Mayor Sylvester Turner said the city of Houston is stronger because of Ada Edwards' tireless advocacy and dedication to public service throughout the years.
Former Houston Councilwoman Ada Edwards has died at the age of 80.
"Former Houston City Council Member Ada Edwards never forgot where she came from or who she represented. During her time as the District D Council Member, she worked to find solutions without compromising her beliefs and was steadfast in fighting to improve the lives of all Houstonians. She advocated for affordable housing, social justice and community empowerment. She cared deeply about people living in historically under resourced and underserved communities.
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