7-Dec-09 10:00 PM CST

Candidates Who Care - Stephen Costello for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1

Candidates Who Care

Candidate - Stephen Costello

Running for - Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1

I met Stephen Costello during the General Election this year. After attending multiple candidate forums it became clear that Stephen was running for Houston City Council for all of the right reasons.

His expertise lies in flooding and drainage issues and that expertise has been used to help write criteria manuals for the Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Houston. Anyone who lives in Houston knows how important it is that we have public officials in elected positions who understand problems like flooding and can work on innovative solutions.

Another focus of Stephen's is green spaces in Houston. As a 13-year board member of the Memorial Park Conservancy and 4-year board chairman, Stephen is dedicated to preserving the park's historic significance and natural green space. He has also been instrumental in coordinating park improvements using a public-private partnership, using NO tax-payer funding.

It was from Stephen that I learned about Memorial Park's history. Originally deemed Camp Logan, Memorial Park was leased by the War Department during WWI and used to train some 25,000 soldiers. In 1924 the city of Houston purchased the land and estabished Memorial Park in memory of the soldiers who had once trained there.

Stephen's dedication for green space came from his love of being outdoors. An avid runner and tri-athlete, Stephen has successfully completed 17 marathons and 6 Ironman triathlons.

With a skillset that is unmatched in his race, and an ability to bring people together for a common good, Stephen Costello is truly a candidate who cares.

Please consider supporting Stephen Costello for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1.