Sukh Kaur is an education consultant and yoga instructor who has represented District 1 on the City Council since 2023.
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I am a 16-year public school educator and small business owner, which keeps me directly connected to the community’s needs. As CEO/Founder of EDreimagined, I support the launch of innovative school models and have seen firsthand the challenges teachers and leaders face as they take on the impossible in hopes of creating a better future for our students. This fuels my commitment to ensuring that every student and family, regardless of zip code, has access to a thriving community.
I hold an EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership from Vanderbilt, an MBA from the Rice Educational Entrepreneurship Program, and a BA in Policy Studies from Rice University. My background in project management, financial analysis, and community engagement provides a unique perspective in advocating for District 1’s needs.
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My leadership experience is deeply rooted in nonprofit board service, including my role as a current board member of Texas Public Radio, where I help uphold its mission to provide trusted journalism that informs, engages, and educates our community. As the first South Asian and Sikh American elected to our City Council, I am proud to bring diverse representation, ensuring that our community’s voices, perspectives, and needs are not only heard but also reflected in policy and decision-making.
In the city’s 2024-2025 budget survey, residents ranked homelessness, streets, housing and animal care services among their top concerns for the city to address. Which issues do you consider a top concern for District 1 and how would you work to address them in your first 100 days?
As the current representative of District 1, I recognize that homelessness, housing, infrastructure, and animal care are top concerns for our residents. Over the past term, I have worked diligently to address these issues and will continue to build on that progress in my first 100 days.
To improve Animal Care Services (ACS), I launched a fencing pilot in Dellview to reduce stray animals and enhance safety. If successful, we plan to expand this initiative citywide.
On housing, I have collaborated with the Housing Trust, advocated for the purchase of the Robert E. Lee property by the SA Housing Trust, and championed “Middle Housing” options to increase affordability.
To tackle homelessness, I have led efforts to expand pathways to housing and rehabilitation and will continue pushing for more permanent supportive housing.
For streets, I successfully led a policy initiative to enhance due diligence in Bond projects, ensuring better coordination with utility owners. I am also advocating for a comprehensive plan to address our city’s most deteriorated streets and unfunded drainage projects in the next bond cycle.
In a crowded field of council candidates, what differentiates you from the others?
As the incumbent, I bring a unique advantage—an in-depth understanding of the city’s challenges and a proven ability to deliver results. I’ve built strong relationships with key stakeholders and helped shape policies that address our community’s needs. For example, I’ve submitted a proposal to use retired police officers for lower-priority concerns, freeing up active-duty officers and improving response times.
Recently, I also voted to approve $100,000 in funding to support downstream services, like abortion travel, through the Reproductive Justice Fund, ensuring essential resources are available to those in need. Additionally, I’ve worked to improve bond project planning by aligning stakeholders upfront to minimize disruptions to residents and businesses.
As an educator, business owner, and micro-developer, I understand residents’ frustrations, from navigating permitting processes to ensuring safe routes for students. My diverse experience enables me to continue delivering practical, effective solutions for District 1.
If elected, how do you plan to solicit input and feedback from residents in your district?
I am most proud of my office’s commitment to being responsive and accessible to the community. I actively spend time in the district, block-walking to hear directly from residents on key issues, such as the Hildebrand Corridor Traffic Study. I have also engaged with residents to gather feedback on park improvements, including our successful outreach for the San Pedro Springs Park Bond Project, where our team connected with over 1,300 park users to help shape the project’s direction.
When important issues arise, I host community forums—such as those focused on Transit-Oriented Development—to foster open dialogue. I also prioritize one-on-one meetings with constituents to ensure their voices are heard. Listening to residents directly is a cornerstone of my approach, and I remain committed to actively seeking input, addressing concerns, and involving the community in shaping decisions that impact District 1.
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