PRESS RELEASE
3/9/2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Marisol Rodriguez - 713-550-7712
Karen Derr Campaign
Houston, TX- Karen Derr announced her intent to become candidate for At-Large Position 1 for the City of Houston.
After much encouragement from supporters of the Karen Derr Campaign for City Council District H., Karen Derr has decided to continue her dream as a public servant to the City of Houston by running for a vacant At-Large position. Many of her supporters have asked that she continue to run and be a voice at the City Council table for all of Houston neighborhoods.
Karen Derr stated, "I have been working hard for years visiting civic clubs, organizations, and most importantly-talking with everyday people about the issues that concern them. I believe that a Council Member should truly represent all people and serve with responsive government. As your next At-Large Councilmember, I am ready and committed to improve our quality of life, provide efficient quality constituent services and fight crime in our streets."
Karen Derr currently resides in the Houston Heights. She is the founder of Karen Derr and Associates Realty which has four offices in Houston and Galveston. The firm is almost 15 years old and listed in the top 25 residential real estate companies in the greater Houston area according to the Houston Business Journal. She is a successful business woman who is often asked to speak about diversity in the workplace, the Houston real estate market, small business marketing and other topics affecting Houston businesses. Karen Derr will make it a priority to create safer neighborhoods, improving air quality and small business concerns.
Karen Derr
713.875.7050 - direct