Key Facts
Background
Danielle Keys Bess received her bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Texas at Arlington. Furthermore, in 2017,, she earned an Executive MBA from Texas Women’s University [1, 2, 3]. Professionally, she has worked as a consultant and at Womack Development & Investment Realtor as a real estate agent for 15 years [1]. She has worked for the Houston Association of Realtors and the Houston Black Real Estate Association [2]. In politics, she has been involved with the following campaigns: Obama for America in Houston, Sheila Jackson Lee for Congress campaign, Annise Parker for Mayor, and Ron Kirk for Senate campaign [1, 2]. Additionally, she is a board member for the Houston Texans Family YMCA [2, 3].
Key Issues
Infrastructure
Keys Bess supports investing more into disaster preparation infrastructure, including wastewater systems. She advocates for updating project timelines to prioritize preventative disaster measures [1].
Public Safety
Keys Bess wants to create more transparency with law enforcement agencies in Houston. She advocates for increased funding for mental health services and de-escalation training for providers and the public [1].
Environment
Keys Bess supports increasing resources dedicated to maintaining parks and recreation. She wants to ensure that waste is disposed of in environmentally friendly ways, including increased recycling [1].
Endorsements
Houston Chronicle Editorial Board; Black Women of Greater Houston Political Action Committee; Sylvia Garcia, U.S. Congresswoman; Carol Alvarado, Texas State Senator; Rev. Terry K. Anderson, Community & Spiritual Leader; Bun B, Rapper, Professor & Activist; Bill Baldwin; Jew Don Boney, former Houston Council Member; Jacqueline W. Bostic, First African-American Woman Postmaster; Clara Caldwell; Dr. Marcus Cosby; Diana Davila, former HISD Trustee; Rev. Reginald DeVaughn; Harold Dutton, Texas State Representative; Robert Gallegos, Houston Council Member; Adrian Garcia, Harris County Commissioner; Rev. Elmo Johnson; Shelley Kennedy; William A. Lawson; Dr. Sergio Lira, former HISD Trustee; Gene Locke, former Harris County Commissioner; Rev. James Nash; Elizabeth Santos, HISD Trustee; Anne Sung, former HISD Trustee; Trae Tha Truth