He’s back and as politically sharp as ever. Former State Rep. Borris Miles made it official and filed for the seat he lost two years ago to Al Edwards. This will definitely be another heated race; so heated, another prospective candidate for the seat decided to run for something else. Here’s the press release:
HOUSTON – On Monday, former State Representative Borris L. Miles filed as a candidate for the Texas State House of Representatives, District 146. Miles, who formerly served one term in the House is responsible for authoring, joint authoring or amending 25 pieces of legislation during his tenure.
“Our community deserves a leader that will continue to fight for the betterment of district 146,” said Miles. “I have the experience and a proven record of getting things done for small businesses, families, children and neighborhoods.”
Miles added: “When people are hurting, they want leadership that understands their personal needs and has the ability to orchestrate change. We have missed that the over the past two years and now it is time to get back to work.”
Both politically and personally, Miles has been a champion for the community by fighting to continue education for inmates, leading the charge against SB 4 that would have closed many inner-city charter schools, and creating management districts to support economic development within the district.
“I’m going back to Austin to work on public safety, economic development and neighborhood issues,” states Miles.
Born in the community he formerly served, Miles states “When I was growing up I could not see substantial positive change in the community. In fact, many of the areas of my district have gotten worse. I know that I am the person who can connect with the people of the district while building consensus at the state level to actually get things done.”
Prominent community leaders Rev. Willie Davis, Marvin Rich, and Margaret Jenkins, are among the many supporters of the Miles re-election campaign.
“Borris has always worked hard for the people of the District; from passing out turkeys at Thanksgiving to co-authoring legislation to provide grandparents who serve as caregivers supplemental funding,” states Margaret Jenkins, president Superneighborhood groups 71 and 76. “I know what this community needs and it starts with leadership that is willing to take up the fight for all people- and that is what Borris Miles will do again.”
DC is definitely staying tuned!
