Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Press Conference: Council Member Jarvis Johnson and Community Members to Demand Absentee Landlords Be Held Accountable!


For Immediate Release

December 29, 2009

Contact(s):

Offices of Council Member Jarvis Johnson Press Dept.

832-393-3009

832-978-0939

Press Conference: HOUSTON COUNCIL MEMBER JARVIS JOHNSON DEMANDS ABSENTEE LANDLORDS BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO PREVENT PROPERTIES FROM BECOMING DEATH TRAPS

Houston, Texas ---Council Member Jarvis Johnson will join community members in demanding safer housing for area renters. A press conference will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 11:00am with Sharon Kendrick - the latest victim of a negligent property owner.

Two days after Christmas, Sharon Kendrick rushed from her home to escape flames seeping through her walls. Though the home she has rented for years didn't completely burn, she is now without permanent shelter and some belongings. Her despair is the result of a negligent property owner.

Council Member Johnson will speak on his proposed regulations to hold property owners more accountable at the press conference in front of Ms. Kendrick’s home located at 2321 Kirk Street, Houston, Texas 77020. All media is invited.

"This ordinance is a practical and common sense way to hold property owners accountable, and to prevent low-income people from becoming homeless," says Council Member Johnson.

Council Member Johnson has spent his tenure on Houston City Council advocating for stronger ordinances to hold landlords and property owners accountable for ensuring their properties pose no threat to its residents.

Part of the proposed Single Family Properties, Restricted Covenants, & Habitual Ordinances demands that landlords will have 48 hours to fix problems that Building and Safety Department inspectors believe are serious enough to threaten public safety.

"It is shameful that a property owner would willingly take the hard-earned money of its residents with no regard to the individual or family's safety,” says Council Member Johnson.

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Friday, December 25, 2009

Happy Holidays from Council Member Johnson and the District B Staff!

Random Acts of Kinds by Council Member Johnson spreads Holiday Cheer in the community


by Online Staff

After having severe rain fall cancel his annual Winter Wonderland set for December 17, Council Member Jarvis Johnson took it as a sign that he didn't need a big event to impact constituents this holiday season.

So he personally visited schools, senior citizen homes and residents in District-B to deliver gifts and food for those in need.

But one incident in particular touched him immensely.

Christina Sanchez, a single mother of four, had her holiday season crushed on Monday (Dec. 22) when she came home to find that thieves had broken in. Not only did they steal her television and destroy her property but they took all of her children's Christmas gifts and even the food for her specially planned holiday meal.

Council Member Johnson delivered holiday cheer to her on the morning of December 24, Christmas Eve.

"I have been struggling financially, so this was truly heartbreaking to have them steal gifts and our food. I did not know what I was going to do," says Ms. Sanchez. "I was so happy to hear from Council Member Johnson. I am so grateful for what he is going to for my family. My children will now have gifts and a meal on Christmas Day."

Ms. Sanchez's added that her four children Keara (10yrs), Rashonda (5yrs), Andrew (4yrs), and Andrea (4yrs) will now "have a brighter Christmas."

"This is what this season is all about. Giving to those who are less fortunate or experiencing misfortunes. I am happy to help Ms. Sanchez and others," says Council Member Johnson.

This was all a part of the Council Member's Random Acts of Kindness Tour throughout District B this week to brighten the holiday season for children, families, and senior citizens.







Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Council Member Jarvis Johnson to Assist Single Mother Robbed of Christmas Gifts and Food by Criminals

For Immediate Release
December 23, 2009

Contact (s):
Offices of Council Member Jarvis Johnson Press Dept.
832-393-3009


Council Member Johnson to bring holiday gifts and food to a Houston family robbed of their Christmas dinner and presents by criminals; grieving mother now sees hope


(Houston, Texas)---Christina Sanchez, a single mother of four, had her holiday season crushed on Monday (Dec. 22) when she came home to find that thieves had broken in. Not only did they steal her television and destroy her property but they took all of her children's Christmas gifts and even the food for her specially planned holiday meal.

She was heartbroken until she heard from Council Member Jarvis Johnson, who will be personally delivering gifts and food to her home on Thursday, December 24th located at 1439 Tarberry, Houston, Texas 77088 at 9:00am CST. Ms. Sanchez wants to share what she calls a "blessing" with all Houston media.

"I have been struggling financially, so this was truly heartbreaking to have them steal gifts and our food. I did not know what I was going to do," say Ms. Sanchez. "I was so happy to hear from Council Member Johnson. I am so grateful for what he is going to for my family. My children will now have gifts and a meal on Christmas Day."

Ms. Sanchez's added that her four children Keara (10yrs), Rashonda (5yrs), Andrew (4yrs), and Andrea (4yrs) will now "have a brighter Christmas."

"This is what this season is all about. Giving to those who are less fortunate or experiencing misfortunes. I am happy to help Ms. Sanchez and others," says Council Member Johnson.

This is part of the Council Member's Random Acts of Kindness Tour throughout District B this week to brighten the holiday season for children, families, and senior citizens.

For all media inquires call 832-978-0939.

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Friday, December 18, 2009

Holiday Cheer! Council member Jarvis Johnson hands out gifts to children at Precious Moments Academy in District B

By District B Online Staff

The severe rain on Thursday, December 17 caused Council member Johnson to cancel his annual Winter Wonderland in honor of students showing high academic improvement.

But that did not stop him from making sure Houston children received their deserving gifts.

On the morning of Friday, December 18, Council member Johnson dropped by Precious Moments Academy on Homestead Road in Northeast Houston. He handed out gifts to every child plus a single mother of three.

"That was very wonderful what Council member Johnson did today," said Litha Jones, Assistant Director of Precious Memories. "It is very important to reward our children for doing good because it let's them know they are on the right path."













Sunday, December 6, 2009

***CANCELED DUE TO RAIN****Councilmember Johnson to host Annual Winter Wonderland at Discovery Green on December 17!


Councilmember Johnson will host his Annual Winter Wonderland at Discovery Green on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Free giveaways for children, ice skating, and more. Do become a sponsor call 832-393-3009 today!