I grew up in Alief as the son of immigrants who came to Houston in the 1970s in search of opportunity. I attended Chancellor Elementary, I grew up around families from many different cultures and backgrounds, and learned early that what brings us together is often more important than what sets us apart.
I understand why people love District F. Our food, our diversity, and the determination of our families make this one of Houston’s most vibrant communities. I also understand the frustration many residents feel when streets, drainage, parks, public safety, illegal dumping, and other basic needs do not receive enough attention. Too often, residents feel disconnected from City Hall or unsure whether anyone is listening.
I am running for City Council because I believe District F deserves a representative who will listen, show up, communicate honestly, and keep working until problems are addressed.
Since 2020, I have served on the Alief Super Neighborhood Council. In 2021, I was voted to serve as Vice Chair. Then in 2025, I was unanimously chosen to serve as Chair with the passing of long-time ASNC chair, friend, and mentor Barbara Quattro . This work has allowed me to listen to neighbors, support community projects, and advocate for the services and investment Alief deserves.
I have worked with residents and community partners on tree planting, neighborhood beautification, youth civic engagement, economic opportunity, parks, illegal dumping, and other quality-of-life issues. Not every problem has an easy or immediate solution. What I have learned is that progress begins when people feel heard and when someone is willing to connect them with the right resources and stay involved after the meeting ends.
I was also appointed by Houston City Council to the Houston Clean City Commission and later selected to serve as Chair. Through the commission and Keep Houston Beautiful, I have supported neighborhood cleanups, litter reduction, recycling education, tree planting, and beautification projects across Houston. That work has reinforced something District F residents already know: a cleaner and better-maintained neighborhood is not simply about appearance. It affects safety, health, pride, and whether people believe their community matters.
I currently serve as President and CEO of the West Houston Association, where I bring together residents, businesses, engineers, developers, educators, nonprofit leaders, and public officials to work on some of our region’s most important challenges. Our work includes streets and mobility, drainage and flood mitigation, water infrastructure, parks, responsible development, workforce needs, and long-term planning.
Education has opened doors for me, just as it has for so many families in District F. I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a graduate certificate in international affairs from Texas A&M University. I later earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Houston, and an executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.
I am grateful for those opportunities, but degrees alone do not make someone a good public servant. The most valuable lessons I have learned have come from my parents, my neighbors, my students, the volunteers I have served beside, and the residents who have trusted me with their concerns.
I am running because I know what can happen when people are connected, informed, and represented by someone who is willing to do the work.
I want District F residents to know who their council member is, how to reach the office, and what is being done about the issues they raise. I will work to improve public safety, streets, drainage, parks, neighborhood services, economic opportunity, and accountability at City Hall. Just as importantly, I will be present in our neighborhoods and honest about both our progress and our challenges.
This community raised me, welcomed me home, and gave me many opportunities to serve. Running for City Council is my way of giving back.
District F works better when we are connected—to opportunity, to reliable infrastructure, to safe and welcoming neighborhoods, and to a city government that listens and responds.