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Construction, New buildings, Sidewalks, etc.... what does this have to do with City Government and your City Council Representative? Tiffany Thomas, Houston City District F Councilwoman, tells us more about the importance knowing who represents you and explains some of the major role City Government plays in our everyday lives. Follow Instagram: @e_chrys | https://www.instagram.com/e_chrys/?hl=en Like Me on Facebook: @Edidiong Chrys Obot | https://www.facebook.com/e.chrysobot/ Connect on LinkedIn: Edidiong Obot | https://www.linkedin.com/in/edidiongobot ►Educate Your Vote strives to disseminate educational content regarding the various aspects of the voting process. From activists and advocates to elected officials and strategists, Educate Your Vote is a platform that provides the opportunity to inform the public about current legislation, policies, political candidates, elected positions, strategies, etc. for resources in various communities. ►Edidiong “E.CHRYS” Obot is a Cultural Influencer U& Community Advocate who strives to "Connect the Dots in the Community" through Culture, Lifestyle, Advocacy, Spiritual, Strategy and Engagements (C.L.A.S.S.E.). Coined as "The Connector", Edidiong not only educates and empowers the community but she also promotes culture and strives to be “The Voice of Professionals in the African Diaspora”. She is the founder & CEO of E.CHRYS a firm that focuses on specializing in a variety services ranging from strategic planning and logistics to brand development and management. She is the host/co-host of the following shows: "Educate Your Vote", "It's Our Time" & "Fresh Perspective". She is affiliated with For(bes) the Culture, TEDxAlief, Black Girls Do Engineer, and more. As an inductee of Who's Who in the African Diaspora and Who's Who in Black Houston, Edidiong focuses on bridging the gap between Africans and African-Americans through resources, education, etc. ►The Honorable Tiffany D. Thomas is the Chair of the Housing and Community Affairs Committee which oversees Solid Waste Management, Housing and Community Development, Homeless Initiatives, and Veteran’s Affairs. She is also a member of the following committees: Budget & Fiscal Affairs, Ethics, Elections and Council Government, Regulations & Neighborhood Affairs, and Public Safety & Homeland Security. After completing her degree at Sam Houston State University she moved back home to District F. She served her neighbors in the District and the greater Houston area in a variety of ways over the years through volunteering and leading organizations that allowed her to sharpen her knowledge on issues that mattered such as housing, public safety, workforce development, transportation, and education. In 2013, she tested her capacity to lead and ran for Alief ISD Trustee, position 7 and won, serving for four years with the best interests of the taxpayer, student, parent and business in mind. In addition to her service on Council, she is a tenured development officer and is also the Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Community Development at Prairie View A&M University. Like, comment, subscribe, and share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/echrys/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/echrys/support