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Marcus T. Bell

Unclaimed
Office sought
Houston City Council, District C
Jurisdiction / district
Houston, Harris County, Texas — District C
Election date
November 4, 2025
Election type
Nonpartisan (nonpartisan)
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Candidate bio

Marcus Bell is a small-business owner and Army veteran. He chairs his neighborhood civic club and has organized community cleanups and public safety walks for the last six years.

Top 3 priorities

  1. 1
    Increase police staffing and 911 response times in District C
  2. 2
    Support small businesses through targeted permit and tax reform
  3. 3
    Improve the cleanliness and upkeep of city parks

Questionnaire answers

Background
In one or two sentences, describe your professional and community background.

Army veteran and small-business owner who has chaired a District C civic club for six years.

Motivation
Why are you running for this office?

I am running because residents tell me they want a safer, cleaner district with city services that actually show up.

Priorities
What is the single most important issue facing this jurisdiction, and how would you address it?

Public safety and 911 response times. I will support funding to fully staff Houston Police Department patrol shifts.

Budget & Finance
How would you approach the office’s budget priorities and fiscal oversight?

I support directing growth in revenue first to public safety, infrastructure, and parks before adding new programs.

Constituent Services
How will constituents be able to reach you and provide input?

I will host monthly community walks and ride-alongs with HPD, parks, and public works staff.

Transparency
What measures will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in this role?

I will publish all campaign and officeholder donors above a low threshold and post my full meeting calendar.

Experience
What relevant experience or qualifications prepare you for this office?

Twenty years of leadership experience in the Army and as a small-business owner.

Collaboration
How will you work with colleagues, agencies, or community members who disagree with you?

I have built coalitions with civic clubs, churches, and small business owners of every background in District C.

Last updated May 10, 2026

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