Mar 08, 2010
| Thank You For Your Support
Less than 70 days ago I stood with my family, friends, and supporters in front of the Mickey Leland building to announce my candidacy to be the congressman representing the United States 18th Congressional District.
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Mar 01, 2010
| You have the opportunity to bring in a New Direction By Voting!
Now there is a greater need from the people, and I am asking you for your support in helping me fill that need by being your representative for the United States 18th Congressional District.
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Feb 26, 2010
| The People Speak!
I am supporting Mr. Johnson because of the role model he is to young Black men, and professionals in the City of Houston such as myself. I am supporting Mr. Johnson because it is time for change in the 18th Congressional District.
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Feb 26, 2010
| Debate Challenge & Jarvis Johnson’s TV Appearance Tonight!
We ask her to come and be held accountable to the people who put her in office. We extend yet another invitation to debate the issues and to answer for the deficiencies in her record. The House is not in session this weekend through Tuesday, March 2nd and we hope she accepts this challenge.
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Feb 22, 2010
| Money Does Not Vote
We recognize that our opponent’s campaign is being financed by those that want to “play it safe” and support the incumbent. Our campaign is being supported by the people in the 18th Congressional District who yearn for a new direction. Remember, people vote, not money.
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Feb 22, 2010
| 18th Congressional District candidates speak out: Jarvis Johnson
My candidacy offers a new direction for the people of the 18th Congressional District. The people of the 18th Congressional District need a strong fighter who will be a champion for our seniors and children, build a consensus and bring results back to the community.
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Feb 18, 2010
| THE RESULTS OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLL!
58% of those polled said YES TO JARVIS JOHNSON!
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Feb 15, 2010
| Jarvis Johnson challenges Sheila Jackson Lee
Council Member Jarvis Johnson questioned her at the afternoon debate for taking credit for the work of other people. Instead of claiming to have brought $59 billion dollars back to Houston, he asked her to tell exactly how much money she specifically wrote into legislation; and exactly how much of that money will come back to Congressional District 18. To-date the voters are still waiting for a response to that question.
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Feb 15, 2010
| Jackson Lee finds herself on defensive in debate
“We want to make sure that we open up the door of opportunity for the residents of the 18th District,” he said.
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Feb 12, 2010
| Jarvis Johnson Supports First Lady Michelle Obama's Initiative to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
I would like to take the time to congratulate our First Lady of our Great Nation, Michelle Obama, on her courageous move to remedy the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative is the perfect investment into a generation that will “BE THE CHANGE” that we all desire to see in our country, our state and in our city.
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Feb 09, 2010
| US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee gets rare challenge
"At the end of the day, people say you need to take care of your district, and being in California is not taking care of your district," he said. "We have a multitude of issues right here — unemployment, dropout rate, quality of life."
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Feb 08, 2010
| Jarvis Johnson receives endorsements of My Houston Texas Information and South Houston Communities
“Extraordinary people and not politicians is who have endorsed me and I’m honored to have received their endorsement,” said Johnson.
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Feb 04, 2010
| Where Are The Jobs? Response to Sheila Jackson Lee’s interview with Off the Kuff
Sheila Jackson-Lee states that her biggest accomplishment has been bringing jobs to the community. The evidence does not substantiate her claim. If she had brought jobs to the 18th Congressional District, we wouldn’t have 35%* of all children living in poverty.
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Feb 03, 2010
| Kuff's World Interview with Council Member Jarvis Johnson
Running to unseat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in CD18 is Houston City Council Member Jarvis Johnson, who was recently elected to a third and final term in District B. CM Johnson is the first serious opponent Rep. Jackson Lee has faced since her victory over then-Rep. Craig Washington in 1994.
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Feb 03, 2010
| Who is Jarvis Johnson? A Mother's Perspective
Jarvis has organized issues and events in his community all of his life on different levels. What excites me about Jarvis is seeing all the young people who surround him and who shadow him in our community. Jarvis has always been a leader and motivator who encourages and gives young people an opportunity to do good for themselves and for others.
I believe that we need Jarvis Johnson in Washington D.C. because he has real experience with the community. He understands us.
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Feb 02, 2010
| Voters are Saying Yes to the New Direction!
Respondents who said they will vote for Jarvis Johnson: 60%
Respondents who said they will vote for other candidates: 18.3%
Respondents who are still undecided: 21.5%
* Sample size: 1,240 households
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Feb 02, 2010
| Who is Jarvis Johnson? From his Wife
Jarvis is a visionary and community minded person.
Jarvis will go out of his way to show his commitment to people.
He is deeply committed to his family.
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Jan 29, 2010
| Council Member Jarvis Johnson hosts Job Fair Conference
Council Member Jarvis Johnson will be hosting a free two-day Job Fair Conference today, Friday, January 29 and tomorrow, Saturday, January 30 at the Fifth Ward Multi-Purpose Center, 4014 Market Street, Houston, TX 77020.
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Jan 25, 2010
| Letter to Precinct Chairs
Now is the Time to Rebuild Congressional District 18
I am writing to ask for your support of my candidacy for the 18th Congressional District of Texas. You were the key to victory during the 2008 Presidential Election that put Barack Obama in office. Now we are faced with another historic opportunity in the 18th Congressional District.
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Jan 14, 2010
| Council Member Jarvis Johnson Responds To Haiti Relief Efforts Today
Houston City Council Member Jarvis Johnson delivered 400 pairs of shoes for Haitian Relief efforts to the Haitian Multicultural Association at 9819 Bissonnet, Suite F, today, (Thursday) January 14, 2010 at noon.
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Jan 13, 2010
| Statement of Council Member Jarvis Johnson: Haiti Disaster
It is with great sadness that I send this message. At this moment, thousands of our neighbors in Haiti are without shelter, searching for family and friends, and dealing with the emotional pains of a natural disaster. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti. I support President Obama as the United States provides “swift, coordinated, and aggressive efforts to save lives” and to restore Haiti.
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Jan 11, 2010
| Analysis: Echoes of 1994 haunting Jackson Lee
She dismisses challengers, but some analysts say climate could be ripe for an upset
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Jan 08, 2010
| Open Letter to Houston District B Residents
During my tenure I secured a total of $1.9 billion in funds for infrastructure projects. I helped get $17 million to renovate and build new libraries and parks. I brought $6.3 million to replace Dixon Neighborhood Library and $6.8 million to renovate Fifth Ward Deluxe Theater.
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Jan 05, 2010
| TxPotomac poll: The Sheila Jackson Lee/Jarvis Johnson race
Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson took the oath of office for his third term Monday morning and then went to Harris County Democratic Party headquarters, where he filed to challenge the eight-term congresswoman in the March 2 Democratic primary.
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Jan 05, 2010
| Johnson to challenge Lee for 18th
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who has represented Houston's 18th Congressional District since 1994, found out Monday that she will not be going back to Washington without a fight. Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson took the oath of office for his third term Monday morning and then went to Harris County Democratic Party headquarters, where he filed to challenge the eight-term congresswoman in the March 2 Democratic primary.
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Jan 04, 2010
| Breaking news: Jarvis Johnson files against Sheila Jackson Lee
Houston will play host to the best congressional primary in Texas. Houston City Council Member Jarvis Johnson today filed to run against longtime incumbent Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. This could be the best congressional primary in Houston since, well, Jackson Lee unseated Craig Washington.
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Jan 04, 2010
| 2010 Census Participation
I am calling on every individual living in Harris and contiguous counties, whether a citizen or not; to participate in the 2010 Census count. We cannot get stuck on labels and descriptions in the questionnaire. Such diversions are designed to distract us from the real goal—to get money back to your community.
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Jan 01, 2010
| Happy New Years! Its time to shed old habits!
We have at least one old habit that its time for us to break. That habit is sitting in the seat of Texas Congressional District 18. We have elected Sheila Jackson-Lee to Congress time and again out of habit in spite of the fact that we know that she has put her own political ambition above the needs of her constituents.
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