Roy Vasquez
Roy Vasquez ran for election for Mayor of Houston in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Vasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Roy Vasquez was born in Houston, Texas. Vasquez's professional experience includes working as an educational consultant. He earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from the University of Houston in 2008 and 2010, respectively.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Mayoral election in Houston, Texas (2023)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Houston
John Whitmire defeated Sheila Jackson Lee in the general runoff election for Mayor of Houston on December 9, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Whitmire (Nonpartisan) | 64.4 | 129,809 | |
| Sheila Jackson Lee (Nonpartisan) | 35.6 | 71,719 | ||
| Total votes: 201,528 | ||||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Houston
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Houston on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Whitmire (Nonpartisan) | 42.5 | 107,411 | |
| ✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee (Nonpartisan) | 35.6 | 90,098 | |
| Gilbert Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 18,220 | ||
| Jack Christie (Nonpartisan) | 6.9 | 17,364 | ||
| Lee Kaplan (Nonpartisan) | 2.6 | 6,645 | ||
| Robert Gallegos (Nonpartisan) | 1.1 | 2,680 | ||
| M.J. Khan (Nonpartisan) | 1.0 | 2,478 | ||
| Annie Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 0.8 | 1,972 | ||
| Julian Martinez (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 1,813 | ||
| Roy Vasquez (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 1,083 | ||
| M. Griffin (Nonpartisan) | 0.3 | 674 | ||
| Kathy Lee Tatum (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 532 | ||
| David Lowy (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 368 | ||
| Chanel Mbala (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 356 | ||
| Naoufal Houjami (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 352 | ||
| Gaylon Caldwell (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 331 | ||
| B. Ivy (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 287 | ||
| Robin Williams (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 101 | ||
| Total votes: 252,765 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Vasquez in this election.
2019
See also: Mayoral election in Houston, Texas (2019)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Houston
Incumbent Sylvester Turner defeated Tony Buzbee in the general runoff election for Mayor of Houston on December 14, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sylvester Turner (Nonpartisan) | 56.0 | 113,262 | |
| Tony Buzbee (Nonpartisan) | 44.0 | 88,844 | ||
| Total votes: 202,106 | ||||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Houston
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Houston on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sylvester Turner (Nonpartisan) | 46.4 | 111,789 | |
| ✔ | Tony Buzbee (Nonpartisan) | 28.8 | 69,361 | |
| Bill King (Nonpartisan) | 14.0 | 33,772 | ||
| Dwight Boykins (Nonpartisan) | 5.9 | 14,212 | ||
| Victoria Romero (Nonpartisan) | 1.2 | 2,933 | ||
| Sue Lovell (Nonpartisan) | 1.2 | 2,932 | ||
| Demetria Smith (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 1,694 | ||
| Roy Vasquez (Nonpartisan) | 0.6 | 1,556 | ||
| Kendall Baker (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 982 | ||
| Derrick Broze (Nonpartisan) | 0.3 | 686 | ||
| Naoufal Houjami (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 560 | ||
| Johnny Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 555 | ||
| Total votes: 241,032 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Roy Vasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vasquez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For over a decade, I've honed my leadership skills in Learning and Development, bringing a wealth of experience in guiding and nurturing growth. I firmly believe that transformative change requires action, not just hope. As your mayor, I am dedicated to being that driving force of change.
My vision for Houston revolves around compassion, awareness, and empowerment. Our community thrives when we extend a helping hand to those in need. Whether addressing homelessness, promoting animal welfare, enhancing healthcare and social support, or tackling other critical issues, my main goal in office is to uplift every resident.
Houston's strength lies in its people, and I'm here to amplify your voices and make a tangible impact on our city's future. Let's work together to build a brighter, more inclusive Houston for all.- I'm driven by the realization that there's unfinished business in Houston. The opportunities and challenges that were present in 2019 remain pressing priorities. This renewed sense of responsibility compels me to provide a fresh perspective, offering an alternative path to drive positive change.
- Being a learning/education director for the past 10+ years, my expertise in fostering growth, effective communication, and collaboration within diverse teams uniquely equips me to unite our community. With a background in designing and implementing educational programs, I possess the creativity and other skills needed to craft policies addressing citizens' needs. My experience in understanding individual and collective motivations allows me to connect with our community authentically.
- My vision for Houston encompasses core issues of homelessness, animal welfare, human trafficking, and healthcare accessibility. By dedicating funding and raising awareness, I aim to make a meaningful impact. I believe in changing the public mindset that those in need require our collective support, not just individual effort. As a voice for the voiceless, I am committed to creating a more compassionate city.
I want to prioritize fixing and maintaining our roads. I believe this starts with a transparent prioritization based on condition and impact so the public knows what's being worked on and where money is being spent. Resources should be strategically allocated to high-priority areas, guided by data-driven decision-making and performance metrics. Routine maintenance and preventive measures should be implemented, complemented by a long-term plan for infrastructure improvement.
Affordable Housing: Every Houstonian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Housing shouldn't be a luxury; it's a fundamental right. I am passionate about creating policies that ensure housing affordability, empowering families to live in stable communities, and providing opportunities for all residents to thrive.
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2019
Roy Vasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vasquez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I love this city and would love to represent all of you. A lot of people ask me what my platform is, honestly, I just want to serve the people and help elevate our city. It can be better. What's important to the people of Houston is what is important to me - what meets the health, safety, and growth needs of our city is important to me.
"Real leadership is when everyone else feels in charge." - Bono
So why am I running? Former President Obama once said, "If you are disappointed with your elected officials, pick up a clipboard and run for office yourself." I think it's almost an obligation if you love your city. You can't hope that a future candidate is going to be better or be the savior of the city; you have to take action yourself.
- We have to lift our homeless population - Homelessness is not something that fixes itself. We have to be willing to help lift our homeless people (that want help) out of homelessness. We will create more mental health and social welfare programs, low income and transient housing, and jobs for our low income and homeless populations that can sustain a living.
- We have to help our stray and sheltered animal population - We have 300,000+ stray animals in Houston, some with broken bones, diseases, etc. Animals cannot help themselves, it's up to us to save them. The city should contribute money to all animal shelters and help ensure that all strays are picked up off the street. The other side of this is public education and resource information on spaying and neutering pets and education to the public that pet ownership is a commitment for the lifetime of the pet.
- Our environment has to be cleaned up - Our air pollution is one of the worst 10 in the U.S; we have trash on the streets that isn't being picked up and no city-wide recycling program. We are behind other major cities both foreign and domestic when it comes to our use of plastics (straws, bags, even clothing).
1. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. It's a philosophical book, but fiction. It tells a story of how the world became to be the way it is now. Lots of great ideas.
2. Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards. Non-fiction. Vanessa gives practical skills and tools you can take to turn in to a more captivating and charismatic person.
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Campaign website
Vasquez's campaign website stated the following:
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FIGHERFIGHTER PAY Proposition B proved that we want the pay of our fighterfighters to be raised. With Prob B declared unconstitutional in May, we need to figure out a way to increase the pay of our city's brave. HOMELESSNESS Homelessness numbers are actually on the decline, but it still remains an issue. There are so many factors that contribute to this: mental health awareness, the educational system, the criminal justice system, and others. The bottom line is we cannot have our fellow humans living on the street, sleeping on the same ground that they use the bathroom on. STRAY AND SHELTERED ANIMALS There are an estimated 300,000 stray dogs in Houston. We need to save our stray animals, get our sheltered animals in to good homes, and educate the public on spaying/neutering their pets. CONSTRUCTION/ROADS We want fulfillment on the promise of repaired roads. Related - traffic. We are #2 in Texas for traffic congestion. Is expanding our highways really the solution to traffic gridlock? With our increasing population it may be better (for the environment too) to look at how to bolster our public transportation. EDUCATION HISD is the 7th largest district in the country and in danger of being taken over by the state. In a recent TEA report, 21 HISD schools received a failing grade (F). HUMAN TRAFFICKING Unfortunately, we are one of the largest trafficking hubs in the US (ranking as the worst city in the US, by some accounts). Forced labor and sexual exploitation are currently being combated by our city officials, but more can be done. There are over 200 brothels in our city with new houses opening every month. ENVIRONMENT Houston is one of the 10 worst cities in terms of ozone pollution. The American Lung Association says that if you live in Harris County, "The air you breathe may put your health at risk." That's a scary thing to read about something we are in every day. FLOODING We need better measures against preventing flooding in the city. Regulations on construction/ development is a good start, but we need to preserve our green spaces and update/expand our infrastructure. Working together with nature to improve flood resiliency and this also means additional reservoirs and drainage systems. GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION There is corruption in our government and police force. It undermines the integrity of our city's government and kills our trust in our public servants. I've heard stories from current and former members on the state of corruption and, in some instances, this has been the reason they walked away. |
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 31, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Roy Vasquez's campaign website, “Bio,” accessed September 4, 2019
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