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TIRZ 25 coming to Hiram Clarke

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The residents of Hiram Clarke may want to keep their fingers crossed as the push to put a tax increment redevelopment zone (TIRZ) in the area is becoming more of a reality.

City Council representative of District K, Larry Green has led the charge of redeveloping the area. His work has given hope to many of his constituents that a better economic development area could be on its way.

Citizens came out to speak to City Council on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2013, showing support and desire for a TIRZ in their area. Linda Scurlock, a citizen of Hiram Clarke, told council that Hiram Clark has a bad reputation but if they would just come out and see the community they would think differently.

There is raw and undeveloped land in District K and Vice Mayor Pro- Tem C.O. Bradford addressed the issue by asking, how will the city treat the area? Bradford reminded the supporters of the TIRZ that showed up at the council meeting of the importance of nurturing a new development to make sure it is safe, productive and regulated.
Mayor Parker said the area is “ripe for development and ready for it” at her weekly press conference. With the hopes of participation from Fort Bend, as most of the area is within their boundaries, the TIRZ can definitely happen. The more tax dollars that come in, the can be more done as far as infrastructure.

The city and people have to be all in for the TIRZ to work as they both have to scout for business opportunities to move into the newly developed area. The mayor is aware that the Hiram Clarke area is considered a food desert, which can be a great proponent to bring in 380 deals with businesses that may solve that problem.
This TIRZ 25 project will be heard about again as Green and his constituents have come to say that new development is needed and wanted in the Hiram Clarke area.

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Supporters of Trayvon Martin protest in City Hall

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Protestors stormed Houston ‘s City Hall chanting no justice, no peace and Trayvon Martin that errupted into chaos in council chambers as Houston Police dept. rushed in to shut down the protest.

Two women were handcuffed as a small scuffle broke out. The story is still developing.
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After the demonstration was over and done, people were escorted out of City Council chambers the emotions of the day still lingered in the minds of city councilmembers. During the city council meeting on Wednesday, July 17th Councilmember, Larry Green spoke on the issue that brought the protestors out, Trayvon Martin.

“Mayor we are all mindful of the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin last year in SanforD, Florida and we’re also aware that the state trial that reached its conclusion on Saturday evening, as Americans we recognize we are a nation of laws and that the jury has spoken, however the community is deeply and rightly concerned about this case and as passionate community leaders and concerned citizens have expressed in our city over the past few days since the not guilty verdict and here at council yesterday. As an African American male I am also very concerned about this case because our young African American boys should not fear their lives just walking in their neighborhoods and they should not be profiled because of the color of their skin or what they’re wearing. I believe this tragedy provides us another opportunity for our city to speak openly and honestly about the complicated and emotionally charged issue that this case has raised issues of race, class, and the belief by some in our community that somehow black life is not valued as others in this community. It is time to strengthen our resolve to address these issues that directly impact our children. We must confront the underlying attitudes and mistaken beliefs and the unfortunate stereotypes that serve too often for police action and privat judgments against African Americans in our city. I would ask the city council in one of the most diverse cities in the country that we pledge to work together to ensure that the young Trayvon Benjamin Martin did not die in vain.” – Larry Green City Council, District K

Follow up: No arrest were made both women were released.

Councilmember C.O. Bradford as well as the Mayor both praised the efforts of the Houston Police Department in their effectiveness of controlling the crowds and how they treated the protestors.