As a Real Estate Broker, a small business owner, and a homeowner, I know that for many Houstonians our home is not only a place to live but one of the largest investments we will have. I want to work to help protect our neighborhoods, by having funding restored to what I consider essential city services, such as the 311 Helpline and Neighborhood Protection. The 311 Helpline is no longer open on weekends, and I understand that the Department of Neighborhoods, formerly Neighborhood Protection Corp, is now underfunded.
As a City without zoning, many of us depend upon these city departments to protect our neighborhoods and communities. And as a past President of our Civic Association and Superneighborhood I know the burnout and frustration that community volunteers have when faced with a lack of assistance from the City. We depend upon the City as a partner, and at the very least as a tool to use in protecting our communities from illegal dumping, trashy lots, high weeds, junk automobiles, etc.
Not only do civic minded community volunteers get the brunt of disgruntled residents in our communities, but we also know the difficulty in relying upon a few civic minded individuals to resolve them. Although the Houston Police Department is often called upon to assist in resolving quality of life issues, such as late night parties, loud music, speeding vehicles, etc., it appears that these issues are consider minor, and rarely result in ticketing. We need better cooperation from HPD in enforcement of city ordinances that affect our Quality of Life.
Pol adv paid for by the Gordon Goss Campaign
Treasurer Gordon Goss