Ellen Cohen has lived and worked in the city of Houston for the past 35 years. She served for 10 years as the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee, and for 18 years as the CEO of the Houston Area Women’s Center, working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. In 2006, she was elected as the Texas State Representative for Houston’s District 134. After serving two terms in the Texas Legislature, Ellen decided to continue her public service career at home. She ran for Houston City Council, and was sworn into office in January 2012 as the Council Member representing District C.

About Council Member Ellen Cohen

Council Meetings & Agendas

Houston City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. Tuesdays are reserved for public comment while Wednesdays are for matters that require council action. All meetings are open to the public. You can also watch them online.

• Agenda of City Council
• Council Meetings Schedule

Meet the Staff

Brooke Boyett, Chief of Staff • Dave Bonem, Deputy Chief of Staff • Traci Elsner, Communications Director and Scheduler • Irma Ayala, Director of Research and Community Relations • Ja'Nae Winfield, Council Aide