Greg Travis (politician)

Gregory R. Travis (born June 7, 1963) is a Houston politician and attorney that represents District G on the Houston City Council.

Greg Travis
Member of Houston City Council
for District G
Assumed office
January 2, 2016
Preceded byOliver Pennington
Personal details
Born
Gregory R. Travis

(1963-06-07) June 7, 1963
Political partyRepublican
Domestic partnerJulie Cumley
Alma materWestminister College (BA)
University of Texas School of Law (JD)
OccupationAttorney
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
RankOfficer

Personal life

Gregory R. Travis[1] was born on June 7, 1963.[2] He attended Westminister College and received a bachelor's degree in business and philosophy. Additionally, he has his JD from University of Texas School of Law. He also served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Travis owns The Travis Law Firm, P.C which is law firm where he works as an attorney, he also teaches business law at Houston Community College. He has done volunteer and charity for Chain Reaction Ministries, and has been a mentor and coach for Depelchin Children’s Center, and supports animal rescue groups.[3][4] He is engaged to Julie Cumley, and is a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church.[3]

Political career

In 2002, Travis was a candidate for district 28 of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

Houston City Council

Travis assumed office to represent District G of the Houston City Council on January 2, 2016 succeeding Oliver Pennington.[4][5] District G is the wealthiest district in Houston and is considered to be one of the wealthiest areas in the United States.[6] Travis is currently serving his second term.[4]

Policies

Travis is affiliated with the Republican Party.[7]

Overall, Travis believes that city government should be fiscally responsible and a "sturdy but quiet force."[3] He was an opponent of the Houston HERO ordinance that was intended to be an anti-discrimination ordinance for LGBTQ Houstonians.[6] He gained his support from the Houston Police Officers' Union by budgeting money to fund bullet proof vests for Houston Police.[8] He has cited some of the major issues in District G is drainage, roadways, and a lack of police presence in the community.[9] Travis supports improvements to infrastructure for bicycling in Houston.[10]

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References
  1. "State Bar of Texas| Find A Lawyer| Gregory R. Travis". www.texasbar.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  2. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  3. "City Council District G". www.houstontx.gov. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  4. "Greg Travis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  5. "City Council District G". 24 November 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  6. Chronicle, Copyright 2015: Houston (24 September 2015). "Editorials: For District G". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  7. "Greg Travis – Off the Kuff". Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  8. "District G Councilman Greg Travis finds council district Budget monies to fund 200 Level 4 bullet-proof vests – Houston Police Officers' Union". Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  9. Whalen, Emma (10 September 2019). "Houston Voter Guide 2019: City Council District G candidates". impact. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  10. https://bikehouston.org/city-council-district-g/. Retrieved 11 March 2020. Missing or empty |title= (help)


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