Emily Takes Notes

November 6th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Nov 12, 2024

This week: Public comments! Tax abatement public hearing! Huffman/Noreiga beef? All this and more!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

September 18th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Sep 20, 2024

Video streaming services for the library! Career & Recovery Resources! Deer Park Pipeline Fire!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

September 11th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Sep 16, 2024

Money for natural disasters (Beryl and the Derecho)! Increase in the tax rate? The Great Holiday Decoration Debate!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

June 12th, 2024 - Budget Meeting Jun 23, 2024

Budget amendments! More police cadet classes! Who is Councilmember Tollard? Is art good for the city?

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

June 12th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Jun 23, 2024

Hobby Airport becomes ONLY 5-star airport in North America! Replacements for Shotspotter! Pollard and Whitmire have a spat!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

June 5th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Jun 12, 2024

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

May 29th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Jun 10, 2024

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

May 22nd, 2024 - City Council Meeting Jun 10, 2024

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

May 15th, 2024 - City Council Meeting May 31, 2024

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

April 10th, 2024 - City Council Meeting Apr 16, 2024

We're baaaaaaack! Apologies for the delay. Sometimes life happens... for like months at a time.

This week in council: new METRO board members, the parking meter ordinance, and Proposition A conversations!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

October 18th, 2023 - City Council Meeting Nov 07, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

October 11th, 2023 - City Council Meeting Nov 07, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

October 4th, 2023 - City Council Meeting Nov 07, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

September 27th, 2023 - City Council Meeting Nov 07, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

September 13th, 2023 - City Council Meeting Nov 07, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

September 6th 2023 - City Council Meeting Sep 24, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

August 30th 2023 - City Council Meeting Sep 24, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

August 9th 2023 - City Council Meeting Sep 24, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

July 26th 2023 - City Council Meeting Sep 24, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Conner's Confession Sep 24, 2023

Producer Conner takes to the mic to explain the delay in episode releases. SPOILER ALERT: It's his fault, he goofed.

July 12th 2023 - City Council Meeting Aug 10, 2023

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

June 28th 2023 - City Council Meeting Jul 05, 2023

This week: Mayor Turner is upset at the Chronicle, libraries get some equipment money and Bread of Life wants to feed the homeless!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

June 21st 2023 - City Council Meeting Jul 05, 2023

This week: Neighborhood focused homes, Capital Improvement Plan and domestic violence prevention funding!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

June 7th 2023 - City Council Meeting Jul 05, 2023

This week: The City Budget!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

May 24th 2023 - City Council Meeting May 26, 2023

This week: World Cup updates, a BYOB TABC permitting debate and one heck of a cliffhanger!

My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend.

For sources and further reading:
www.emilytakesnotes.com

I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide

You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/