Councilmember Jarvis Johnson Chaired the 19th Houston International Jazz Festival! Here are a few photo highlights.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
ALERT! Council Committee on Human Services & Technology meeting on August 3, 2009
Council Committee on Human Services & Technology
Council Member Jarvis Johnson, Chair
Council Member Wanda Adams, Vice Chair
Monday, August 3, 2009
3:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor
1. Welcome & Call to Order – Council Member Jarvis Johnson
2. Discussion on proposed contract with Gerard Fusco Consulting for turnaround services for the
Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care - Risha Jones, Bureau Chief, Health and Human
Services Department
Public Comment
Adjourn
Action may be taken on any or all of the above items.
Committee meetings are open to the public.
For information about this committee, contact Deidre Rasheed at 832-393-3288.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
SAVE THE DATE! 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute Workshops
SAVE THE DATES!
The City of Houston Planning & Development Department will host its 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute workshop Tuesday evenings starting Tuesday, September 1 and ending Tuesday, October 20. This exciting series of seven (7) sessions, covering one topic each week, will hone the skills of community leaders and other essential leaders toward strategizing new approaches to the everyday challenges civic leaders face and enhancing your neighborhood's capacity to develop and implement community projects.
The cost of enrolling in the Neighborhood Leadership Institute is $25 per person; however, the amount is fully refundable upon attending ALL SEVEN (7) sessions.
The course curriculum includes:
Week 1: Responsibilities of a Leader - Tuesday, September 1
Week 2: Building upon Your Neighborhood Organization - Tuesday, September 8
Week 3: Strategically Thinking Outside the Box - Tuesday, September 15
Week 4: Bridging the Communication Divide - Tuesday, September 22
Week 5: Volunteer Organizing for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, September 29
Week 6: Networking for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, October 13
Week 7: Resources for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, October 20
Location: City of Houston Clayton Library (Carriage House facility), 5300 Caroline St. (@ Calumet St.) - between Southmore Blvd. and Binz St. (Museum District)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For a copy of the 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute brochure, click the weblink: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/ComPlanning/ldrship.htm to download the information and register! The class is limited to the first 40 attendees - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! You aren't fully registered until receipt of the registration form and payment.
Anyone interested in learning more details or attending the Institute should contact Donald Perkins @ 713-837-7803 (phone) or email Donald.Perkins@cityofhouston.net.
The City of Houston Planning & Development Department will host its 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute workshop Tuesday evenings starting Tuesday, September 1 and ending Tuesday, October 20. This exciting series of seven (7) sessions, covering one topic each week, will hone the skills of community leaders and other essential leaders toward strategizing new approaches to the everyday challenges civic leaders face and enhancing your neighborhood's capacity to develop and implement community projects.
The cost of enrolling in the Neighborhood Leadership Institute is $25 per person; however, the amount is fully refundable upon attending ALL SEVEN (7) sessions.
The course curriculum includes:
Week 1: Responsibilities of a Leader - Tuesday, September 1
Week 2: Building upon Your Neighborhood Organization - Tuesday, September 8
Week 3: Strategically Thinking Outside the Box - Tuesday, September 15
Week 4: Bridging the Communication Divide - Tuesday, September 22
Week 5: Volunteer Organizing for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, September 29
Week 6: Networking for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, October 13
Week 7: Resources for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, October 20
Location: City of Houston Clayton Library (Carriage House facility), 5300 Caroline St. (@ Calumet St.) - between Southmore Blvd. and Binz St. (Museum District)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For a copy of the 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute brochure, click the weblink: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/ComPlanning/ldrship.htm to download the information and register! The class is limited to the first 40 attendees - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! You aren't fully registered until receipt of the registration form and payment.
Anyone interested in learning more details or attending the Institute should contact Donald Perkins @ 713-837-7803 (phone) or email Donald.Perkins@cityofhouston.net.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Councilmember Johnson quoted in Houston Chronicle newspaper regarding growing HFD issues
In one of the front cover stories of the July 9, 2009 edition of the Houston Chronicle newspaper, Council Member Jarvis Johnson is quoted in an article regarding the escalating issue of racism being exposed in the Houston Fire Department.“An isolated incident is one isolated incident, but when an isolated incident becomes a pattern, you may have an inherent problem in the department,” said Councilman Jarvis Johnson to the Houston Chronicle.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Council member Johnson has also called for a citywide zero-tolerance policy on racism.
To read the full article log on to: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6518362.html
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Join Councilmember Jarvis Johnson at the Halls Bayou Trail Ribbon Cutting
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18, 2009, 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Join the City of Houston Bikeway Program at Tidwell Park for the Halls Bayou Trail Ribbon Cutting. We hope you will be able to attend!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Recent District B Agenda Items passed at Council Session.
1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $10,280,893.86 and acceptance of work on contract with TRIPLE B SERVICES, L.L.P. for Mesa Drive Reconstruction from Tidwell Road to Little York Road - 1.59% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON - PASS
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $1,309,825.90 and acceptance of work on contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for Northgate and MUD 203 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - 1.32% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON - PASS
3. ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a Drainage Easement on 0.2865 acre, more or less, out of Lot 9, Jerry C. Hayes Subdivision, M. McCauley Survey, A-577, Houston, Harris County, Texas (2542 Peyton Road) to CCI-B Peyton Road III, LLC - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON – PASS
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