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Amy Peck
Council Member, District A, City of Houston
NonpartisanCityDistrict A
About
Amy Peck represents District A on the northwest side of Houston.
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Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
Council District
ID
A
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Focus areas
3Policies and laws
3Active
Houston's Plan to Fight Climate Change and Keep Our City Safe
The city's roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and building resilience to extreme heat and flooding events.
City
Active
Harris County Flood Control Bond
A $2.5 billion bond program funding over 230 flood risk reduction projects across Harris County, including channel improvements, stormwater detention, and voluntary property buyouts.
County
HB 1927Enacted
Texas Law Lets Adults Carry Guns Without Special Permission
Allows eligible Texans aged 21+ to carry handguns without obtaining a license or completing training, effective September 2021.
State
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East New York Voters Want Better Housing, Clean Streets, and Transit
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