HOUSTON – All seven candidates will face off in the KPRC 2 & Telemundo Houston 'Decision 2015: Houston Mayoral Debate' on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
Chris Bell is a former U.S. Representative and At-Large City Councilmember representing all of Houston.
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He is known for his record of support for public education and civil liberties, and has been a leader on "good government," including responsiveness and modernization, balancing the budget, and fighting corruption.
In Congress, he fought to invest federal money in Houston's flood control and transportation infrastructure.
Chris previously worked as an attorney and award-winning journalist, covering courts by day and going to law school at night.
Chris and his wife Alison have two sons.