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Sallie Alcorn
Council Member, At-Large 5, City of Houston
NonpartisanCityDistrict AL5
About
Sallie Alcorn represents all of Houston as an At-Large council member.
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Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
At-Large
ID
AL5
Focus areas
3Policies and laws
3Active
Houston's Plan to Fight Climate Change and Keep Our City Safe
The city's roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and building resilience to extreme heat and flooding events.
City
Active
Harris County Flood Control Bond
A $2.5 billion bond program funding over 230 flood risk reduction projects across Harris County, including channel improvements, stormwater detention, and voluntary property buyouts.
County
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by voter referendum in November 2015.
City
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