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I am Sonia Rivera and I am running for Houston City Council District H because I am passionate about giving people a voice in our city and making sure our city is a place where everyone can live, work, and play.  Our city needs an experienced and committed leader. I'm a proud Houstonian who has dedicated my life to public service. For the past 2 decades, I have been devoted to making meaningful changes in the Houston community. I have the knowledge and expertise to continue to make a positive impact in Houston. I'm committed to listening to the people of Houston and working together to create a better future and am dedicated to finding solutions to the issues that Houston faces.

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My platform is solution focused.  I believe in creating a strong and vibrant economy that works for everyone, regardless of their background. I understand the complexities of the city and I'm willing to listen to the needs of its residents. I will work to create a higher quality of life for all of Houston's citizens, through initiatives that focus on improving our infrastructure, tackling crime, providing support for small businesses, and spurring economic growth.

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Houston is only as strong as its leadership; the people of Houston deserve representation that can address Houston’s challenges head-on. As your City Council representative, I will work to ensure that everyone in our city has a voice and is heard. I am committed to making sure that Houston is a city that works for everyone, not just the few. I hope you'll join me in this movement to make Houston the best it can be.

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Experience Matters

Sonia brings over 25 years of "Boots on the "Ground" experience including

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  • Entrepreneur

  • Owned and operated a for-profit and non-profit, Genesis Consulting, and YGC Inc, respectively.

  • Public Policy Advocacy in the 87 and 88 Legislative Session

  • Community Reinvestment Projects - Mesa Gardens Multi-Family Housing Development

  • Working with our local and state elected officials.

  • Collaborated with City of Houston Departments and Operations including the Office of Business Opportunity

  • Worked with FEMA Public Assistance Programs after the Harvey Flooding

  • Collaborating with Law Enforcement Projects

  • Managed Million Dollar Community Development Block Grants, and State/Federal Funding Standards.

  • Facilitated Small Business Forums bridging the gap between Small Businesses and Procurement opportunities.

  • Implemented Civic Engagement and Educational Forums for diverse communities.

  • Implemented Strategic Partnerships with the City of Houston, the International Trade Development Council, and Houston Area Chambers of Commerce.

Volunteer Committees, Community Involvement and Accolades

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  • National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) – 2004 to 2018

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund 2015-2018- Houston Advisory Board

  • Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce 2015-2017

  • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – 2012-Present

  • Talento Bilingue Cultural Arts and Education Center – 2012-2016

  • Hispanic Women in Leadership 2009-2010 Scholarship Director/Mentor

  • Recognized by White House Hispanic Excellence in Education for Arts in Education Model Program

  • Named A Top 30 Influential Woman in 2016

  • Received Community Service Awards from the National Hispanic Professional Organization, BMW, and FUNADEC

  • Served on the Marketing Committee for Superbowl LI

SONIA'S MESSAGE
Community Activism 
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