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Candidates/Houston City Council, District C/Rebecca L. Stein
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Rebecca L. Stein

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

Rebecca Stein is an attorney specializing in municipal finance and a former chief of staff to a previous Houston City Council member. She has lived in District C for over twenty years.

Top 3 priorities

  1. 1
    Reform the city pension and debt strategy for long-term stability
  2. 2
    Expand drainage and flood mitigation projects in District C neighborhoods
  3. 3
    Strengthen accountability of city contracts and procurement

Questionnaire answers

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

Municipal finance attorney and former Houston City Council chief of staff.

Motivation
Why are you running for this office?

Houston needs serious financial stewardship right now and I have spent my career on the technical side of city finance.

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

Long-term financial stability. I will push for full transparency on pensions, debt, and contracts.

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

I support multi-year financial planning, independent audits, and clear performance metrics for every department.

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

I will hold open office hours twice per month and publish my voting rationale on every major item.

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

I will sponsor an ordinance requiring publication of all no-bid contracts above a clear threshold.

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

A decade as council chief of staff gives me deep familiarity with how the city actually runs.

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

I have worked with members across the entire political spectrum at City Hall and in the Texas Legislature.

Last updated May 10, 2026

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