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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Politics_of_HoustonPolitics of Houston - Wikipedia

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   A portion of southwest Houston extends into Fort Bend County and a small portion in the northeast extends into Montgomery County. The city of Houston has a strong mayor–council government. The City's elected officials, serving four-year terms, are: the mayor, the city comptroller and 16 members of the city council. Under the strong mayor ...

2. www.houstontx.gov › council › whoismycmHouston City Council - Who Is My Council Member?

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   Sixteen Council Members, along with the Mayor and City Controller, are elected every four years. Council Members are limited to serving two terms of four years each, with each term beginning on January 2.

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   Does Houston have a city council?

   • A portion of southwest Houston extends into Fort Bend County and a small portion in the northeast extends into Montgomery County . The city of Houston has a strong mayor–council government. The City's elected officials, serving four-year terms, are: the mayor, the city comptroller and 16 members of the city council.

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   What kind of government does Houston have?

   • The city of Houston has a strong mayor–council government. The City's elected officials, serving four-year terms, are: the mayor, the city comptroller and 16 members of the city council. Under the strong mayor-council government, the mayor serves as the executive officer of the city.

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   Who is the current mayor of Houston?

   • Term limits with the City of Houston are absolute – past elected officeholders are prohibited from campaigning for their former council positions (which includes the mayor and city controller). The current mayor of Houston is John Whitmire . The city council lineup was based on a U.S. Justice Department mandate which took effect in 1979.

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   Who can vote in a Houston District Council election?

   • Voters can only vote in elections for district council members if they live within the district, but all Houston residents who are eligible to vote can cast a ballot in at-large elections. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

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4. www.houstonchronicle.com › politics › houstonHouston city council to have more power working with Whitmire

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Incumbents secured their seats in Houston City Council, while new members were chosen for District H and At-large positions 1 through 3. John Whitmire, elected Saturday, will work with a 16-member ...

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   Oct 12, 2023 · Houston City Council is composed of 11 council members who represent certain districts, or geographical areas of Houston, and five at-large council members, who represent the entire city.

6. www.houstonchronicle.com › news › houston-texasHouston is redrawing its City Council ... - Houston Chronicle

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   Mar 30, 2022 · In addition to 11 district council members, the city has five at-large council members elected by voters citywide. Houston is the only large city in Texas that still elects at-large members.

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7. iga.harriscountytx.gov › Governance › LocalIntergovernmental and Global Affairs > Governance > Local

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   A County Commissioners Court is made up of five members: one at large County Judge and four Commissioners each representing a distinct precinct. A City Council is made up of one at large Mayor and several Council Members each representing a distinct district.

8. www.msn.com › en-us › newsNew Houston City Council powers are shifting the dynamic of ...

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   Is City Council a full-time job? Each of the 16 council members make $62,983 annually. The charter says they are not required to devote their full time to their duties, though their offices are ...