District E

Biography

Councilmember Jonathan Estrada was born and raised in Pasadena, Texas. He grew up with his parents and grandparents, all of whom worked in service roles. His mother and grandparents retired as custodians and maintenance workers from the University of Houston System. At the same time, his father is a union member and crane operator affiliated with the I.L.A. Council 28. Councilman Estrada understands the challenges of growing up in a working-class family and values the importance of hard work.

As the first person in his family to graduate from college, Jonathan is a proud product of Pasadena ISD public schools, San Jacinto College, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He worked for the City of Houston for ten years, advancing to the position of Senior Plan Analyst. In June 2021, he won a runoff election at the age of 29. During his first term in office, he prioritized constituent services and infrastructure improvements within his district.

Active in his community since he was 22, Councilman Estrada is a staunch supporter of the Police Department and city workers. After a successful first term, he won re-election in May 2023 for an additional two years. In May 2025, he was re-elected for a third term and elected by his colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tem from July 2026 to June 2027.

Professionally, Jonathan works for the Harris County Flood Control District in the Asset Management division, where he focuses on assessing assets to enhance flood mitigation for communities throughout Harris County.

Jonathan attended Sparks Elementary, San Jacinto Intermediate, and Sam Rayburn High School. He holds an Associate of Arts in General Studies from San Jacinto Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Public Service Leadership from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Council Member Estrada is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Project Management at the University of Houston-Downtown and will graduate in December 2027.