Broderick Butler

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Broderick Butler

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Houston, Texas

Profession

Consultant

Contact

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Broderick Butler ran for election to the Houston City Council to represent District B in Texas. Butler lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Butler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Broderick Butler was born in Houston, Texas. Butler attended the University of Texas at Austin for undergraduate study and graduated in 2007. His career experience includes working as a legislative and political consultant.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council District B

Tarsha Jackson defeated Cynthia Bailey in the general runoff election for Houston City Council District B on December 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tarsha Jackson (Nonpartisan)	68.7	4,770
		Cynthia Bailey (Nonpartisan)	31.3	2,178

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,948
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General election

General election for Houston City Council District B

The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council District B on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tarsha Jackson (Nonpartisan)	20.9	3,322
✔		Cynthia Bailey (Nonpartisan)	14.4	2,302
	Submit photo	Renee Jefferson-Smith (Nonpartisan)	13.4	2,137
	Submit photo	Alvin Byrd (Nonpartisan)	10.2	1,630
	Submit photo	Karen Kossie-Chernyshev (Nonpartisan)	8.8	1,408
	Submit photo	Prince Bryant (Nonpartisan)	5.5	879
	Submit photo	Alyson Quintana (Nonpartisan)	5.3	846
	Submit photo	Alice Kirkmon (Nonpartisan)	5.1	819
		Kenneth Perkins (Nonpartisan)	4.7	748
		Ben White Jr. (Nonpartisan)	4.5	719
	Submit photo	Huey German-Wilson (Nonpartisan)	2.1	327
		Robin Anderson (Nonpartisan)	2.0	320
		Broderick Butler (Nonpartisan)	1.9	301
	Submit photo	Karisma Gillam (Nonpartisan)	1.1	174

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,932
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Broderick Butler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Butler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Broderick F. Butler is a native of northeast Houston, who is a proud product of District B. He attended North Forest Independent School District; he graduated from W.E. Rogers Elementary School, Oak Village Middle School and Forest Brook Sr. High School. He went on to the University of Texas at Austin to complete a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Government. He has spent the past two decades engaged in government as a capitol staffer, state agency legislative liaison, governmental relations director and contract consultant.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We must take back our voice by increasing civic engagement in our local government.
• We must invest in the people of the community.
• We must restablish community standards and attempt to exceed them.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health, economic development and education. African American deal with a disproportionate amount of disease, illnesses and poor environmental and dietary conditions.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Local political leaders like Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland. These political leaders represented the people and became icons by ensuring the inclusion of their constituents. They left a lasting legacy on my community and set an example for others to strive for.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Candidate.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, vision and communication.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have served in public affairs for the last 25 years working with local, county, state and federal entities on policies.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent their constituency and create opportunities to improve their lives.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Creating a standard and desire for my succesor to continue a legacy of improving our community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When my family moved for the first time from the Fifth Ward neighborhood to the newly developed Scenic Wood neighborhood. It signaled the financial, social and educational uplifted for my family to have the opportunity to achieve more.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at Astroworld amusement park in Houston, Tx. It lasted 3 moths due to it being a summer job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Master of the Senate byPresident Lydon B. Johnson. This book illustrated what consisted of successful politics at the heighest level of government and the skills required to be successful in politics.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Charles Foster Kane

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

American Pie

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

That many people are disillousioned with how government can benefit their lives.

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