If at first you don't succeed, run for something else

Things in District H of the Houston City Council got a stirred up last week when Karen Derr failed to file on time for the Special Election.

Have no fear, the good thing about politics? If you didn't file for one seat, there's always another one to run in!  This time, Derr's retooled website now says she's running for At Large 1. That’s the seat currently occupied by Peter Brown.  The election is in November, so it’s certainly not too early to start.  

The joke at City Hall is that At-Large seats are usually easier jobs.  If your sidewalk is mangled or you need a speed bump, you call your district council member.  So, what do At-Large council members do?  Mainly, with no district to manage, At-Large council members are allowed to address issues they are passionate about.  It might be housing, public safety, city finances, or some less well defined passion.   Then there is the other passion I find politicians can’t live without:  running for another elected office.

That's very popular these days.  In City Council alone, we have the recently departed Sheriff Adrian Garcia.  Pam Holm and Ron Green are running for Controller.  Peter Brown is running for Mayor.  Controller Annise Parker is also running for Mayor.  Then, there is the Mayor himself, who is running for U.S. Senate.

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[Your Mom]

Yawn.