Houston Mayor, John Whitmire
Mayor John Whitmire has no plans to raise Houstonians' taxes. What could the implications be?
Mayor John Whitmire reiterated that he has no plans to raise taxes, even after his administration presented paths for how to do so twice. Some council members are asking the mayor to consider the consequences of keeping the rate the same as city services continue to decline and pots of potential revenue remain thin.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire vows to address waste before considering tax hike
HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire insists Houston's legacy is "fixing" its problems and refusing, stubbornly, to let them fester. It was a message delivered at his first State of the City gathering and was followed by what sounded very much like a pledge to resist the option of raising property taxes.
At State of the City event, Mayor John Whitmire highlights first nine months in office and promises ‘the best is yet to come’
Mayor Whitmire touted his efforts to address public safety, the foundation of his mayoral campaign. His first nine months in office have not been without controversy.
Mayor John Whitmire's first State of the City address leans into the past over policy
Mayor John Whitmire's speech at Houston's Hilton Americas was delivered in front of more than 1,600 audience members.
Former Houston mayor, leader on addressing homelessness coming to Spokane
Annise Parker, a former three-term mayor, three-term city councilwoman and three-term city controller, will be the keynote speaker at Hello for Good’s fall symposium at The Davenport Grand Hotel, according to a release from the business consortium.
Mayor John Whitmire announces $10,000 starting pay raise for Houston police cadets
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Sept. 9 that new police cadets will receive a $10,000 raise when hired by the Houston Police Department.
Mayor Whitmire emphasizes collaboration in first city address
In a discussion, the mayor describes Harris County Commissioners Briones, Garcia, and Ramsey as full time partners, omitting Hidalgo.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire gives first State of the City address
Houston Mayor John Whitmire talked about his eight months in office, including the city's response to the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl in early July.
HISD to allow Waltrip High band to perform at Sugar Bowl
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner hosts first campaign kick off in Fifth Ward Saturday
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted his first official campaign kick-off event at a community center in Fifth Ward ...
Houston officer shot responding to home invasion call; 3 arrested: Police
A police officer in Houston, Texas was shot after responding to a home invasion call. Three people have now been arrested, ...
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Houston mayor announces $10,000 raise for Houston Police cadets, asks them to help in recruiting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire told a room full of Houston Police Department cadets that they would receive an immediate pay ...
Houston's director of trade and international relations steps down from position
Chris Olson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs, is leaving his position, a spokesperson for ...