David W. Robinson
David Robinson was a member of the Houston City Council in Texas, representing At-large Position 2. Robinson assumed office in 2014. Robinson left office on January 2, 2024.
Robinson ran for re-election to the Houston City Council to represent At-large Position 2 in Texas. Robinson won in the general runoff election on December 14, 2019.
Biography
Robinson received a bachelor's degree in architecture from Yale College and a master's degree in architecture from Rice University. Robinson is an architect with experience that includes assisting with the design of the U.S. Embassy in Jordan and the Texas Children's Hospital. He started his architectural firm in 1999. He also teaches at Texas Tech University.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2
Incumbent David Robinson defeated Willie R. Davis in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on December 14, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Robinson (Nonpartisan) | 59.3 | 97,919 | |
| Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan) | 40.7 | 67,245 | ||
| Total votes: 165,164 | ||||
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General election
General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2
Incumbent David Robinson and Willie R. Davis advanced to a runoff. They defeated Emily Detoto, M. Griffin, and Jim Honey in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Robinson (Nonpartisan) | 37.8 | 72,276 | |
| ✔ | Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan) | 27.2 | 52,034 | |
| Emily Detoto (Nonpartisan) | 21.1 | 40,358 | ||
| M. Griffin (Nonpartisan) | 9.3 | 17,812 | ||
| Jim Honey (Nonpartisan) | 4.7 | 8,922 | ||
| Total votes: 191,402 | ||||
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2015
- See also: Houston, Texas municipal elections, 2015
The city of Houston, Texas, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 24, 2015.[2] In the race for At-Large Position 2, Willie R. Davis and incumbent David W. Robinson defeated Andrew Burks Jr., Eric Dick and Moe Rivera in the general election. Robinson defeated Davis in a runoff election on December 12, 2015.[3][4]
Incumbent David W. Robinson defeated Willie R. Davis in the runoff election.
| Houston City Council At-large Position 2, Runoff election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 David W. Robinson Incumbent |
54.5% | 89,678 |
| Willie R. Davis | 45.5% | 74,944 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting) | 164,622 | |
| Source: Harris County, Texas, "Runoff Election Results," December 12, 2015 | ||
| Houston City Council At-large Position 2, General election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| David W. Robinson Incumbent |
32.6% | 60,447 |
| Willie R. Davis |
22.6% | 41,844 |
| Eric Dick | 19.2% | 35,521 |
| Andrew Burks Jr. | 13.6% | 25,217 |
| Moe Rivera | 12.1% | 22,382 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting) | 185,411 | |
| Source: Harris County Texas, "Official general election results," accessed November 16, 2015 | ||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Robinson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2015
Robinson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Safe neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "While on Council he has championed the hiring of 65 new police officers and 22 new animal control (BARC) employees to help make Houston safe. David has also led the charge for a work demands analysis for the Houston Fire Department, ensuring that all neighborhoods are efficiently covered by the Department."
Improving communities
- Excerpt: "Like all Houstonians, David is well aware that our streets and sidewalks need attention. He has fought for over $10 million in pothole and street repairs. A champion for multi-modal transportation options, David has overseen the creation and funding of Houston’s Bicycle Master Plan and has led the charge in the implementation of the Bayou Greenways initiative, creating over 150 miles of parks and trails around Houston’s Bayous."
Wise investments
- Excerpt: "A believer in fiscal responsibility David has ensured that the City’s budget has been balanced without raising the tax rate (63.875¢/$100 of taxable property). As Council Member, David has worked to identify cost savings by improving efficiencies and has a proven track record of working with other local government entities, school districts and with Harris County towards increasing cooperation and reducing redundant tasks."
Responsive government
- Excerpt: "David’s office has earned a reputation for their responsiveness to constituent concerns. Whether it’s a pothole that needs filling or an illegal dumping site that needs to be cleaned up, David works hard to 'get the job done.'"
See also
2019 Elections
External links
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Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 David Robinson campaign website, accessed September 16, 2015
- ↑ Harris County, "Important 2015 Election Dates," accessed January 12, 2015
- ↑ City of Houston website, "November 3, 2015 General Election Candidates," accessed August 27, 2015
- ↑ Harris County Texas, "Unofficial general election results," accessed November 3, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Andrew Burks Jr. |
Houston City Council At-large Position 2 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by Willie R. Davis |
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