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Ballotpedia, Sylvester Turner

Sylvester earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston. He is a member of the Acres Home Citizens Chamber of Commerce, American Cancer Society Board, Brookhollow Baptist Church, Coalition for School Improvement, and the United Negro College Fund.

Sylvester worked as the chief of state for the Texas House of Representatives. He has also worked as an attorney, adjunct professor, and seminar lecturer.

Sylvester Turner is the former mayor of Houston. He served from 2016 to 2024.

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Aims to address rising prices and the high cost of living by investing in affordable housing and reducing costs for essentials such as food, energy, prescription drugs, and healthcare.

Supports passing the Equality Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in employment, housing, credit, education, public services, federally funded programs, and jury service.

- Aims to address rising prices and the high cost of living by investing in affordable housing and reducing costs for essentials such as food, energy, prescription drugs, and healthcare.
- Supports passing the Equality Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in employment, housing, credit, education, public services, federally funded programs, and jury service.

Economy

Supports passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to enhance police accountability and public safety.

Supports gun control and "strong reforms to end the epidemic of gun violence."

Supports increasing services and funding for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, including reauthorizing programs under the Violence Against Women Act.

- Supports passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to enhance police accountability and public safety.
- Supports gun control and "strong reforms to end the epidemic of gun violence."
- Supports increasing services and funding for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, including reauthorizing programs under the Violence Against Women Act.

Public Safety

Supports abortion and wants to pass a federal law to codify Roe v. Wade.

Supports access to abortion and wants to pass a federal law to codify Roe v. Wade.

Supports protecting the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid in Texas.

Believes in maintaining federal funding to address local health issues, such as the cancer cluster in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, and to support local health care organizations.

- Supports access to abortion and wants to pass a federal law to codify Roe v. Wade.
- Supports protecting the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid in Texas.
- Believes in maintaining federal funding to address local health issues, such as the cancer cluster in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, and to support local health care organizations.

Healthcare

Believes in reducing inequality in public schools and ending the HISD takeover.

Prioritizes reducing inequality in public schools and ending the HISD takeover.

- Prioritizes reducing inequality in public schools and ending the HISD takeover.

Education

Believes in achieving environmental justice for the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens by urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate the Union Pacific Railroad site.

- Believes in achieving environmental justice for the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens by urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate the Union Pacific Railroad site.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 7, 2024, Sylvester Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Sylvester Turner

As of September 13, 2024, Sylvester Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sylvester Turner is the former Mayor of Houston and a 26-year member of the Texas House of Representatives.

The candidate's website says, "Sheila made big things happen."

Believes in strong inter-departmental communication and local engagement, saying "On any issue with the Department of Transportation, HUD, EPA, Department of Education, Immigration, Passports, and more, the Congresswoman could get you an audience or get the Secretary to come to Houston."

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Supports enhancing public safety measures.

Supports initiatives to improve public safety.

Supports enhancing public safety by increasing police presence, improving community-police relations, and implementing crime prevention programs.

Set up over 50 COVID-19 testing sites in her district.

Believes the next representative must embody "compassion, caring, and humanity" in leadership and public service.

As a City Council member, ensured vaccine distribution throughout her district.

Supports candidates with integrity and community service.

Believes in supporting local schools and ensuring quality education for all children.

Believes that spending quality time with seniors and offering a helping hand deserves equal attention as the Washington duties of a member of Congress.

Believes in advocating for local education leaders and policies that benefit students and teachers.

Promises to support teachers and parents in their efforts to improve education.

Believes in addressing educational disparities by advising presidents, meeting global leaders, and delivering resources to under-resourced communities.

Organized food and water distribution sites throughout her district after the storms passed.

Believes in paying attention to all details in education policy.

Believes in using earmarks to fund projects in underserved communities.

Believes in directly advocating for constituents' needs, as demonstrated by her actions of bypassing the Mayor’s Office and contacting city directors for assistance.

Believes in overcoming funding and sponsorship challenges to ensure community projects succeed.

Believes in actively seeking opportunities to improve education, and plans to continue advocating for projects that benefit students and teachers.

Believes in providing additional federal resources to address the impact of severe weather events on local communities.

Believes in addressing energy and environmental issues by keeping federal resources flowing for hurricane recovery, cancer clusters, rising prices, public safety, health care, women's reproductive freedom, education, and police accountability.

Believes in the importance of fair representation and local governance, and supports the Democratic Party's values and policies.

Believes in honoring and building upon the legacy of the Congresswoman.

Believes the 18th District needs stability and continuity in leadership.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in the importance of choosing representatives who embody the values and spirit of their district.

Believes in the importance of experienced leadership in delivering for the community.

Supports taking back the House of Representatives, re-electing Kamala Harris as President, turning Texas Blue, and continuing to fight for a successful 18th district.

Believes in maximizing resource use and executing plans with "military precision" to achieve foreign policy goals.

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