximately $47 million.
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The Houston Astros signed the reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve to a five year contract extension.
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Northside High School visits with CM Knox about how elected officials can help students develop their community service project focused on improving community safety and increasing police presence in their neighborhoods. The goal is to raise awareness of the issues facing the community, as well as providing our students an opportunity to use their voice to enact change.
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President Donald Trump welcomed the
Houston Astros to the White House on Monday, March 12, 2018. "To all of the players and the management of the Houston Astros, I want to say thanks for being true champions on and off the field," Trump said during a half-hour ceremony in the East Room. "You really exemplify what greatness is all about. And it's a credit to the players here today."
He also praised the club for its efforts in helping the city of Houston overcome the damage caused last summer by Hurricane Harvey.
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Honored to take part in the ribbon cutting and tour of HCC's brand new Houston West Institute on Hayes
Rd. The mission of the Houston Community College Online Continuing Education Program is to provide students an educational experience that is relevant, effective, engaging, cost-effective, and accessible.
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HFD Cadet Class 2018A Graduation
March 8, 2018 at 2 pm. This event was held at the Val Jahnke Training Facility Gym. This was a small class of 24. Director and Presiding Judge for the Municipal Courts Department J. Elaine Marshall administers the oath to the new cadets.
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Council Member Larry Green was so proud of his district and fought hard for everyone in District K. We are holding CM Green's family in our prayers. "I've come to rely on CM Green to be among the most fair and bi-partisan Council Members on Houston City Council. Someone interested in the citizens of his district and city before anything else. I will miss his presence on Council. "
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First home game at Minute Maid Park is April 2 against the Orioles.
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Chief of Staff
John Moss
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Administrative Coordinator
Sheena Childs
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Communications Director
Lanny Griffith
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