The Change Engine
Alejandra Salinas
Council Member, At-Large 4, City of Houston
DemocraticCityDistrict AL4
About
Letitia Plummer represents all of Houston as an At-Large council member.
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Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
At-Large
ID
AL4
Focus areas
3Policies and laws
2Active
Complete Communities: Building Better Neighborhoods
A city initiative investing in historically underserved neighborhoods through infrastructure improvements, health access, workforce development, and community engagement.
City
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by voter referendum in November 2015.
City
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Oscar Wilde.