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August 23, 2019
Title: King’s Plan to Mitigate Flooding in Houston
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
Part 1 of 2
Mitigate: an action verb: To lessen in force or intensity; to make less severe; to make milder or more gentle
Bill King, candidate for Mayor of Houston, discusses his plans to mitigate the flooding situation in Houston.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Each flooding event is different with the City, the County, and the Corps of Engineering have different responsibilities for mitigating flooding due to rain water runoff.
Many residents of Houston, especially in the Kingwood area, are worried about the San Jacinto River. Listen as Bill discusses why this is such a problem. He will continue in the next segment…
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - King's Plan to Mitigate Flooding in Houston
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can the Mayor spend the money collected from the ‘rain tax’ on anything he wants
– even if it doesn’t directly affect flooding issues? HINT:
YES! This is outrageous! You’ll be even more shocked to learn how long this has
been happening! Listen in…
If elected Mayor, how will Bill King use his experience studying and researching
floods to help the City of Houston?
Bill King has a
7-Point Plan to Mitigate Flooding in Houston Listen as he discusses
parts of his plan.
Is flooding a long-term problem that needs long-term solutions?
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July 25, 2018
Title: Study: Why Does Houston Flood?
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
Part 1 of 2
Why does Houston flood so much? This is the question we ask ourselves every time it rains. But, what is being done to fix the problem?
Bill King is a community leader, activist, and former Houston Mayoral Candidate. Today, he will be discussing “The Stanley Park Project” and where your tax dollars are being spent.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Bill King briefly summarize the facts around a local neighbor’s fight against the City of Houston for issuing a new building permit along White Oak Bayou and Loop 610…
Has this area ever flooded before?
Is future development within the known 100 year flood plain a bad idea?
If a developer has enough money (and the right connections), are they first in line for permits
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Study: Why Does Houston Flood?
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How much tax-payer money has actually been spent on flood mitigation projects?
Were the voters lied to concerning how the money would be spent?
Listen as Bill King explains what is going on with your money!
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June 13, 2018
Title: Solving the Flooding Issue in Harris County
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
Part 1 of 2
Flooding in Harris County has become a major topic of discussion. In recent years, we have lived through the Tax Day Flood, the Memorial Day Flood, and then the epic prolonged Harvey flooding event.
Sometimes the government does something, but they have no idea what will be the consequences. Or do they know and plan for these consequences?
Bill King will be sharing details about some proposed plans today. If you have
any questions, he can be reached here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is every flooding event unique?
Do some homes and businesses flood every time Harris County experiences an excessive amount a rain?
Is it possible to correctly predict where it will flood every time it rains? HINT: Nope!
Tune in to the next segment as Bill King briefs the city’s new 500-year flood plain plus two feet referred to as the "500+2" ordinance.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Solving the Flooding Issue in Harris County
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the “500+2” ordinance plan?
What are some of the new requirements in the plan? Will they effect already
existing homes and businesses?
Is it designed to force low-income home homeowners and renters out of their
homes and businesses? Listen as Bill offers an example of a church that is
facing this very issue…
When does the ordinance go into effect? Was there quite a bit of debate over the
changes?
For more information on this issue, click
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April 24, 2018
Title: Expanding Waterways vs Raising Structures
Topic: Flood Control Options
Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)
We all know that Harris County has a major flood control problem. What is the solution, though?
Houston political activist Bill King has some answers – and some questions – in today’s segment.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are the three basic strategies for mitigating flood damages?
Should houses be built/repaired higher off the ground? How high is high enough? What are the concerns with this solution?
How much money has the city collected for flood control damage/repairs? Where is the money going?
Listen as Bill King also discusses a possible ordinance on the November ballot which would allow the voters the opportunity to choose where the money is distributed.
FEMA is rezoning the flood maps. Is this a good or a bad move?
Which City Council Members voted for and against the latest ordinance? What requirements does this ordinance include?
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