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Miguel Herrera is currently studying criminal justice and political science at the University of Houston.

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Supports making Houston affordable for the next generation.

Plans to reduce "wasteful spending of city funds."

- Supports making Houston affordable for the next generation.
- Plans to reduce "wasteful spending of city funds."

Economy

As of October 13, 2025, Miguel Herrera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I will help maintain public safety in Houston by creating community policing divisions and placing them in high-risk areas where crimes take place, introduce a surveillance camera system in dense areas to catch illegal activity, introduce heavier penalties for all small crimes such as robbery, car theft and introduce reforms."

Said, "I will help maintain public safety in Houston by creating community policing divisions and placing them in high-risk areas where crimes take place."

Supports enhancing public safety in East Houston neighborhoods.

Plans to address illegal dumping in neighborhoods.

Supports introducing a surveillance camera system in dense areas to catch illegal activity and heavier penalties for all small crimes, such as robbery and car theft.

- Said, "I will help maintain public safety in Houston by creating community policing divisions and placing them in high-risk areas where crimes take place."
- Supports enhancing public safety in East Houston neighborhoods.
- Plans to address illegal dumping in neighborhoods.
- Supports introducing a surveillance camera system in dense areas to catch illegal activity and heavier penalties for all small crimes, such as robbery and car theft.

Public Safety

Plans to advocate for improving the drainage system, strengthening building codes, and seeking regional and federal support to enhance infrastructure.

- Plans to advocate for improving the drainage system, strengthening building codes, and seeking regional and federal support to enhance infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Miguel Herrera

Supports ending Houston Police Department's cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and advocating for more transparency and community input on projects that affect them.

Plans to implement a Community Policing/Mentoring Program, coordinate with state officials and stakeholders to better protect Houston from future storms and flooding events, protect the Build Houston Forward Infrastructure Program, and expand the Seniors Assistance Program city-wide.

Promises to use tax dollars wisely by focusing on core services, cutting waste, and investing in valuable projects.

Plans to implement a Community Policing/Mentoring Program.

Supports prioritizing high-impact projects to improve flood and extreme weather preparedness.

Supports long-term planning and necessary upgrades to infrastructure, with a focus on flood risk, regular audits of drainage projects, and streamlined permitting for critical infrastructure.

Miguel previously ran for Houston City Council in 2023 but did not win. 

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.