About the Candidate

Personal Background

JaPaula Kemp is a licensed attorney and thirteen year resident-homeowner in Missouri City. She is a former Board of Directors member as well as past Vice President of the Olympia Estates Homeowner's Association. JaPaula is currently a TIRZ Board member for the city of Missouri City and also a precinct chair.

Education

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Texas Southern University

Juris Doctorate, May 2003

University of Michigan- Flint, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Dec. 1999

Professional Experience

Licensed Attorney in the State of Texas since 2003 

Community

Earl Carl Institute for Legal/Social Policy, Texas Southern University (2001- 2003)

Olympia Estates Homeowner's Association Board of Director (2013-2016) 

City of Missouri City TIRZ Board Member (current)

Pro Bono Legal Service in the Community (2003-2019)

Precinct Chair (current)

Leadership Focus

Smart Development

Accountability and Transparency 

Unity and Safety in Our Neighborhoods

Better Urban Planning & Development in Various Communities

Programs and Opportunities for Our Youth & Seniors

Mobility & Transportation