Mayoral Candidates

RELIABLE, NON-PARTISAN ELECTION INFORMATION

HOUSTON VOTERS GUIDE

AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR, AND OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE, THE MAYOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HOUSTON’S GENERAL MANAGEMENT; SEES THAT ALL LAWS ARE ENFORCED; MAKES ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS; PRESIDES OVER CITY COUNCIL; ADVISES ON THE CITY’S FINANCES; AND PROPOSES THE ANNUAL BUDGET.

LIMITED TO TWO 4-YEAR TERMS.

Questions sent to all candidates

BACKGROUND - Why are you running for this office? What special skills/experience make you uniquely qualified to be Mayor?


CITY SERVICES - What are the basic services the City of Houston should guarantee to all of its residents and what measurable steps will you take to provide these services?


PUBLIC SAFETY - What essential elements do you believe must be included in a comprehensive public safety plan for Houston?


ECONOMY - What steps should the City take now to lay the groundwork needed to ensure a strong economy for Houston and its residents in the coming years?

WINNER:

John Whitmire

Houston Mayor Election Results

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