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“James is a guy that has been at City Hall before. He can go straight in and start | working. He knows all of the policies and procedures. James is also from the community and can help people. He would never lie to you whether he was for you or against you."
Ed Banks
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Biography
James G. Rodriguez
James Rodriguez, a lifelong resident of Houston's East End and graduate of Milby High School, currently serves as Marketing Director for Entech Civil Engineers, a consulting Engineering firm specializing in Highway Design and Municipal projects. In this capacity, James is responsible for Marketing and Government Relations, areas well-honed in his many years at Houston City Hall.
From January 2002 to June of 2006, James served as chief of staff to Houston's Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Member for District I, Carol Alvarado. James worked very closely with the Council Member and was responsible for overseeing her Council Agenda, Committees, Office/Operating Budget, Media and Public Relations, Constituent Services, and Community Outreach. Still today, James frequently meets with |
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James Rodriguez and Wendy Montoya were married on June 30, 2007. James is a homeowner in District I. Wendy is an attorney and practices law at Vinson & Elkins LLP. | District I constituents and spends most evenings and weekends participating in community events across the District. Because of this tireless commitment, James is on a first name basis with most civic leaders, business owners and clergy in that area.
In fact, at the city, James directed a staff that became widely known for their 24-hour service and unmatched dedication to District I and the City of Houston as a whole. Together, they worked to improve the air in the East End, shut down nuisance bars and cantinas, install cameras at problem rail crossings, and revitalize Houston's now flourishing downtown.
James has been involved in politics for many years. After graduating from the University of Houston in 1998, James began work as a political consultant in Houston. He has managed winning campaigns for City Council Member Carol Alvarado and Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado. In 2000, he coordinated field and media activities for the Al Gore Presidential Campaign in Houston and traveled to Wisconsin to manage Get Out the Vote efforts for the campaign. He also coordinated the field, media, and Get Out the Vote campaigns for the Houston Independent School District's Rebuild 2002 Bond Campaign and served as the Hispanic Field Consultant for both the Tony Sanchez for Governor Campaign and the Mayor Lee P. Brown Campaign.
Before entering politics and public service, James worked for Papercity, Houston's leading style magazine and an avid baseball fan, James's first job was as a batboy for the Houston Astros.
James Rodriguez is a member of:
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Greater East End Chamber of Commerce
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Harris County Tejano Democrats
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Houston Alumni Organization (HAO)
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U of H Young Alumni Connection - Advisory Board
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El Centro de Corazon FQHC - Board of Directors
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City of Houston Building and Standards Commission
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Tejano Assoc. for Community Concerns - Board Member
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Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE)
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Garden Villas Civic Club
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
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