Join Jarvis Johnson @ La Griglia - Thursday, May 21st @ 5:30pm

Thank You, Houston...

MY LOVE FOR HOUSTON has only grown stronger as my staff, friends, and many volunteers
are working daily to grow a healthier Houston. We are planting new vegetable and fruit gardens to feed our elderly, educating and introducing our residents to more nutritious diets, and hosting Community Conversation to listen as neighbors share their stories of surviving tough economic challenges.

PLEASE JOIN me at LaGriglia Bistro this Thursday,when I will discuss my 5-point program for growing a healthier and safer District B and a stronger City of Houston. MY COMMITMENT is to build better housing that will encourage economic value and sustainable growth in all communities.

YOUR ENDORSEMENT and financial support for the Jarvis Johnson Campaign is greatly appreciated. Thank you for believing in me and trusting my judgement.

For more information on this event log on to: http://www.jarvis-johnson.com/7076723_71845.htm

To download a donation form click: Re-Elect Jarvis Johnson Campaign Support Form

Official Press Statement in Opposition to HR848 by Councilmember Jarvis Johnson

For Immediate Release

For Interview Opportunities Contact:
Jesse Muhammad 832-978-0939


Councilmember Jarvis Johnson, District B is expressing his support for minority radio stations and against House Bill HR 848, a bill that would negatively impact small and minority radio stations.

Dr. King once said, “In the end it is not the words of your enemy that you will remember most in life but rather it is the silence of your friends.” With this sentiment in mind I can not sit idly by and allow my voice to be silent. With an industry that has done so much for the African American Community, I must do all I can to tell my colleagues in the Unites States Congress the great importance behind African American radio stations. African American Radio Stations have been around since 1949. Mr. Jesse B Blayton Sr. started the first minority radio station in Atlanta, Georgia.

Minority and small radio stations play an intricate part in the lives of millions of constituents throughout the City of Houston and nationwide. In today’s times of economic uncertainty, these stations serve as not only an information center for millions; they also employ hundreds of people and help generate a base for entertainers everywhere.

The commentaries that they provide during their broadcast are ones that are always centered around the affect of current events on minority communities. They serve as a galvanizing center for minority communities nationwide and their affect is felt throughout the world. It is my sincere desire that all elected officials would protect the voice of these radio stations, by not just reviewing the words of this bill, but the effect of the Bill’s application would have on the minority community. The obligation of every elected official is to represent the people. Over past few days the people have spoken.

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Upcoming District B Events! Join Councilmember Johnson?

“SILENCE IS NOT SAFETY”
TOWN HALL MEETING – KASHMERE GARDENS
MAY 14, 2009
6:00 P.M.
NEW MOUNT CALVARY MBC
4711 KELLEY STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77026

CSTEM SEA TURTLE ROBOTICS CHALLENGE
MAY 16, 2009May
9:00 A.M.
GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
HOUSTON, TEXAS


BREAK THE SILENCE OF FORECLOSURE
TOWN-HALL MEETING
MAY 16, 2009
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
FIFTH WARD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
4300 NOBLE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77020

91st ANNIVERSARY OF AZERBAIJAN’S INDEPENDENCE
May 28th, 2009
5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
ROTUNDA HALL – DOWNTOWN HOUSTON VISITORS CENTER
CITY HALL, 901 BAGBY, 1ST FLOOR
HOUSTON, TX 77002
RSVP BY MAY 22, 2009
amie.francis@cityofhouston.net
OR
832-393-3289

Councilmember Jarvis Johson encourages all Houstonians to attend the 2009 CSTEM Robotics Challenge on May 16!

On Saturday, May 16, 2009 starting at 8:00 a.m., Dr. Reagan Flowers, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSTEM Teacher & Student Support Services, will host the 2009 CSTEM Sea Turtle Robotics Challenge at the George R. Brown Convention Center located at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas in Houston, Texas.

The theme for the challenge is 'Everyone is an Artist and an Engineer' and is free to the public.

"I would like to congratulate CSTEM on its success and render my full support of the Sea
Turtle Robotics Challenge", said Houston City Councilmember Jarvis Johnson. "Together we can make a difference in how our children are learning in the classroom and teacher preparation through our continuing partnership and support of each other."

The 2009 Challenge will include 63 schools from 5 districts featuring robots, sculptures, murals, Geographical Information Systems reports, creative writing submissions, and web design entries presented by multiple feeder patterns. This challenge is a unique and innovative learning-based competition that combines the three levels of basic education into one project while engaging students in the disciplines of communications, science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Dr. Reagan Flowers stated, "This year's Sea Turtle Challenge is by all indications our largest and most-attended to date. With over 1000 students and upwards of 63 schools from throughout the greater Houston region participating, we are positioned to successfully introduce the disciplines of communications, science, technology engineering and mathematics (CSTEM) to those students while also closing the achievement gaps in Pre K - 12th grade."


Participating in the 2009 CSTEM Sea Turtle Challenge will be CSTEM Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Reagan Flowers, Melinda Spaulding of Fox 26 News, Houston City Councilmember Jarvis Johnson, Shell Company Project Engineer Maria Benavides, Schlumberger Community Relations Manager and HISD District IV Board Trustee Paula Harris, Youth Hip-Hop artist J -XAVIER, and Pastor Ralph Douglas West of The Church Without Walls and over 10000 high, middle and elementary school students representing 63 schools throughout the greater Houston region.

For more information on the 2009 CSTEM Sea Turtle Robotics Challenge, please visit: http://cstem.org

On the Move: Councilmember Johnson addresses the issue of abandoned properties in District B.

Joined by neighborhood and other civic leaders on May 11, Council member Johnson introduced his plan to address vacant property in District B and to combat crime and vandalism to these properties.

“I want take pro-active measures to further ensure the safety of young children in my district whose schools are located near vacant properties and the elderly who have to live next door to them”, stated the Councilmember to the media.

A demo was made by Vacant Property Security, Inc. (VPS), headquartered in Chicago, which changing the landscape in some of the nation’s poorest, inner-city neighborhoods by installing their state-of-the-art security screens and doors.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful mothers in the city of Houston

My staff and I would like to wish all mothers a very Happy Mother's Day.

We hope you enjoy your special day but always remember mother's day is every day!(smile)

--Councilmember Johnson

Press Release : Councilmember Johnson to address the continuing problem of vacant, nuisance and abandoned properties within his district.

For Interview Opportunities Contact:
Deidre Rasheed (832) 393-3288
Jesse Muhammad (832) 978-0939

MEDIA ADVISORY

Councilmember Jarvis Johnson, District B has scheduled a Press Conference for Monday, May 11, 2009 from 12:00noon-12:30pm at Spark Park, 3817 Pickfair to kick off his efforts to address the continuing problem of vacant, nuisance and abandoned properties within his district.

Joined by neighborhood and other civic leaders, Councilmember Johnson is introducing his plan to address vacant property in District B and to combat crime and vandalism to these properties. Councilmember Johnson added, “I want take pro-active measures to further ensure the safety of young children in my district whose schools are located near vacant properties and the elderly who have to live next door to them”.

Also joining Councilmember Johnson and offering a free demo of their products, is Vacant Property Security, Inc., who is opening an office in Houston. States CEO Francois Cureau,” Vacant Property Security is offering a FREE demo of its products to assist the city in its efforts to combat the crime generally associated with vacant and abandoned properties”. Last year, VPS also helped the City of Chicago to draft an ordinance aimed at reducing the crime issues associated with vacant and abandoned property there with very positive results.

Vacant Property Security, Inc. (VPS), headquartered in Chicago, is changing the landscape in some of the nation’s poorest, inner-city neighborhoods by installing their state-of-the-art security screens and doors. They work with municipal governments, public housing authorities and banks to secure vacant and foreclosed properties in Tampa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Newark, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas, Cleveland, Buffalo, Baltimore and Atlanta.

According to VPS President and CEO, Francois Cureau, “we have been successful in changing the crime statistics in inner-city neighborhoods that have a disproportionate number of vacant and abandoned properties and make those neighborhoods safer for the families who live there”.

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