Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am thrilled to share with you my monthly April newsletter, highlighting some of the amazing work that my team and I have been doing to serve our community. As your councilwoman, I remain committed to serving the needs of all our constituents, and I am proud of the progress we have made so far. From improving access to affordable housing to supporting local businesses to advocating for safer streets and better public transportation, we have been working tirelessly to make our community a better place for everyone.

I encourage you to review this newsletter to learn more about the important initiatives we have undertaken and the progress we have made. We believe that an informed community is critical to building a strong and vibrant community, and we are committed to keeping you up-to-date every step of the way to the best of our abilities.

On a special note on illegal dumping, we are pleased to support Mayor Turner's One Clean Houston Initiative. Together we will make Houston a cleaner and more attractive place to call home.

I also want to congratulate the city for hosting a fabulous NCAA Final Four - Congratulations to the UConn Huskies.

Please know that my office is always here to serve you, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Whether you have a concern about a local issue or just want to say hello, we are always at your service.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to working with you to build a better future for our community.

At your service,

District D Councilmember Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz 

In Memorium The Honorable Ada Edwards

Our community lost an amazing leader and public servant with the passing of former councilwoman Ada Edwards. She touched the lives of many through her commitment to her constituents and her support of our city. Ada Edwards demonstrated an unwavering dedication to making Houston a better place, As Councilwoman for District D, I would like to extend our sincerest sympathies and appreciation for her dedication and service. 

District D

Community Leader



Tannisha Manning

A proud native of the Sunnyside neighborhood in Houston, Texas, Tanisha Manning is currently a Community Engagement Coordinator in Harris County. She graduated from Evan E. Worthing High School and then Philander Smith College with a Bachelors of Business Administration. She also holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School. Threaded throughout her journey are various experiences of leadership, advocacy, and activism and include positions with the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau and Angela Rye + IMPACT Strategies, as well as a mission journey in Manila, Philippines; all attesting to her commitment to policy change and public service. Most recently, she is a graduate of the City of Houston Complete Communities University Program and the Memorial Foundation’s Social Justice Fellows Program.

Outside of her day job, she is a Professional Career Coach where she helps other create and build their professional brands. Most notably, she is the Founder and the Executive Director of Engaged Voters, a nonpartisan nonprofit based in Houston, Texas, with a mission to develop informed voters into agents of change through organized post-election engagement with elected officials.

Thank you Tanisha for serving the District D Community!

2023 HBCU All Star LLC & Houston Random Acts of Kindness

Yates High School & Cuney Homes

It was an honor to be a part of such a rewarding day. The HBCU Allstars LLC and Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day Inc. partnered to host the HBCU Allstars and Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day with RAK Room Ribbon Cutting at The Jack Yates High School and Community Engagement and Family Fun Day at the Cuney Homes. This initiative had a lasting impact on the community through generous laptop donations and a brand new RAK room being installed at Yates. Additionally, over 40 washing machines and AC units were donated and installed to Cuney’s Home Residents 

Eldorado Room Grand Opening 

I am proud to announce the grand reopening of the historic Eldorado Ballroom. This iconic venue has been brought back to life and is poised to once again serve as an essential hub for people to find entertainment, commerce, and community. The reopening of this beloved venue stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, with various stakeholders coming together to breathe new life into this significant landmark. On behalf of District D, I would like to thank the hardworking teams who worked tirelessly to make this happen, and I welcome you all to visit and support the El Dorado Room’s Future Events. 

Vietnam Veterans Day Appreciation

The District D Office and the Mayor's Office of Veteran and Military Affairs hosted a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans at the Sunnyside Health & Multi-Service Center. The ceremony was filled with uplifting music and presentations dedicated to honoring our vets and heartfelt appreciation speeches. A special thank you must go to Council members Mike Knox, At-Large 1 Council Member Letitia Plummer, and Council Member Edward Pollard, who supported our efforts to commemorate and honor our Vietnam War Veterans. Each veteran in attendance received a flag from Rep. Al Green.

Riverside Park - Family Easter Celebration



Councilmember Evans-Shabazz hopped over to Riverside Park for a free Easter egg hunt! The event was fun for the whole family with a bunny petting zoo and rabbit painting station. This egg-cellent event was sponsored by Super Neighborhood Alliance, Riverside Civic Association, and Friends of Riverside Park.

How It Works

Once you have surpassed your set threshold, you will receive an alert via Text, Email or Phone informing you of the following:

• Your current gallon consumption
• Dates when this consumption was used
• Your current threshold
• Constant flow detection

High Water Usage Alerts

The Consumption Awareness Program (CAP) is an easy and convenient way to manage your water usage and bill. CAP offers alerts and notifications via Text, Email or Phone, Weekly Summary E-mail, CAP Usage Manager, Neighborhood Usage Comparison and Water Usage Calculator. By signing up for CAP customers have access via computer or mobile to active readings, track current billing cycle, monthly, daily, hourly usage, receive Weekly Summary Emails, receive alerts and notifications, water usage calculator and next project water bill.

Jazzy Sundays return to celebrate the legacy of Jazz in Houston

Emancipation Park Conservancy is teaming up with other Houston parks to celebrate the Houston musicians who keep the tradition of jazz music alive. The free concert series is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation and is designed to celebrate the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Local and regional musicians representing the best in jazz and its related forms such as gospel, blues, zydeco and more will perform. The weekly concert series kicks-off on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Emancipation Park with Grammy award-winning pianist Robert Glasper.

Sign up to be a VDVR

A Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) is a person who assists in the registration of eligible persons to vote.

Sign up or renew your VDVR status. In District D every vote matters!