Emily Takes Notes

This week: Council drama over affordable housing! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes I used the following sources: https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/ https://www.houstontx.gov/homeless/ https://www.houstontx.gov/moc/housing-navigation-center-opens.html https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/houston-closes-homeless-encampment-minute-maid-17762851.php I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG:  https://www.instagram.com/ embaleez  - for todays notes ...

This week: Violent crime is down, but illegal dumping is up!  My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes I used the following sources: https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/ I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG:  https://www.instagram.com/ embaleez  - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

H-GAC is back, Mayor Turner wishes Houstonians luck at the Grammys and big bucks are spent on water leak repairs! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes I used the following sources: https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/ https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/james-beard-summit-houston-chefs-restaurant-owners-17754466.php https://www.houstontx.gov/visionzero/ https://www.khou.com/article/life/animals/houston-mandatory-microchips-pets/285-18b7900c-3a15-4702-a0a1-e95638c871a7 http://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/ I watch...