October 8, 2005

Thanks to everyone who has called to ask how they can help support my campaign for City Council – District C. I am honored by your confidence in me.

The campaign is in full swing. The job that will be done at City Hall will differ significantly depending on which candidate is elected. I encourage voters who are undecided to learn as much as they can about each candidate. Check the District C Campaign Finance Reports here to see how much money has been raised by each candidate and from what sources. See how much has been spent on each campaign.

I believe that a campaign reflects the job a candidate will do in office. If a candidate only knows how to solve problems by spending money and hiring consultants, then that is the method they will use when elected, only with your tax dollars. It is important to choose your candidate wisely, as a candidate who wastes money is an elected official who wastes money. It is time to elect a candidate who is committed to hard work and knows how to conduct business on a shoestring budget. 

Use your vote and your voice to demand better from your elected officials. Choose a candidate who is not dependent on consultants and professional fundraisers. Choose a candidate who has a proven commitment to neighborhoods over a long period of time, not just since they decided to run for office. I have 15 years experience working on projects throughout District C and I would be grateful for your vote on November 8. 2005.

Thank you for visiting my website and please call me at 713-349-9270 if you have any questions.

September 8, 2005

Dear Friends,

Thanks for visiting my website. I hope you will check back frequently as the site will be updated on a regular basis.

I am grateful for the responses I have received to my website survey on problems facing the City of Houston. If you haven’t completed the survey, now is the time to do so. Responses can be e-mailed to me. Your opinions are important to me!

August 2, 2005

With this letter, I am announcing my candidacy for Houston City Council – District C. Some have asked why I would seek such a challenge. A good question and one that deserves an answer.

As you may know, Council Member Mark Goldberg is term-limited and not able to seek re-election. Through years of service to the community, I have gained the expertise necessary to serve the residents of District C and facilitate neighborhood improvements.

I believe it is important for Candidates to demonstrate a long-standing interest in community issues, not just an interest since they announced their campaign. I have been working on community projects for over 15 years. I have attended Capital Improvement meetings (CIP) in all 9 Council districts – the only candidate to do so. Having attended these meetings for 8 years, my record of interest in city government is clear. Why is this important? To be an effective Member of City Council, one must understand the needs of all districts and learn about projects in other neighborhoods.

But interest is not enough. You must support a candidate who has a track record of success on a variety of projects. I am that candidate. I have visited city facilities within the district and worked to identify district needs. I served on the Linkwood Park Advisory Committee to correct design and construction flaws identified at Linkwood Park after it opened in 2000. The City had balked at correcting the problems until a group of concerned citizens came together to voice their concerns. We held the City and their contractors responsible for correcting these problems and the construction flaws have been repaired.

I strongly believe that citizens with integrity and ability have a responsibility to offer their services to the community. We have no one to blame but ourselves if we are dissatisfied with the system and do nothing to improve it. I am now seeking the opportunity to work on behalf of all the citizens of District C and believe that it is essential that the person selected to represent District C be committed to serving neighborhoods of District C on a full-time basis. I am that candidate.

District C needs effective, full-time and fair representation. You can help the SIVERSON FOR COUNCIL CAMPAIGN by walking a block, writing letters, making phone calls, placing yard signs or by offering your expertise to the campaign.

If elected, I will strive each and every day to make District C and the City of Houston a better place to live. Your vote on November 8, 2005 will be critical. Your help now to share the message of the SIVERSON FOR COUNCIL CAMPAIGN with your friends in District C is critical! Let me know what you think about the issues facing District C, the city and the campaign.

I will be grateful for your support.