Our elected officials are sworn to represent our area under the constitutions and laws governing our city, state or the country. They serve their districts, so know how to contact your representatives, and take the opportunity to reach out to them when the need or desire arises.
Houston City Council
Abbie Kamin, Council Member, District C
Abbie Kamin is a civil rights attorney and neighborhood advocate, who was born and raised in Houston. She’s a true believer in the courage, grit, and grace of everyday Houstonians. Abbie is a fourth-generation District C resident and represents fifteen unique super neighborhoods, including the west side of Sunset Heights.
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Houston City Council
Karla Cisneros, Council Member, Distric H
A Houston resident since 1980, Karla Cisneros has dedicated her adult life to improving opportunities for young people. She represents historic neighborhoods to the north and to the east of downtown Houston, including the east side of Sunset Heights. In addition to chairing the City Council Economic Development Subcommittee on Education, she also is the Vice-Chair of the City Council Transportation, Technology and Infrastructure Committee.
Texas State Representative, District 148
Rep. Anna Eastman, D-Houston
“I worked hard on the Houston Independent School District Board to help our children and families achieve the best possible outcomes. Now I'll work just as hard in Austin to strengthen our schools, expand access to health and reproductive care, pass sensible gun legislation, protect our LGBT and immigrant communities and improve ethics and transparency. Working together, we can make real progress for Texas.”
—Anna Eastman
Texas State Senator, District 15
Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston
Office: 713-864-8701
Local Office: 803 Yale St., Houston, TX 77007
Email: john.whitmire@senate.texas.gov
United States Congresswoman, District 18
Shelia Jackson Lee
Shelia Jackson Lee represents the 18th U.S. Congressional District of Texas, which includes Sunset Heights. She has held her seat since 1995, and is active in serving the constituents across four offices within the 18th District.
Heights Office: 420 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008
Office: 713-861-4070
United States Senator
Senator John Cornyn
John Cornyn is a U.S. Senator from Texas. He was born in Houston and is currently in his third term, serving since 2002.
Houston Office: 5300 Memorial Drive Suite 980, Houston, TX 77007
Main: 713-572-3337