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Dwight A. Boykins

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Dwight A. Boykins is running for Houston City Council Member.

Personal background

Dwight Boykins is from Houston, Texas. He attended Stephen F. Austin High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Texas Southern University. He and his wife, Genora, have been married for 34 years and have six children. He is a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church.

Professional background

Dwight is the founder of DBoykins Consulting, LLC, which focuses on business development and government relations. He previously worked as the director of government affairs at TSU.

Political background

Dwight is a former Houston City Council member who represented District D from 2013 to 2019. He ran for mayor in 2019 but did not win.

Economy

Supports promoting economic development by improving contracting opportunities for small businesses, attracting diverse industries, and creating incentive-based programs for employers.

Supports using zero-based budgeting to streamline the city's budget.

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Public Services

Believes in "doing the small things well" for a well-run city, including timely repairs, efficient traffic management, and streamlined permitting processes.

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Housing & Urban Development

As of November 12, 2025, Dwight A. Boykins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

As city council member, proposed a garbage collection fee to pay for firefighter raises.

Supports strong law enforcement and effective prevention strategies to reduce gun violence.

Believes mental health and substance use crises should be treated, not jailed. Supports expanding programs like the Sobering Center and Crisis Call Diversion Program.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in expanding mass transit, pedestrian routes, and bike-friendly infrastructure.

Supports advocating for major infrastructure projects like the Ike Dike, Galveston Bay Park Plan, and stormwater tunnel system to protect against climate risks.

Believes Houston must protect and expand its water resources through smart planning, conservation, and investment to address projected water demand.

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Energy & the Environment

Plans to invest in flood prevention strategies like regular ditch maintenance, expanding Stormwater Action Teams, and using green infrastructure.

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