James Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of Houston's East End and graduate of Milby High School. He and his wife Wendy are homeowners in the Garden Villas neighborhood and attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
From January 2002 to June of 2006, James served as chief of staff to Houston's City Council Member for District I, Carol Alvarado. James worked very closely with the Council Member and was responsible for overseeing her Council Agenda, Committees, Office/Operating Budget, Media and Public Relations, Constituent Services, and Community Outreach.
At the city, James directed a staff that became widely known for their 24-hour service and unmatched dedication to District I and the City of Houston. Together, they worked to improve the air in the East End, shut down nuisance bars and cantinas, install cameras at problem rail crossings, and revitalize Houston's now flourishing downtown. James plans to continue fighting for cleaner air, safer neighborhoods and more funding for infrastructure projects.
James has been involved in politics for many years. After graduating from the University of Houston in 1998, James began work as a political consultant in Houston. He has managed winning campaigns for City Council Member Carol Alvarado and Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado. In 2000, he coordinated field and media activities for the Al Gore Presidential Campaign in Houston and traveled to Wisconsin to manage Get Out the Vote efforts for the campaign. He also coordinated the field, media, and Get Out the Vote campaigns for the Houston Independent School District's Rebuild 2002 Bond Campaign.
James currently serves as Marketing Director for Entech Civil Engineers, a consulting Engineering firm specializing in Highway Design and Municipal projects. Before entering politics and public service, James worked for Papercity, Houston's leading style magazine and as an avid baseball fan, James's first job was as a batboy for the Houston Astros.
