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December 30, 2005
Profiling a Houston Gem
In today's Chronicle, Kristen Mack offers a deservedly flattering profile of Jerry Wood, a longtime political strategist and researcher, former City Planning Department staffer, and current consultant on election logistics.
Wood, in addition to being an all-around interesting guy, is likely as knowledgeable a person one can find about Houston -- its neighborhoods, and the growth and development of its population. He is a veritable encyclopedia of such facts and figures, while maintaining a big-picture perspective on changes (good and bad) in Houston, relative to its past.
Wood is virtually a lifelong resident of the city, a Rice graduate, and one whose expertise is colored by a real love for Houston, and a desire to see it progress.
The piece mentions possible new redistricting of City Council districts, which would add two new districts to accommodate population growth (and may happen as soon as next year), and Wood's possible role in drawing the new lines. We should all hope for his involvement.
Posted by houtopia at December 30, 2005 06:36 PM