City Council District C Candidates

Emmanuel Guerrero

Phone: 832-408-1381
Email: emmanuelg@emmanuelguerrero.org
Facebook: N/A
Website: www.emmanuelguerrero.org/about-me

Why are you running for city council?

As a product of blue collar parents and the 1st in my family to obtaining a college education I firmly believe that supporting livable wages, education opportunities, good health care and better skill initiatives transformational changes in our communities and cities can occur. As a city council member I seek to champion those benefits, so that I can help all Pasadena residents and small businesses have the best opportunities for success. 

Each council district is comprised of thousands of people who live and work in Pasadena.  What qualifications, job training and/or volunteer experiences prepare you to serve as the representative of your district?

 In my career I have managed federal funds in assisting economic development, disaster relief and grant management for public entities such as Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties. This experience will not only help me improve my Pasadena District, but will also allow me to help lead Pasadena into a greater and better future. 

What are your top three priorities in serving the city of Pasadena, and one thing you want to advocate for specifically on behalf of your district?

Economic re-investment, Infrastructure Improvement, Support of Law Enforcement 

Attracting new business and retaining existing businesses is vital to the success of a community.  Business owners and industry partners large and small are faced with daily challenges - regulations, fees, permitting, workforce challenges and access to information and resources. What do you think needs to be done to support and grow existing businesses and to attract new businesses to choose Pasadena?

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy in helping them be successful we all benefit. I think what needs to be done to support and grow existing businesses is economic investment, added resources and engaging with them more frequently. 

Our city is mostly developed, and in order to grow, will have to begin to redevelop.  How would you facilitate redevelopment?  What tools (TIRZ, chapter 380 agreements, municipal bonds, livable community funding, management districts, grants) would you support to assist with redevelopment?

Focusing on obtaining and utilizing CDBG funding and HUD funding that we qualify for. 

“Pasadena Loves Local” is an initiative focused on supporting local business and encouraging all citizens to choose local to benefit our community. In your opinion, what can be done to improve the quality of life in Pasadena so that it is a great place for people to choose Pasadena to live, work, play and shop?

We must commit to stimulating economic activity in Pasadena by re-investing tax payer money in historically economically challenged area. 

Don Harrison

Phone: 713-560-8240
Email: harrisondus@yahoo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Don4Pasadena
Website: www.don4pasadena.org

 

 

Why are you running for city council?

To continue serving the people of Pasadena and represent their voice at City Hall.

Each council district is comprised of thousands of people who live and work in Pasadena.  What qualifications, job training and/or volunteer experiences prepare you to serve as the representative of your district?

In addition to my 28 years as serving as councilman, I have worked as Chief Review Appraiser with the Corps of Engineers and also worked many years as an appraiser at Harris County Right-of-Way Department.    Many years coaching and volunteering in youth sports.  Previously volunteered for the Pasadena Beautification Committee. 

What are your top three priorities in serving the city of Pasadena, and one thing you want to advocate for specifically on behalf of your district?

1) Public Safety
2) Roads and drainages
3) Economic Development 

Would be an advocate for bringing a mass transit system to Pasadena.

Attracting new business and retaining existing businesses is vital to the success of a community.  Business owners and industry partners large and small are faced with daily challenges - regulations, fees, permitting, workforce challenges and access to information and resources. What do you think needs to be done to support and grow existing businesses and to attract new businesses to choose Pasadena?

Streamlining the permitting process, including overview of standards and procedures of the construction process within the City of Pasadena with clear online guidelines.

Our city is mostly developed, and in order to grow, will have to begin to redevelop.  How would you facilitate redevelopment?  What tools (TIRZ, chapter 380 agreements, municipal bonds, livable community funding, management districts, grants) would you support to assist with redevelopment?

Would be open to any means of promoting redevelopment that benefits the City of Pasadena.

“Pasadena Loves Local” is an initiative focused on supporting local business and encouraging all citizens to choose local to benefit our community. In your opinion, what can be done to improve the quality of life in Pasadena so that it is a great place for people to choose Pasadena to live, work, play and shop?

Make sure city revenues are used as efficiently as possible and targeting for the improvement of infrastructure.   Use of tax incentives to attract more businesses to Pasadena. 

Richard Serna

*Mr. Serna was invited to participate in the questionnaire portion of Meet the Candidates, but declined the invitation to participate.