Houston, TX – Feb. 18, 2019 – Local attorney and entrepreneur Edward Pollard officially announces his candidacy for Houston City Council District J. Pollard is the proprietor of Pollard Legal Group, which primarily focuses on personal injury cases.

Throughout his candidacy, Pollard plans to address some of the city’s most critical issues as they directly relate to District J including flood mitigation, neighborhood blight, transportation, public safety and economic development.

“I believe I will bring a fresh perspective to politics because I am open-minded and value all ideas and all people regardless of background or circumstance. I am someone who is not afraid to think outside the box and use creative innovative ways to resolve old problems with new solutions. I object to the status quo and the notion that ‘we’ve always done it this way.’ In order to have a prosperous future, where everyone is afforded an opportunity to be the best version of themselves, we must work together and understand that our diversity is our strength, and collectively there is nothing we cannot achieve when we remain Houston strong,” Pollard said.

Pollard is a lifelong resident of southwest Houston. He was educated in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) throughout his primary education. Pollard attended the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in political science. It was during this time when he got his first experience in public service as an intern at the Fulton County District Attorney’s office.

After college, Pollard was recruited to play professional basketball overseas in the Republic of Singapore and in Chile, South America. This opportunity broadened his perspective and exposed him to global issues. Soon after, Pollard decided to forego basketball and pursue his dream of practicing law. He returned to Houston and matriculated at Thurgood Marshall School of Law. During this time, he served as the personal legal clerk to Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan and was later selected as a legislative aide for State Representative Dawnna Dukes during the 82nd Legislative Session.

After passing the bar on his first attempt, Edward began practicing at the Harris Law Firm, a boutique firm in the Galleria area, where he focused on civil litigation and governmental affairs. In January 2018, Pollard opened his own firm.

As a servant leader, Pollard co-founded Suits for Success, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that teaches life skills to male graduating seniors. Pollard is also an alumnus of Leadership Houston, former president of H-BAD, former vice president of the Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council, committee member for the City of Houston Complete Communities Initiative, advocate with Autism Speaks, and serves as a professional fiduciary for military veterans.

Pollard has organized community forums to engage the public on issues pertinent to daily life including the Houston Police and Community Relations Forum, the Funding for our Future HISD Recapture Forum, Town Talk: Bail Reform, Disaster Relief Community Forum for Hurricane Harvey, and Intro to Flooding 101.

Edward is a lifetime member of the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Houston. He is married to his wife Vanessa and has two children Edward II (EJ) and Nadia.

For more information, visit www.pollardforhouston.com or follow the campaign on Instagram and Facebook at @pollardforhouston.